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Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-04
SUPPLIES OF DRUGS
IN SECRET PLACES
Investigation Of the Rendezvous Of
Dope Fiends Reveals Plentiful
Stores on Hand.
ILLICIT SALE HAS BEEN STOPPED

That the effects OF the new federal
law will not be felt for some time to
come by the many dope users was
proven by an investigation carried
on by a Bee reporter, who. in the
company OF Detective Charles Van
Dusen, visited the various novels
along the bottoms, where the SNOW
birds" and "hopheads" congregate.
Practically all have provided in some
measure for just such an occasion.
TIE home OF George and Maude Gum.
1905 California street was the first place
visited. Two years ago they returned
to Omaha from Texas. where they HAD
gone on a visit. At that time they we're
both plentifuily supplied with money and
possessed jewelry valued at more than
$500. Less than a year since George
cut his wife's hair and sold the switch
to obtain money to buy dope.
The pair now live in the most miser-
able squalor. confirmed users Of any mar
cotic they can procure. Maude within
the decade ending with 1914 asserts that
she has used more than $4,000 worth OF
gum opium for her own consumption,
whele her husband has smoked more than
equal amount.
The pair still had a small supply OF
morphine left, which they were guarding
like chemist would. an equal amount OF
rndium. Il guess well croak when this
Is gone" declared Maude when asked
what they would do in the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-04

At Twelfth and Chicago streets, in a
howell 1oxiO devoid of windows, were
found Kitten" and ''Goldy" Green.
Levy Patterson and Victor Cronin hud-
died in pile OF filthy rags on tho floor.
The first three are coiored cocaine fiends,
while Cronin. who is white. could not be
made TO tell what drug he used. None
seemed TO be suffering from lack Of the
product. and would vouchsafe no plans
for the future than wen get along
somcway."
The shack OF Bessie Payne and Grace
Kane at Ninth and Capitol Avenue. to-
gether with visits 10 half dozen more
equally dilapldated novels disclosed the
same sort Of drug fiends hut none who
seemed TO be suffering from want OF
their particular poison. All apparently
having saved something for the rainy
day
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-04
WI ReveaI Effect.

Despit this fact the police are firmly
convinced that with the passing ola few
days the stringent government ruling will
start revealing its effectiveness. Suicide
and violence on the part OF the drug
users viii be the method. no doubt, By
which this revelation will come. The
penalty for the sale of dope will not war
rant the practice is the belief OF the
authorities and according to Ferry's story
as an example OF extended attempts, TO
secure the drugs, they arc probably cor
rect Chief OF Police Henry Dunn has
taken precautions that will bring about
an effective cooperation with thes gov
ernment officials on the part OF the
police. toward the absolute enforcement
OF the law.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22
Organized.

Al the meeting of the Sunday
school board after the preaching
service Thursday evening, the
Methodist Sunday school was or
ganlZed irto IA missionary school
ana also a temperance school.
lhe plan is to give special lit
erary and missionary program
each quarter on the same date
as the missionary and temper.
ance lessons.
Inc following officers were e.
lected:
Missionary Su perinteadent,
Mrs. Alma Howe.
Asst. Supt., Hiss Mildred Mul
len
Sec. Treas, Mrs. II. p. Wet
ten2el.
Temperance Superintendent.
Miss Cora Ray.
Assistants, Mrs. II. P. Rosack,
er. Miss Edna Putney.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22
Mistletoe Pickups

A little shower of rain fell in
this locality last Wednesday
night.
Mr.. Laveet and family. who
live on Big Beaver, were visitors
at the Smoot home Sunday.
Mr.. Montgomery's brother,
who has been here visiting, left
Friday.
Mrs. Jessie Sperling and chill
dren and Miss Cora Lee are Wis
iting at the home of their par
ents. who live in Rush Springs
The family of j. I. McCraw
had siege of la grippe the first
of the week.
One Of the carpenters who has
been at work on Mr.. Williams
barn, was called home last We'd
nesday night. some OF his folks
being sick.
Sunday school numbered 40
last Sunday and fine interest was
manifested in the lesson: the
school is planning for Christ
mas tree next Friday night.
Oline Bowman visited Neva
Jane Lake Sunday.
NJ. +. Richardson has been
putting in some new phones the
past week; one at Ernest Mont
gomery's.
Mr.. and Ms. NJ. o. Townley
and son Jesse left last Sunday
for Shamrock, Texas, where they
expect TO make their future
! home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Myers
were shopping in Lawton Satur-
day evening.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Short, who
teach school in Stevens county,
visited at the home of Tom Sper.
ling from Friday until Sunday
afternoon.
A 2. Sperling, J. 7. McCraw
and Mr.. Snort went quail hunt
ing Saturday ana brought in u.
bout 80 birds.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

