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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-02
LAND SPECULATION
Greed Halts Farm Progress
in the South

Foley, Ala.-This section of Ala
bama has come to standstill because
of land spectators, the editor of the
Foley Onlooker declares.
"Men bought land here for as low
as 30 cents an acre, and that is what
majority of the big holdings cost
These men have set back and let us
pioneers come in here and build up
the country for them, build roads,
communities and schools ,and strug-
gle with the marketing situation.
They have set back and looked on,
occasionally advancing the value of
their land until today it is priced as
high as $75 an acre, stumpage land,
that would have to be cleared
This land, that was obtained for
so cents an acre, has not cost the
holders more than from So to SIS in
taxation all these years, if that much,
And they have turpentined the trees
and cut off the timber.
'The land speculator gives in his
property at a value of Sc to $40 an
| acre, and it is taxed at rate of so
per cent of the value. He puts
value of from $40 to $75 an acre on
| 1t it he wishes to sell. A man buys
l20 to 40 acres, clears it and puts a
fence around it, erects buildings and
joins US in the building up of our
county. In return he is taxed at the
rate of $40 or more an acre. Why
tax progressiveness
"A more just equalization will have
to come about
| The speculaotrs taxes will have to
be increased according to the value he
! places on his land when he wishes to
sell it or the improved property tax
will have to be reduced to level of
| that held by spectators. Now which
of these two is it possible to do ?"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-02

There is just so much coal con-
sumed in the course of a year and
nothing will induce extra sales.
But if the non-union coal oper-
ators could force strike next year
in some of the organized fields it
would enable other producers to profit
by the local shortage through rising
prices and give all producers chance
to build up their profits when the
mines did resume. It's a neat little
scheme to plumber the public and
make the union coal miners the goat
1t should not be permitted to pass
unchallenged."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-02
ABANDON SEVEN-DAY
WEEK

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.-A
referendum in this city, and in Ed
monton and Medicine Hat has resulted
in the abandonment of the seven-day
week for municipal fire fighters. Cal
gary was the only city that declared
against the six-day week
The units of the International As
sociation of Fire Fighters, affiliated
to the A. F. of L., aided by the gen
eral trade union movement in these
cities, led the fight for shorter work
week.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-02

Searles said
President Lewis is cognizant OF
this situation. The United Mine
Workers as an organization is aware
of it. The only other alternative to
strike is a reduction of wages to
the 1917 level-which means cut of
80 per cent or more below the pre-
vailing scale.
IF this effort, led by the non-union
crew of soft coal producers, is sue
cessful, it means that a general drive
against wage scales in other basic
industries will follow.
"But the miners are going to stand
pat on the agreement made at Jack
sonville The average miner is Of the
opinion that if he has to starve to
death he will not do it working for
those who wish to starve him.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-02
.NIEHARDT POEM
WAS FAVORITE
OF C0MPERS

BY international Labor News Service
Washington, d. C.-Samuel Com
pers was fond of quoting freely from
the poets, in his writings and ad-
dresses. One of his favorite poems
in times of stress and the one which
he quoted frequently in public ad-
dresses was written by John Me
hardt. 1t follows:
More than half beaten but fearless,
Facing the storm and the night,
Breathless and bleeding, but fearless
Here in the thick of the fight;
|, who bow but before thee,
God of the fighting clan,
With fists ~uplifted | implore thee,
Oh, give me the heart of man.
What though live with the winners,
Or perish with those who fall;
Only the towards are sinners,
Fighting the fight is ALL
Proud is my foe, he advances,
Snapped is my blade, oh, Lord;
See the proud banners and lances.
Oh, spare me this stub of sword.
Red are the mists about me,
Deep is the wound in my side.
Coward" he cries, but to fiout me.
Oh, terrible foe, thou hast lied.
Here with my battle before me,
God of the fighting clan,
Grant that the woman who bore me
Suffered to suckle man.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-02
COAL STRIKE
In Spring Favored By Oper.
atOrs for Price Boosting

