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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
GRADUATES WILL
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
Closing Exercises of the Schoo!
OF St. Mary's Parish,
Oakland


OAKLAND, June 14.-The gradual
ing exercises of the boys of the school
of st. Mary's parish will be held in St.
Mary's hall, Eighth and Grove streets,
tomorrow evening, while Wednesday
evening the girls of the school will be
graduated.
tomorrow evening Rev. Edward p.
dempsey, pastor of st. Mary's, will adj
dress the boys and will present
diplomas to the following:
John j. Cox IGeorge Prefontaine
Russell DooIan lanes Riordan
Frank Y. Calvin George Spencer
Milton Grant
The second part of the program
Wednesday evening will include an
operetta, The Golden Gift" with cho-
ruses of little girls and the following
Piano solo. Miss V. Mitchell vocal solo,
Miss c. Sullivan; address, Miss K.
Kelly, and piano solo, Miss M. Gior-
giant.
Rather Dempsey will again deliver
an address and will present diplomas
to the following pupils of the grammar
department:
Claire MeAvoy lApita Ryan
Gertrude Corners Kathleen Kelly
Nellie Carroll Lillian Fitzpatrick
Palmer diplomas for excellence In
penmanshiD:
Claire McAvoy adele Crawford
Gertrude Corners Emma Bosquet
Marion Ring Mary Linkhart
Philo Muller Louise Ritz
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
News Of Society
Across the Bay

OAKLAND, June 14.-Miss Mollie
Mathes is planning an informal affair
for Friday afternoon, asking a dozen
girls of the smart set to meet Mrs.
Frank Proctor, formerly Miss Flora
McDermot, who with her husband is
spending the midsummer in Oakland.
Bridge will furnish the diversion of
the hour, which will be rounded out
Miss Mathes has telephoned her invita-
tons.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Frank Proc
tor will again be the guest of honor,
Mrs. George E. Hammer having sent
out cards for prettily planned lunch
con at her home in Adams Point A
dozen young matrons and society girls
will accept of Mrs. Hammers hospi-
tality. After the discussion of the
menu an informal game of bridge will
be enjoyed.
George Ford Morris leaves this week
for New York. where he has established
his permanent studio. Morris spent the
winter in California. The last fort
night he has been the house guest of
his sister, Mrs. A. BayIey, at her home
in East Oakland. He is recognized as
in this country, his work receiving a
well merited praise from the best
critics on art. During his stay on the
coast Morris has made a wide circle
of friends, who will watch his career
with the deepest interest
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Heron have opened
their summer place at Ben Lomond and
have as their house guests Mrs Heron's
nE.-
Parker Mrs Heron came up to Oak
land last week, planning to remain a
few days with her son, who was taken
i'll. She is returning at the weekend.
Several friends will cross the bay
Thursday to be the guests of Mrs.
Henry Rey Sanders at her attractive
suburban home in Ross. Mrs. Sanders
has asked the members of one of the
winters bridge clubs to be her guests
at luncheon and game of cards Among
those who will accept her hospitality
are Mrs. Paul Dinsmore, Mrs. William
Thornton White, Miss Rose Kales, Miss
Ruth Houghton and Miss Mollie Mathes.
This is the first affair at which this
young matron has presided since her
marriage of the late April. Mrs San
ders was formerly Miss Lily Reed.
M1S. .. IluDOdIQ rs ClOSlnE l6r
Vernon street home at the end of the
week, going down to her summer place
at Brookdale for the season.
In honor of Warren D. Allen, who
will leave shortly for several months
tour abroad, Mrs. Jessie Dean Moore
will entertain at an informal musicale
tomorrow evening at her home in
Berkeley. Mrs. Moore has included a
number of musical and literary folk in
her invitation for the hour She will
be assisted by her daughters, Miss
Ruby Moore and Miss Edith Moore
Miss Hazel Pedlar. who has been
touring the east for several months is
in New York, where she is the guest
of friends. Miss Pedlar is planning a
late. June visit in Boston. She will
not return to California until early in
the fall.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
BERKELEY MATRON
HONOREDBY WOMEN
Mrs. Julia S. Sanborn to Be
PatrOness of National Coun-
Gil at Seattle

