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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-19
HESSVILLE.

Miss o. Mitchell and friend of Chi
cago were the guests of her sister. Mrs.
VIM. Dedleow. over Sunday.
The burial of James McGrohan, who
was killed by a train at Hammond.
took place in the potter's field here
Sunday. Undertaken Neidow was in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-19

1t is declared that more arrests are
to follow and that a gigantic system of
frauds will be unearthed. Those who
know say that more, than twenty peo-
pie inside the steel plant are involved
in the case.
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Transfers OF Property.

Deeds-Mary B. Posey ct al to Joseph
Rieder ct al Land 10 Sth District S14O0
School Commissioners to Anna o,
Harrison, Land 10 gth district s125.00
Robert F. Chapman to The Willing
Helpers and Relief Society of Charles
County, Part of "will Holland 5000
Clinton N. Myers ct al to Frances Smith,
$1,000; Layton J. McGhie to Edwin j.
schingIer $40 90; Layton J. Me6hie tc
Thomas Bridge McGIiesport, Nd,
$40 90; Siegel Brown, ct al to John e
HALEY, Part Of south Glymont," $40
Michael Wilson, ct al, Trustees tc
Walter Thompson, Land in 4th District,
81 90.
Mortgage Walter Thompson ct al
to Lille T. G. Mitchell, Land in 4th
District $4,000.
Bills of Sale-C. J. Pickeral to George
w. Adams 500 Perrie Z. Hamilton to
Joseph H. Howard, etalS7O. o5; William
Bruce to Thomas ]. Coulby 800. 90
James W. Marshall to Adrian Posey
Sl26.10.
Judgments-Margaret Z. Selby ct al
to Southern Maryland National Bank Of
La Plata, $500 90 Frances 1. Messick
ct al to The Hughesvill Savings Bank
$3.50.
John L. Adams ct al to Mary Queen
$4,000.
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Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court met on Tuesday
with full bench present. The foil ow-
ing business was transacted
Application made by John D. Lyles
and Adrian Posey for letters Of
administration on the estate of Isaac
Lyles, deceased. Bond fixed at s400.
Last will and testament of Mary
Jennie Proctor deceased filed fol
probate by Catherine Proctor the
execution named in the will. Bond
fixed in penalty of 5000.
Remuneration of VIM. D. G. Mitchell
to administer on estate of Bernard
Mitchell deceased.
Bond of Walter j. Mitchell as admins
traitor on estate Of Bernard Mitchell
deceased filed and approved. Letter.
issued with notice to creditors to b,
published. Warrant to appraise issued
to George NJ. Carpenter and }. Whit
Lyon.
Application made and letters o.
guardianship granted Matthew NJ
Irwin over infant children, Robert lie,
Irwin, William, Henry Irwin, and Alic,
Irwin ages respectively, 10, IS, 16 anC
IA years. Bond fixed at 500. filed an,
approved.
Application made by Mary o. owel
and Robert P. Horney for letters 0
administration on the estate of John t
Owen deceased. Penalty Of bond fxe,
at $4,000.
Adjourned to meet Tuesday Angus
2Srd 1910.
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With great regret we chronicle in this
weeks issue the death Of Mr.. John
Thomas Owen, so well known to the
people Of this County and more particu
larry Of this town as ''The Little
Merchant. Mr. Owen bad been sick
for several months past with consump-
ton aud his death was not unexpected.
In his death, the community has
suffered the loss Of one Of its best
citizens and his mother and sisters, q
most devoted and loyable son and
brother.
John possessed many beautiful traits
Of character and was always a most
model young man. In bis home and
in public life he always displayed that
genial and kind disposition that is so
Characteristic Of truly good and ioyable
men.
During bis long illness he was ever
cheerful and was hopeful to the last
Of defeating the hand Of death.
lie never caused pain or anguish to
anyone, and he carried TO the grave
heart untouched by malice or enmity.
He was one of the most popular
young men in this town both with
young and old.
The large crowd that attended his
funeral bore testing to the high
estimation in which he was held and to
his popularity.
John began life when but IA as a
clerk for bis uncle Mr. t. 7. Owen and
when the latter retired he succeeded
him in the mercantile business in which
he was successful.
He was % years OF age and unmarried,
and is survived By a mother, three
sisters and one brother.
His funeral took place on Sunday,
interment being made in the cemetery
at St. Thomas Catholic Church. His
pail bearers were Messrs. Lemuel
Albrittain, Leo Farrall, William Berry.
George A. Wade, Jr., George Cough
and Robert Jameson.
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All Day convOeatIOn Service

