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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
TAX ON INHERITANCE.
GAINING ADVOCATES
Senator Owen Favors Meae,,r.l
as Means to Curb Men, I
acing Fortunes h

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-A Eos.
tax on inheritances seems certain ,s eueral
come a part of the. revenue hin ~
passed by the present Congress s,o..,e oe
ment for II is visibly growing. wbi,o rul'
posals for further stamp taxes ana ~ y,
upon industry or tools of industr,, ny
meeting increased opposition.
Senator Robert l.. Owen. cbair,,,,.
the Senate Banking and Currency ~. oi
mttee, advocate of the inheritance Nol,l' ,au'
today told why he considers It moro ~ sAt
sirable as a means for raising the row,
nues to fill the deficit faced by the rroasi:
ury and the preparedness expenditures 4
1T is never a tax upon INDUSTRY - /.
said. ut takes from no one anytbino L9
ever has had and IT. works no hardsbin w w
any individual. Our forefathers reoos,
nized that money Is power ana IS
bade the settling of estates on a nar,Ic,,
lar line of succession which would fostsr
great accumulations of wealth.
But the modern invention of nerno,,
nj corporations and trusteeships has rnaS,
1t possible to develop fortunes so vosl
they exercise the power of life and dootS
over millions of men, women and chn'
dren.
More important than raisinr revenp.
is abating the menace of these fortunes
An inheritance tax will restore TO tba
people who created these values eipanti1
sums appropriated either by fraud or h,
the permission and assistance of law ~
self"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
Police Court Chronicles

"Achew," said Oscar Lochmer
Get OUT" said Policeman O'Donnell.
1t seems that Oscar has been sneezing
all round the neighborhood of German
town avenue and Cambria street for the
last few days. In ract. many of the
cops thereabouts believe that Oscar is
largely responsible for the spread of the
grip. Therefore, they don't care for any
of his close range conversations.
After leaving O'Donnell, Lochner
drifted into saloon. The bartender
stood at a respectful distance, but Os-
car who desired to order something spe-
cial, leaned over close to the barman to
give him instructions regarding the mix
ing of the drink. And then he sneezed.
And the beer mallet was fully a foot
away from Oscar when he reached the
door.
A few moments later he accidentally
collided with Policemen O'Donnell and
Wiley as he turned a corner. Lochmer
attempted to apologize-and sneezed,
Both cops were enraged They had vi
sons of the grip and big doctor bills.
Incidentally they noticed that Oscar had
been drinking more titan he could con-
veniently superntend. They sent him
to the 4th and York streets station and
made him sit at the extreme end of the
patrol wagon while en- route.
What have you got to say?" asked
Magistrate Glenn.
'Achew!" replied Oscar
The Judge ducked under the desk, and
the turnkey and the cops retreated many
yards beyond the range of the sneeze
cloud.
What's the matter with you?" asked
the Judge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
DISEASE, CONTRACTED
AT WORK, DENTIST
DR.. P. B. Mccullough, Head of
City Dental Dispensary, a
Victim of Pneumonia

DR. Piercy Il. Mccullough. organizer
and head Of the dental dspensary Of
the Department of Public Health and
Charities, died of pneumonia today at
the Presbyterian Hospital after an i'll
ness of two weeks. 1t is thought he
contracted the disease through cXamin-
ing the teeth of school child who had
pneumonia. lie was stricken the day
before his iith birthday, December 10.
As head Of the dlspeusary. Doctor Nc
Cullough had charge of the teeth OF the
pupils in the municipal schools, the eN-
animation of which H.. was rapidly sys-
tematizing lie was widely known
throughout the city.
Doctor Mccullough, who lived at 22li
Spruce street was appointed April g.,
1913. An annual salary of $500 is attached
to the positionu. lie was n member of
the Academy of StomatolOgy. the South
crn Dental Association. the Philadelphia
Dental Association ana the Schoolmen's $
Club.
Born in Cecil County, Maryland, Doctor
Mccullough came as a boy to this city,
where he graduated from the Philadel-
phia Dental College. lie is survived by
his wife. Laura: his mother. Rose y.
Mccullough: three sons. Percy McCul-
Tough. Jr., Barratt Mccullough and Nor
man Mccullough, and a sister Miss Lucy
Mccullough
The funeral services will he conducted
at the home Monday by the Rev. DIR.
Andrew Fife Doctor Mccullough was a
member of the walnut street Presby
terian Church, 39th and Walnut streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30

