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osIishssully
E Enterained

6UtCTt0bU0O
Mrs. Rodney Morrison, Jr., and Miss
Iona Arndt were hostesses Of a de-.
lightful watch party at the home Of
DR.. and Mrs. George d. Arndt on
South Gay street Tuesday evening.
Twenty-Five guests we're present to en-.
Joy the many pleasant features OF the
evening.
After the guests had arrived play.
ing cards were given each and by com.
pairing these cards partners we're Sc
cured for the card games. Progress.
sive whist was played. Immediately
after the games a delicious buffet
luncheon was served in the dining
room.
One OF the most enjoyable features
of the evening was Christmas tree
loaded with presents for each guest
present. Each was required to open
his package in plain view Of the com.
pany and many were the laughs that
were afforded as result. The pres.
ents were taken from the tree and
were presented by Mr.. Rodney Mori.
son. At 1880 O'Clock the entire party
Of young people hastened to the Bap-
tist church where the church bell was
Justify put into service to ring out
the old year and ring in the new.
From the church the guests went to
Candyland and finished the evening
delightfully."-.
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Charge
Against Lindsay Is Withdrawn
! By Step-Daughter.

Lulu Tish, aged IA years, appeared
before Mayor Perrine Wednesday af-
ternoon and withdrw the charge of
rape made by herself on Tuesday
against her step-father. Hubert Lind
say, who was being held In jail in de-
fault Of bond. and was released imme-
diately after the charge was with
drawn.
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new YEARS DAY
QUIETLY OBSERVED

New Years was quietly observed in
Mt. Vernon. The day and the new
year was ushered In by the ringing of
bells and blowing of whistles. There
were numerous family gatherings and
family dinners through the city.
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Chronic Constipation Cured

"Five years ago had the worst
case of chronic constipation ! ever
knew of and Chamberlain's Tablets
cured me-" writes s. f. Fish, Brook
lyn, Mich. For sale by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
chambsrIalr's Cough Remedy

This remedy has no superior for
coughs and colds. 1t is pleasant to
take. 1t contains no opium or other
narcotic. 1t always cures. For sale
BY al dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
A. W. GLEASON,

Cohan and Harris are to produce .
farce by Junie McCree and ". Clark.
which bears the title The Tale Of .
Coat"
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e Entertained
with Dance

Mr.. Kenneth Harper entertained a
number of his young friends Tuesday
with a dancing party. Apeanut con.
test was later INDUCED In, which re-
suited in Miss Carlotta WoIverton and
Mr.. Kfrke Ames winning the prizes.
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This Being About Twenty
Less Than In Year 1911
1evefal Accounts Have Been
Filed In Probate Court
Other Items Of Interest From
The Temple Of Justice

The will Of the late Rev. John B.
Mccormick. late of Mt. Vernon, has
been filed in probate. BY the terms
of the will the testator gives to his
daughter. Anna his piano and a one
fouth part Of his real estate on North
Mulberry street. upon condition that
she pay note in the sum of $500.
To his wife. Emma Mccormick, he
gives all the residue OF his estate,
both real and personal. Upon the
death Of the wife all the property
Agoes to the testator's three sons and
two daughters. Emma Mccormick Is
(named as executrix Of the will which
twas signed December 81, 1906, in the
presence Of w. w. Scarborough and
Columbus Ewalt.
The Fink VIII
The last will and testament of An.
geline Fink. late OF Mt. Vernon, has
been filed In probate. The testatrix
gives to her stepdaughter, Ida Culver
portion Of her household goods, also
her house and lot in Mt. Vernon. To
william Lucas she gives certain
household goods. The will was sign.
ed May-l5. 1902, in the presence OF
George McKown and Frank G., was-
ner.
20
243 Licenses Issued
There were 243 marriage licenses
issued by the probate court of Knox
county during the year of 1912. This
is about 20 less than the number is.
%
First PARTIAL
A first partial account has. been
fled in probate by C. F. Barton, ad-
ministrator of Maude Barton, show.
ing the following: Received $475.76,
paid out $19o.25, balance $2s5.5l.
Exceptions Withdrawn
In the estate of Frederick ID. Stur-
AG6, luo eACeDLlOuS " luo uTSL anu
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Entertained With
Masquerade Party

entertained With a.
Masquerade Party
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Beam and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Greer Beam
entertained number Of relatives with
a masquerade party at their home on
East High street Wednesday. An
animal parade" was on} Of the anus
ing features of the evening. A pro.
gram of musical numbers was render.
ed by different members Of the party.
The out of town guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. William w. Byers and son. VII.
liam, Of Cleveland. '
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
Golden Wedding
Anniversary