All-day Convocation will be conduct.
ed by the President of the Arch
deaconry of Southern Maryland next
week as follows : Trinity Church
Newport, Tuesday, August %.
St. Paul's Chapel Piney, Friday Aug
81.
Service VIII begin at IL a. m. There
will be lunch at p. m, to be followed
by the afternoon service at 2. The
Rev. Messrs. Il. W. Stowell, q. C
Parlzman, and W. ]. Wright will make
addresses and probably others. The
members Of the two congregations ant
their friends are earnestly urged to BIZ
present.
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The Wayside hall is a monument {,
the energy Of the ladies OF Piccaws xer
with Mrs. McKenny Burroughs at th,
head Of The list,
We we're asked recently in what par
Of Charles County would you prefe
living Il we were not tied here. oul
answer is Cobb Neck.
The Southern Maryland Nationa
Bank is the place to deposit your money
Good interest is paid and uncle San
sees to IL while you sleep.
The hotel ofsouthern Maryland wher,
every want will be satisfied and ever,
comfort given is Hotel La Plata. A visit
there will never be regretted. .
Mrs. Lancaster Duttou. and her little
son, of Washington City, are guests Of
her father and mother Mr.. and Mrs
W. F. Simpson, "Foggy Bottom.
Messrs. Laid Blunt and J ohn Matthew.
and the latter's two sons, Frederick and
Jack will leave tomorrow for boating
trip down the Potomac for several DAYS.
The dance given at Harris Lot on
Friday last in honor OF Miss Virginia
Fuller, Of Virginia was a most pleasant
affair and large crowd was in attend
ance.
A bus meets every train that takes
you to the New Wills. Jump in IL and
go to the hotel, where you will always
had welcome and things to suit your
taste.
The Matthews-Howard Implement
Co, has just unloaded another ear of
buggies. If yeu are in the market for
anything Of the kind they can furnish
you with just what you want,
Orders are coming in to The Matthews
Howard Implement Co., for Farmers,
Favorite grain drills, why not let us
have your order now, so that YOU will
nave your drill when you need IL.
The eolored men, and very efficient
labor too, is very much in evidence
mending the public roads. What is the
difference between Republican NEGRO
domination and Mitchell NEGRO domi
nation" ? Don't all all speak at once.
The shoot held here on Tuesday for
the benefit Of Christ Church was most
interesting and highly enjoyed. Owing
to lack of space we cannot publish the
details of the shoot this week but will
do so in our next issue.
Among those who attended the New
port church festival on Wednesday were
Judge Merrick and family. The Judge
was born and raised at Glasvar and
while down took look at the haunts
of his childhood. The Judge is looking
fine and many of his old friends were
delighted to see him
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indian Head Tournament.

The tournament held at Indian Head
on Tuesday last for the benefit of the
Catholic Church at that place was at
tended by large crowd and proved to
be a successful affair. Seventeen
knights entered the contest for honors
Mr.. A. DeSales Langley won first
honor and transferred his crown to Mr..
Roland Carpenter who crowned his
wife, Queen of Love and Beauty. Mr..
L. Siebel won next honor and crowned
his wife, first maid. The third success.
full knight was Mr.. Gusty WEIGH who
crowned Miss Gibbons, second maid.
Mr. W. L. Harron, came next and
transferred his crown to Master Dent
Hungerford who crowned Miss Roberta
McClusky, third maid.
The coronation address was made
by Mr.. Magruder Mattingly, of Wash
ington.
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Awful Accident.

Aleck Hawkins, colored, was killed
by a train of the P. b. and W.
Rail Road on Saturday night last near
Cox's station. The man who is sup
posed to have been struck by the freight
train on Saturday, had both of his legs
terribly broken and mashed and
the poor man lay in his mangled con-
dition, doubtless suffering the torture
of the damned, from that time until he
was found early Sunday morning. when
his family upon his not coming home
the night, previous went in search and
found him. lie was found where he had
been knocked, speeehless but meaning
pitifully and died few hours after
wards.
The place of the accident is at curve
between oox's station and Diggs crossing
and this is the fourth accident known to
have occurred at the same place in the
same way.
The man had small family, was a
sober, upright and industrious citizen.
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500 Reward. 500.