J. II. Heddin. J. W. Easton
and NJ c. kahl Of Geronimo
were in attendance at the quar-
terly meeting Sunday afternoon
ard the preaching at night.
The former was a mail carrier at
Lawton until The auto routes
were established but has bought
"A farm two miles north of Geron-
imo and moveG onto il.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

A number of subscribers have
been paying up their back sub
scriptiOns and some in advance
during the past ten days and
there are still a larger number
who should attend to this during
the next week. Unless it is done
promptly we will be compelled to
send a collector around.
January first is mighty good
time to get a | bills sc ted up 10
start the new year fresh and as
we wish to settle all our unpaid
bills at that time it becomes nee.
essary for us to insist that pay.
ment be made by thos who are
owing this paper.
The more time we must de.
vote to collecting the less time
we have to get news into the pa.
per. so please respond prompt.
ly il you are now in arrears or
your subscription and save us the
time and expense of collecting
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22
ADVERTISING A YATES:
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
4 Merry Christmas.

As Christmas is but a few days
of we take this last opportunity
Of wishing our friends, subscrib-
ere and advertisers a very Mer-
~ Christmas and all the JOY and
happiness that should be associa-
ted with this time of the>year.
Crops have beon exceedingly
good this year. all have been
very busy, and prosperity seems
TO reign in all parts of the coun-
try. Therefore. as Christmas
approaches. all classes seem to
feel just ! tile bit merrier and
have more of the Christmas spir-
il than they have had in former
years. Children look forward
with excitement and glee to the
time when they will receive their
Christmas tokens, and of having
the privilege and joy of giving
to others. And everyone wears
. smile.
Along with the thought of
Christmas comes the problem of
what would be the most suitable
articles for Ls to purchase for
our friends and children as gifts.
Are we to continue in the old
fashioned manner of purchasing
flimsy toys and such articles that
are destroyed within a week af-
ter they are presented? Com
mon sense and experience have
taught us the lesson of the fool
hardness of such proceedings
and the American people are be-
ginning to realize that a gift
that will be useful to the receiv-
er is the one that will be most
appreciated by that person. and
parents are gradually awakening
TO the fact that they can do bet.
ter by their children by giving
them presents that will last long.
er than merely a week or two
after Christmas. The sale of
toys in the United States is de-
creasing rapidly each year,
which goes to prove that the cit
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

liens as a whole a.e a class that
believe in economy and getting
the full worth of their money.
Again we wish you. one and
all. a Merry Christmas and a
Happy. Prosperous New Year,
hoping that YOU will use sound
thinking and good judgment in
purchasing gifts for both of
cheese occasions.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22
ELGIN CITY OFFICERS.

W. W. Brunskill Chairman.
DR.. l.. II. IIilsmeyer.
S. NJ. Davis.
n h SLirk
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

Fred Newberry of Sterling,
who is attending Cameron school
al Lawton, came up on the even
ing train Saturday for visit at
his home during the Christmas
vacation.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

Cream 33 C. Byrd G Wolcott.
Adv.
H. p. Rosacker and wife made
tripto Sterling Monday
Mrs. C. F. Brandon and chill
lren were in Lawton Saturday.
Rev. J. T. Beam has rented
he a. W. Dockum farm for the
,oming year.
Albert Crpmer, Fay Wolcott
md Paul Rp5e were call.rs in
layton Saturday.
Mrs. J. T. Kennemur spent
he week end VI iting with
,riends at Law,on last week
T. p. Harral and wife. daIgh-
-er Ada. ana son Herb Wero hNs-
ress callers in Lawton Satur-
lay,
!. r. Higoirs and wife and
Melvin Townsend have gone over
10 Meers where they are hunting
and trapping.
Don BrunskilI returned Satur-
'av from the A e NJ school at
S'illwqter and will snend the
holidays with his parents.
r A. Vaughn and wife Of Ok
lahvn'a Citv visited here n few
dave the latter nar'of last week
at the home of their son Byron.
Mrs Alma Howe ro'urned
Sunday morning from Lawton
whern she had beon for n few
davs havino an operation per
formed on her nose.
w. w. Garwood and a NJ
Fullerton Of Beaver Bend attend
cd the quarterly rooetinV at The
Methodist church SUNDAY aftor-
noon and the sermon by Rev.
Collins in the evening.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

Mrs. l.. G.. Coffin, Mrs. w. "
BruusniIl aud .drs. i. tItZ4erai,
went to OkiaAUuid CIty Oh Dusr
nese Thursday, tetu!rlus trda!
evening.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22
Notice To Settle.

