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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

appeared they the
Mrs aba that she allowed 100000
month Upon motion made
seconded commissioner Spck unanimously carried that Mrs
Labaes that she be al
100000 $4,000 month with the understanding that they
to keep office
Mr. Miller before the Board asking he allowed $1,000
month office for ending
by Wagner seconded
sprk that Mr. Miller be allowed 5000
month til deputy equity hi hire; ; ending May lst st.,
and ordered filed the Of johnson County
Surveyor to the amount of 100000
Moved by commissioner Wagner and seconded by commissioner Sprick
carried that the petition Mr. Schultz refund Of
be
The semannual statement of the Clerk approved
Board
Justice Precinct Voting Precinc
Justice Precinct No Voting Precinct No
Justice Precinct No Voting
Justice Precinct No a. Voting Precinct No
Justice Precinct No 5 discontinued.
Justice Precinct No 6 same as Voting Precinct No. g.
Justice Precinct No same as Voting Precinct No T.
Upon motion by Wagner
Justice of Peace for Precinct No. g.
The Mark
Motion made be made
Road Supervisor Truck Driver the
Julesburg, Wagner voting Yes; spck and Sellers, No.
the next meeting. ~ $500
Upon motion Chairman Guisneer of sede
and Ross Farm of ubg Roads No.
and 24S at $4,000 month Spk
Wagner, No. e ''
Motion johnson be annort
ed truck driver to be stationed Juburg
drivers receve and to be under the county commissioner
Vote: Wagner, Yes Sprck and Sellers, S'
' ~ ''se' '"''n
NELLIE E. NICHOLS, County Clerk
BY FERNE SHEAFFER Deputy
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

agent at Chimney Rock.
teachers here. was called home Fri
day by the illness Of her mother. She
returned Sunday night.
Mrs. l. A. Peterson left for Grand
Island Saturday morning on account
of the illness Of her mother.
Miss Bessie Hoover, principal of the
grade school, was forced to take a
leave of absence this week on account
of illness.s
The mill work for the new school
building arrived Saturday. Contract
or Hansen expects the building to be
finished by the first of March.
Geo. A. Hansen, contractor, return
ed here from Lincoln Sunday morn
ing.
o. o. Osborne. of Brule. moved in
to the Warren Beach residence last
week. Mr.. Osborne will run an i'm
plement store here.
The new Methodist church will be
dedicated on March 25th. ..
Workmen are finishing up the
plastering of the new postoffice
building this week.
Miss Phelan, teacher in the grades
who has been i'll with diptheria, is
much better and will soon be out.
Free-a new dress with each pur-
chase of sewing machine. See our
ad. Austin & Mccoy. 1t
A coyote hunt held on the north
table Sunday resulted in nothing
killed or seen.
Big Springs rural high school is
getting out the first issue of their
paper this week. We have not learn
ed the name Of their paper, but are
advised that it will be neat little
paper, full of pep and good news.
Big Springs town basket ball team
lost to Ogallala at Ogallala Tuesday,
by score of SO to "a.
News concerning local people will
be much appreciated if items are left
for the reporter in care of the post
mistress. -.=
Loren Root made business trip
to Lewellen Wednesday.
Mrs. Left is reported to be very
sick. She is keeping house for Ed
Tucker of the Tucker Mercantile Co.
w. H. Klindt made business trip
to Omaha last week.
Mrs. Douglass, who was reported
very sick last Friday and Saturday,
is much better at this writing.
Tom Dixon purchased five acres of
ground from Ed Tucker in the Mel
son addition to Big Springs, and will
build a residence in that section.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Condy, who was called
here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ar
chic Condy, and who has been visit
ing relatives here. returned to her
home in Omaha Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15
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BIG SPRINGS NEWS

