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ADAMS COUNTY UNION-REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1S2V The population atones. in our jails and reform-; CHRISTMAS EXtRCISES. CKAS. W. GRAY, Editor.

I 3ood i Judge Rockaieller is alleged Published sverv VTednesflay ms. Adams County. Iowa. i a recently oruered Claude The Entered at the post oSce cleri 01 district court ia Page Corain Iowa, aa second class matter. county, to notify -all the women i Christmas in the iisusl manner.

Sunday Schools Planinng for Time. various Sunday schools of are planning to observe SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 52 PER YEAR for jury service not to appear. I "You know my views'about the compel-1 OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER. "WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 19211 view of the recent decision of the M. E.

Church. The M. E. Sunday school is planning ency of women to act as jurors, so don't for a Christmas party to be draw- and summon women as jurors." Saturday afternoon, December 24th, A MERRY CHRISTMAS. Despite the financial depression that is a temporary worry to our people at the present time, we feel that this is going to be one the most cheerful Christmastides this nation has ever witnessed.

The real. American rises above the sordid things at this period of the year, and the greatness and hopefulness of the outlook for the fu-ture must impress him now as the most beautiful vista of peace and good will in the history of the world. The wonderful success of the peace conference, coming as it does when the world's eye is directed toward the lowly manger of Bethlehem, is inspiring more of the sentiment of "peace on earth, good will to men" than las ever before come to the nations of earth. Out of the darkness of the greatest upheaval has developed a new star that is guiding the wise men of our time to a new appreciation of the greatness and goodness of God's Iowa supreme court, the judge finds himself in an embarrassing position, as that court decided the constitution of Iowa imposes jury service on voters as a duty, and it is not a privilege to be accepted or refused at the whim of the individual. "Under supreme court decision it is the duty officials to draw women on juries oust the same as men, and it is also the duty of women to serve on juries, exactly as it is the duty of a male voter.

Judge Roekafeller may also hear from the women voters of his district in the nest election. They may entertain Jdeas of their as to his fitness for the bench, similar to his ideas 'ot their eligibility to jury service. I 'Harry Hamilton was shot at Long Grove, Iowa, a day or so ago by a posse of vigilantes. He and Roy Purple, a Davenport "barber, had Just robbed the Stockman's iSavings bank of and were attempting to get away when the vigilantes opened fire and Purple as a result of four He had been editor of the Rock Island News, a scandal monger paper, and was out of the penitentiary on a parole from a three years sentence for libel. If Hamilton recovers and continues these innocent amusements he may yet do something that will get us editors in bad with ithe people.

gift to humanity when the first 3 killed Hamilton is expected to die called the philosophers of to the place of ihe nativity. And now the doctrine of love anil peace seems to have come into its own in a very marked degree, and' peoples are striving to demons trate their faith in the Christmas child and his misson, in a larger and sense than ever before. Rejoicing in that spirit, 'and believing in its fullest fruition, with our hearts full of good will our large family of readers, the Union- Republican this week carries to our friends our heartiest expression the sentiment of the season, love and good cheer abound in your i homes! May peace and good will be your fervent shibboleth, and may the blessings of Christmas fall richly on Senators LaFollette and Borah have declared Themselves against the four- power treaty agreed upon by the Washington conference. Their attitude is Jnot disappointing any one--it was Mav I ex ecte(J of them. Mr.

LaFollette has i always objected to everything propos- you all and your guiding the coming year. star for The fourth page of the Des Moines Register last Friday morning carried ed "by any statesman excep.t himself. He is a chronic kicker. Before he became known as such he did considerable damage, pointing out the alleged shortcomings of other congressmen, and some people used to -believe his statements." Now is i-ecognized for what he is, Imerely a kicker. about: a half -page of advertising matter.

The other half page, devoted to news features, contained six items concerning crimes and criminals. Here I are the headings: "Boy -Convicted ofj sllips "Mason City Man France has asked the other powers in the disarmament to construct ten 35,000 ton he ten years "between 192-5 and 1935. She also has made a propo- in the church. There will he a Christmas tree and treat for the little folk Of the school and espect to have a Dig time. Federated Church.

The Sunday school of the Federated church will enjoy a Christmas party in ihe lower rooms of the Congregational building Friday evening. A program has been arranged to fae given by little folk and a general good time is planned. A treat will foe given the young folk of the school. The idea of giving instead of receiving is to be carried out in the school. 'Sunday a program will be given "by older members of the Baptist Church, iit ihe Baptist tehurch the plan is to have a Christmas party on Friday evening, instead of Christmas eve.

and then have a miscellaneous program for Sunday 'evening at the regular church hour. Tfee program is being arranged by Mrs. J. H. JDunn and Miss Letha West Christian Church.