Any bills against the Elgin
Ponltry Association should be
presented at once and any who
owe the Association should set
tie at once SO there will be funds
to meet the bills, as there will be
a directors meeting about the
first of January. adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22
Methodist Church.

Sunday school every Sunday morn
irG at 10 o'clock.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
night.
Gpworth League every Sunday
night.
Ladies' Aid meets eve y two weeks
on Thursday afternoon.
Choir practice every Friday night
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

J. H. Brady and children are
moving TINS week to near ltu, T.
springs, where he VIII reside
with his father. The CHAMPION
will keep HIM posted on happen
ings around Eig;n.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

Local News Items
t*%++*.ss".+ts+ = ~ +S+ ++++s<+..i..i
Cream 33 C. Byrd & Wolcott.
Adv.
Charlie Elsass was visiting
friends here Sunday.
Mrs. d. E. McAnaw was in
Lawton on business Saturday.
j. c. Byrd was in Lawton Sat
urjay having dental work done.
Mrs. J II. Abbott was IL
Chicl.asha on business Saturday.
Misses Cora Ray and Mildred
Mullin visited in Lawton Satur-
day.
Harry Summers of Sterling
was trunsactirg business here
Friday.
J. II. Willhite and mother
were in Lawton on business
Saturday.
Mrs. Alice Fads combined bus.
mess and pleasure in LaWtbn
on Saturday.
Miss Elaine Rankin came up
from Lawton Sunday for u visit
with friends.
Waldo Wettengel was in Law
ton Saturday having some den
tai work done.
:. Stone left Thursday morn
ing on a business trip to Okeene,
returning Friday night.
Mrs. G NJ. Wolcott has boer
confined to her home the past
week On account If sickness.
For Sale 10 head Of hcifel
calves; all good leu ANA white
faces. Dunn Bros, > nj. west
Elgln. 3tZJ adv.
4 T. r. Bennett and wife, II. F.
koS,cker anG W!tc ana her moth.
, er. Mrs. Armour, autULu to Law
ton on BUSINESS tr!ua!.
Cream SO G.. Byrd & Wolcott
ltuN
Mrs. l.. C. Coffin, Mrs. w. "
brunsniIl aud .drs. Il. tItZ3erai
went To UhiauUuId Clty Oh Dusr
: ncse Thursday, tetulrius tr.da!
evening.
J. H. Brady and children ar,
: moving TINS week to near ltusi
springs, where he VIII reside
with his father. The CHAMPION
will keep him posted -on happen
ings around Eigin.
Fred NeWberry of Sterling
who is attending Cameron schoo
. al Lawton, came up on the even
? ing train Saturday for visit a
: his home during the Christina
vacation.
n J. II. Heddin. J. ". Eastor
: and NJ G., kahl of Gercnim,
were in attendance at the quar-
terly meeting Sunday Afternoon
ard the preaching at night
The former was a mail carrier a
2 Lawton until The auto routes
were established but has bough
"A farm two miles north of Geron
! imo and moveG onto il.
!. PROFESSIONAL
I ~ -
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

| will take your subscri,,t
to any paper or magazine
published, at regular sub
scription prices and send
them in without any extra ex
pense. IL. =. Wettengel.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

Ed Casey of Sterling was here
Monday on business.
J.P. Kennemur Is on the sick
list this week.
A. II. Fulton from Ohio is visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Jennie
Hoffer.
Cream 33 G. Byrd Z Wolcott.
Adv.
II. p. Rosacker and Monta
Bennett were busire5s callers in
Lawton Tuesday.
Clarencn Rose ha, lust return
ed from the state of Washington
where he went early last
spring.
Misses Dott Wolcott and Lin
da Crawford. aud Rnrl Wolcott
went to Lawton Monday, return
ing Tuesday morning.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

Mrs J.P. Kenremur was given
a birthday surprise last Wednes-
day evening.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-12-22

Get acquainted with your
neighbor.--you might like him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-20
ALONG THE READING