BERKELEY, June 14-Mrs. Julia
S. sanborn. prominent society matron
of this city. will be one of the pa
tronesses of the national council OF
women. which viii meet in Seattle
Wednesday for weeks session. She
will later attend the national suffra ge
convention in Seattle. July Z. Mrs.
Sanborn is the second Berkeley woman
honored by the council as Mrs. John
f. Swift was elected its president
Mrs. Sanborn is well known here
and frequently entertains in her home
IN the Piedmont avenue section.
Her daughter. a recent graduate of
stanford, is one of the members of the
younger social set of this city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
All Who
Would Enjoy

good health, with its blessings, must un-
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question of right living With all the term
implies. With proper knowledge Of what
is best, each hour of recreation, of enjoy
ment, of contemplation and Of effort may
be made to contribute to living Alright.
Then the use of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under or
binary conditions in many instances a
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
able if taken at the proper time and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is
alike important to present the subject
trutnfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative to those desiring it.
Consequently, the Company's Syrup of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA gives general
satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
oy all leading druggists.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
Convent of the HOLY Names

OAKLAND, June 1.-THE gradua-
ton exercises of the college depart
ment of the Convent of the Holy
Names, on Webster street, will be held
tomorrow evening. Bishop Denis j..
O'Connen of San Francisco will at
tend the ceremonies and will address
the graduates. An elaborate musical
program will be rendered as follows:
Spanish dance, three pianos, Moszkow-
ski; Barcarolle, Gounod; violin duet,
Gilbert; selections for violin, Keller
Bella; Prayer. of the Flowers"
Gounod; Piece Concertante," Chami-
made; intermezzo, Mascagni, and SUP
Tuum," Daujou.
Diplomas will be conferred upon the
following:
Maria Teresa Arriola, NIadge C. Mccarthy,
Mexico City San Leandro
Cora Dolores Cote, st. Maude Louise Roycroft,
Louis Mo- Bella Vista
Francis kanty Hogan, Lillian Terry, Alameda
Oakland
One of the features of class day will
be the farewell banquet rendered by
the graduating class to the members
of the faculty and the underclass girls.
There will also be garden party.
during which packages of seeds will be
distributed to each member of the stu
dent body to be planted as remem-
brances inathe outer court of the con-
vent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
NEGRO BOYS TEETH
CAUSE BLOOD POISON
Pupil Bites Janit0r and Is Ex-
PEELED From School

OAKLAND. June 14.-Blood poison
ing resulted from wound IN the arm
Of r. j. Radcliffe, Janitor at the Pres
colt school. inflicted with his teeth by
Harry Hardy, a negro school boy The
Janitor's arm is swollen and his physi-
clan has stated that the gangrene may
spread.
Hardy. il is said, bit the janitor last
Thursday afternoon when asked to
leave a room in which drawings were
exhibited. Other pupils with the negro
complied with Ratcliffe's request but
Hardy swore, resisted when seized and
finally bit Radcliffe on the fieshy part
OF the left forearm. The next day the
pupil was expelled from the school by
Principal Barker.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
AWARDED
THEIR CERTIFICATES
Diplomas Are Forwarded to the
County Superintendent

OAKLAND, June 14.-Diplomas for
the following teachers were received
today by County superintendent of
Schools Friek from the state board of
education: High school. life-B. f.
Allison, Jennie w. Sleeves; grammar
school, life-Leda c. Biehl, Hazel Cope,
Edna r. Finley, Elizabeth c. Helms,
Clarence d. Hough, Ruth A. Killam,
Mary C. Robinson, Mildred f. Snow,
Sallie H. Storrier; university documents
Ethel Bartlett, Rachel B. Lothrop, S.
Bruce Wright; normal documents
Olive J. Baldwin, Hattie K. Wilson
Bridges
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
EVENTS COUNTIES OF SAN FRANCISCO
VETERAN CALIFORNIAN
ANSWERS DEATHS CALL
Nathaniel E. Bunker, Resident
for Half Century, Dies

OAKLAND. June 14.-NathanieI z.
Bunker, a resident of California for
nearly half century and of Oakland
for the last eight years. died last night
at his home, 400 Sherman street. from
paralysis.
Bunker was a retired farmer. He
leaves extensive land holdings in New
man, where he made his home for
many years. besides considerable prOp-
erty in Oakland. He is survived BY
four sons. Charles E., William e, Fred
E. and David +. Bunker. and two
daughters, Mrs. Minnie 4. Miles and
Mrs. ]. A. ST. Clair.
The body will be shipped to Newman
on Thursday, where it will be buried
under the auspices of the MasOns. OF
which order Bunker was a prominent
member Interment will be in the Ma
sonic cemetery at Newman
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
DRIVE IN FRONT OF
MOVING LOCAL TRAIN
Two Men Injured in Accident,
While Third Escapes

