The Denison Herald (Denison, Tex.), No. 116, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 11, 1921 Page: 2 of 12
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IMG FROM EUROPE TO FACE GRAND WRY—HAS MADE AMD
LOST TWO FORTUMES.
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SpeeJring of checkered cereere, we
huve had away of them la our pottticel
and flnanctol gamaa slime tha foei
*■» of the United Stataa, bat it is
deubtful If any ran compara with that
unique aariaa of experieocee--
W. Moras, who baa pteysd with mil-
Msas of dollars She a child doss with
tors. Staging ooma-backs baa basa
his spacialty. Not only In tha financial
guna but in that of health. For, ac-
cording to many notad physicians, ha
should bava died nlna years ago. But
instead, ha la raveling la superb
haalth, with fat Jowls and a prominent
pouch, hidden by a ponderous waist-
coat
Charles W. Mores la expsetad to ar-
rive in the United States at any time
now to answer the summons of a grand
Jury which la investigating hie deal-
ings with ths Shipping Board and cer-
tain shipping contracts. Apparently
be attempted to use illness again as a
subterfuge to keep from returning to
the United States but Attorney Gen-
eral Daugherty said “No, you must re-
turn on the first boat," so the former
-ice king" is now on the cold blue At-
lantic, but in a luxurious state room,
coming to fees the music.
“Went Charlie" They Celled Him
"Silent Charlie,” they used to cell
Mores up In Bath. Maine, where he
was born. While other people were
talking, young Morse was figuring out
• way to make a dollar. foSu said.
RU father Capt Benjamin Morse, had
'—- *•----- — - and had
... . Into a _ ___
which earned for him the title at
king.” Moroe made. It to mid. IS mil
Uou dollars out of the deal
Ho about reached tha limit of the ice
Mold, so ho turned to coastwise ihi^-
He owned about seventy roseola
'If and later rnnaeiliteti d four
steamship lines and the title of ''steam-
ship king" was applied by his asso-
ciates and adversaries as well.
Afterwards Morse became interested
in hanking companies, publishing com
begun by owning tugboats
branched out into the loo business.! panies and telephone companies and
He was sharp at money getting, too, hie power for organization and his
so Morse came by It naturally, only enterprise brought him Increased suc-
the father knew nothing of the game j ecus. But when the crash came In
which his son tried in New York's I>07 Morse's millions, which were about
financial center. twenty-three, were swept away aa well
~*er finishing the psbUc schools la as about seven more millions. Hie
Bath, young Moras went to Bowdoin banks failed to save him and he fled
College. But Just before he went to to Europe. His attorneys urged him
college hie father gave him 11.500 a!to return and face his credtors. He
year for keeping his books. Morse! tame back and lost everything. The
paid another young man $500 a year government brought proceedings which
to keep them for him and went to resulted in a 15-year sentence in the
school on the 11,000 and saved enough Atlanta Federal prison.
Then He Went to Prison
But Morse was not to be downed.
VV hile awaiting action on his appeal
Morse was released from the Tombs
on ball. He hired small offices and,
by picking up the loose ends of his in-
to put himself up in business.
While yet in college young Morse
formed a partnership frith hie cousin,
Harry F. Morse. They bought Ice and
sold it in New Tork. That was the be-
Kinning of the trust, against which — ---------- .B« iwp emueira
a bitter fight was launched several toroota, repaid seven million dollars
years later. Soon Morse had obtained
a contract from a brewer to furnish
fifty thousand pounds of Ice.
It is said that Morse earned a half
million dollars while be was In college
and was a rich man on graduation.
Bit by bit the partnership formed in
college began to branch out. Finally
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Special Prices on Piece Goods
Silks and Woolens
It is the policy of this store to sell first-class
Merchandise at the lowest possible prices.
54-inch Middy Flannel, Red, Blue and Mustard color—
^ ........................................ 3 45
54-mch Kittcnear Broadcloth m wanted color*—
. Sp«i.l .....i....................... *3.45
54-iMh Plaid Rkirting*. regular price $3.45—
8p«i.l price.................................gl.95
M-mch Coatinga, fine material tor winter coata, *3.95 rains—
................ $2.95
16-mch Costume Velvet*, regular, price $4.45—
Special ..................................... $3.50
36-ineh Costume Velvets, regular price $335—
... $2.95
40-inch Pussy Willow Taffeta, beat color*-
sn • ®Pt!lal......... • * ...........v.•>...........$2.95
40-mc^h Marionette Orepcg; Beautiftfl cok»W—
an- Te,,‘ .....................!...........$3-25
40-mch Crepe Satjt^ wanted colors—
Special ..... . ...............;.............$3.25
40-uieh Satin, wonderful material at—
Special price ...., __
36-inch Taffctag, all colors and best oradeg-
Special* j......................
36-ineh Memalinea, all color, and beat gradea i
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^ ***I<MM article* to oor rtor* for Chrittma.