Christmas is to be -celebrated at the Christian church Thursday evening, December 22d. The church wili "be appropriately decorated for the occasion. There will be a nice treat foi members of the Sunday school and a general good time. The plan is to carry out the "white gifts for the King" idea. All are urged to i bring gifts.

The offering will be sear to the orphan's home. Catholic Church. At St. Patrick's Catholic church it is planned to have three masses. The church will be nicely decorated as usual for the Christmas time.

There will also some special music for the service. The programs which are' to be carried out at the churches are not arranged in shape -f-er publication, but the young folk of the Sunday schools are never forgotten at this time of year, and they always 'give some interesting programs at our churchss. Christmas trees are always in evidence at the holiday celebrations, and this will no doubt "be a happy time for all Poisoned," "Two lowans Sui- rCide by Shooting," "Killing of Mum- ire May Solve Murders," "Schaak Released on Bond," Tip for Killing Grandchild." We do cite this particular page from our Iowa daily to criticise the Register more than any other metro- i sition to declare Germany "bankrupt and wants the iallies to take of the ports and handle iGermany's (business as the courts "do a private "bankrupt. Modest little France! Chief 'FKZmorris, of the Chicago police force, has warned his officials to make Chicago dry or lose their jobs. That sounds like business.

CORNING STORES CLOSE MONDAY. politan daily. We simply wish to call attention to the kind of stuS that is fed to the public as news reading matter that fills the minds of young people and weak minded older folk with ideas of crimes. We insist on Corning Will as Legal Holiday. The business houses of Corning ill observe -Monday, January 26th, a censorship of -the moving pictures in order to protect our boys -and girls from the evil effects of naving -crimes and licentiousness visualized T)efore 1 as a legal holiday.

Make your pur- them; "but we have demanded no high Saturday, as the stores will grade standard from the newspapers closed Monday. of country, and allow them to i feed to us tales of crimes, and indecent and suggestive articles that cau- Lodge Corning Encampment I. (O. O. F.

elected new officers at the meeting, December 12th- Those who will preside the coming term are Ray Mitchell, C. Charles Oarrah, H. John Moore, Fred Bauer, Curt Btraughan, 'S. H. H.

Myers, J. Roy Brandon, trustee. The iPythian -Sisters elected new officers Tuesday evening of this -week. They are as follows: Mrs. 'Sadie Williams, 3L E.

airs. Olive Bixhy OE. Mrs. Anna Reese, E. Mrs.

Laura Stanley, JI of R. and Mrs. Helen Andrews, 31. of Mrs. JSIattie -Freeborn, Mrs.

Pearl -Barr, guard; Mrs. Coriime Anderson, Mrs. Sarah Lyons, P. Mrs. C.

E. Okey, insiall- inf'-oifieer; 'Mrs. Alice Archer, pianist; Mrs. C. E.

Okey, captain of degree staff; Mrs. Sara'n Lyons, delegate to district convention, and Mrs. Laura Stanley, alternate. Installation in i January. Highland Community Church.

Meetings are ia progress this week The catholic Daughters of America Wednesday For Appropriate and Useful Christmas Gifts Our large stock of hardware still contains a very complete supply of articles which would make the sort of Christmas presents most people are buying this year--Mirro aluminum ware, percolators, cooking utensils, all kinds of electrical goods, stoves of all kinds, sleds, skates, pocket knives, carving sets, guns and hunting supplies, tools of every description, and many other articles. Come in and we will help you select those last minute gifts THIS STORE WILL BE OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS MUTUAL TELEPHONE MEETING. Company Extends Time on Contract and Notes. 'There was a. meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers' Mutual Telephone Co.

at the court house in Corning yesterday afternoon, attended oy a number of those interested in the organization. It was determined at the meeting to extend the time of the contract and also the notes of members for a year from the present date. Another meeting of stockholders will be held on Tuesday of nest week, at 10:00 in the forenoon, at which time, it is desired (there shall he a full attendance of the members of the organization. New Road Rock Supply. Red.

Dec. rock from the quarry on the Illingsworth farm north city will begin the latter part of this week, according to plans announced l)y C. D. Forsbeck, county engineer. Thero'ck is of limestone squality and will "be "used for road and work.

Laborers for the work will be recruited, the families of this 'county who are in dire need of work through 'Ihe cold months. This is the first quarry work to be done in Montgomery county. OIL CLERK MIXES Seven Deaths as a Result of Mixing Gasoline and iCoal Oil. Everett Keller, a Standard Oil em- ploye at Pontiac, has confessed that he made a misfSake and put 720 gallons of kerosene into a gasoline tank. In order to 'cover up his error, he then filled the kerosene tank with gasoline.

