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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-17

CleTk Ot Vo0 UOoI0s k11U COntluuOuv
employment and Advancement during
the several administrations Of the %.
SCISSORS ONCE conclusively shows his
ability. Mr.. KrutckoR was born In
Chicago, November I, 1871. Was edu-
Gated In tho public schools Of Chicago.
Has lived In the South Town Of Chi.
cago all bic life-l0 yeafs-and IN the
same neighborhood. He 10 married and
the father Of . family Of two children.
Mr.. Krutcko3 would serve the TAI.
payers ably, honestly ana fearlsssly %
member Of the board Of asssssors.
Stephen A. Malato win make nns
Municipal Judge.
-
Charles KrutckofE's candidacy for
member Of the Board Of Assessors 10
growing stronger every day. HIS nne
record 40 Chief Clerk Of the Board
has won for him q large following oil
over the county and bis election By .
big plurality 10 predicted.
Congressman Lynden Evans 10 q
sure winner for reelection IN the
Ninth District.
Matt. A. Aller. the well Known
brewer and North Side Democrat,
would serve well In any once within
80
Joseph G. Blaha earned Q wide.
sprsad popularity in the Nineteenth
District By bis nne record in the Leg
isiature. Mr.. Blaha ID the type Of man
the people need IN once. Able. ener.
getic and fearless. he 10 ct all timse
looking out after the peoples inter.
este.
The big army Of friends Of John J..
Coburn will not be satisfied until they
see him on the bench.
william L. O'Connell 10 making one
Of the best County Treasufers Cook
County has ever had. He 10 o capable
and courteous ofhcial, straightforward
and fearless. He has the confidence
Of the people Of Cook County at all
times.
Vote for Stephen A. Malato for
Municipal Judge.
4 One Of the ablest, hardworking and
most popular public oflicials In Cook
County 10 County Assessor Walter q.
|,schmidt. His record 10 Q clean and
able one without q blemish on It. He
deserves . reelection.
Joseph 8. La Buys nomination by
the Democrats for Municipal Judge
pleases everybody. He 10 able and
popular and will prove . worthy
Judge.
Thomas A. Smyth 10 daily adding
to his popularity in Chicago by his
fine record 40 President Of the SAM
tary District
Illinois Democrats are looking for
ward with great pleasure to the cleo
ton Of Col. James Hamilton Lewis
to the United States Senate.
~
Two and one.half cents Q call ID
enough to pay for telephone service
Both tickets are Weighted down
with several dead ones.
i ~6A
Il John q. Maloney should prove ~
easy winner for County Commissioners
He 10 we'll known and we'll liked al
over the county. The Democrats
couldn't have named better man.
i ~
Il Hugh J. Kearns, Democratic candi
. | date for Municipal Judge. 10 the righ'
| man to place on the bench. His can
didacy 10 winning one.
i ~
In the event Of Judge Charles 8
Cutting being appointed to the United
| States bench, which seems Q certain
ty, Charles Alling. Jr. 10 being talked
Of as his successor a. Judge OF thu
Probate Court.
Judge Edward Osgo0d Brown 10 o
all times a hardworking, brilliant ant
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-17

Charles Krutckof. Republican can.
didate for member OF the board Of
county assessors. deserves to be elect.
ed. He is at present chief clerk Of the
board and his record there has been q
very excellent one. He IL acquainted
In every way with the workings Of the
tax system and his election next No.
vember will place on the board Of as.
SCISSORS one Of the best qualified men
ever on It. Mr.. Krutckof has been
employed In the once, OF the board Of
assessors since the present assessment
law went into effect In 1899. Has
made steady advance since that time
from q minor position to that Of chief
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-08-17

/ All indications point to the election
Of Joseph 8. La Buy to the Municipal
Court bench next November. He has
q splendid record to his credit % .
lawyer and Q citizen, and he will
make Q hne Judge.
The phone company talko - u he
city was 10 private property.
One Of the most popular candidates
on the Democratic ticket 10 James
NJ. Daley, candidate for Sanitary
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16

BY JAMES J. MONTAGUE.

