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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-10-27
THE THIRD AMENDMENT

The third amendment is one on
which people do not seem to be we'll
informed. 1t proposes to. repeal pro-
vision Of Che pesent constitution I'M
posing q so-called double liability on
stockholders in corporations and
authorizes the legislature to enact
any legislation it deems proper in de-
filming the liability of stockholders OF
corporations. Our constitution now
provides that all stockholders shall
be liable for debts of the corporation
up to the face value of their stock,
with one exception that all manu-
featuring and mechanical corpora
tions are released from such liability.
Minnesota is the only state that
now has such a provision in its con-
stitution Many states did have but
all have been repealed but our own.
The effect is to cause those contem-
plating the organization of corpora
ton to do business in Minnesota to
organize under the laws Of some other
state te escape the possibility of this
double liability. This results lin
great loss of income to our state
treasury, county treasury and to our
newspapers. In 1919 Illinois repeal
ed similar provision in its constitu-
tion. In that year the state treasury
received an income from this source
of S45O,000. In 1925, after the re-
peal, the income from the same source
was about $5,000,000. So there is
small wonder that there has so far
been practically no opposition to this
amendment.
While all voters seem to be In &C
cord with the principles of these three
amendments, such is the usual indlf-
ference to them that there is danger
of their failure to pass. Failure to
vote on the amendments counts as a
vote against them, due to their requir-
ing a majority of ALL votes cast at
arguing for various forms of popu-
the election. When we hear people
lar referendum, initiative and recall,
we can't help thinking of the hope
less state of affairs they would in
volve, to judge by the total lack OF
interest in the constitutional amend
ment. Here people are given a.chance
to vote directly on legislative meas
ures and usually they have to be al
most driven into paying any atten-
tion to them. All of which goes to
show the wisdom of our representa-
tive form of government. Let's hope,
however, that the people of Mime
sofa vote on the three proposed
amendments-and that they vote
yes Minneota Mascot.
VOTE NOVEMBER 2ND-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Molness of Rus
sell spent a short time in Redwood
Falls Thursday with their daughter,
Miss Mabel Molness.
Milton Melges returned Monday
rom Chicago where he spent several
avs on business. Sunday afternoon
went with his brother Fred Melges
nd with his three sisters who are now
at the Presbyterian hospital in Chi
eago. He reports that the four 9TH
ers are enjoying their work and are
IN fine physical health.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
COLDS THAT
 DEVELOP INTO
 PNEUMONIA

Persistent coughs and colds lead to
 serious trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulsion, an cmulsihed creosote that is pleasant to take. Creo. mulsion is a new medical discovery with two-fold action; it soothes and heals the unframed membranes and in. hibits germ growth.
 Of all known drugs, creosote is rec- ognized by high medical authorities as one of the greatest healing agencies for persistent coughs and colds and other forms of throat troubles. Creomulsion contains, in addition to creosote, other healing elements which soothe and heal the infected membranes and stop the irritation and inflammation, while the creosote goes on to the stomach, is ab- sorbed into the blood, attacks the seat ot the trouble and checks the growth of the germs.
 Creomulsion is guaranteed satisfac- tory Tn the treatment of persistent coughs and colds, bronchial asthma, bronchitis and other forms of respira. tory diseases, and is excellent for build. ing up the system after colds or flu. Money refunded if any cough or cold is not relieved after taking according to directions Ask your druggist. (adv.)
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
BAKEWELL DEGREES | LAW ENFORCEMENT
Methods Used Are Diseracelul,
 He Says