STATE OF OHIO, CRY or ToLEpo. !
Lucas COUNTY. S.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the arm of y. J..
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and state afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Cattarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn
to before me and subscribed in nv pres
enee, shis 9th day of December, A. d.
1885.
(sRAL.) a ". GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and muc.
GUS surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by ali Druggists, 7sc
Take Halls Family Pills for oonsti.
patton.
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Governor Appoints Delegates

Governor Crothers announced on
Saturday last the list of delegates ap-
pointed BY him to attend the Convention
of the Atlantic Deep Water Ways
Association which will be held at Provi
dence, R. 1 in December.
Those appointed from this County are
Messrs. P. Reed Wills, Robert Grain,
Louis G. Carrico. W. NJ. Digges, Adrian
Posey and Gen. L. Allison Wilmer.
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CARD.
July I5-lslO

MR.. SYDNEY f. MUDD, JR., BEGS
TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE HAS
ESTABLISHED AN OFFICE IN THE
COLOMBIAN BUILDING, 416 9TH
STREET, NORTHWEST, WASHING
TON, D. c., TO ENGAGE IN THE
GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW BOTH
IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
AND THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
HE WILL VISIT HIS OFFICE AT
LA PLATA, MARYLAND, ON TUES
DAY OF EACH WEEK,
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Mrs. Priscilla shamer.

Mrs. Priscilla Shamer, died at the
residence OF Mr.. Francis ]. Badroff,
of heart disease on Sunday, August IA
tn, in her 18th, year.
She was the wife of Jacob B. Shamer,
who survives her.
Her funeral took place on Monday,
interment being made in Mount Rest
Cemetery.
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OlOHo ~ NV f-tt%Afethft
States Attorney Cooksey visited Bal
timore on FRIDAY last.
The crab picking business is quite an
industry at Rock Point.
Miss Katherine Morris, is guest Of
her aunt, Mrs. Conrad Posey.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Peter Bowling are visit
ing friends in Bryantown.
Miss Mary Tarlbutt, Of Washington.
is visiting Mrs. R. Lee Tippett.
The State public highway is being
built for the next generation.
The farmers Of this section had a
dash of rain on Monday morning.
Rev. Father Hand is the name of the
new priest at st. Thomas Church.
The congressional primaries for both
Z parties take place on August 3oth'
The favorable comment on our
farmers meeting has not stopped yet
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Martin are proud
of the arrival of a second little daughter.
Miss Katherine Cook, of Baltimore
is visiting her school-mate, Miss Louise
Wills.
Miss Ryce of Baltimore, is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs W. r. Linthicum, this
town.
Deputy Treasurer Edward Sanders
was visitor to Baltimore during the
week.
There is considerable discomfort over
the McDonough scholarship appoint
ments.
Miss Lola Wade, OF Baltimore, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. S. Button,
this town.
Mr.. Walter Hawkins and family, Of
Florida, are visiting friends in the
County.
The fishermen were out again on Mon
day and with the usuel luck. The Jonah
was there.
Mr.. J. Writ Wilmer spent several
days at his home near this town during
the week.
Miss Cole, of Balti more. is visiting
her sister Mrs. Human. at the New
Wills hotel.
Captain Nick Norris, we are very sorry
to know, is quite unwell at his home
Rock Point.
DIR. J. H. Digges, Of Washington
spent Sunday at the home Of his father
DR.. J. 7. Digges.
The Democrats are talking congress.
man. What is the use good friends, oul
man will get there.
Road Superintendent Blandford is
doing some fine work on the Allen.
Fresh public highway.
The colord members of St. Thomas
Congregation will have their annua
Festival on August oath.
ch..h pa..s.ot IN IA ~
r..., ! :. 90 80 ' ~"'' ua
Judge Beall was in La Plata on Tues
Ss ~ w.-.aa s ~ sune"' IL '"'
~ S
spent the week end at the home Of Mrs
- III
n"' = = = a"a0" mn
Read the columns OF this paper t.
nnd ons wnefe ano when the various
entertainments IN 'ne County VIII be
Me-. Harry Harvey, Of oatonvills
Baltimore County sren the week enc
at ths home of Mr.. Adrian Posey.
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Lots For Sale.

fHHE Potomac Homestead Company
Il Of Charles County hereby announces
tothe public that it is now prepared to
sell, at reasonable prices and upon de-
sir able terms, building lots located with
in one mile of indian Head. the United
STATES Naval proving Grounds, in Charles
County, Maryland
The new sub-digision comprises the
farm upon which the late Addison Mar
bury formerly resided is conveniently
located for those employed at Indian
Head, and furnishes desirable location
for home, the property being situated
Immediately on Mattawoman Greek and
near the Pohahe River.
NJ. Robert Marbnry, Sales Agent Of
the Company, can be seen on the above
premises on the following days, between
the hours Of Q O'Clock A. N. and O'Clock
7. NJ.
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MIR. Alvey Sick.