L£f£jJ£* f- ** 70,1 “4 to* -ok. otlao.
his debts* and wa» well on hit way to
another fortune when he was taken to
prison. i
Lats in 1*11 he was languishing in a
®*I1 at Atlanta. He gave every ap-
pearance of belag exceedingly ilL Phy
alcians were called into consultation
with the prison doctor and they de-
liberated gravely. Morse had, nearly
every disease known to science. At
beat he could live but a few months
—such was ths plea made to President
Taft.
President Taft refused a parole at
first but when Mrs. Morse called on
him he acquiesed and Morse wss freed.
He went to Europe for a final “fling*'
although It was stated in his applica-
tion for clemency that his fortune had
vanished and he wss worth only fiooe.
The Rlveria-Nlce and Monts Carlo
were visited and then Morse returned
to this country, presumably to die.
But be did not Hie health showed
a remarkable improvement, almost
miraculous, in fact He jumped T5To
the financial game agate and was aoon
AB Ika wait ___al__a__a...
It
ily 'wraps it ss
take .it home. H i wrap-
ping Won't bold your parcel lu the
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Mall early In the month and early
te thp day. pool pm It off until the
test moment id! the chances are an
favorable tor speedy delivery unless
you follow Instructions concerning
Proper preparation. Do not call fey
boxes, cartons, wrapping paper or
twine at the postofftcc. Do not re-
ouest postal smployes to wrap rind ad-
dram your parcels. Don’t become an-
gry tf the clerk tells you be cannot
your pdreet without better
packing and wrapping. He is doing
this as a legal duty and as s favor
to you. Do not abuse the letter car-
riers. Remember that when you are
snug and comforiahlu by the fire in
winter they are out In the cold work-
ing for you, and that when,, you arc
under the electric fan in slimmer they
are out in the hot sun doing service
for you. Let us approach the busi-
ness of tfee mails with n spirit of mu-
tual helpfulness. The postal employe
wants to serve you. He would Infin-
itely rather sene you than to neglect
you. The postoffice department r.grees
to give you good service, but oertain
conditions are contingent, and the
best service cannot be performed with-
out your full share In getting your
mail properly prepared before it is de-
posited in the office.
Hie. J. K.
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Mrs. Mavis Herbert;
ln.1V. Whrd: maaagir far
years term.
agers whose terms hare
Mrs. Ethel______________
Woo lover; musician, Mrs. Ada Dickey;
Installing officer, Mrs. H. V “ *
Installation will he held ea
12th. at which tlms a sock- _
trill bo held In connection and members
and their friends Mcludsd In the In-
vited list
The prise package prepared by Mrs.
F&tum, a pretty picture and calendar,
was won by Mrs. Rickel. The next
meeting will be a social one at the
home of Mra Gladys Bright. 1021 West
Hanna street, December 12th.
Moralists want you to sit down Just
before bedtime and “review” all the
•vents of the day. Tea, and get your-
self “all waked up," so that you won’t
sleep.
E.
■ COMING
December 19th
QUEEN
Christian Aid Society
The Ladles Aid society of the First
Christian church met In regular ses-
sion on Thursday afternoon at ths
church. Officers for the coming year
were elected as follows: Mrs. W. T.
Fullington, president; Mrs. J. C. Watts,
vice president* Mrs. W. a Gannon, sec-
retary; Mrs. Anna Fitzgerald, trees
urer. Splendid work has been done
during the pest year, And the society
expects to do evm better work during
the coming year.
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Home Missionary Society
The Home Missionary society of the
South Side Christian church met Tues-
day afternoon In ths church parlors
l“« tmanciai game agate q««a was soon Iw,th a tar** attendance. The custo-
on the way to another fortune. Morse "“I7 bu*lne** n*etlng was taken up in
blamed severe! well known Wall street fr*l m,narjr aBd th® to,*owtag officers
teen far his downfall sad he went Into I . **£?• Gotion Wlx, president';
the street to get revenge upon them.
Gradually be won back a position of
^ rM. toI, **• ”°*nCl*1 M< »h,PP‘n«
worlds. I was the second time he had
staged a “come-back."
Took Interest in Shipping
FORD CARS
For Rent Without
Drivers
Good Curtains far Bad Wsathar.
Rates Reasonable.
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Denison Ford Rent
Service
At Beasley’s Garage
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tooted: Mrs. Gordon Nix.
Mrs. J. A Wright, first vice president;
Mrs. Harry W. Phillips, secretary; Mrs.
R. A Massey, treasurer. Following
the election talks were made by the
newly Installed offlceih, relative to
their offices and their ambitions In
• gwi irviorooi m Shipping I _T_
!»rt
Merchant
sublet co
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the building of tha American
Marine. He took, let and
contracts for a large number
and was Interested in a
talks were
fleers.