Indianapolis.-The average miner
knows that if he worked for nothing
there would be no more coal sold
Ellis Searles, editor of the United
Mine Workers Journal, writes in dis.
cussing the plan of bituminous coal
owners to force a strike.
at develops that certain soft coal
operators, unable to make profits that
they thought they should make, are
seeking some other way to garner big
dividends. TO this end they are hope
fully working toward general strike
in the industry next April" Editor
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-02
AS THE WORKER
SEES HIS WORLD
Summary and Digest of
Important Events of the
Week, Here and Abroad

William Green, secretary treasurer
of the United Mine Workers, elected
president of the American Federation
of Labor to succeed the late Samuel
Gompers.
Woman appointed police magistrate
in Philadelphia.
United Textile Workers to fight
wage cuts in New England.
Severe cold wave causes death and
suffering over northern half of United
States.
Senate adopts resolution declaring
Hearst editorial attacking Senator
Underwood was neither fair nor
honest"
Governor of Georgia moves to stop
violence by bands of lawless men.
Eight killed as railroad coach falls
into river at Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Citizens committee demands Porto
Rico inquiry; island is called bank
rupt.
Two killed, four hurt by landslide
in Michigan mine.
| Alexander Kerensky reported to
have made peace with soviets and to
be about to re-enter Russia.
| Interstate commerce commission
charges Erie railroad wasted millions
in repairs.
Il
| Missouri mob hangs negro suspect
ed of assaulting white girl.
Erie railroad shopmen get wage
raise of three cents an hour, effective
January /.
Deaths from cancer increased in
United States in 1928
New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad joins in railroad war on
buses tasks injunction against Rhode
Island bus lines.
Federation Bank, of New York
union labor institution, put on 8 per
cent dividend basis.
Zinovieff, Kamenoff and Stain now
WELD power in Russia once held by
Lenin and Trotzky.
October railroad freight traffic big.
gest in annals, roads report
Only 5000 or 5000 communists an
swer call to hold meeting in Paris.
: Laborite elected to parliament owe,
: liberal in by-election in Scotland.
Japanese embassy thanks United
States for Hughes cordial statement
, on new Toxic ambassador.
Premier Herriot of France asks for
: eign correspondents to deny alarm
ing reports of communist peril.
Two hundred jobless men sleep il
. New York city church
5 New York State Federation Of La
Dor asks Governor Smith to supper
wine and beer measure; recommend.
state-owned power plants.
Unemployed in Vienna demonstrat,
for Christmas doles
Mail plane pilot killed in leap from
disabled plane near Kaneville, Ill.
II United Mine Workers. committe,
refused to aid 10000 striking miner.
in Pennsylvania unless they return tt
work.
Big improvement in economic con
ditions in Russia, investigating com
mittee of British labor men reports
ii France asks powers to help preven
soviet Chinese republic.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-02
WIN SHORTER HOURS

Chicago.-The federal court of ap-
peals has ordered the Santa Fe rail
road to limit the workday of its yard
masters to nine hours. The suit was
a test case in which the railroad was
charged with violating the United
States law that is intended to pro-
mote the safety of railroad employees
and travellers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-01-02
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28
Chamber OF Commerce.

Sixty business and professional men Of
Rockville and vicinity met at the Mont
gomery Country Club here last Friday
evening and elected officers for the Rock
vile Chamber Of Commerce. the initial steps
toward the formation Of which were taken
at meeting three weeks ago. They are
President. w. Valentine Wilson; vice.
president. Geo. H. Lamar; secretary, Har-
old C. Smith; treasurer. VIM. F. Pretty
man executive board, W. Guy Hicks. L.
L. Nicholson, Jr., D. A. DeLashmutt, W.
Ernest Offutt. Curtis Ward. Otis M. Lin
thicum and Edgar Reed.
The president was authorized to name
Q committee to draft a constitution and
bylaws and report at meeting Of the
chamber to be held within the next two
weeks. II was decided to fix the annual
dues at $40.
Collie Brown, Of the United States Cham
Der Of Commerce, addressed the meeting on
making the organization an agency Of
value to the community. Others who spoke
were Richard Waterman, Of the United
States Chamber Of Commerce. and George
H. Lamar.
The organization starts with member
ship Of sixty-one.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28
BONDS FOR SALE.