OAKLAND, June AN. Cline of
1871 Ninth street and Maurice Gardner
of 715 Market street were thrown from
buggy and injured today by the
westbound local train at Seventh and
Castro streets. Gardeners left foot was
crushed, necessitating amputation of
four toes. Cline was badly cut about
the head and neck. S. Rich who was
with them, escaped unhurt. They were
crossing the track when the accident
occurred. Gardner and Cline were
treated at the receiving hospital
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
ROOF AND ATTIC IN
FLAT BUILDING BURNS
Fourteenth Street Is Scene of
Fire in Oakland

OAKLAND, June 14.-Fire. caused by
sparks from the chimney, burned the
roof and an attic in flats at 1904 Four
teenth street, owned by E. T. Scott. this
$4,000. The flames had reached the
attic in the flat Occupied by W. j.
Wright and family before an alarm
was sounded. Wright's loss in furni-
ture damaged was $500. covered by in
Surance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
soCIAI. DANCE Az FTTC

SOCIAL DANCE AT FITCHBURG-F itchburg
June 1.-THE Fitchburg Improvement assOcia-
ton will give a social dance at Seminary hall
Friday evening Saturday evening. June 26 a
meeting will be held at Lockwood school 10 de-
ternafne the ACCESSIBILITY OF merging the Semi
nary park Improvement club with the Fitchburg
association. The two sanitary districts In Fitch
burg expect TO vote bonds for the installation
OF an adequate sewerage system August 10 aud
Sentemher I.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15
We Can show You

Where you are losing money by not
using The Calls want ads for renting
your vacant rooms Phone Kearny IS
for the "ad man" TO call and we will
soon have your house oiled
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-15

Miss Hazel Pedlar. who has been
touring the east for several months, is
in New York, where she is the guest
of friends. Miss Pedlar is planning a
late. June visit in Boston. She will
not return to California until early in
the fall.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
CENTER POINT.

The drouth was partly broken Satur- day night by nice shower, and every thing is looking better except cotton.
 The school closed here Friday with about 50 of the school district present. After match spelling and speech mak- ing by the children and some talks by the patrons, then came the candy, and the children bade the teachers, H. H. Melton and Miss Emma Cole, goodby. The way is clear for a good teacher here this winter.
 Nearly everybody from here was at the picnic at Cypress Valley Saturday. Everything was nicely carried out until there came big rain and wind storm that created a panic, but the church, buggies and wagons sheltered most of the people.
 We had fine meeting h2re last week [. H. H. Melton did the preaching and there were eight conversions.
 Judge P H. Prince from Conway passed through here last Saturday to Fl Paso on legal business.
 September S.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
SPRINGFIELD.

We had nice shower Saturday.
 l. E. Mallet and family visited here Saturday.
 B. F. Jordan and Miss Ida Camp closed their school here Friday.
 Our ball team played the Morriton team at Morriltou last Thursday and Friday. Our boys lost the first by a score of to ?, and won the last by a score of to 4.
 H. P. Hutto and family are visiting relatives at Hawkstone this week.
 Will A. Berry closes his school, six miles northwest of here next Friday.
 Hugh Bell lost fine horse Thursday, the result of poorly constructed tele- phone lines. The wire had sagged until it was only few feet above the ground, and the horse was running and ran into the wire, which threw him, breaking his leg and otherwise wound ing him. death resulting.
 Rev. I. F. Harris, who was advertised to begin series of meetings here on the first cancelled his appointment, and will not be here at all this year.
 SeDr s
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
MT. PISGAH.

Mrs. Mary Hackler visited her moth e Mrs. Watkins of Mayflower, last W .k
 We had big rain last Saturday, the first rain we have had since the first of June, and everything looks somewhat refreshed.
 Mrs Mona Gentry and children are visiting MT. and Mrs. Jack Gentry of P4larm.
 John McPherson has moved to the Dr. Martin farm on the river to pick cotton.
 Tom Moody and family of Keo are vi ting here for few days.
 Miss Dora Mckinney of near Little R ,ck is visiting her father, Tom Me Kinney, of this place.
 l. (. Hackler contenplates moving to the river this week to make a crop next year.
 Miss Freda Bailey has gone to Argen- ta to go to school.
 Miss Bessie Edmonson visited at Chadwick Sunday.
 Bob Wheeler and family have return ed from months visit at Dunniugton, Ark, where they visited MT. Wheeler s father and sister.
 September s.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
VILONIA.