DR.. Harry c. Chappe1ear, took Mr..
Thomas H. Alvey, to the University
of Maryland hospital on Monday where
he will undergo an operation for
mastoid abscess.
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LOOK I!
Grand Base Ball Carnival and dance at
night, at Malcolm, Nd, on
MONDAY, August p. 1910,

beginning at O'Clock, z. M.
As many games PLAYED as time will
permit. First game called La Plata VS..
Malcolm. The Leading Teams in the
County, will cross bats again for the
Championship. The second game
Reed Hill VS.. Aquasco, Prizes awarded
winning Teams,
Sea Food and all other most appetizing
Refreshments will be abundantly served
at moderate prices.
Music by the Vests Orchestra
Arrangement Committee-Mrs. lrma
Chapman, NJ. v Gillum.
Admission---,i0 Cents.
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WANTED.

To rent on money terms, a far m
consisting OF from two hundred to two
hundred aud fifty acres. Communicate
with.
James Woodward, Annapolis, Nd. or
Adrian & F. Stone Posey. Attorneys
La Plata, Nd.
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Mr.. Wilmer Qualities.

Mr.. Writ Wilmer, son Of Gen. L.
Allison Wilmer, qualified on Monday as
Republican Election Supervisor for this
County. He was appointed sometime
ago but through oversight failed to
qualify and was re-appointed.
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WANTED.

A MIDDLE-aged man to represent
us in this vicinity. sPECIALINDUCE-
MENTS. PERMANENT POSITION.
An opportunity to make good weekly
income.
C. R. BURR & COMPANY,
Nurseymen, Manchester, Conn. 6.2s-d.
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FARM FOR SALE.

A farm containing 50 acres of well i'm
proved land. Good fences. Dwelling,
barn and other OFT buildings. Situated
on Cuckold's Creek, Charles County
Mary land. Near railroad and Steamboat
landing. Apply to
Mrs. Hopese Smoot,
s33 4th st. n. E. Washington d. c.
l5-S-t.
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FOR SALE.

Late Flat Dutch Cabbage Plants. AL
so one hundred choice Grape vines for
fall planting.
Apply to
tn. BOSWELL
July l5-19tO. Pomfret, Md.
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Fifty Dollars reward will be given for
the apprehension and conviction Of the
party or parties who salted or poisoned
my turkeys, on my premises near
Hughssville.
HENRY CHRIST
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Notice to School Trustees.

District School Trustees who have
not appointed teacher for the school
year commencing Sept. LIST, next, will
please do so as soon as possible. Those
who have appointed teacher will please
send in contract for confirmation
Teachers Contract forms will be fur
nished upon application.
NJ. R. Stone, Co. Supt.
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Grall.
DANCE
AT HARRIS LOT.
YONW
WEDNESDAY,, Aug. "a, 1910,


WEDNESDAY,, Aug. "a, 1910,
for the benefit Of Holy Ghost Cstho-
lie Church, Thompkinsyille, Maryland.
Chief Marshall Neale Hamilton.
Aids-Dr. f. E. Jameson and Lemuel
Albrittain.
judges VIM. Mex. Burroughs, John
g. Hungerford, A. T. Lloyd, Benjamin
Harris and DR.. Thomas L, Higdon.
Orator Of the day-Mr F. Stone Posey.
Orator the eyening-Dr. Hamilton T..
Lloyd, of st. Mays County.
There will be two classes Of knights,
Professional and amatuer.
Both classes will crown queen and
three maids. Knights fee sl.00.
Dancing and refreshments at the pavil-
lion in the evening.
Music by Professor Yotto's Orchestra.
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NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS indebted to the
Charles County Advocate will please
call and settle their accounts at once
ADRIAN POSEY.
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WANTED.