New Haven, Dec. 30 tD -- Pro-
 lessor Charles M. Bakewell of Yale
 university. former state senator, speaking at a testimonial dinner here last night to Senator Elect
 Joseph V. Esposito of the 11th
 district. declared he was shocked
 and mortified at the government
 poisoning alcohol, hoping to kill
 those who do not agree with the
 minority or at best small ma
 jority." That the United States, in the enforcement of the prohibition
 law, has operated speak-easy and
 has become itself a criminal" :" Professor Bakewell declared was a
 "bot on the escutcheon" of the ns- tion. He expressed the hope that all true Americans would agree with him that these actions were 2
 disgrace" and "fearlessly express
 themselves in the cause of right eousness."
 Congressman John Q. Tilson,
 majority leader in the house in congress- TepTeSetltdIlSe ol bhio
 district, was among the other speakers. He did not refer to pro- hibition, but assured the state sen- ator-elect that he could not hope
 to please everyone and his best
 guide was to satisfy himself Brig. Gen. James A. Haggerty was toast
 master and the other speakers in cluded Mayor John E. Tower of New Haven, Lieut.. Gov. J. Edwin Brainard, Alfred F. DeCapua, Col. Lewis L. Field and Senator Elect Esposito. There were $50 at the af- fair, regrets being received from Chief Justice William Howard Taft, U. S. Senator Bingham, Gov. Trumbull and others.
 Senator Elect Esposito is both a doctor and a lawyer. having studied
 law and been admitted to the bar
 here while a practicing physician.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
Danbury Car Lines Not
 Entirely Eliminated

Hartford, Dec. 30 R-The public utilities commission issued an order yesterday authorizing the Danbury Power and Transportation company to substitute bus for trolley cars on certain lines in it's territory. The commission did not however, con- sent to the request of the company for the adoption of plan for the gradual transition from an existing partial street railway service to an entire motor bus service, the com- mission thinking it better to defer action on the matter until there Is actual discontinuance of the trolley service.
 A hearing was held by the com- mission today on the proposed mer- ger of the Riverside Water company with the Greenwich Water company.
 There was no opposition to the merging. The Greenwich company has already acquired the property and rights of the Riverside company.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
POLICEMAN BOUND OVER
New Haven BluecOat Will Have
 Trial fin Superior Court

New Haven, Dec. 30 R-George M. McDermott, recently suspended as a patrolman by the police board, was bound over to the superior cort in city court yesterday. He Is charged with theft. Bonds were placed at s1,000.
 The court indicated yesterday after several witnesses had testified that this action would be taken. McDermott was arrested on the morning of December 21 after he had reported a burglary in the store of John Ciecko at PAS Chapel street.
 When searched at police head quarters quantity of small change was found In his pockets, and mem bers of the police department testi- fled yesterday that McDermott had confessed to the theft.
 Upon the request of his attorney, the court prepared It's action until today, but indicated that probable cause had been found and that the patrolman would be bound over to the higher court.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
CLAIMS GOVT. WILL
 AID UNDERTAKERS
Senator Edwards Objects to In.
 Creasing Alcohol Poisoning

Washington, Dec. 30 CD - Hav- ing scrapped perhaps half a dozen or more formulae for denaturing industrial alcohol because bootleg chemists found a way to make it palatable, the governments prohi- bition tube-testers are preparing a New Year surprise on the rum run.ing gentry. but not without loud cries from the wet forces.
 Announcement of the surprise, which will be in the form of new denaturant with more powerful wood alcohol wallop. followed a statement by James M. Doran. chief prohibition chemist. in which he took exception to claims that wood alcohol now used to adulter- ate commercial alcohol had caused the numerous holiday deaths among the drinkers, and held that too rapid drinking and too much of it at one gulp was the chief cause of the fatalities.
 The new formula calls for a double wood alcohol content, or four per cent, but with the extrac- ton of pyrodines and other chemi- calls now used, chemists hope to make the industrial product less poisonous and at the same time so distasteful that bootleg clients will seal a disdainful pair of lips if of- ~ hn
 The effect of the change, how ever, Dr. Dorap said. would make it impossible for bootleggers to completely distill the wood alcohol out of the industrial product. He added that such a small quantity of wood alcohol, even if drunk, would not cause serious injury, but Senator Edwards, democrat, New Jersey. a wet leader. took another view, charging the government with forming an "unholy alliance with. the undertaken" in placing poison in it's denaturing formulae.
 T call it legalized murder" the senator said, and the government is an accessory before the fact. If the government finds itself impo- tent to enforce the Volstead act as has been repeatedly demonstrated, 1t should act to prevent a repiti- ton of the shocking death toll from poison liquor witnessed dur ing the Christmas season."
 Those who wish to violate the law and obtain booze are merely suicide" said Wayne E. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon league in commenting on the gov ernment's plan.
 c. c. Hinckley, national secretary of the association against the pro- amendment, thought Wheeler was taking "callous and view of the situation"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30