Miss Dorothy Ruddach, daughter OF Mrs. J.
Walter Ruddach. Of Noble. entertained at
dance last evening at the Old York Road Coun-
try Club at $3.50 o'clock in honor OF the mem-
bers of the Paint and Powder Club. auxiliary TO
the Jenkntown Choral who took part in last
years and this years performances. The mem
bers OF the clubs include Mrs. NJ Y. Smith.
president of the club; Miss Myrtle Mckee, Miss
Esther Wass, Miss Margaret Waters Miss Elsie
Daniels. Miss Eleanor Jones. Miss Dorothy
Mills, Miss Helen Palmer, Miss Emily Smith.
Miss May Buck Miss Edith Bond. Fred w.
sutor Joseph Bond. George Hallowell. Ingais
GayIey, Carl Glanz. George Founders. Joseph
L. Jones. I'd. Leslie Belts, Howard Mckee. }.
Harvey Patterson. John Robinson, Walter d.
Mills Watson Chesterman. John f. Harder.
Walter Scott Daley. Charlie Jones and William
Holmes There were about 25 additional guests
present.
Mrs w. S. Schellenger. Bent road, Wyneote,
gave a small tea in honor of her cousin. Mrs,
Day. of New York city, and Mrs. Cameron, OF
Marietta, Pa
Mr and Mrs. James ]. Sill, Accomac road.
Wyncote, have returned from a months
iourn in Florida. They will entertain Mrs.
Ralph Morgan and daughter. of Flushing. N.
Y. for few days
Miss Weir. daughter of Representative William
Weir Jr, will give a charity tea March 2s at
her residence. An entertainment will preceds
the tea. The proceeds win be contributed to the
work Of Mrs. Ketchum. head Of the Richmond
soup society
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-20
TIOGA

Mr.. and Mrs j. G, Hunter seitz of 1898 North
Broad street. win give a reception tonight in
celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary
Palms. ferns and pink and white flowers will
ba used in the decorations Mrs, j. L. Knipe and
Miss Florence Hickman, nieces of the hostess
will assist In receiving, The guests will include
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Carter. Mr.. and Mrs
William sival, Mrs e. B. Brady, Elmer Brady,
Mr., and Mrs. Emil Poludan. Mrs, Laura Ches-
ter, Mr. and Mrs, ]. L, Knipe, Miss Pearl RAIDER
Mr., and Mrs. II. Vogelbach, Mr.. and Mrs Wal
ter Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs w Crater, Mr.
and Mrs. w. Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. w Ryerley
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Sayer, Mrs S. sayer, Miss
Blanche sayer, Miss Margaretta Chew. Miss
Ethel Chew. Mr.. and Mrs Margerum, Mr. and
Mrs w. S. Snyder Mr.. and Mrs H. Rice, Dr.
and Mrs. ]. s. Chubb, Dr. and Mrs. r. s.
Summers, Mr.. and Mrs C. L Lynch, Mr.. and
Mrs II, Mclaughlin, Mr.. and Mrs. William
White, Mr.. and Mrs, NJ. Wood. Dr. and Mrs
s. Knipe. of POttstown; Mr., and Mrs. L. D.
Deer. of Conshohockeni Mr.. and Mrs j. Miss
mer. Mr.. and Mrs. II, Weber, OF Catasauqua;
Charles Catanach, of Bustleton; Mr.. and Mrs
]. Leech. Bethlehem. and Mr.. and Mrs. A
Hickman. of stroudsburg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-20
ALONG THE MAIN LINE