DR.. c. H. Smith, making a trip to
Julesburg to see patient, had his
car upset, but fortunately injuring no
one, the glass in the coupe top being
broken, was the only damage.
The basket ball game between Big
Springs and Lodge Pole high schools
resulted in the Lodge Pole teams be-
ing defeated. The local cagers fought
hard to win. The score was 25 to 23
in favor of the Big Springs boys, two
extra five minutes deciding the game.
The girls also had hard battle in
defeating Lodge Pole, their score be-
ing twenty-five to nineteen.
The Big Springs high school boys
play the Arthur basket ball team here
Friday night. The Lodge Pole town
team will play the local town team on
the same night. The high school girls
play Brule at Brule Saturday.
The Ogallala town team, returning
from Sidney last Friday night in a
school truck, turned a corner at high
speed north of town ,upsetting the
truck and injurying several of the
occupants, Mr.. Harris of Ogallala,
being seriously injured.
Wis. ASSiiS VI butlCy.
who has been visiting relatives here,
returned to her home in Idaho the lat
ter part of the week
J. c. Porth. who has been visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Earl Lagrange for
the past few weeks, returned to his
home in Iowa the latter part of the
week
John Steward accompanied ship
ment of hogs to Denver Wednesday,
R. V. Beach was called to Seward,
Nebr., to attend the funeral of his
brother-in-law.
H. S. White, who has been working
for the Big Springs Lumber Co.,
leaves soon for new position at Deer
Trail, Colorado.
Roy Stevens accompanied ship
ments of cattle to Omaha Monday.
]. j. Allen, who used to run an i'm
plement business at this place, and
who moved to Omaha, was here Tues
day on business and renewing old ac-
quaintances.
Mrs. S. L. Rhiner, wife of former
helper S. l.. Rhiner at the depot, left
last Tuesday night for visit with
Mr.. Rhiner, who is now a student
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

of good character to
represent Marshalls Nurseries. Ar
lington, Nebr., in this and nearby
territory Good pay and steady
work throughout the year. OPP
portunity especially good between
now and May. Write at once. Ne
braska's oldest and largest nur-
sery. F8-15"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

FOR SALE-Burben Red Turkey
Toms. Inquire of Gus Matson, %
miles north of Julesburg on G. P.
C. Highway. P. o. address, Jules
burg, Colo. Fl5-22+
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

FOR SALE-Small potatoes, Csc per
sack while they last, at my farm l
mile north of Julesburg. Geo. A.
Jones' F8-22
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

FOR SALE-Good cobs, $500 for
double wagon box load. John
Sowders. Julesburg, phone 106.
FI5-22
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

WANTED-At once, a good reliable
girl for general housework. Call
lO7J or at 2l4 East Fourth St.
Julesburg, Colo. Fl5-2.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

ing Machine Co., Eli North Second
Street. Sterling, Colo. F15-22'
Storage, Furniture and Dead Cars.
C. E. Courtright, Julesburg. phone
l49W. F15-Mls
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

FOR SALE-One frame building, lsx
%, one story. Inquire at 420 East
Seventh St., Julesburg. F1522s
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-15

FOR SALE-No. 1 Seed Potatoes,
Irish Cobblers, non-irrigated. $3.50
per hundred I. o. b. Lewellen, Nebrr.
C. F. Roberts. Fills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
EIGHTY-FIRST YEAR
 OF COLLEGE BEGINS
Howard Opens Tuesday With An
 Appropriate Program

The eighty-f first scholastic year of Howard college formally opened Tuesday with an appropriate pro- gram participated in by some of Bir- mingham's most distinguished citi- zenS.
 Addresses of welcome were deliv- cred by Dr. W. D. Price, pastor of the First Baptist church of Bes- semer, and pr. J. V. Sturdivant. Dr. Price urged students to take advan- tage of their educational opportuni- ties while they were yet to be nao, defining education as the power to study and think logically and to the point.
 Dr. Sturdivant described his own days as a freshman in a humorous manner. He defined the alumni. the student body in their relation ship to the college, pointing out the important part each factor was des- tined to play in the life of the in stitution. pr. Frank Willis Barnett also made a few appropriate re- marks.
 l.. c. Radcliffe. D resident of the trustees and Dr. J. A. Wood, college physician were introduced. MT. Rat cliffe explained the intentions of the trustees for. the new year.
 The complete program included orening song, How Firm Founda- ticn;" Bible reading and prayer. pr. Sentell, pastor Avondale Baptist church.; vocal solo, Mrs. Paul de Launay. Various announcements were made by Dr. Dawson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
MOOSE SUPERVISOR
 OFF FOR VACATION
N. Waldo Kennedy Will Return To
 Work With Birmingham Lodge