The social side of the meeting was]
then taken up and an Informal pro-
mmmmrn
M0 TICE
0ft tmr building and
now in % position to Mm
you with hnjthinf in the gro-
cery line.
Phons that
eariy.
£. Harrell
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and other relatives. ’ w*”’ i doughnuts was served by Meedan
Most of hta other shipping interests r Wr,*ht Mr>* T- Nelson,
tre at Camden. N. L. which place has| P.,r —--
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■ amaltor tnt coat ud ,
tor oporatioa and ipkeep.
Tho Ford Ooe-ton Truck has proved. «
***** *wr, an wtU Sr^?
yiwod ths problems of economic ’*
bat ween the farm sod the dty.
Th« Ford One-ton truck has sO the merit*.
” tb* Worm drive of shimintmi
unuoual and positive power st s very low cog
? important
WeaceprapMsd to farahk tte Fori Tmte mdmt.
WBh Standard or Special OMriag. Th* Seated Ga
■torn an hour, convening it late a Pwt DdteqrCg
PEIRCE ItlTO t
V080 AUTHORIZED SALE* AND SMVICt
DENISON
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winy Camp
probably the greatest numh*TTr.kT"l „ . F*ir Camp Meets i
build tag plants In the Western HeJta- Win 2f* ** N’ °f **
Phs«. He te probebly one of the few »««“!
Do your Christmas shopping now,
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$600.90 Stock
(Drummers* Samples)
Manicure Sets,
Ladies’ Purses'
and Ivory Goods
To be Mid at wholesale
priest
U. S. BICYCLE SHOP
20« W. Main
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14 MIGHTS MORE AMD OLD SAINT NICHOLAS
^ h00* r0U"‘ “d 0M
HundFMs of dlf-
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away and deliver
KERRS TOYLAND
display.
ny homes Christ me* Eve visit
be glad to ley yeur selections
"A LITTL* DOWN ON A BIG BILL*
Kerr Furniture Co,
American shipowners who made and
kept his profits made during the war
which own or control the largest num-
ber of proflubto .hip yards In the
world, Morse is Cirri. However, It Is
understood that he liquidated many of
his interest* and that Is part of what
a grand Jury is going to investigate.
Much conjecture te the financial and
•hipping world as to the outcome of
the former ex-convict, “ice king *
shipping king* and financial wlxard
te tho present trouble Is being
It Is a 50-5# bet that he will come out
his complication ecot-frse.
REMEMBERING DOrrS
WU BID POSTMEN
THOUGHTFULNE88 WILL AID IN
QUICK SERVICE.
This !* the tenth and last article
In a series of contribution* by the
Postmaster Jn an effort to give out
information needed by the public
concerning the people's part in the
preparation of their mailings.
RECAPITULATION. '
Briefly summarizing the points pre-
vtouriy prmented. we may here repeat
the following centime:
Do not use the Uay envelope or card
unleaa you enclose it In an ordinary
shwd^ envelope !Wt forget to put
teat tt PrTr Remember
tnat the stamp embowed or printed
J * “ “ «J«tope by the depart-
^ ,00d M Ptoto«» if c«t off
? upon » Ptonk envelope Do
not post tinseldd card* or other aim
.Ur-rueta. £.
wutfod at all, but simply destroyed.
Be sure to tell the clerk what is in
I*ck4«8' » R Is fragile lt may
be broken, or If It te perishable It may
per,sh- m»1eas yon ten the clerk, m
°" “• pro^ •»"
Norsement. Be sure to address with
a~* W, or **2
tonally sure to put on return address.
“ l°°** "“tot ssd
psste It to package, write mi the
wrapping Itself. Bettor aim* to en-
close card with your costplete
fa tlmt tf tha addreas lostt* T*
package will ho rstornsd to r-l,.T>n
tot uao cards far tha address anTfC
tlala>m^*r^ 11 ton not Bkety ra!
iAtov%Sto°i£r^*ftour*
th* K. F. hall with a good at-
BAKER’S
COCOA
The Food Drink
That Suits Everyone
old and young,
the well and the ilL
It is not artifi-
cially flavored,
but, having the
delicious, natural
flavor and aroma
of high-grade
cocoa beans of
m which one never
~— tires, may be used
at every meaL
TMSHusrfrangopfahBa
WAtra BAKER a COL, LTH.
D0RCH2STEA NAS8ACKUM
*toteera«teg>to-wjlM
G’A’JONE
Cerrwt Apparel far Women end Brewing Girl*
CLOSING OUT
. Women's and Misses
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to anywhere _
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HEART OF
A SOLDIER
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Cloth
Dresses
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Entire stock Woo!
consisting of ninety-
handsome new Dresses, di-
| vided in four lots-1
$14.15 $19.50
129.50 $39.51
Formerly sold from
$29.50 to $100.00
^Special Reductions on
Suits* Silk Dresses and
Blouses.
We intend to
tnent in »tock be*®1*
Christmas Day*
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