II o n t-achew-know-ache
knothe-achew-the matter aac-chew."
And then word was whispered to the
Magistrate that the station house would
have to be closed If Oscar were even
given the privilege of a cell.
The Judge thought so, too, for Oscar
started off on another sneezlng cam
paign which shook the windows and
made the station house cat desert her
milk and run down the cellar
1T amt my-achew-fault," walled Os-
car. THE cops up here and a lot of
the people are always throwing snuff
achew-on me-"
"Well, you cannot get arrested here"
declared the Judge; you'll have to try
another district where they don't know
you"
"Achew." replied Oscar sadly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
SONS OF AMERICA
Local Camps Meet to Plan Enter
tainment for Annual Session
of State Body

An enthusiastic meeting was held
In the Parkway Building of 800 dele
gates, representing the 80 camps and Is
Communicates in this city, which have
undertaken to prepare a reception and
plan for the entertainment Of the State
Camp, which will meet in Philadelphia
IN August next.
The event promises to be an important ons
IN fraternal circles and the local camps,
through me me general committee. WIN arrange
tainment Of the expected visitors from ali sec
tons Of the State.
President Charles II. Davis were: WAYS ana
Means, Harry ]. Stone. George Koch, Frank l..
Idsa ISomsNS, N,vs5t Earle saisda A l. Wsinstoek.
on Han, r. John Boyd. Walter L. Wamsiey
and o. kseysr. Hotel Committee. En-
NETT B. Berger, Samuel O. Graham, Harry A.
0pdyke G. NJ. Hartman Thomas L. Coates
Sr, and Charles J. Kibblehouse. Committee
Riley. W. s. Brown. I Adam R R. Prsston. PIsla '" WtII.
liam 7, BoTkowsky, II senderling. Charles A.
hertfam, Nathan Fanarchdalen. G. Under
koaer. Allen Gresham. william Bates will
lr1p . W fkoaE Il NJ, shq5tleage Earl Siehols.
Jones. Gilbert Hauntton, William Neithamer,
Frank chn. Louis "A. Berry and William
Blessing.
pnr = Seville. Albert +. scott Joseph Paisy.
james $ Gardasf. % BehjaMih a Hines. john 5b5nas. s.
lanttne. William 7. Coyle William Wescott,
= sioan Thomas III Thompson.' son ffhomss Nc
Geos<s ". JsSs iS assfsss @sss SeelSy
NllllHu ", Blair and v, Randenbush.
E4Ur4iftee Qn Information Milton Haas. W,
g benman william p. Engie. William Pat
;cn al kranklia Hoages COMMITTEES on
uelala eharlss L. Packer Robert 81 Welsh
~ = .ftastoek. r A. hoEenberger Charles
IT s1esa. IL, p ShqItledge william Patton
seeas Pres couIniltse-S. IL
- 4eeaa -. 9lthsgs samuel g.
a t|..44- <4Ea4-e ~, HIlI14uis. Milton - DcIk.
r. p Hetlstazk 4nd John y. Carlisle. Othar
..a'szsss p iA : eaneaaeed la1er.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
ODD FELLOWS HOLD
GRAND LODGE SESSION
Grand Lodge officers to Start
New Year With Special Ses-
sions and Active Work