The County Commissioners for Monteom-
cry county. at Rockville, Nd, will receive
sealed bids for the purchase Of fifty-eieht
(5S) Montgomery county Road Bonds in
denominations Of one thousand ($l,000)
dollars each up to IL O'Clock, noon, on
Tuesday. the 18th day of September, 1925,
at which time the bids will be opened by the
said Commissioners and the sale consum-
mated to the highest bidder for cash, il,
in the opinion Of said Commissioners, such
highest bid be an adequate price for said
bonds.
These bonds are in a series of fifty-eieht
(56) bonds Of one thousand ($l,0OO) dol
lars each, aggregating the sum Of fifty-eight
thousand ($5S.000) dollars. numbered
from one ~ TO fifty-eight (58), both in
elusive. two (2) of said bonds being num-
bered one ~ and two (2) being payable
September ], 1925, one year alter the date
OF issue thereof, and two (2) Of said bonds
in the order of their numbers being
payable In each year on September LIST up
to and including the year 1912 and there
after three (S) Of said bonds, beginning
with bonds numbered thirty-fve, thirty
six and thirty-seven (35, SO and 37), pay
able In the year l943. and three 49, of
said bonds in their consecutive numerical
order payable thereafter annually on Sep
TENDER LIST until the entire issue Of fifty
eight (5S) bonds is fully paid.
These bonds bear interest at the rate of
four and one-half "a Icy per centum per
annum, said interest being payable semi
annually on the first days OF March and
September In each year until the payment
OF the principal sum, said principal and
interest being payable at the Montgomery
County National Bank Of Rockville, at Rock
vile, Maryland.
These bonds are issued by virtue of the
authority and in conformity with an Act
of the General Assembly Of Maryland,
passed at its January Session, A. D. 1924,
being Chapter No. SOL. are dated and will
be issued September list. 1925. and bear
interest therefrom.
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified check in the sum $500 made
payable TO the County Commissioners for
Montgomery county. Maryland, or by cash
in the sum Of $500.
Signed
BENJAMIN c. PERRY, Prest
Of the Board of County Commission
ers for Montgomery county, Md.
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28

with 8 rooms and cellar;
large barn for 5 horses, with hay NOV and
driveway; barrack, COW stable for IS
cows, corn house. shop. chicken house,
meat house, garage, and other small out
buildings
This farm Is in good condition and pro-
duces fine crops. II is well watered and
fenced. and within easy access to the
Colesville pike leading to Washington,
d. C.
TERMS OF SALE Possession given on
January LIST. 1925, with privilege to pur-
chaser to prepare and seed ground in the
fall OF 1925. Purchase price.to be one third
cash, and the balance represented by
notes payable in accordance with the in.
terests OF the parties selling, in one and
two years, respectively. from date of sale
| and all secured by first mortgage on said
real estate, or all cash at option Of the
purchaser. Examination of title, convey.
ancing and revenue stamps at the cost Of
the purchaser. All growing crops reserved
MARY F. BAKER,
HENRY F. BAKER,
MARGARET X. HOBBS,
Widow and children and heirs at law
of Reuben 7. Baker, deceased.
C. II. ROBERTSON, Attorney.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
Florence M. Austin, Plaintiff,
VS..
Jackson A. Austin, Defendant.