N Waldo Kennedy. district super visor, Loyal Order of Moose, Thurs morning will leave Birmingham for his home In Connecticut for a we'll earned rest, after having completed one of the most successful campaigns in the history of his entire IF years as Mosoe supervisor.
 MT. Kennedy came to Birmingham in December to reorganize and reju- venate Birmingham lodge No. AT. During the intervening months he has worked faithfully, and with the able assistance and splendid cooperation of the entire membership, the lodge has grown to one of the most impor- tant in the south, numbering among it's members many of the most influ- ential business men in Birmingham.
 James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor. and director general of the Moose, a visitor to Birmingham Monday, said 1t was largely in appreciation of MT. Kennedys efforts that he came to Birmingham in the face of his numer- ous Washington duties.
 MT. Kennedy will be joined In Washington by Mrs. Kennedy and Miss Florence B. Wells. private sec- retary to MT. Davis, who will spend the winter months at the Kennedy home at Putnam, Conn. After a few weeks rest, MT. Kennedy will return to Birmingham, about October 1, and resume his duties with the Moose lodge here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
CHANGES NECESSARY
 IN SCHOOL COURSES
Work Adapted To Needs Of New
 Six-Year-Old Pupils

An addition of one grade to the elementary schools has necessitated a somewhat revised course of study which will be effective when the schools open September IT, according to announcement Wednesday.
 The principal change in the course is in the first two grades. The work heretofore done in the first grade is to be divided into two parts, due to the admission of six-year-old chill dren to that grade, and the ultimate decision that a child of six Is not capable of the same amt unt of work as children one year older. Children who enter school for the first time this year, however, will be allowed to do the first and second years work in one year, provided they show ex ceptional development.
 In the eighth grade, which was the seventh last year, algebra has been dropped from the course, making that study strictly a high school course.
 A few minor changes also were made in history, arithmetic and science, school officials stated. A general discussion of the revised courses was had by principals and supervisors of the institute conducted for their benefit at the board of edu catiCn administration building this week. During the afternoon Wednes- day, they were taken on a trip of inspection through the John Herbert Phillips High school. The institute will continue throughout the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
EXAMINATIO OF. WITNESSES HEARD
 IN DEF FRAUD CASES
United Foreign Exchange Company In Tolls Of
 Government

Examination of government and defense witnesses occupied most of Wednesday in the cast of William H. Shell, charged with conspiracy to violate the use of the mails to de- fraud. The case will not be given the jury before Thursday morning, according to Jim c. Smith. assistant United States district attorney, Tn charge of the prosecution.
 Many witnesses were placed upon the stand by the government, who all lege they had sent money to the United Foreign Exchange company In the Jefferson County Bank build ing during, the summer of 1921 to purchase options on German and French marks and German bonds, which the company was offering for sale, and on which no return was re- ceived.
 Through Walter S. Feister, man ager of the building located at 296 Broadway, the prosecution showed that the United Foreign Exchange company had written and inclosed a draft for $5 for mailing address at the building. Feister declared he sent all the mail sent to the com pany to Birmingham, Ala, as he was directed in the letter.
 Henry Sudduth Cf Carbon Hill, Ala, stated that hes had sent the company two drafts. one amounting g to s275 and the other for $50, with which to purchase an option on Ger man marks. He stated that he had written the exchange company sew eral times in regard to his invest ment and soon became suspicious of the transaction and wired the sup posed New York office of the com pany, but received no reply. R. s. Easley of Attalla, Ala, also testified that he had mailed check for $75 as part payment on an option of 50,000 French francs. He sent a like check several weeks later to close the deal, but also became sus- picious and requested the bank to hold up payment.
 All of the letters sent to the proSs pective clients and purchasers of the marks were signed by a J. T. Epper- son, which Robert H. Wharton, pres ident of the North Birmingham bank, testified was the same writing of Shell, who had an account with the bank under the name of the United Foreign Exchange, and all checks were countersigned by Shell and Paul F. Reding.s
 Several of the defense witnesses stated they knew Epperson, also tes- tified as to the several other com panies which were using the same offices, and were somewhat con- nected At late hour Wednesday evening many defense witnesses were fn hn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
MADE BONE KEY TO OPEN DOOR AT INSANE ASYLUM
Mark McNaron, After Many Months Silence, IntImateS
 Method Of Procedure