Miss Mildred G. Weld of the Senior High school has been associ- ated with the department of educa- tioa for Is years.
 She was appointed in 1910, com ing here to her native city directly from Mt. Holyoke college. She re- ceived her early education in this city and was graduated from the New Britain High school She was secretary to Supt. S. H. Holmes of the school department and assistant secretary of the school board from 1919 to 1921.
 She is active in the College club and the Business and Professional Women's club, being past president of both. She Is also active in the teachers council and was one of the committee of this organization which conferred with the salary committee of the school board when increases in teachers salaries were being discussed. The Bee hive" class book was dedicated to her in 1919.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30

about with feeling of futility. You hit that old fireroom like shot. grabbed shovel with one hand and dashed for a door with the other, for there wasn't moment to lose. Then at the end of gruelling four hours watch you would slowly cli3lb topsids to drop again on deck. and there behold! You would see the same trees and the same landmarks you looked at four hours before when you went below. The current of that river was so strong we were four days getting around one bend"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
REMINGTON NEWS

The case of Hagbert Hanson of 3S7 Main street, New Britain, which was to have come before Justice of the Peace c. s. Barrows in town court last night. las been again postponed because of the continued inability of Michael McGinnis to ap- pear. The new date set for the trial is January 12. Hanson is charged with evading responsibility after he failed to stop his car when it is al- legged he hit McGinnis on the Berlin turnpike.
 c. s. Barrows, who has been con- fined to his home for the past week with the grippe, is improving and is again able to perform his duties as justice of the peace.
 A whist was given by the Grange at the hall last night. F. A. Elliott was in charge This is the first of series of whists which will be given every Wednesday evening through the month of January. The Grange also has plans to conduct a dance at the hall every Friday eve ming during Ja .uary. On January 1s, the Grang will give an old fashioned dance.
 Mrs. Fred Wilson of Main street has announced the engagement of her daughter. Ruth, to Fred Row. land, son of Mir. and Mrs. A. L. Rowland of Cedar street. No date has been set for the wedding.
 The annual Congregational church supper will be 'ield at e:30 this eve ming In the parish house. Mrs. Eva B. Wood and Mrs. Edith Hancock are in charge of the supper. which will be followed by a meeting at which the election of officers will be held.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
GIVES AWAY S25,O ,OOO AWARD

New York, Dec. 30.-APl-- Elihu Root, who was awarded the Wood row Wilson foundation peace prize of $26,000 has donated the money for the diffusion of knowledge on in. ternational problems.
 The fund will become the nucleus of an endowment fund for Foreign Affairs, quarterly review published by the council on foreign relations
New Britain herald., 1926-12-30
OLD TIME BOXER DEAD

Pittsburgh, Dec. 30 Rl-Dominick McCaffrey, famous Pittsburgh heavy weight boxer In the days of John L. Sullivan. whom he once fought, died here last night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-03-17
oners; Harry Wiener, Clerk.