Golden wedding
Anniversary ~
Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Woodruff cele.
brated their golden wedding anniver-
sary at their home south of Martins
burg Wednesday. Sixty Ave guests
were present at the celebration Din.
ner was served at noon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodruff received many beautiful
presents.
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Levering-Clark
Wedding

Wedding
Judge Frank o Levering. well
known attorney, and Miss Emma
Clark, also Of this city, were united
in marriage Saturday afternoon, De-
cember 81, at the chapel in the Pres
byterian church The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. w. A. Clem.
mer, pastor of the church at 4 o'clock.
Judge and Mrs. Levering left at p. m.
over the Pennsylvania lines for few
days wedding trip, including Colum.
bus, Cincinnati and Cleveland. Judge
and Mrs. Levering returned Wednes.
day evening and will be at home at
11S East Gambler street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03

school.
After the lecture the members 70.
mained for q social hour with Mrs.
Mulock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
Golden Gossip Club
Entsrtains at Lock

The Golden Gossip club of Lock en-.
tertained their families with an ex.
cellent supper at Cornell Hall at that
place Tuesday evening" Over fifty
were present during ) the evening
which was spent very pleasantly. A
four course supper was served.
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Enjoyed
A Dance

A Dance VlhE
A dance was enjoyed by number
Of the younger people OF the city Wed
nesday evening at the X. OF G. hall.
Music was furnished by the Rails Sax
aphone Trio. The out Of town guests
were Miss Isabel Ames and Mr.. John
Ames Of Jacksonville, Ill.,
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Homestead Club
Entertains

6UteTtdtU8
The Homestead club entertained de.
lightfully at their quarters on North
Main street Wednesday afternoon and
evening. Open house was held during
the afternoon and q large number of
visitors enjoyed the pleasure they
were afforded. A reception and dance
was held. Punch was served.
In the evening dance was given in
the Homestead dancing hall and about
forty couples were present. Excellent
music was furnished by Mild's or
chetsra. A three-course luncheon was
served during the intermission in the
dance program. Miss Rowley of Wes
terville. Miss Adella Hosack of Fred
ericktown, Miss Gertrude Wolfe Of
Centerburg, Miss Browning, Mr.. Harry
Doolittle of Gambler and Mr.. Norwood
Cleveland of Marietta, 8. c.. were out
of town guests. Dancing was enjoyed
until one o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03

sANNsR WANT ADS PAY.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03

Special Meeting
OF sorosis
Sorosis held a special meeting with
Mrs. r. G. Mulock on Tuesday
afternoon. A lecture was given by
Miss Harriet Larimore on the INA.
tional Consumers League" After tell.
ing the object of the league, she gave
the immediate aims Of the league d.
vided into Ave sections:
1st-To abolish the sweating sys'
tenn by legislation and the use of the
label
2nd.--To obtain a short working day
and short working week for women
and children.
Srd.-To establish a living wage.
4th.--To educate the public in re-
gard to pure food.
5th.--To discourage contract labor
in prisons and reformatoriesy
These subjects were delivered with
ease and were thoroughly understood
by the msmbers prssent
Miss Larimors h teaching Latin
~ ths 0oldsborough. n. O.. High
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03
243 Licenses Issued

<4S LICENSES IoSueo-
There were 243 marriage licenses
issued by the probate court of Knox
county during the year Of 1912. This
is about 20 less than the number is.
sued in 1911.
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Exceptions WITHDRAWN
In the estate of Frederick ID. Stur-
ges, the exceptions to the first and
final account have been withdrawn
and the account has been confirmed
in probate court as fled.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-01-03

FIRST PARTIAL
A first partial account has been
filed In probate by c. F. Barton, ad-
ministrator of Maude Barton, show
ing the following: Received $475.76.
paid out $190.25, balance $2S5.51. :,
The Washington times., 1913-01-28
Easy Way to Cleanse
the Hair and Scalp

Mature intended that every woman
should have a wealth of beautiful hair
hair that can be arranged into an at
tractive coiffure which accentuates her
physical charms writes Mrs. Mae
Martyr, beauty authority.
Much depends upon the cleansing
bath. If 1t be Of an allxah nature, the
scalp and hair-follicles suffer injury
and the hair grows dull, brittle, and
falls out. A shampoo mixture made
by dissolving one teaspoonful can
throx in a cup hot water gently, yet
thoroughly, removes every trace OF
dust ond dandruff and SO energizes the
hair-roots and delicate tissues that they
become strong and healthy. After rims
ing, the scalp is clean and plant and
the hair is soft, glossy and easy 70
do up. Canthrox shampoos not only
promote a healty condition. but en-
courage an abundant and silky growth
of hair"
The Washington times., 1913-01-28
POULTRY RA|SERS
WILL HOLD SHOW
At HYATTSV|LLE
Maryland Association Selects
February II, II, and 13 as
Dates for Big Display.