After a silence of several months regarding his method in escaping from the state insane hospital at Tus- caloosa, Mark McNaron, who is being held in the county jail for trial on two charges of assault with intent to murder, preferred by his wife and Jim c. Smith, assistant United States district attorney, intimated that he used a key, fashioned from bone, which he procured from meat served at the institution. McNaron refused to make any definite statement, but declared that the bone was the only hard substance available at the asylum, and that he had gone through four locked doors without tampering with the locks.
 Following McNaron's sensational escape, authorities made every effort to find out how he gained his free dom. Many theories were offered, one being that he had inside assistance. but ater an investigation, this proved untrue. The trial of McNaron on Sep tember IT, Is set the opening day of the criminal court. Judge William B. Fort presiding Startling develop ments, one of which is expected to result in many United States officials being called to testify, are expected in the trial.
 It was authoritatively learned Wednesday that the defense would request that approximately 100 wit nesSes be called in the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
LIQUOR RAID IS MADE ON JEFFERSON THEATRE
Property Man Convicted When 20
 Gallons Are COnfiscated

In raid conducted Wednesday on
 the Jefferson theatre about 20 gall Ions of whisky was obtained and four
 men were placed under arrest, charged with violation of the liquor
 jaws. The arrests included the man ager. the property man, a negro em- | ploye and negro who is an employo of another theatre.
 | The officers stated that. using a search warrant. they entered the the
 atre and. thoroughly searching it. found about 20 gallons of liquor stored in various dplaces. A number of from one to five gallons capacity
 were found. Corks ranging In size from those fitting half-pint bottle to hve-gallon cans were found. In police court Wednesday night
 the officials of the theare stated that ing there and that they were glad
 of It's being located. 1t was also brought out that, on suspccting that
 an illegal whisky traffic was being carried on there about IS months ago, manager of the theater notified
 the police. The responsible person escaped the clutches of the law on that occasion.
 Evidence was brought out in pv- lice court that the conf1scated whisky
 belonged to G. H. Gobin, property
 man of the theatre. Several bottles,
 corks and cans were found In Go- bins room by the detectives. Gobin
 denied the liquor charge and gave as his reason for the liquor parapher- nalia being there that scenes on the stage often called for scenery of this
 kind. He could give no reason for his not turning in a bill to the man. agement for the purchasing of these things, who stated they had never received a bill for these objects. After hearing the case, Judge
 Bruns found all of the defendants not guilty except Gobin, who was fined $100 and costs. City Detectives
 Helton, McAdory, Lee, Alexander and Watson conducted the raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
BOND COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT HOME
 AT COST OF $65,OOO
Long Lease Secured On Property At Third Avenue
 And TWenty-FirSt

Tentative plans are under consid- eration for the erection of $50,O00 three story building on the south west corner of Twenty-first street and Third avenue, north. by the Bankers Mortgage Bond company, which company has acquired a 20- year lease on the property effec- tive October l. 1924, 1t became known Wednesday.
 The property involved covers a rectangle, fronting 75 feet on the west side of Twenty-first street and along Third avenue 100 feet. The deal was negotiated by H. R. Terry, of the McConnell-W White Terry Re- alty and Insurance company. Upon delivery of possession, all buildings now on the property will be razed to make room for the new structure, which will not be started under l2 months, it was stated.
 Plans for enlarged activity of the company were perfected at a recent meeting of the stockholders when the capital was increased to $500 900. The Bankers Mortgage Bond com pany was organized more than 1C years ago and is said to have been successful from the beginning HaNlnB eSldDllSneu leSOi U OA PeNJ ing dividend of 10 per cent per year during six consecutive years. A special stock dividend of 40 per cent was declared by the board of direc- tors September 1.
 The newly elected officers are J II. Barker, president; T. s. Irwin vice president and chairman of the board; Frank D. Spain, vice presl- dent and general counsel; R. D. Johnston, secretary and treasurer. MT. Barker has been connected with the American Trust and Savings bank for the past 16 years and upon his election to the presidency of the Bankers Mortgage Bond company rendered his resignation, effective at an early date. Further details of the plans of the company are expected tn be made public soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
.DR.P PRESTON BLAKE TO PREACH SUNDAY.
Former Birmingham Pastor Will Be Heard At Southside
 Baptist Church