sioners; Harry Wiener. Clerk.
Third Ward-Geo. P. Shirley, L.
s. Linson. Frank Beckwith, Commits
sioners; Miss A. L. Baylor, Clerk.
Fourth Ward-Mrs. A. D Barr. T
j Wilson, Mrs. T. M Baker. Com
missioners: Miss Kate Dooley, Clerk.
That said Council be and it is hereby
authorized to lay an annual levy up
ON the assessed valuation of all the
taxable property within the said
corporation of Charles Town. suffic-
lent to provide funds for the pay
ment of the annual interest upon
said bonds. as it accrues semi-an-
nually. and the principal thereof at
maturity; for which purposes levy
of not exceeding SIT (seventeen)
cents on the hundred dollars valua-
ton. based upon the last assessment
OF said property for State and Coun-
ty purposes, will be provided,
That said election shall be held nm
der the following rules:
% The qualified male and fe-
male voters of the town regardless
OF their respective residence in the
words shall be entitled to vote for or
against the proposed bond issue.
l2l It shall be the duty of the
Finance Committee to have all ball
lots printed, provide all necessary
books, pens, pencils, papers, &c, and
70 have suitable booths erected in
the respective poll-rooms. and to de-
liver the ballots. books. papers, &c,
to the Commissioners on the morn
ing of the election at each voting
place.
90 The ballots shall be in the
following form:
Form of Ballot.
Shall the Corporation of Charles
Town incur debt and issue bonds in
the amount of $68,000.O0 (Sixty-
eight thousand dollars) to run not
more than thirty-four years from the
date hereof, with interest not exceed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-03-17
NOTICE OF
ELECTION
For Cooperation of Charles Town,
State of West Virginia.

I, d. C Dolly, Clerk of the Council
of the Corporation of Charles Town,
do certify that at a meeting of the
Council of the Corporation Of Charles
Town. held on the 9Th day of March.
1926. an order was made and enter
ed on the records of the minute
book of said Corporation of Charles
Town in the words and figures fol-
lowing, to-wit:
Order Submitting Proposition of
Issuing Bonds to Vote.
Be Ii Ordered by the Council of the
Corporation of Charles Town.
That it appears to the Council of
the Corporation of Charles Town and
said Council doth accordingly find,
that it is necessary that improve
wis be made in the Corporation of
Charles I0gn, as follows: Ample
and sanitary and storm sewering and
such improvement of streets and al
leys as may be required in installing
such sewering; and that The funds
derived from current levies, apple
aple 70 Taking such improvements.
which this body is now authorized by
law to lay, after providing for the
administration of the affairs of said
Corporation of Charles Town. and
meeting the current expenses there
of as required by law, are insufficient
to make said improvements. and that
therefore. bonds should be issued To
provide funds for such purposes;
And that it appears to the said
Council. and the said Council doth
accordingly find, that the valuation
of the taxible property in said Cor.
poration of Charles Town. as shown
by the last assessment thereof fol
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-03-17
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RAILWAY

HALLWAY
Schedule in effect April IL, 1925.
Leave Charles Town, w. Va.
1858 A. M.-For Roanoke, Bristol
and intermediate stations. Pull.
man parlor car tbroiler) to Bris-
1906 P. M.-Local for Roanoke.
K2:2 A. M.-For Roanoke, Bristol,
Pluefield, Pocahontas, Welch,
Norton. X Stop to take on for
Waynesboro or beyond. Pull
man seleeper to Gary, W. Va,
and Roanoke, Va. Dining car
Shenandoah and Roanoke con-
meets at Roanoke with Memphis
Special to points South.
6:28 P. M.-Local for Shenandoah.
1858 A. M For Hagerstown and
intermediate stations. Connec.
ton at Shenandoah Junction for
Washington and Baltimore.
1.69 p. M.-For Hagerstown, Wash
ington, Baltimore, and Philadel-
phia.
7:49 P. M.-Parlor car to Ragers-
town and the North. Sleepers
to Philadelphia and New York.
Hi "a P. M.-Sleepers to Philadei-
phia and New York. H-Stop to
take on for connecting lines at
Hagerstown or Shenandoah
Junction.
For fares, schedule, pullman reser.
vations, or additional information,
apply to Agent, Charles Town, West
Va, or Jno. L. Bladon, General
Passenger Agent. Roanoke. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-03-17

