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Evening star., 1915-10-16
THE WEEK
Epftome Of Events Ending 0eto-
ber 16, 1915.
PROGRESS OF WAR IN EUROPE

Bulgaria declared war on Serbia,
joining issues with the Teutonic en-
tente. Rumania was reported to have
given assurances to Italy of eventual
cooperation on behalf Of the allies.
Theophile Delcasse resigned the port
folio Of foreign minister in the French
cabinet. following the failure of the
Balkan policy Several members of the
Russian cabinet resigned. with pros
pect of a general shake-up. Bulgaria
initiated hostilities, attacking tire
Serbian front at Kniashevatz. Serbians
fell back, fighting fiercely against the
Teutonic invaders, to the south of Bel
grade. Germany claimed successes on
the western front. reported in London
as insignificant The Teutonic lines on
the Stripa river were reported pierced
by Russian troops. Successes for Brit
ish troops were claimed in the German
colony of Kamerun in Africa. Fifty
five were killed in a Zeppelin raid on
London.
Conditions Affecting the q. s.
The United States. in a note to Ber-
lin. asked protection for passengers
aboard American ships decreed for de-
struction for carrying contraband. The
DORA congratulated President Wilson
upon his stand in the interests of neu-
trails. Turkish authorities broke the
American seals on the French consul
late at Beirut. Syria, despite the pro-
test of the American consul in charge.
NATIONAL.
President Wilson denied that he had
expressed approval of any plan to ex-
clude Vice President Marshall from
| rem omination on the same presidential
ticket with himself. The President ap-
proved the increase in the army pro-
gram of $75,00O,00O. Secretary McAdoo
of the Treasury Department outlined a
merchant marine. L. L. Bracken
was appointed secretary of the federal
trade commission. Former President
Roosevelt urged Americanism upon
foreign-born citizens. A memorial to
former President John Tyler was un-
veiled at Richmond. Orville Wright
airship inventor, sold out his interests
in the Wright Aeroplane Company
Boston American League base, ball
from the Philadelphia Nationals. TAX
ing four out of five games. George
F. Stackpole, victim of anthrax, was
given a chance for life with use OF
powerful serum, but died of heart fail
ure. Officials of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad were
placed on trial charged with con-
spiracy to monopolize the traffic OF
New England. Lieut.. w. r. Taliaferre
of the aero corps, U. S. A. plunged
1900 feet to death in San Diego (CaL)
Evening star., 1915-10-16
DR.. Woodward to Deliver Address.

What the Health Department Does
for the Citizen will be the subject of
an address by DIR. w. c. Woodward,
health officer of the District, at a
meeting of the Petworth Citizens AS
Tuesday evening, at the Pet
worth M. E. Church, Sth and Shepherd
streets.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
ADAM A. WEscHLER, AUcTI0NEER.
Collateral Security BY Auction.

Collateral Security By Auction.
the obligation secured thereby. 1 will sell by
public auction within my salesrooms. No. 800
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. on WEDNES-
DAY. OCTOBER TWENTIETH, 1915, AT
TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON. by order Of the
holdder thereof, certificate No. 80. for 1s4 31iOO
Company. Inc. state of West Virginia.
ADAM A. WESCHLER. Auctioneer,
OcS-d&dhS .exSu A2O Pa
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE. IMPROVED BY TWO-STORi
RRICE DWELLING. No. 74O COLUMBIA


ESTATE IMPROVED BY Two-sToRY
BRICK DWELLING, NO. 740 COLUMBIA
ROAD NV.
BY virtue of certain deed of trust. duly re-
corded in Liber No. 35S7. folio 30s ct seq.. Of
the land records of the District Of Columbia, and
at the request of the party secured thereby. the
undersigned trustees will sell at public auction.
in front of the premises, on FRIDAY. THE
TWENTY SECOND DAY OF OCTOBER; A.D.
1915 AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following
described land and premises, situate in the Dis
trict of Columbia, and designa ted as and being
lot numbered 174 in Rosa Wallach and others
subdivision of lots in block 5. Mount Pleasant
and pheasant Plains,' known as square
2sss, as per plat recorded in the Office of the sur
veyor for the District of Columbia, in Liber 10,
at folio So.
Terms of sale: Sold subject to prior deed Of
trust for 1000, and the amount over said trust
TO be paid $500 cash and the remainder can De
arranged in monthly payments to suit purchaser;
A deposit of 500 will be required at time OF
sale All conveyancng. recording, etc. at cost OF
purchaser. Terms of sale to be complied with
within fifteen days from day of sale, otherwise
the trustees the right to resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost of defaultire purchaser
S. PERCY THOMPSON,
HERBERT T. SHANNON,
oc,odSds e1Su Trustees.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
Appleton P. Clark Named Delegate.