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court of Equity. No. 4479 Equity.
The object of this suit is to procure
divorce vinculo matrimonii by the plain
tiff from the defendant.
The bill alleges in substance as follows:
That the plaintiff is a resident of Mont
gOmery county, Maryland, and has been
for more than two years Immediately pre-
ceding the filing of this suit
That the defendant is a resident of the
City Of Atlanta, in the State of Georgia.
That the plaintiff and defendant were
married June 25th, A. d. 1920, in the City
Of New York. in the State of New York,
by minister of the gospel.
That Immediately after said marriage
the plaintiff and defendant lived together
in the City of New York one year, when
they moved to the City of Washington, in
the District of Columbia, where they lived
together as husband and wife until on or
about the 10th day of January, A. D. 1922,
when the defendant, without any just
cause or reason, abandoned and deserted
the plaintiff.
That said separation has been continu-
ouS anu uninterrupted ever since and is
deliberate and final and beyond any rea-
sonable expectation Of a reconciliation.
That there were no children born as a
result of said marriage.
That the conduct of the plaintiff toward
the defendant has always been kind,
affectionate and above reproach.
1t is thereupon this 18th day of August,
1925, ordered by the Circuit Court for
Montgomery county, as a Court of EQUITY,
that the plaintiff, by causing a copy Of
this order to be inserted in some newspaper
printed and published in Montgomery coun-
ty, Maryland. once in each Of four success
sive weeks before the 2lst day of Septem-
Der, 1925, giving notice to the defendant
Of the object and substance of this bill.
warning him to be and appear in this
Court in person, or by solicitor, on or
before the 9Th day of October, 1925, to
show cause, if any he has, why decree
ought not to be passed as prayed
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY.
Clerk.
KENNETH LYDDANE.
Solicitor for plaintiff.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28
Wonderful Opportunity

Tor women to train for Professional and
Surgical corsetry, moderately priced. Also
custom silk lingerie and hosiery.
Splendid commission. Following terri.
tories open: Rockville. Gaithersbure and
For particulars. address
MRS. J. B. WILKINS,
5l9 Dunkirk Road, Anneslie,
aug zl-lm" Baltimore, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28

The object of this suit is to procure a
divorce vinculo matrimonii by the plain.
tiff from the defendant.
The bill alleges in substance as follows:
That the plaintiff is a resident of Mont
gomery county, Maryland, and has been
for more than two years immediately nre-
cedine the filing of this suit.
That the defendant is a resident of the
City OF Washington, in the District of Co.
lumbia.
That the plaintiff and defendant were
married in the City of Washington, in the
District Of Columbia, on April 9th, 1904,
by minister of the gospel
That Immediately after said marriage
the plaintiff and defendant lived together
as husband and wife in the City of Wash
ington, in the District of Columbia. as well
as in the State of Kansas, and in the
county OF Montgomery. in the State of
Maryland
That your orator has been credibly in
formed and believes and therefore CHARGES
the truth to be that the defendant. Sarah
E. James, committed the crime of adultery
with certain Harry w. Ellis, in the Civ
OF Washington, in the District of Columbia,
on various occasions between the 3lst day
Of May, 1925. and the date Of the filing of
this bill OF complaint. That said acts of
inhdelity were never connived at bv the
plaintiff nor has your orator lived or cohab.
tied with the defendant since he has learned
Of her infidelity.
mat your orator was always kind and
loving husband and did everything within
MS power to make his home comfortable
and agreeable
That there were four children born as a
result OF said marriage, namely: Richard
n. James, age 20 years Nina L. James,
10 years OF age; Harry Curtis James, is
years OF age, and William o. James. 10
years OF age; all Of said children are now
and have always been in the care and
custody OF your orator.
1t is thereupon this 18th day of ,Julv.
A. d. 1925, ordered by the Circuit Court
for MONTGOMERY county, that the plaintiff.
Harry c. James, by causing a copy of
this order to be inserted in some ne wspaper
printed and published in said MONTGOMERY
county. Md, once in each of four successive
weeks before the Gath day of August. A. D.
lS25, giving notice to the defendant. Sarah
Z. James. OF the City of Washington. in
the District OF Columbia. Of the object and
substance Of this bill, warning her to an
pear in this Court in person, or by solicitor
on or before the 18th day of September. A
D. 1925, to show cause. II any she has
why decree ought not to be passed as
prayed. 10
PRESTON B. RAY. Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY,
vr~,,,,,,,, Clerk.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber of District of Columbia has obtained
from the Orphans Court of Montgomery
county. Nd. letters of administration on
the personal estate of
MARGARET L. MARSH,
late OF the District of Columbia, deceased.
All persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same. with vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber on or before the 18th day Of
February. 1926; otherwise they may, by
law, be excluded from all benefit of said
estate. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 18th
day Of August. 1925.
WILLIAM j. MARSH,
aug 2l-6t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28
Special Announcement