State and County taxation purposes,
is S3,192,359.00 (Three million, one
hundred and ninety-two thousand
and three hundred and fifty-nine
dollars) that the Indebtedness of
said Corporation of Charles Town is
$4,000. (nine thousand dollars) and
that therefore. bonds in the amount
of 500, 100000 (Sixty-eight thousand
dollars) may be issued without ex-
ceeding any constitutional or statu-
tory limitations.
That coupon bonds to the amount
of S68,000,00 (Sixty-eight thousand
dollars) be issued and sold, the pro-
ceeds of which shall be used only for
Ample and Sanitary and Storm Sew
ering in said Town and such i'm
provements of streets and alleys as
NAV be required in such sewering.
That said bonds shall bear interest
at rate not exceeding 5 per cent.
tive per cent? per annum, PAYABLE
semi-annually and be payable from
not more than one to thirty-four
years from their date: and that the
maturities of each series ofsaid bonds
shall be as follows:
-Four bonds of $4,000 five hun
dred dollarsl each Tin all two thous-
and doliarsj shall Be payable each
year for "a (thirty-four) years.
1t is further ordered that a
special election be held in said Cor
poration of Charles Town, on the
9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1926,
for the purpose of voting upon the
question of mourning the debt and
issuing said bonds, and all other
questions properly connected there
with; and that the Commissioners
for holding said election be appoint.
ed as follows. namely:
First Ward-Geo. Mock, C. P
Engle, w. I. Ramey. Commissioners
Mrs. Howard Sechrist. Clerk.
Second Ward-J. w Gardner. Miss
J Clara Leslie. H. X. Amber, Commits,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-03-17
Stubborn Coughs
Quickly Stopped
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This treatment is based on the pre-
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DR.. Kings New Discovery is for
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-03-17

Notice TO Voters To vote in fav-
or of the propositions submitted on
this ballot place an x mark in the
square after the word yes.
To vote against it place a similar
mark after the word "no".
(4) The voting places shall be as
follows:
First Ward-Independent Engine
House. on George Street.
Second Ward-Johnson's shop on
George street.
Third Ward-Davenport's build
ing on George street.
Fourth Ward-Court House.
The polls shall be opened at $50
o'clock a. M, and close at 6 $50
o'clock D. m. The officers of the
election shall consist Of three COM
missioners and one clerk at each
polling room.
81 The system commonly known
as the Australian Ballot System
shall be used and said election shall
conform. as nearly as possible. to the
provisions of law governing state
and county elections.
Ordered that the whole of the
foregoing resolutions and ballot GER
titled to by the clerk of this council,
be published in the Spirit of Jeffer
son and Farmers Advocate for four
successive weekly issues, prior to
said election day.
Given under my hand this 9th day
of March. 1925.
d. C. DOLLY,
Clerk of the Council of the Corpora
ton of Charles Town.
See our stock of the Harper Over
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-03-17

See our stock of the Harper Over
stuffed Living Room Suites.
Melvin T. Strider.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-03-17

ing 5 per cent. five per cent? per
annum. for the purpose of ample
and sanitary and storm sewering and
such improvements of streets and al
legs as may be required in installing
such sewering in said town and levy
taxes sufficient to pay the interest
and principal Of said bonds.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-11-10
FOUR ARE GUILTY
OF FORGERIES
AND MANV TIJEETC

Continued from first page.)
Lamberton.
In their confession to the sheriff
the miscreants confessed to having
passed forged checks varying in
amount from $500 to $500 at Nor
ton, Lamberton, Wanda, Sleepy Eye,
Walnut Grove, New Ulm and Revere.
Mrs. Schmitt seems to have been made
the catspaw and to have cashed the
most Of the checks. The first or one
Of the first ones she cashed was at
New Ulm at the time of the circus.
Since then the forgeries have been
frequent and the theft of groceries
and other articles from cars has been
reported along with the forged checks.
The case has it's pitiable aspects in
that there are two or three small chill
dren in each family, Mrs. Madsen hav-
ing a babe in her arms at the time of
stead of being brought to Redwood
Falls with the others. Marks of ex-
the Lamberton arrest. For this rea-
IRENE poverty are plain and the arti-
cles stolen or bought with the forged
checks have been largely necessities
of life. The ignorance of Mrs.
Schmitt as to the seriousness of the
crime she had committed was marked.
Both men are laborers and one of
them has been out of regular work for
some time past.