LII bet when Mister Santa Claus just kid like
lie got hls reg lar presents off lar Chris mas
LII bet he had big, fine house in through storm
An shoes an overcoats an clothes that KEEP him good
because II he had been like know that he'd be
10 make a visit every year to children that poor
IF he could see our baby that had 10 toys,
Perhaps he'd hold presents out on other little bows
That get many every year. an leave just or two
To give kid chance to play like other babies do;
But don't pose he'll do it. cause he kowed the wav
Things with kids whose Chris like any other dav
THAT drum seen downtown today do not need bad
An it's the with other things that | amt ever had
But, gee! my little sister, it is tough hear cry
Because she have doll and tell her why:
| guess it's worryin, for that don't help at all
Because this Teller Santa Claus rich when he was small
II L never had to stand outside a great big lighted store
- kind Of hodm back the tears an feein mighty sore
10 them guns an trains o ears, an thinkin bout fun
That other kids gon to have while he havn none:
wouldn't wish bad luck but when I'm blue and cold
wish that he poor like when HE years old
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
Pretty Chorus Girls Add $3.50 to Xmas Fund
AL FR6SCO SHOW A HIT

Gus Edwards rollicking boys and
girls will MARBLE for Atlantans at the
Grand this week more sweetly and with
greater enthusiasm than ever before on
any previous visit It's all because the
hearts of these footlight songbirds are
bubblinG over with Joy.
They are happy in the realization that
through their voluntary contribution OF
song and effort Saturday afternoon,
when they sold thousands Of copies OF
The Georgian at Five Points and other
prominent corners. they nobly aided the
movement to bring Christmas cheer to
Atlanta's poor kiddies.
In the strong box which holds The
Georgian's Empty Stocking fund is a
money bag bullying with greenbacl5s,
silver dollars, half dollars, quarters.
dimes, nickels and pennies-the pro-
ceeds of the open air performance and
work Of Gus Edwards beauties. All to-
gether, it totals nearly $3.50, sending
the Empty Stocking fund beyond the
thousand-do mark.
Just Tickled to Death
1t was the hardest days work done
by the chorus girls in a long while, but.
although weary and hungry by the time
the last Georgian had been sold. they
were all smiling and just as clipper as
ever, They were all glad Of the oppor-
tunity to help swell the fund, and said
they didn't mind the labor a hit. be
cause they were going to make lot OF
poverty Swallowed and cherries homes
ring with the gayety and merriment OF
happy children
And they were just "tickled to death
when the money was counted and they
saw the actual results
Gee, but this is fine business. l think
III put you girls out to selling papers
every day, instead of having you romp
about behind the footlights," exclaimed
Louis Silvers as he rubbed his hands
gleefully. Silvers is musical director of
Gus Edwards musical act and took an
active part in the paper selling.
i don't care-this is my regular
game, anyway I'm one of the profesh. -
laughingly rerorted pretty Mamie Mar
tin, petite, Authenticated girl. who
does the role of the newsboy in the
show
Ihis open-air stunt demonstrated
that Atlantans are hearted and
charitable. and that they'll give, if the
opportunity, is presented. The show
girls gave the opportunity, all right. for
there was no such thing as escaping
them They didn't slight anyone-all
mad a chance to buy Georgian and to
drop a coin in the barrel to help the
needy kids.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
DU BOSE RECOVERING:
HURT IN AUTO CRASH
FATAL TO DAUGHTER

w. 7. DuBose, injured in the auto
accident which killed his daughter,
Miss Carolyn DuBose, is resting well
at Grady hospital today and soon will
be well again, according to physicians
today. His escape from death or Sc
rious injury is considered remarkab bile
Nj. DuBose had just ended his connec-
ton with a commercial travellers de-
partment in The Constitutions
Mr.. DuBose and his daughteg were in
their motor on their way to Tennessee
Saturday afternoon. III crossing the
Louisville and Nashville tracks near
Gainesville their car was struck by
freight train. They We're brought 70
Grady hospital where Miss DuBose
died few hours afterward
Funeral services were conducted last
night at the chapel Of Barclay < Bran
don and the body of Miss DuBose was
sent to Spling Hill, Tenn, for inter-
ment
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16