We had a nice rain on last Saturday, which was enjoyed by all. We were very dry and number of the wells had failed.
 ]. N. Simpson has been taking treat ment from doctor in Little Rock, who advises him to go south He will leave for Florida on Thursday next and will not return for some time.
 Tom Hutcherson and Miss Leona Bost were united in holy matrimony on last Sunday Morning at her home about il o'clock. In the afternoon they left for Beebe, where they will spend Week or two. They will then return to Vii lonia to make their home.
 Prof. Wendell has had we'll dug for the benefit of the school.
 Miss Alice Moore's school has closed and she has returned home to attend school this year.
 I. D. Office returned from Little Rock yesterday.
 A number attended the Beebe camp meeting and report nice time. Among those who attended was Prof. Wendell, who was working in the interest of the Arkansas Holiness College. School be- gins Sept. IA, 1909, all are invited and a large number expected to come.
 Sept S.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
MOUNT VERNON.

Everyone is rejoicing over the splendid rain which fell here Saturday night, the first good rain we have had since Iune I6, but it came little too late, for the cotton crop has been reduced to about half of what it should have been
 Misses Josie and Sadie Norf of Des Arc are the guests of H. J. Sanders and family.
 Miss Bessie Langford has returned to her home in Jackson, Tenn, after spending several weeks with her cous- in, Mrs. T. l.. Watson.
 Mrs. Lester Hatfield of Heber is visit ing her mother, Mrs. s. M. Brown.
 Miss Hettie Kemper of Hammons- vile is being entertained this week by Miss Ethel Powers.
 Mrs. Cliff and Mrs. F. M. Chandler have returned from visit to friends i'll Des Arc. Both have quite sick, but are ssme better now
 Miss Minnie Lee Jones has returned home after visit to Miss Ersel Watson in Beebe.
 John Shoppach has returned to his home in Little Rock after visiting his nephew, Dr. T. C. Watson.
 Mrs. Ronsh of Romance is the guest or her uduSutei MI AiiihiS W
 Iohn Mum and family of Neylor have been spending a few days at the home of her father, A. Addison.
 MT. and Mrs. Fl. D. lobe of Antoine, are visiting relatives here.
 I. B. Traylor, Sr., and wife of Lonoke county, are visiting here.
 MT. Brown and daughter, Miss Elsie, of Des Arc, are visiting here.
 Charlie Traylor of Argenta, Is the guest of his brother, B. H. Traylor.
 Albert Owen and Oscar Robins of Rose Bud were here Sunday.
 Ed Adkisson and family spent Sunday at the home of G. w. Addison.
 HI. Sanders made a business trip to Des Arc last week
 A series of meetings were conduct ed the past week at the Baptist church by Elder Carswell of Philadelphia, there being a large attendance at almost every service Sixteen were bapt1sed Sunday afternoon, most of whom were converted at Bro. Stevenson's meeting a few weeks since. The Baptist faith and church have been greatly strength ened by the preaching of Elder Cars we'll. He is very eloquent and highly educated, but thinks no church or church ordinance is right except the Baptist He says, however, that hls grandfather was a Methodist minister and died in the Methodist faith, and he believes he has gone to heaven, so'some of us of this faith can take courage.
 September 8.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
MOUNT OLIVE.

A much needed rain fell here last saturday evening, which was appreciat- ed by every one.
 Turnip sowing and sorghum making are the past time for our farmers at present here.
 ]. B. Graddy & Sons glnned their first bale of cotton for this season last week.
 G. w. Weatherly and Jerry Snow and family attended the meeting at Vilonia Sunday.
 Benjamin Allen and Henry Lavette, are sorghum makers, having made over POO gallons up to date.
 Mrs. Bowmen of Chadwick visited her daughter at Mt. Olive, last week.
 Miss Amanda Allen had the misfor- tune to get one of her feet badly burnt a few days ago, but is getting along nicely at present.
 A good number from here attended the picnic at Cypress Valley last Satur- day, and all report good time.
 w. ". Thornton went to Beryl Satur- day.
 September s.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
REPUBLICAN.

Still hot and dry.
 Will Edwards started to Little Rock last Monday.
 M. L. Cate made a business trip to Conway last week.
 l L. Nash and wife were in Green brier last Saturday.
 Oliver & Son are getting ready for ginning this fall.
 Tom Edwards went to Conway last week.
 H. ]. Mobbs was in Little Rock last week.
 There was a large crowd at the grave yard working last Saturday and it was put in fine shape.
 w C. Lyons and wife and J. M. Hem drick son and wife attended the associa- ton at Old Salem last Sunday
 w. NJ. Hare of.Damascus visited here Sunday.
 Tom Edwards had the first bale of cotton ginned here last Saturday.
 Will Maher made business trip to Conway last week.
 Mrs. Matte Oliver returned home last week to Argenta and was .accompa- nied by Mrs. Lizzie Finton.
 The infant of MT. aud Mrs. H. C. Williams was buried at the Shady Grove graveyard last week.
 Several from Guy attended the big meeting here Saturday and Sunday Rev. Henry Glover is helping to con- duct the meeting here this week. Sept S.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
BALLARD SCHOOLHOUSE