EVANSVILLE, Md, Jan. S.-The
Southern Maryland Poultry Breeders
Association held a meeting at the resi-
dence of W. e. Thorne, in Riverdale, and
completed arrsngements for holding It's
first annual poultry show On Tuesday'
Wednesday and Thursday, February il,
II and Is. in Masonic Hall in this town.
The officers of the association are:
President P. B. Crandall: first vice
president. w. Z. Tilp. Of Mt. Rainier;
second vice president, Mr.. Holden. OF
Brookland, d. c.; secretary-treasurer'
d. L. Morgan. Mt. Rainier. superin-
tendent of show, w. Z. Thorne. River
dale; assistant superintendent of show,
Adoiph Wolfe. of. Hyattsville. The
board of directors comprises the above
named officers and the following mem
bers: John r. Risdon, I. +. ONeli'
w. A. Donovan, n. B. Stone, and Ell
wood Taylor.
The Sunday school of the Riverdale
The Washington times., 1913-01-28
POLICE ON TRAIL
Of YOUNG GUNMEN
WHO HELD UP MAN
Get Clue to Three Boys After
Robbery Of chinaman in His
Laundry.

Three youthful gunner. each armed
with a revolver, who held up, bound
and gagged Wing Lee, a Chinese laun-
dryman. at $500 Georgia avenue north
west, last night, and robbed the CAGE
drawer In true frontier style, are being
sought today by the police.
The robbers. each about eighteen
years old. entered the laundry at 10
o'clock last night and covered Lee with
their revolvers. He put his hands up
and urged the robbers to put down
The Washington times., 1913-01-28
THOUSAND WRITE
OFFERS To MARRY
! MYSTERIOUS MAID
Love Notes Get Into Dead Let
. ter Office, Though, PuzzIing
Authorities.

Miss T. X Radcliffe" woman OF
mystery, who is seeking a husband and
who appealed TO the mayor of San
francisco to aid her N getting one, is
The despair of officials of the Postoffice
Department, particularly in the dead
letter office.
There are on file in the Division Of
Dead Letters l,176 letters for her, all
from men anxious to marry her and
help her to enjoy the $4,000 which she
says she possesses Most of the letters
are accompanied by photographs and
they represent every tJpe of man. For
weeks these letters accumulated in the
postoffice at Elgin, H., until finally
harried by follow-up letters the postmas-
ter washed his hands of the whole
AFFAIR and put ii up to the department
and the dead letter division.
The photographs were OF all KINDS ana
descriptions. One man posed beht'id
the bar in a saloon with a background
of cut glass and bottles. Another stood
at the forge o. a blacksmith shop.
horseshoe in one hand and hammer in
the other. There were numerous cow
boys and ranchnen in all varieties Of
wild west costume. One man was
dressed like a clergyman and held a
bible in one hand They varied in age
from twenty TO seventy.
This is the letter that caused al Ihe
trouble:
To the mayor of San Francisco.
Cal:
Dear Sir:-will you please insert
the following item in one OF your
leading papers TO try and help me
find a husband? / am a rather good
/ looking woman of twenty-seven
summers, and If I do not get nus
hand by 1913, 1 lose a fortune OF
$50 900 and a large estate. And i do
> 10 admire a western man. l do not
! care II he is q hodcarrier or brick
layer, as long as he is well man
nered and my style. He must be
five feet ten inches; weigh about
about $50 to 10; be good looking,
and not older than thirty wears.
He can be younger and must be OF a
loving disposition and quite home
man: none other need apply. Oh
course ne must have good habits.
etc. A real born American pre-
ferred. Any man that will answer
this description can send his picture
with first letter to save delay, etc.
Thanking you, Mr Mayor, remain,
Miss 2. x. Radcliffe
Elgin, Ill.
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No Indigestion, Gas
or a Sour Stomach
"Pape's Diapepsin" stops fermen-
tation and makes your upset
stomach feel fine in five
minutes.