The pulpit of the Southside Baptist church will be occupied next Sunday morning and evening by the Rev. Dr. Preston Blake of Virginia. pr. Blake formerly lived in Birmingham and served this church as pastor for 10 years prior to the coming of Dr. Dill lard, the present pasttr.
 While here he made many friends outside of his own immediate con- gregation, and he was greatly be- loved in the. community. They are all looking forward to his visit with much interest and anticipate with plea sure hearing him preach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
PENNY POSTAGE

The first to advocate and secure the adoption of a uniform rate Of postage was Sir Rowland Hill, the father of the penny post" He lived to see his plan, which was at first ridiculed and maligned, adopted py nearly all great nations. It was in 1885 that Hill turned his attention toward postal reform. At that time the charge for the transportation of letters varied with the distance. For a short time the rate on letters was fourpence, but in 1S40 the uniform rate of one penny for letters under half an ounce in weight was put in effect and postage stamps were first issued to provide a means of prepay ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
ADVERTISING MEN GETT ING READYFOR
 GREAT CONVENTION
Southeastern District Event To Bring Visitors Of Ma
 tionaI Prominence

A called meeting of the board A directors of the Advertising club of Birmingham was held Tuesday at 12:3O at the office of President B. A. Davey in the Watts building, for the purpose of making arrangements for the coming convention of the south eastern district of the Associated Ad- vertising Clubs of the World, which will be held in Birmingham on Octo- Der 29 and 30.
 States introduced in southeastern district are: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia. Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana.
 Herbert J. Baum was elected gen. eral chairman of the convention com- mittees, H, D. Cullen was named IS convention secretary, with the fol- lowing as chairmen of the various committees: w. w. Wood, finance:l Charles B. Marsh, program; J. D. Rosenberger, hotels and decorationss John c. Henley, entertainments: Maurice Lackey, membership; Fred J. Holberg, invitation and registration. committee members and report their names at the next regular meeting of the club next Monday at noon. Plans were made to push arrangements rapidly, in order that Birmingham may properly entertain the large number of advertising men who are expected at this meeting.
 Last years meeting of the south eastern district was held in Chatta- nooga and was largely attended. The local committee expects to draw a. mu2h larger attendance this year, be- cause of the program that is being planned and its wide interest to all those interested in advertising or selling. The coming of the conven- tion Is of great importance to Bir- mingham, bringing number of men of national prominence in the various fields of advertising and selling who will be here to address the convention on matters of vital interest to every manufacturer. wholesale and retail merchant In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
SPARROW GIVES ADVICE
The Humorous Vein He Tells Rota-
 rians How To Improve Club

The Humorous Vein He Tells Rota-
 rians How To Improve Club
 Outside the comical vein, the talk John Sparrow. who headed delega- tion called the "boneheads" before the Rotary Club at their weekly luncheon in the Tutwiler Hotel at o'clock Wednesday afternoon his remarks bore much truth, according to the manner in which the mem bership applauded him at the close of his talk. MT. Sparrow told of the many things which would benefit and improve the club.
 A delegation of members left for Montgomery Wednesday morning to be present when the Jeter and Bow en bills changing the process of election boards in the city were scheduled to come before the sen ate educational committee. Many of the civic luncheon clubs have fought against the passage of either of the bills.
 Songs were given by John H. Me Vey, accompanied by Miss Celeste Poole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06

"I read an advertisement for Cuticura Soap and Ointment and purchased some. l could see a great difference, and after using two cakes of Soap and two boxes of Ointment was healed" Signed Mics Gladys Hayes, Tate, Georgia.
 Rely on Cuticura Soap, Ointmen. and Talcum to care for your skin. samplss Yrss by Mail. Address; "cutiaura Lansr. 1 AeoSiss, Dept. H. Maiden 4s, Nass" Sold every- where. Soap 2bc Ointment Hand 5oc Taleum Ne &14S Cuticura Soap shaves without mug,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
HOLDS SECRETARY'S JOB
Mrs. Hughes In Charge Of City De-
 partment

During the absence from the city of l.. E. Gray, secretary of the city commission, Mrs. Eunice Hughes, assistant secretary, is handling Mir Gray's work. Mrs. Hughes handled the secretarial work at the comis- sion meeting Tuesday and will func- ton in that capacity at the special called meeting Thursday morning.
 For 10 years Mrs. Hughes has been recording secretary of the city plac- ing the minutes of the commission meetings in the looseleaf volumes and graciously greeting all visitors calling at the city hall who have business with the president of the city commission.