ATI explosion in the nome of Victor Welkyn, one of the purchasers of the mixture-, caused thali gentleman's death and sis tof his family. The oil company has issued warnings to all purchasers from its plant not to use the fluid, and is making: a house to house canvass to recover the mixed product, in the hope of avoiding further explosions. They'll Need To. On one of the tomb stones in an old New England cemetery appears the following inscription: Here lies Jdnah'Pan Steele--Good and Upright Citizen, Weighed, 250 pounds. Open Wide Te Gates.

--The UnSversalist -Leader (Bostonj. Keep the Fire Pot Burning Bring in your milk pails, strainers, water pails, incubators, wash tubs, wash boilers, oil and gas cans, cream cans, lanternt, hog waterers, oil stoves, or any repair work yon have. C. W. ENGLAND The Furnace, Stove and Tin Repair Shop.

IN OPERA HOUSE BASEMENT not help "but lower the moral standard and next. Delegation from the Sten- elected new officers last and lead to oullawr" and ci'ime. ri rt lead to outlawry and crime. It is time for people to discriminate in their reading matter. If they refuse to purchase newspapers that peddle crime and Tilth as news, they net community -church Wednesday eveninsr.

Thev are: -Mrs -Ed (Gau- night. Octette; from 'the C. H. S. Girls' i tliier.

Mrs. Dan 'Mack. -V. Mrs Glee club will lead the singing tins Thursday night. Dismiss Frklaj" and Sa'urday nigiit for Farm Bureau meet- Albert Gauthier, historian: Miss Theresa Keefe.

prophetess: Miss Nora Magrath, financial secrotavy; Mrs. improve the moral tone of their ing and Christmas exercises at North i Harry Scott. Miss Alice Lync-h own households and insure a smaller 31ass. Sunday school at 10 a. m.

Serj vices conducted Sunday and Monday monitor: Miss Agnes Mack, organist; Miss Ethel Ryan. Mrs. Leo Curry nights by T. -B. Turner and delegates and Miss Anna Crafti from recent -Iowa The Knights of Pythias lodge elected new officers 'Monday evening, December 19th.

They are: Oscar Nord, C. Wayne Westrope, V. F. P. Gay, prelate; Clyde McClelland, M.

JR. E. Phillip, M. A. Ray Maxwell, K.

of R. and W. L. Gardiner, M. of E.

M. Vernon, M. of 'Ro- 3mirch Conference. Corning gospel team next Wednesday night, December 28. Everybody come.

There is an increased spirit of Christian fellowship ami understanding among the folks of Highland community. What is good for Highland would be good for all. A-. DANCE after the basket ball game Monday, Dec. 26th Christmas Dance Musical Merrymakers Orchestra Admission, including tax, $1.10 the close of this series a business bert Archie) a iAndrew Sj meeting will "be held and definite action taken in regard to 'the permanent organization of Highland Community church.

Everybody is invited to participate; but in the nature of things, only those present will be allowed to vote one way or the other. T. B. Turner. Tyler Bros, 'factory Burned.

Last -Friday the pop factory and churning room of the Tyler Bros, establishment in (Villisca was burned, entailing a loss of about with $12,000 insurance. The ice cream department and the ice houses escaped the flames. Also, on Sunday evening the flouring mill at Nodaway, owned by the Tyler Bros, -and John Montgomery, was destroyed by flre: The loss there was about partly covered by The two fires make quite a heavy loss for the ice cream manufacturers. Mt. Etna Church of the Brethren.

Prayer meeting each Thursday evening at 7:30. Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00. There will-be a Christmas program next Sunday evening at 7:30. The'' public is cordially invited to attend these meetings. Also, revival meetings conducted by Rev.

Jason Eddy, of Worthington, will commence jNew Tear's eve. The song (service will 'be in charge of Rev. Homer Caskey. Mate arrangements to attend. Harry iK.

Rogers, Pastor. Unappreclatlve. The Girl (at the Bert, ain't you got no more sentiment than to crunch peppermints while there's a love scene on?" London Royal Magazine. Get Hex a for Christmas ON EASY PAYMENTS You Owe It to Her to Get Her a MAYTAG. With our liberal terras there is no reason why you can't have this wonderful washer for Xmas.

It will indeed be a Merry Christmas for the woman who receives a Maytag washer from Santa Glaus. And every new year will be a happier one because this washer will give her more time and more reason to be happy. This is a sensible gift every week, will save the hardest work a woman has to do. She will be especially pleased if it is a MAYTAG. REED BROTHERS CORNING, IOWA.

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