! wish to call the attention of the friend,
and patrons of my recently deceased hus
band that | will succeed him in the funera
and undertaking business, with Roy W
Barber as manager and embalmer.
Prompt and efficient service guaranteed
Auto ambulance service.
MRS. GEO. M. GARTNER.
Gaithersburg, Md.
Phone. Gaithersburg 6 M.
july 3l-6t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28
BARGAINS.

SOC tissue ginghams, 36-inch, SOC
36-inch broadcloth, beautiful stripes
soc and soc
36-inch new silk crepes, 79c and CSC
3O-inch underwear crepe, plain colors
Csc 0'' q
26-inch good apron Bingham, IL lie
27-inch good dress Bingham, I5c
New style wash clothes. 3 for Csc.
Good bath towels. large size, Csc
5Oc and Use bath towels, colored, soc
Red Star Bird Eye. lloyd pieces, 2O-in.
T.59; Gain. $l79; 27-in. Si.9S
Childrens hree-quarter socks, good quail
~: IN cardoven, gray and camel. special
soc and soc boys baleriean union suits.
39c
Mems check muslin union suits, soc
Lady Sialpox" muslin union suits. 81. 90
Ladies broadcloth blouses, So Grade.
$l69 eo'
Ladies linen dresses, So Grade, $3.50
Ladies wolfe dresses, 81 so Grade, 1925
Ladies wolfe dresses, $l.95 and $3.50
grade. 81
Misses and children's poplin dresses,
hand embroidered. So
Mems and ladies' bathing suits, $1.5O to
$3.50 ~
Little boys play suits, ST up
Percale bloomer dresses, 2 to 6 wears.
SOC 'e'''
Apron dresses, 2 to 6 years, SOC
hi-kicks, canvas top. leather trim. COM
position sole and heel. a real shoe for wear
II to Is. $L75. little gents; 10 10 to q
$2.25. youths; 2 l-2 to S 1.2, S2.25. bows
Ladies white canvas.pumps and oxfords,
several styles and most all sizes. speciai
Sl59 '' 'peoiai
Ladies tan pumps, medium. covered heel. |
80 and $3.50 quality. special $685.
Mems straw hats, one-fourth off regular
price ''eu'ai
simmons beds. $40 up
we nave recently received from England
Nv crates Of table china which we are offer
ing this month at 10 per cent discount
You will find many other items al at
tractive prices.
You will find our merchandise reliable.
W. HICKS & SON,
Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28
NOTICE.

Office Board of County Commissioners.
Rockville. Nd. July 2S, 1925.
Ordered this day that the road between
Redland and lsherwood's Corner be closed
to public travel until further notice. The
purpose Of closing this road is to construct
a bridge on the same and all persons are
hereby warned that they travel this road
at their own risk.
Ordered this day that the road from
Snouffers school house 10 the Walker Mill
Road be closed to public travel until furthur
notice. The purpose of closing this road
is to construct bridge on the same, and
oil persons are hereby warned that thew
travel this road at their own risk.
LACY SHAW, President.
BERRY E. CLARK, Clerk.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-08-28
Notice 10 Creditors.
GAITHERSBURG, MD.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber, of Montgomery county, Nd. has
obtained from the Orphans Court of Mont
eomery county. Md, letters Of administra-
ton on the personal estate of
ALFRED BATSON,
late OF Montgomery county, deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof, to the sub
scriber on or before the 2Sth day Of Janu-
airy, 1925; otherwise they may, by law, be
excluded from all benefit of said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 2Sth day of
July. 1925.
CLIFFORD H. ROBERTSON.
july 3i-6t Administrator.