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion Of the food did the dam
age-do you? Well. don't bother. II
your stomach Is In a revolt: II sour.
gassy and upset, and what you just ate
has fermented into stubborn Jumps.
your head dizzy and aches; beich gases
and acids and eructate undigested food: I:
breath FOUL tongue coated-just take a
little diApepsin and In FIVE minutes you
truly viii wonder what became OF the
Indigestion and distress.
Millions of men and women today
know that II Is needless to have bad
stomach. A little Diapepsin occasional
ly keeps this delicate organ regulated
and they eat their favorite foods with
out fear.
II your stomach doesn't take care o,
your liberal limit without rebellion: n
your food IS q damage instead Of a
help remember the quickest, surest.
most harmless relief Is Pape's Diapep-
sin which costs only 80 cents for a large
case at drug stores. It's truly wonder
ful-it digests food and sets things
straight, 80 gently and easily that Il
Is really astonishing. Please, for your
sake, don't go on and on with a weak.
disordered stomach: It's so unnecessary.
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their weapons The boys forced him
to 90 to the back room of the laundry.
where they tied him hand and foot
and put gag in his mouth. They
left him on the floor and went to the
front room and looted the cash drawer
OF his contents, about 81
Lee finally managed to work the gag
out OF his mouth, and succeeded in at
tracting the attention Of Abrham Gold
man, a grocer at 100 Columbia, road.
who released him. He then notified the
police. The Chinaman was unable 10
give the police detailed descriptions of
the hoodlums, except that they appear
ed to be about eighteen years old. One
of the youths, he said, was dressed In
brown suit with a brown cap, while
the other two had on dark suits and
caps.
The police this morning obtained a
clue which they believe will lead to the
arrest of the guilty parties.
The Washington times., 1913-01-28
Reports Show Year
Large for Produce

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2s.-Repcrts
presented at the annual meeting Of tho
Commercial Exchange at the Bourse
today reflect the generally prosperous
condition OF the country and the fact
that the most productive year In agrl-
culture is just past
Officers Of the exchange will be re-
elected. and the only contest win CEN
ter in the naming OF six directors from
a ballot Of ten names.
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BAD WEATHER
FOR THE LUNGS
This Time of the Year Dangerous fol-
Weak Tissues.

Take care OF your lungs in winter and
early spring is the warning that should be
Needed by those who are susceptible TO colds
and coughs.
Any preparation which can show improve
rnent in lung diseases during this time OF the
year is worthy of the attention Of all suffer
ers- A preparation OF this calibre is Sirolin
the Swiss lung treatment which has ca used
such a sensation abroad In the treatment Of
dieeases Of the respiratory organs.
Informat tion about Sirolin can be secured
in this country from the Slrolin Co. Us West
broadway, New York City. James O'Donnell
and all leading druggists are recommending
and distributing Siroin with considerable src-
cess-
The Washington times., 1913-01-28

The Taxpayers Association of Prince
George county has elected the follow
ing officers for the year: President, w.
Seton Belt: vice president, g. c. d.
Townshend: secretary, v. A. Kuenne:
treasurer, II. c. Hopkins. The execu-
tive committee chosen is F. w. Hill,
Jackson Suit, Bernard Maenner. George
W. Hardy. John r. Risdon, Charles B.
Ager. Francis Carmody, and II. Heff-
ner
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Jolly Tweny-four to
! Give Minstrel Show

The Jolly Twenty-four. an organiza-
tion of Hebrews of this city, will give
a minstrel show and dance tonight in
the old Masonic Temple The proceeds
will be devoted to the Hebrew charities
of Washington. The minstrels have
been rehearsing more than a month.
under the direction OF Al Garner.
The Washington times., 1913-01-28
"Bayrisher Dreher" New
Rival of Turkey Trot''

"Bayrischer Dreher" is a Bavarian
folk dance and rival of the turkey
trot" which was introduced in Washing
ton last night at the thirty-seventh en-
adversary ball of the Verein Bayern in
I the old Masonic Temple. 1t proved
great success.
Z The midwinter dance of the George
town assembly was held last evening at
the Dumbarton Club
The Washington times., 1913-01-28

The Riverdale District Democratic
Club will hold its regular monthly meet
ing on Wednesday night, February 8,
at the home of II. b. Wright, Mary
land avenue. The -advisability. of en-
tering the inaugural parade will be dis
cussed
The Washington times., 1913-01-28

A meeting of the officers and mana
gers of the Prince George County
Baseball League will be held tomorrow
night at o'clock in the office of the
Hyattsville Independent. Financial mat
ters and the awarding of the champion
ship of last season will be taken up.
The Washington times., 1913-01-28

Presbyterian Church has begun a cam
paign to increase its membership. Last
Sunday a contest between the reds"
and the "blues'' started. and will con-
tinue through the last Sunday in Febru-
airy.
The Washington times., 1913-01-28
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.