| Grand Master j. p. Hall Jenkins and
| the fun corps of Grand Lodge officers
| will hold a special session Of the Grand
! Lodge of Pennsylvania in the hall of
| Myerstown Lodge, No. 25S. of Myers
| town, Saturday evening January II.
A school of instruction will be held to
! give Information as to the secret work
/ Of the order. and all past grands of sub
| ordinate lodges entitled will be admitted
| to Grand Lodge membership
An effort will be made to secure a
large attendance OF interested members
of all lodges In Lebanon County and
central Pennsylvania
An idea has been suggested which may as
sumo practical shape, 70 improve and system
retary, the business methods. and system OF
fraternal boqkkeeping Of subqrdina!s seCre-
conempiatesS relieving ing tRe grand secretary o
speech smaRing for ordinary anniversaries and
lodge functions 80 that he may arrange perlgl-
taries alone, in various sections OF the state.
Al such meetings the most modern methods
piylnE the Grand Lodge with reports and sta
tlStlcal lniormHton as ESl as nd the eressnranF
minutes. could lie thoroushly eSplqlned. with
tarics
mate q 2SdsE cB B, o5 s in wn bs 81 State OR9S RS
the need for the most approved business meth
OuS lS apparent
This suggested innovation Is in, practical
suits.
viii conisr aSsroe the S'b 9blra degree n or
upon class Of c9nddatSs and I'd, on ,6-1 Ja1nusHH spHH
exempiify the second degree.
AZ the last lodge meeting the ss%ond de
s sFSS %sR Witch EytR rR Of
and visitors enjoyed f3SlaI h9Hr S ipTs trIIn IN
members, attestei their, appFeGlation o. the
or Ss OF MHstsr sT in OF GRa a
ledge and S BY gssnsPS h an
WTikkihsSh, Charles B, HirG, GsorsS Braaeman
Wagner q ,he Actlye. AFSSt2gSiatl%Cn: so %o w r.
Sfbosfn9ys SfibsTf9y 'G%ofG g. fyH m2 vS5 asqrsc Ss
W chds Loese eT3a 0Nd WdlBSmia BaYa ! gagqSs ross
0t G" Kearsarsc m @ Lodge %M %M g % ''''' Wv "
the HONG for oo orggb99ns, Star Of Re- Rsths:
sGps cs Tas bFeseh % Ike f. MSn
and Chrstmas carols and @ anthems, were were, Ten,
SaSd pffSg BY 'S o orcRssra Gat f
g B MeES and Robert ove
The religious services at the odd Fellows
1h IN agR TSS S VcSFan sandy dd c
lows Assoc!aton The seEmgT Was deiyere9
the u lutheran church of the NATIVITY. OF
TioRa, and other addresses were delivered by
President Thomas Sipps. william II. lsnRcs.
Douglass and Matthew G. Wiley
he qmS Of Monda% M df n m@Hfs ia %Insss 3
the first degree The work was we'll done,
King. Brother jackson as Jonathan. and
brother AshwoTth as David was tplly up 70
enjoyed. Unlike other first degree nights.
thCre were only two visitors.
Three applications for membership were re-
ceived making six on file for JANUARY. The
new year will stnrt auspiciOusly. Next Mon
dav night the second degree will be conferred
In full form.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
The Order of Liberty

Home lodge. No. l. held lively session
last Wednesday evening and disposed Of con-
siderable important business The Christmas
Fund Committee made its report. showing
that several hundred dollars had been turned
over to charity. A large class OF new mem-
bers was admitted and much Interest prevailed
over the report that supreme President \. ID.
Rose gave OF the work OF the society during
the year. He stated that about 2p00 new
members had been enrolled and that nearly
S33,OOO had been dsbursed and that over 100
members had taken advantage Of the loan
department in borrowing the sJCiety's surplus
funds each week and that he felt this depart
ment was doing as much for It's members as
tho sick department. as members are loaned
the surplus funds OF the society NJ per cent.
interest. with the privilege OF paying the came
back In small weekly payments.
Brothers l.. A. Feldman. of William Penn
Lodge, aud J. Finuc1y. Of West Philadcluhin
Lodge, were among the visitors and delivered
brief addresses
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
Movement to Establish Home for
Aged and Infrm Members
Grows in Strength

One of the commendable philanthropic
movements undertaken by the Sir
Knights has been the formation of Home
and Hospital Association. to create a
fund for the establishment OF a home
for the care OF the aged anG infirm Con-
siderable sums have been donated by
grand an subordinate communicates for
this purpose.
The fund is assuming creditable proportiOns,
and while large in amount, is not deemed sur
hcient as yet TO launch the movement in
practical form and start building operations
Efforts will be made during the present year
20 largely Increase the subscription Tor this
laudable undertaking so that IL may speedily
assume tangible shape. The need for such a
home is evident. and sympathetlc interest IN
the movement Is shown by all State and ma
tIonal leaders.
Saint Luke Commandery. No. 495. OF Tama-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
FLOURTOwN DISEASE sMITTEN
Residents Alarmed Over Sickness
That Has Invaded so Homes

Residents of Flourtown. n village on
the Bethlehem turnpike NORTH of Chest
nut Hill, are alarmed over an epidemic
which caused two deaths since Tuesday
and resulted in several persons being
sent to the Chestnut Hin Hospital today.
Health officials in Montgomery county
have been asked to aid in checking the
epidemic. There are about 60 houses in
the village. which consists of some 800
persons. II Is said that persons in 20 of
the houses are confined to their beds
with either the grip, measles, dlphtheria
or pneumonia.
Miss Mary NJ. Bisbing, one # the oldest
residents Of the village, died from pneu-
mOnia on Tuesday, and n daughter of
Reuben Mclaughlin also succumbed to
the same disease.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
T. J. DONNELL SERIOUSLY ILL
Jenkintown Postmaster, Wilson APP
pointee, Stricken by Paralysis

r. j. Donnell. postmaster at Jenkln-
town, il confined in his home today, suf-
fering from stroke of paralysis, Physi-
clans say his condition is critical.
Mr. Donnell who has been prominent in
Democratic politics in Montgomery for
many years. was appointed by Presi-
dent Wilson less than a year ago. He
is the father of Prof Robert Bruce Dom
nell, a well-known pianist of this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
Stewards Optimism