And the way those show girls dom
in and out among the throngs. .bprfi,.
up" people in all walks of life and san,
ing papers right and left. was cs.er,.
lated TO tempt the professional NJ.
York newsboy to take a leap of Rr..t
Ign bridge. 1t resembled the pro,...
bal hot cakes" sale. Ali in all If -....
a great sight to behold and wa h..
held by thousands.
While the crowds Of onlooke,.s -r...
jammed Five Points. and pedes-rs,..
who gave as they passed by, We're dn.r,
their part in manufa cturing Chrisrga.
cheer for poor tots. they were eat..
tanned by the warblers at frequep. -,
tervals with some Of Gus Edward. f.
nous song hits. Such catchy air. o.,
school Days" Jimmy Valentine" ami
"Kuddles and Kisses rang out in -,.,.
school boy and girl melody thraryr
Peachtree, across the viaduct. and o--e-
streets, attracting hundreds.
And as they came TO the footligiI.....
stage-a big auto truck furnisE.d his.
the Velie Motor Vehicle COMPANY asq
Peachtree street, paper was bo.lg..-
or q coin ratified into the barrel
"EveIybody's doing IT," Justify c.r..
out Louis silvers-and the way tr.
crowd kept digging down in the i.s-
for charity coin verified his assertion.
Little kuddles the "Champion."
The "newsies" were traDsno,+ao
Five Points on the big velie truck. M
which reposed a piano, loaned for rr.
occasion by the Cleveland Manri1.
Piano Company. As the truck move.
through the streets it was like schoo.
days in reality. For the way that bpue,
of girls and boys made the welkin rims
with their songs and yeIls in the crown
cd thoroughfares was stirring re-
hinder Of jolly picnic party in nh.
good old summer time.
After it was all over, the fifth,
champion newsboy" was awarded
little Kuddles-and she's a cute tit-1a
kiddie Of not more than eight or nira
years. Kuddles beat all records who,
she sold one paper for s..
And she was the proudest thing Won,
ever saw when she danced up and dow
and prattled:
Tn the fve-dollar kid"
When the tired "newsies" had o..
hausted the supply of Georgians ana
the money barrel was called in. Man
ager Biggs, of the Velie Company. es-
corted them to Durand's. and was bo.s
at delightful lunch.
Those who CHANGED not to pass Five
Points Saturday afternoon will not he
shut out by any means. The Emit,
Stocking fund still is open
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
ATLANTA GIRLS IN
SEAL SALE RACE
Hope to Break Record Set by
the Daughter of Secretary
Meyer in Washington.

Miss Aliys Meyer. daughter 1l 3D.. see
Rotary OF the navy. who Sold S35 worth al
Red Cross seals-35 500 ui them i'm one
cay IN washington, is going to have
some keen competition right here ia At
lanta
Miss Meyers record was tel.grapue1
AL over the country. bat there are several
atlanta girls who think they car beat il.
and they are going out for The hor9rs
this wcea
Miss Annie Lou Jenkins says +h" feels
confident she can beat Miss MeN" b
sales In a day one DAY Miss Jent-
.us went out for two luu1a and 20
turned 20 headquarters with SIS. rcure.
sou'iug the sale ~ 1880 seals
Saturday Banner Day.
Miss Edna Wairareu Il $40 "'..', COT
.s0O. iu the same length co., tau" They
both have determined 10 ge. aAead oil
Miss Never. and t..g .aye ... .tea @a'
uday as the time.
Today ls to be "a u.r ua.. ano Ars
g.. s.. HoGgson. cha .iluau. has enlisted tuc
services Of I'D tae school girls '.o '"ATf
, omen who ore willing 10 help.
tflauta's public schools have taken "a
t. 81 of sl.fo0 worth ol Red eros, seals
end teachers and pupils Say they are
y.!ng tu sell every one 81 them. Ine1
win have 80 sen nearly tEis iu'uE a" OBJ
....u d laud OF 81, 900 net for -h' open afr
schools, after dcductiUG price 'I supplies
and expenses.
Business Women 70 4 20.
,T... j Wade Cou'liaE iu charge .i 'h"
school work. ls highly eratfeo over "'@i
f.ev have done. .rtc school children .F,
not limited m the matter Of sales. OBJ. 't".
>. .ep right an selling Them through 'A''sl
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
DINNER IS PLANNED
AT CAPITAL CITY CLUB
FOR GENERAL WOOD

PRESENTATIONS i3t "a dinner to by given
I'm honor 81 General Leonard Wood,
chief OF staff Of the United states army.
are being completed by the entertain
,neut committee OF the Atlanta Cham
Der Of Commerce. The dinner win be
given next Thursday evening at b
o'clock at the CAPITAL CITY club. aud vii
be "A subscription anair. Many have
igniaed their intention OF attending.
General Wood has expressed desire
10 talk to the business men Of Atlanta
about the army, and the dinner is given
in answer 70 his wish. II lis probable
that the question OF a brigade post for
Atlanta will be agitated al the same
time
Among the prominent army officers
who have been invited To- attend the
dinner are Generals Wotherspoou and
Mills, OF the general star, a-d Brigadier
General Thomas h. Barry. cominander
OF the Department of the East Spe-
eially designed invitations bearing the
seals Of Atlanta, the state OF Georgia
and the United states We're sent TO
them
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
ARREST MARSHAL FOR
KILLING WRONG MAN