The robbery committed at the Pine
Ridge Club, situated in the woods a
mile east of Twining City, was cleared
UP today by Policeman Frank Dent, of
the Eleventh precinct. who recovered
the stolen property after working sew
eraI days on the case.
Among the articles stolen were a cane
with three gold bands, valued at So
an AK, saw, and a lot of other things
kept in the headquarters of the club.
The value of the stolen goods was
placed at $50.
Policeman Dent found the cane
buried in a yard, while other articles
were hidden in the earth near East
WASHINGTON Park. Two boys who have
been asked to explain their connection
with the case are Robert Gray, aged
sixteen, and Horace Rodman, the same
age. who live in southeast Washington.
1t is not clear who committed the rob-
berry, as conflicting stories are told.
Anacostia Council, No. 16, Junior Or
der of United American Mechanics, will
receive all the other councils of the or
der in the District in an annual re-
Hall. Arrangements have been made to
entertain the largest number of MEM
bers of the order which has ever been
present at a ceremony in the hall. The
speakers will be Judge J. H. Soyes, who
has been in charge of the legislative
program relating to the immigration
question in Congress as the representa-
tive of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics, and the Rev. sam
uel W. Graffiin. pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church in Anacostia. Judge
Moves will report upon the progress
of the orders policies concerning imni-
grafton, as set forth in the bills before
Congress. The Rev. Mr.. Graffiin will
DISCUSS the aims of the order.
Col. A. B. Frisblie, local Army COM
mander, an honorary member of the
order. will present to the Rev. Mr.. Graf
fin, for Anacostia Council. a handsome
Bible. The gift was chosen for the
minister because of the interest he has
taken in the affairs of the council dur
ing his residence Of three years in Ana
costa.
The Washington times., 1913-01-28

Mrs. Hardiman, Of Baltimore, has re-
turned to her home after a visit with
her sister. Mrs. NJ. H. b. Hoffman,
Raiston avenue
The Washington times., 1913-01-28
POLICE RECOVER
STOLEN PROPERTY
Anacosta ParoIan Finds GodBanded Cane and Fools Taken
From Pine Ridge Club Buried in Ground-Boys
Asked to Explain.

! Episcopal Church to govern the use OF
Methodist Hall for athletic contests.
The building will be open three days
each week for young men and young
women. The Brotherhood has named
Charles F. Linger as manager of ath-
letics. Frank Tew and Harvey Town
send are assistant manager and treas
urcr. respectively.
The rules provide for the use of the
hall by young men over seventeen years
on Monday evenings. The program in
cludes wrestling, running, tumbling.
tween 7:3O and S O'Clock; basketball
from o'clock until o'clock; volley
ball and miscellaneous pastimes between
9 o'clock and $3.50 o'clock. On Tues
day evening boys from fourteen to six
teen years old will have the use of the
hall. The girls and young women Will
play in the hall on Friday evenings.
The program of society gatherings In
the Emmanuel p. Z. parish this week
comprises a meeting Of the ladies
guild this AFTERNOON, AFTERNOON, with Mrs: Joseph
meeting for men under the auspices of
the Brotherhood of st. Andrew, to-
night in the parish hall; an election
supper by the ben's club on Thursday
nlSnl, anu d
Daughters of the King on Friday even
ing.
The fourth quarterly conference Of
the official board of the Anacostia NJ.
E. Church will be held on February s,
and, as 1t is the final meeting before
the Baltimore annual conference, con-
siderat!on of the probable action of the
conference In the assignment of a pas
tor for Anacostia church Is expected
Resolutions probably will be passed
calling for the reassignment Of the
Rev. Samuel w. Grafflin, who has
filled the pastorate for three years.
The police received q report yester-
day that rabbits are being run down
in the heart of Anacostia by stray dogs.
The report came from the residents of
Cedar Hill. the home of the late Fred
erick Douglass. the colored leader. The
estate is occupied now bv the family of
Whitefield Mckinley who is collector
Of the port of Georgetown. The police
were asked to take measures to have
the dogs captured.
DR.. U. 8. Howser. of Minnesota ave-
nue., was another citizen who entered
complaint with the police about the
presence Of stray dogs In the locality
where his home is situated.
The Washington times., 1913-01-28

Regulations have been adopted by the
Brotherhood of the Anacostia Methodist
The Washington times., 1913-01-28

Attractive mod
els in chinchIlla,
boucle, and astra-
khan.
The Washington times., 1913-01-28

The Sunday school of the Riverd
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In trimmed We
lours, Parisiana,
and Broadcloth
for evening or
dress wear.