Three carpenters and three or four
''hatchet and saw mem at once.
Dement, & HALEY,
Contractors and Builders,
Indian Head, Md.
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FRIDAY. August 10, 1910.
LOCAL AND personal


There will be preaching at the follow
ing places, Sunday August 2ist, 1910;
La Plata IL A. NJ, Shiloh $50 P. NJ.
by G. NJ. sarver.
Pisgah 1890 A. NJ, Chicamuxen 3.3t
P. NJ, and Pisgah s P. NJ. by T. NJ.
Swami.
Special Revival Services will begin
at Pisgah Sunday night, August 2ist,
and continue during the week. Rev.
A. o. Lyons Of Prince Frederick, Md,
will preach during the week. A
welcome is extended to all O. NJ.
Sarvsr & T. NJ. Swami.
Port Tobacco Parish, 18th Sunday
after Trinity Christ Church, La Plata,
Sunday School, 9 a. m. Holy Com
munion and Service, 1890 a. m. st.
Paul's Chapel, Piney. Evening Prayer
and Sermon p. m.
REv HORACE w. STowELL Rector.
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CHARLOTTE HALL SCHOOL
Charlotte Hall, Nd.

CHARLES County, is entitled to the
following scholarships
l. The "Keech" Scholarship of board
and tuition for three years. Applicants
must not be under 10 years nor more
than II years. The faculty will max
the applicant on July 9th, at Charlotte
Hall.
2. Any white boy of acceptable stand
ing, who has passed the 9th grade in the
Public Schools, many have scholarship
Of free tuition. Apply with proper
endorsement to
Committee.
DIR. L. G. CARRICO, Bryantown,
DIR. p. E. SASSCER, La Plata,
W. T. MCPHERSON. Esq, Bryantowp.
The next session begins Sept. u. 1910.
Board and wash, $3.50. a year.
Tuition, $50. year.
For further information, address
GEO. Nj. THOMAS, A. NJ, Principal.
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ORDERED by the Circuit Court this
2nd day of August, in the year 1910, that
the Auditors Report made and filed in
the above entitled case be ratified and
confirmed, uAless cause to the contrary
be shown on or before the Goth day Of
August in the year 1916 Provided that
a cory of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in Charles
County, once a week for three sue
cessiye weeks, on or befo ethe said 18th
day of August, in the year 1910.
HARRY G. CHAPPELEAR,
Clerk Of the CT. Ct. for Chas. Co. Md
True COpy-Test
HARRY c. CHAPPELIER,
Clerk.
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sTEs
ORDER NIsI.

In the Circuit Court for Charles County
Maryland.
Number 1172 Equity.
In the matter of the petition for the
dissolution of the Iudian Head Land
and improvement Company of Charles
County,, Nd.
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For terms and furthsASAStioulAxs, ap-
ply 70 RORHRr AAADURY,
HvezLda. Nd.
Or JoEH ". WARIGe.
kA4 -. PomonksY. Nd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-09-19

Miss Margaret Basel, of Lost
creek. went to HOllins Monday
where she Will attend Hollins Insti-
tute this winter.
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S SOCIAL
,Tenkins-Stuart.

At the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Stuart.
on Davisson's run, a very pretty we'd
ding was solemnized Saturday even
ing at $3.50 O'Clock. when their
daughter, Miss Frankie. ecam the
bride of Mr.. Thurman Allen jenkins.
of the same place.
The ceremony was performed "
the Rev. John f. Ewell. of Clarks-
burg. The was witnessed
by a number Of relatives and friends
of the couple.
The bride was attended by Miss
Susie Frame. while Mr.. Claud
Floyd was attendant for the bride
groom.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in white, while the bridesmaid was
also prettily attired.
AT the conclusion OF the ceremony
a fine nuptial luncheon was served,
and an old time dance took the at
| tention OF the merry crowd until
12 O'Clock. after which the happy
couple left for New York City and
other points Of interest. Their
many friends wish them a happy and
prosperous married life.
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LARGEST WOMAN
IN THE WORLD
.GERTTE MAY DAVIS Is EASILY
TEIE LEADING ATTRACTIONS
ON THE MIDWAY.

other shows on the Midway have
their patrons, but the attraction that
has always been a persistent draw
ing card is that OF which Gertte May
Davis. the largest woman in the
world. is appearing under the man
agenent Of IS. j. Delaney, the veteran
Snowman.
MISS Davis is but II years OF age.
and weighs 700 pounds, having gained
just 10 pounds since the visit here last
year, when many thousands saw her.
She has traveled throughout the Unit
ed states, visiting all of the leading
fairs. and has attracted more patrons
porbably any other attraction n
tho word.
No visitor of the big fair should on
any account fail to see this unusual
Observation-Disclosures Register.
Patrons Of the "old Fair" which
opens here today. will remember Ger
tie from last year and Will be pleased
to learn that she will be = leading at
traction on the Midway all his week.