SPOONER, MINI, Dec, 16.-John
Harvey, of Pitt, Mimi, died in the
Spooner hospital from two shots fired
by Marshal A. II. F'ryberg, OF Spooner.
The shooting took place in front of the
village auditorium. Harvey leaves a
widow with four children. Marshal
Fryberg is under arrest. Marshal Fry
berg had been instructed by Mayor Il.
W. Koefod, Of Spooner to take a billy
and gun from and arrest Frank Tay-
lor an alleged bad man. Fryberg mis-
took Harvey for TaYlor and shot him
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
ACTORS ARRESTED
ON CHARGES OF BURGLARY

NALDOSTA, GA, Dec l6.-The DO.
lice have rounded up the gang OF bur
glars who robbed the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs, w. f. Williams a week ago. and
recovered considerable portion of the
clothing and other articles stolen. as
well as large quantity OF goods be-
lieved to have been secured by the rob.
beers in other burglaries here The -four
negroes arrested were members of the
"Old Plantation show. belonging to a
carnival aggregation now in quarters
at Pine park. Two OF the men were
snatched on the stage by the police dur
Ing a rehearsal and all four ot them
landed IN the county prison
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
SOLDIER TURNS SLEUTH
TO SATISFY GRUDGE

PUEBLO, Dec. 16-Nesiie r. Knott,
deserter from the United States army,
was arrested here as the result of per
sistent sleuthing by Ted Wray. who got
the worst OF the argument in a fist fight
with Knott year ago, when they We're
both privates az Fort Logan.
shortly after the fight Knott DESERT
ed. He came to Pueblo, married. and
established a comfortable home. Wray
remained at the fort until the expira-
ton of his term all the time nursing
his grudge against Knott. When he
was discharged he lost no time in get
ting on the trail of the deserter. fol-
lowed him 70 Pueblo. found Him and
turned him over to the authorities.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
SLAYER TO SEEK RELEASE
ON HABEAS CORPUS WRIT

DALTON, GA, Dec. 16.--Habeas cor
pus proceedings have been started by
attorneys for Uncle Bob" Davis. the
aged Confederate veteran who shot and
killed his son, Hewlett Davis, in Mill
Greek valley last Monday, in an effort
70 get him admitted to bail
Judge c. 6. Glenn and Swift Maddox
have been retained by the defendant
and have prepared the petition and
attidavits. being in readiness for Judge
A. W, Fite to set a date for the hearing.
He has been requested to go into the
hearing on Tuesday
one of the attorneys retained by Da-
Wis IS son Of Colonel :. Z. Maddox.
solicitor general Of the circuit who will
prosecute the case
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
THREE WOMEN ARE DEAD
AFTER DRINKING LIQUOR

SPOKANE, WASH, Dec. 16.-Miss
Jennie Ross, who, with Mrs. Ralph
Scott and Mrs. William B. Rost, par
took of a bottle OF liquor which Mrs.
Ross had procured by sending a mes
senger boy to saloon, is dead here,
making a list of three deaths from a
cause that SO far has baffled the au-
thorities Mrs. Rost died first and then
Mrs. Scott died. An autopsy on the
body Of Mrs Rost revealed no cause
of death, and the coroner has decided to
send the contents Of the stomach to
the state chemist at Pullman, Wash,
for analysis.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
cow ELIMINATED FROM
TH0SASVILLE PRIMARY

BROWNSVILLE, GA, Dec. 16.-Much
electioneering is being done by the can
dldates for the various municipal offices
10 De voted for in the primary here to-
morrow ana some of the races will be
very close. Special interest centers in the
contest between X T. Mclean and Roscoe
Luke for mayor.
With the Cow" or "anti-cow'' question
eliminated from the race. it will be a
fight for all candidates on their merits for
the first time in years.
At the meeting of the city council next
week resolution will be passed author
lznS vote to be taken on the cow
or 'anti-cow" question at the time Of
the regular election, the result of this
vote to settle the status of the COW a $
a public character here for the next two
years.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
THIS COUPLE MARRIED
WHILE ON HOUSE HUNT