Gamalel Bradford says that Seward's
splendid, energetic. triumphant imagina-
tive optimism" is perhaps his greatest
merit and surcst claim to the affection
of posterlty. This optimism Seward ef-
fectivcly summed mp in one striking
sentence: "The improvability of our race
is unlimited"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30

Matoaca Tribe. No. 37G. had a good holiday
attendance on last Mondays sleep. and a
considerable. number OF the brothers were en-
Funeral Beneht Reimburslng Association, Z.
$. John J. DAILY resigned as chief ~ records
after nine great suns faithful service, and
r. S, pr. John r Ferley was unanimously
elected to the chcftaincy,
Matoaca Haymakers' Association had an en-
joyable session and large attendance OF
companions witnessed the installation OF oifl-
GERS by District Deputy State Chief Haymakcr
Joseph a. Keenan, and his, suite, from Yuhn
Haymakers Association. The following oHi-
GERS were Installed Past chief haymakGr
James j. Campbell: chief haymaker, outs r.
Mayer, vice chief haymaker. William j.
Witz, overseer Harry Il. pancoast; boss
driver Anton Johnson: horn blower Walter
G. ThOmsOn: guard Of the haylott, Frank
Enier. guard OF the barn door, Woodman B.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
Shield of Honor

Grand Master Pierson tonight will officially
visit MeitR Lodge No. 10, at 1928 Columbia
avenue. With this visit the grand master will
complete the self-lmposed task of visiting
every subordlnate. lodge in the state during his
incumbenCy I'm office. While a good attendance
is expected tonight, special appeals are made
TO all members OF local lodges to participate
I'm this event and make the occasion one Of
iubilation year of exceptional pros
perltY and fraternal activitY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
Red Men

New Years Eve reception and party
will feature the meeting of Lakota Coun-
ell, No 226. Daughters Of Pocahontas, at
the meeting on Fridays sleep in Room Z,
Parkway Building. An interesting pro-
gram has been prepared for this evening,
and Pocahontas Georgianna Neaman is
seeking to secure as large an attendance
of members and visitors as possible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
JUNIOR MECHANICS
Local Councils Prepare to Install New
Officers for Work of the
New Year

At the last session OF John r. Marlin
Council, No. 20, the following officers
were nominated: Councillor William a.
Lewis, Vice Councillor Henry p. Swigear: {:
Assistant Recording Secretary, William
a. Ploss, Warden, Albert Forster; Sem
tInels, George W. L. Able and william
Yurgenson; Trustee, Wayland r. Herb; ;
Chaplain, Harry Barford. At the public
installation. to be held January 6, the
officers will be installed into office. To-
night will be the last meeting for the
IT. and every member present VIII be
asked to tell what he has done during
ths past year for the benefit of the order,
The council will review its work for the
year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
OBITUARIES
Thomas A. Kinney

NEW YORK Dec. 3O-Thomas \. Kin
ney. one Of the best known newspaper
men in New York, died today of heart
disease after four months Illness. Nr.
Kinney was 30 years old and worked on
the Evening sun, Evening World and
Evening Telegram.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
Alfred Adams, Sr.

ATLANTIC CITY, Dec. 20. - Alfred
Adams. Sr.. the first man to operate n
bathing establishment on Atlantic City's
beach, is dead at his home, aged SO. Sons
now conduct the establishments, either of
which would make several # the original.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30

qua IL ono Of the important recent additions
to tho order. Instituted with - members pres
cnt the conmandery is reaching out for initi-
ates with decree OF enthusiasm which augurs
well for a bright future. Charles II. walters
was Installed as the first sir knight commander,
and John II. Hefner as recorder. Sir stephen
w. T.. Parr was voted the honors Of past COM
mnnder as orEanlzer Of The commandery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30
Order of Good Templars