The rain came and the long drouth was broken here last Saturday, but it was too late to do cotton any good. Turnip sowing will be the order here this week.
 Wylie Stock of near Guy is visiting here.
 Jim Snow was in our midst Sunday.
 Our teacher, B. M. tHuddleston, is thinking of entering the Vilonia Training school this fall.
 Bernice Hogan was awarded the scholarship prize at the Section school.
 Enoch Stephenson and family visited at G. w. Jones' Sunday.
 This neighborhood was we'll repre-. rented at Cypress Valley last Saturday.
 c. N. Davis is having his cane mad e up this week. P. E. Bryant says he made up four crops in one day last week.
 Arthur Wilson, who closed his school at Ebenezer last Friday, will enter the State Normal at the opening.
 During the dry weather several wells got low and some had to be blasted in
 B. M. Huddleston closed his school here Monday. A nice program has been arranged for Friday night, Sept. r.
 Sept, s.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
CATO.

The drouth was broken by fine rain last Saturday.
 Miss Fay Harper and Garland Trout were married at Little Rock last We'd nesday.
 w. D. Springer returned home from Mississippi.la last Wednesday and brought his brother, Ira, to spend few weeks with him and other relatives.
 Ed Wright and wife of Argenta spent yesterday with Oscar Smith and wife.
 Kelley Farris and wife of Paragould, are visiting Mir. Paris mother at this place for few day.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. Otis Smith, a fac boy Saturday.
 There was quite crowd at prayer meeting Sunday afternoon. We have prayer meeting every Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 september s.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
DAMASCUS

The dry weather has been broken up here with a nice shower of rain, which made moisture meet in the earth again. People are taking advantage of the sea- son to SOW turnips.
 T. F. Thompson Gin & Mill Go. have their new machinery almost ready for business. They will install three stands this year.
 Several from this place were at Con way yesterday on business.
 There have been considerable i'm provements made recently on the mil linery store ill Damascus.
 The Holiness meeting at this place IS now furnishing a considerable amount of talk on the streets for those who have no other employment.
 Rev. J. NJ. Mcgee and his daughter, Miss EmmA, are holding a meeting at Settlement this week.
 Our black smith, A. C. Cantrell, seems to be the busiest man in our town at present. Sept. S..
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
OAKLAND.

A nice rain fell last Saturday, which was appreciated very much.
 Afford Dawson and daughter, Miss Zera, of Olmstead visited his brother, P. L. Dawson, Sunday.
 Oscar Pendergrass is very low with typhoid fever.
 Charley Greene of Ingleside was in our midst Sunday.
 Miss Lue Jones was among friends here Sunday.
 G. V. Wilkinson and wife of this place visited relatives and friends near Saltillo the last of the week.
 G. H. Langley and Will Wilkerson of near Saltillo were in our midst one day last week.
 Miss Jennie Boyd of Olmstead was among friends here Sunday.
 September s.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-08
GREENBRIER.

A light shower of rain fell here Satur- day night, the only rain since Aug. Io.
 I. $. Wofford and Larkin Jor6on left Monday morning for White Oak Moun- tain, Conway county, to buy seed wheet.
 Cotton picking is the order of the day, but the present crop is very short. Only about one-third of a crop this year in this part of the county. It will take from six to ten acres to make a bale.
 l. S. Mobbs, the mill and gin man, is ready for work, having brand new 50 horse power engine, but he doesn't think he will gin over 400 bales this season, as the crop is short.
 I. P. Kennamer and family visited at Mallettown Saturday and Sunday.
 Dr. F. T. Williams, Jim Robinson and Frank Kennamer went to Little Rock Saturday and witnessed the ball game.
 The Guy baseball team and the Green brier nine crossed bats here Saturday The game lasted only five innings, each side making three scores.
 T. l.. Waddle and wife went to Little Rock Tuesday, where Mrs. Waddle will will have surgical operation Ter formed for appendicitis. Dr. A. l.. Henderson accompanied them.
 Mrs. J. $. Utley and children arrived here Tuesday from Benton. She will be the guest of her brother, Dr. E. T. Williams, and family.
 Monday was a national holiday and the R. F. D. Carriers were off.
 Sept S.