ST. LOUIS. Dee is. Miss elise
Juques ana Richard Butte OF Pine
Lawn. rode through the county in
search OF q bungalow suitable for their
home when they got married AT Clay
lecture of the court house. Butte sug-
gested they get of the car and take a
look at It,
When they wer, inside the court
house, Butte further suggested that
they get a marriage license and get
married at once, instead of waiting for
tse day set Miss Juuues asseuted. jus
lice WiMCi>eu tied the knot and they
lett Clayton at one, TO resume their
search for homo
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
RICH WOMEN SERVE
ON A KANSAS JURY

INDEPENDENCE, KANS., Dec. 16.-
Twelve of the wealthiest and most
prominent women of this city We're
summoned to serve on jury in the
case Of James Blue, charged with firing
shot through the window OF an in
terurban car near here, endangering the
lives of the passengers. Among the
women summoned by the court officer
are the wives of two millionaire oil OPP
orators, two bankers wives and two
suffragist leaders
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
ENGAGEMENT is TOLD
BY TALKING MACHINE

CHAMPAIGN, ILL, Dec. 16.-Miss
Nellie McGrath and Carl Mouch an
nounced their engagement to marry on
January by means of a talking ma
chine. Guests were listening to the
machine when their "engagemept" rec.
ORD was inserted and the news of the
troth announced. The stir was bard,,
over when another record spoke the
congratulations of the family of the
bridegroom, who resides in Wanna.
koneta, Ohio.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
EGGS ARE HURLED AT
WINNING DEBATERS

ELDORADO, KANs.. Dec. 16.-Tu.
principal Of the Leon CKansas) scnoo
and 80 Of his pupils were legged" o.
the way home from this town afte,
winning debate with the Eldora.,
school. Detectives were employed to-
day to learn who threw the eggs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
BRlDEGRO0M-TO-BER RUNS
AWAY WITH MAID OF HONOR

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.--Invita,ious to
the wedding of Miss Myrtle n. Pierce
and Ludolph +. b. NuUer have been
recalled. Word was received at the
Pierce home that the bridegroom co- be
e,oped with Miss Dorothy Regal. who
was to be the maid of honor.
Muller is "a Texan. worth $1,000 He
came to Chicago from Fort Worth car-
" last spring after he had inherited the
money. he bought an automobile and
proceeded 20 tour Chicago. While on
one OF his trips he met Miss Fierce.
Their engagement followed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
Staying CHARGE LAID
TO A SEWING CIRCLE

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 16-That
'he gossip of church sewing circle
was responsible for rumors that caused
ner TO De accused of having poisoned
her husband when he died suddenly was
inc claim put forth by Mrs. Lucy Crit
nth when she testified at her trial on
the charge of the murder of her hus-
oand' Ed Griffith, a wealthy merchant.
by putting strychnine in brandy. Mrs.
Grlnlth' a pretty young woman. af-
hrmed through sobs that she had never
loved any man except her husband.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
KILLED BY TRIPPING
ON SKIRT ON STAIRS

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Mrs. Maggie
Burgdorff, who lived at 945 Fullerton
avenue widow. was killed instantly
When on leaving Consistory hall, Dear
porn avenue and Walton place, where
an entertainment had been held. sh.
trpped on her skirt and fell down til.
steps Her skull was fractured
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
YOUTH OF II ADMITS
HE KILLED JOCKEY

OMAHA, NEBR. Dec. tG.-Everett
" hite. seventeeu-ye ar-old youth. APP
preached two police officers ON The
street and told them he was wanted in
Kentucky for murder and that ne was
willing to give himself up White later
Tod The police that me had been charged
wy" killing Charles Lowe. a jockey. in
BRAY" on CaGettsourg and sentenced
TO "a reform schoo, az Gr,euGale. K,.
2-i mad escaped from tina, institution.
W Aite expects new trial
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
AGED HARLEM WOMAN DIES.

HARLEM, GA, Dec. l6-Mrs. 5. q.
Wilson, aged about. 72 years died at the
home Of her son. George T. Wilson, after
an Illness OF several months.
She leaves husband, two sons and
two daughters
The body was carried to White Oak
cemetery. nine miles from Harlem. and
Inferred yesterday afternoon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16

iNta' 49, go - iyOff.oo
o. N. Mccullough, box Indian River or
anges.
Bell Bros, barrel of apples.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-16
Contributions to
The Georgian's
Christmas Fund

The contributions to date follow:
W. r. Hearst 500
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-04-03

this because the goods little. sell
them to at half regular retail prices and still make
regular margin of profit.