sH"fD-As a fitting close TO his term OF Of
= president Of the cynwyd Club. Wilbur
asiniton and Mrs. Hamilton win entertain
! tuesday evening, March 2S, at the Cynwyd
z-o 'he active members of the Board of Gov
Fs and the committees who have served
~ air Hamilton for the last two years.
e ne annual election in March Mr. Hamilton
- Presented by the Board of Governors with
s4aasome loving cup During his presidency
q ae moved intO,its handsome new house on
j inlo road and 70 his energy and interest
ssn~yd Club now holds first place among
= olher suburban clubs.
's~ing are the names Of the retiring Of
sha board Of governors; Wilbur f. Ham
PRESIDENT; William B. KrafI vice presi-
frank Il. sykes. second vice president;
ss ) March. secretary; J. Randall VIII
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs Wheeler Lord entertained at
dinner before the Wednesday night dance at
Mannheim in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Southern
Conway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus W. Scott, OF wissa-
hickon avenue and Hortter street. will give a
dinner of eight covers tonight before the dance
at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.
Miss selena Hey, of 51o West Hansberry
street. has gone to Gaen Hall. in wernersville,
Pa. for short stay.
Mrs. Samuel Bispham Bowen Of Wayne ave-
nue. and Johnson street, is among the German
town contingent in Atlantic City.
William Scott and his two daughters, Miss
Helen and Miss Dorothy Scott. who have been
spending the winter In Cuba and the Florida
resorts. will return home. School lane and
Wayne avenue, Thursday, March 25.
Mrs. W. X Smith, of the Delmar Apartments,
will hold card party March 81 in her suite
during the afternoon. The donations will be
contributed to the needy in the northeastern
section OF the city.
Mrs W. Y. McDevitt entertained at luncheon
on Wednesday at her home. 5O17 Wayne avenue,
in honor of Mrs. G. Dana, of Burton, N. ].
Covers were laid for eight and the color scheme
was green with miniature baskets of sham
rocks and floral decorations of sweet peas.
Among those present were Mrs. II. Bradley
Mrs. W. weiman Mrs. Totman. Mrs Y. Dana.
Mrs. S. Kamp. Mrs Margaret Bradley and
Madame NJ L. Devices.
Mrs. Honor Walsh will address the members
of the St. Cecilia Reading Circle in st. Vincent's
Hall East Price street, on Monday evening,
Mrs Walsh has chosen Bernard Shaw for her
subject. A delightful musical program. which
has been arranged by Miss Lucie NJ Penrose.
Miss Alice McPoyle and Jack sheehan' will fol-
low the lecture,
Miss Sophie Breidenheld, OF 81 East Tulpe-
bocken street, will entertain at $500 this eve
ming followed by buffet supper. in honor of
Mas Helen L. F. Jarvis Her guests will in
cluds Miss laura Child, Miss cathartne Rock
1and Miss Mary McHugh, Miss Anna Male
Miss catharine Breidenheld, Edward Woodruff
Fritz Husr Jack Glazier, g. Hilard English
frank Miller. Muril G. Squire. Edward Roth
-v.I, oliver Jarvis and Frank Mccarthy
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miles or Tuipehocken
-.r..+ left Yesterday for trip to Porto Rico
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-20
PLAYS AND PLAYERS
Three Delightful Plays to Be Given Agar
Tonight at the Club Rooms.

Tonight at the Club Rooms.
The Plays and Players will give the third
and last of their performances tonight at the
Playroom, 43 South 18th street, in aid of the
forestry cause The three short sketches which
are being presented have each been delight
fully divertlng and the casts are exceptionally
good.
The first number. "The subIection of Kezia."
written by Mrs Havelock Ellis is under the
direction of j. Howard Reber. president of the
club The cast comprises Mrs. j. Howard
Reber in the title role. William H. Whitney as
Joe Pengly the husband of Kezla, and Henry
l.. Fox Matthew the well-meaning friend
of the Pengillys. The whimsical little piece
serves as most entertaining curtain-raiser.
THE Little Stone House." by George CAL
province, is one-act drama of great intensity.
DR.. Daniel NJ. Hoyt is the stage director and
the members OF the cast include Miss Helena
Balbirnie, Miss Dorothy Welsh, Henry L. Fox,
w. A. Stout, Herbert L. Weir, ]. Howard
Reber and Howard F. Brnton. The perform
of Miss Balbirnie as Preskovya Petrovna,
the lodging house keeper, and of Mr.. Reber
the stranger leaves nothing to be desired, and
each of the other players Is to be commended.
A delightful sketch. "Over the Hills" by
John Palmer. proves a welcome diversion after
the more dramatic performance preceding It
1t ls produced under the direction of Herbert
Lloyd Weir, with Mrs. Maurice Walsh Pagan.
Mrs Samuel Woodward, William H. Whitney
and Henry c. Sheppard in the cast. Mr.. Whit
ney, as Robert Wilde is splendid. while Mrs.
Fagan, Helen Wilde, his wife. brings out
all the subtle humor and charm of the char
acter. Mr. Sheppard speaks his lines with a
delightful breeziness we'll in keeping with the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-20

UNHB marriage OF Miss Minnie H. Braude,
i daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. H w. Braude to
Max Baum will be solemnized tomorrow after
noon at 8 o'clock at the home of the brides
parents bs2O Walnut street. The Rev. DR.. Sam
ue friedman will perform the ceremony. Nor
ris Baum, Of New York, brother of the bride
groom, will act best man and the bride viii
be unattended. dinner for the members of
the immediate families will follow the cere-
mony, after which Mr. and Mrs. Baum will leave
for their wedding journey. Upon their return
they will live at 1920 Walnut street, where they
will be at home after May l.