Hon. Michael Y. Tanning. Of this city. for
many years a member OF the Good remplnrs
Will. commencing January l3. give his valued
servlces as a public rpeaker TO the w. c. r.
L., which has arranged a series OF meetings to
be addressed by noted temperance orators.
Arcadlan Juvenile Temple will hold a series
4 Christmas tree has been, provided for the
100 or more youthful members. the younger
children being entertained from 1:l5 TO 9 o clock
and the older ones from to . O'Clock. a party
OF ladies' from DreNel Hlll Will assist In making
the evening an enjoyable one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30

George NJ. PoInsett Council. No. 1853, has
elected the following officers 10 serve for the
coming term: Councillor, II. c. Churnside; ;
vice councillor. Walter, Hams; assistant re-
a: seheggIert eondpetoT, Walter, Siog Y0qng
mott and Oscar West; chaplain. ]. NJ. Hurst
These officers will be installed on Tuesday
evening next by Deputy State Councillor Fred
C, Weber. This, the officers hope, will prove
a rousing meeting to start the new year.
Special Invitations are being sent out to MEM
bers and State officers TO be present. A
special program Is being arranged for the
occasion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30

Deputy State Councillor Weber will visit the
council chamber OF Fred NJ. Wagner Council
Monday evening to install the new corps of
officers. Deputy Stenmeyer will visit Stephen
Girard Council January to do the honors,
and Deputy Rartord will be at Frankltnville
Rue Is busy going the round Of the councils
in his district and he reports that the COun-
ellis are all making good progress.
State Councillor s., G. Scott is arranging
series OF visits 10 take place starting January
3. As soon as the dates are fixed they viii
be announced In these columns. II Is the
desire OF the State Councillor 10 make these
meetings productive of much good to the
fraternity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-30

ert Norris. No 25s, at its last meeting served
70 bring out a large attendance to Its hall at
22d and Dickinson streets. The feature pre-
sented was an indoor poultry farm exhibit.
gift distribution and vaudeville show embrace
Ing big and varied program OF exceptional
The court Is engaged in a crusade for re-
cruits. and Grand Chief Ranger l., W.. Pilot
assured. p. g., G. r. &. Bradley delivered an
encouraging address, urging the yorkeTs to
tages OF membership In this great and de-
yeloping Brotherhood. The workers in this
and embrace among the active leaders Broth.
Ssaines Love, Murray, Cornish. FNirey and
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
THE RexallQ Store

Mrs Didrick Diset spent a portion
of this week with relatives at SacO.
Geo. e. Stratton is here from Sa-
co assisting in the reclamation office,
Ray Doris was up from Saco
Tuesday attending to business mat
terS.
Attorney G. Fl. Stevens was at
tending to business of legal nature
at Havre Tuesday.
1t is rumored around that Walter
SiZer, who is wanted here in connec-
ton with the cattle killing belong
ing to the Coburn Co., is being held
in Miles City awaiting the arrival of
an officer from this place.
The dull boy in the class unexpetA
eddy distinguished himself in re-
cent history examina ton The ques-
ton ran "How and when was slave
ry introduced into American" To
this he replied: "No women had
come over to the early Virginia COL
ony. The planters wanted wives to
help with the work. In 1919 the
London Company sent over ship
load of girls The planters gladly
married them, and slavery was in
troduced into America"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-12-09
DUY Mems Clothing at a
ID mems store.
EDWARDS & MCCLELLAN

Remember the big box social at
the Geo. Smith school house Dec.
10th.
Lost.-Bunch of keys. Finder
leave at this office.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. c.. Mills were
down from Dodson the latter part
of last week attending to business
matters and doing little Christ
mas shopping.
Miss Mabe Peck spent Sunday at
Glasgow the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Bishell who has been in the hos
pital for some time sick with ty-
phoid fever, is slowly improving and
will soon be able to return to her
home.
Word from Mr.. LeVesconte and
family, who left here couple of
weeks ago to take up their home in
Florida, states that they arrived
safely and like their new location
fine. He ordered the Enterprise
sent to him at his new home so as to
keep in touch with the people of
Malta and vicinity
AT the lire meeting Monday night
the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Chief, ]. F..
Murray; assistant chief, Jas. Bait
ram; secretary, H. A. Johnson;
treasurer, F. W. St. Hill; captain
hose cart No. /, A. S. Hanscom; No.
2, Ed. Seigert; chemicals, James
Brayton; hook and ladder, H. A.
Parker, The firemen decided to give
their annual ball on New Years eve
and have secured a hall. The ad-
vertising matter will be circulated
in a few days.