Appleton P. Clark has been named
delegate and A. NJ. McLachlen, alter
nate, to represent the Board of Trade
at the pan-American scientific congress
to be held in this city December 81 to
January Is. A request that the Board
of Trade name delegate was received
by President E. c. Brandenburg from
Secretary Lansing of the State Depart
ment several days ago.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
THOMAS j. OWEN & son. AUCTIoNEEKs.
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. BEING NO 1430 NJ STREET
NJ

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. BEING NO 1430 NJ STREET
NORTHWEST.
BY virtue of decree Of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia passed the 18th day
CT Jane. 1913. in Equity Cause No. 3l43S in said
court. the undersigned trustees will sell at pus,-
Ec auction. in front of the premises. on WEDNES-
DAY. THF: TWENTY-SEvENTH DAY OF OCTO-
BER, 1915 AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
P-.N.. the following described land and premises.
ktua lo in the city of Washington. in said Dis
trict. ant known part Of original lot numbered
twelve u2r in square numbered two hundred
fourteen i2l4i.~> beginning for the same at the
northwest corner ef said lot and running thence
south hundred tshrI110 feet thence cast six
teen feet nine inches tlS,. 81, thence north one
hundred ten n1nj feet and .hence west sixteen
feet nine inches u6 81 to tss point Of be-
ginning.
Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase money
to be paid in cash and the balance in two equal
installments. payable in and two years from
the day of sale, and to be- represented by the
promissnry notes of the purchaser. bearing inter-
est at the rate of per centum per annum. pay :
able seIni-annually. and secured by deed OF trust
on the property sold all cash, at the option
of the purchaser. Ore hundred dollars deposit
required upon acceptance of bid. All conyeyanc
ing. notary fees. revenue stamps and recording
at purchasers cost, and all taxes, etc. to be
adjusted to the day OF sale. Terms to be com
piled with within fifteen days or trustees may
advertise and sell at the purchasers risk and
cost. after five days previous advertisement or
such resale published in some newspaper In
Washington, D. c.
Colorado Bldg.
LAWRENCE HUF-rY. Trustee;
ocl5-ddds. .exSu Columbian bog.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
BLADENSBURGB GBARR0DMS
SCORED BY GRAND Jury
"Stench in the Nostrils Of Decent
People" Says Prince Georges
County Inquest.
Special cerrespondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. Nd. October Is.
The grand jury of Prince Georges
county in it's report just filed in the
circuit court has recommended that no
establishment of barrooms in or within
one mile of the town of Bladensburg.
In it's report the grand jury said:
"We have found some violations of
the liquor laws. but the worst condi-
tions were found in the vicinity of
Bladensburg, which for more than a
quarter of century has been a stencil
in the nostrils of the decent people of
our county"
Would Also End Prize Fights.
The grand jury also advised that
steps be taken to put an end to the
prize fights" which in its report the
jury stated have been conducted at
Ardmore.
Attention of the authorities is called
in the report to the fact that the new
Capitol heights school. a modern sani.
tary eight-room brick building, al
though completed. cannot be used for
school purposes because it Is not vet
furnished. Several hundred pupils, the
report says, and eight teachers are
housed in a frame building in bad sani.
tary condition. where the children and
teachers are constantly exposed to the
danger of fire.
Almshouse Inmates Beg for Food.
Sweeping changes in the manner o.
conducting the county almshouse are
urged by the grand jury. which in it.
report states that no minutes or record.
are kept of any meetings of the boart
|of trustees, and that supplies for tn.
institution are purchased without com
petition. that no account is kept O.
supplies received and that bills fol
such supplies are paid in haphazart
manner, these bills amounting to abou
$4,000 year. The report further state:
that Inmates of the institution are fire.
quently seen on the public roads beg.
ging for food, and that there was M
bread of any kind in the institution
from August II to the night of Au
gust 13.
The report contained recommenda.
tions for road improvements and thu
more extensive use of road machinery
In its ten days session the grand jur,
examined 1872 witnesses in fifty case:
and found true bills in thirty-eigh.
cases.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE UNIM-
PROVED LOT on IF STREET BETWEEN

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE UNIM-
PROVED LOT on ''H' STREET RETWEEN
18Th AND 14th STREETS NORTHEAST.
By virtue of DEGREES passed by the Supreme
Court OF the District of Columbia, in Equity
Cause No 26S34. Scott VS.. Scott. the under
signed trustees will sell at public auction in
front Of the premises on TuEsDA6 6;. THE TINE J
O'CLOCK PM. the following described real
estate in the city of washington. District of
Columbia to wit: The east 20 feet front by
the full depth that width of lot is in square
1927. and the west 1920 feet front by the full
depth that width of original lot 10. In square
1927.
ance in two equal instalments. payable in one
and two years from day Of sale. to be repre-
septed by notes of the purchaser. bearing per
cent interest. payable sem, annually and secured
on the property sold. all cash. at purchasers
option Deposit of s1OO required at time Of
sale All conveyancing notary fees and re-
coriinc at purchasers cost. Terms to be com
piled with within ten days. or trustees may ad-
vertise and sell at purchasers risk aud cost after
i've days previous advertisement Of such resale
published in some newspaper of Washington, d. Z.
FRED MCKEE, SO 18th st. NV,
Trustee.
E HILTON JACKSON. Columbian bldg.
oc7-dEdS. .eNSu Trustee.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
Government Sale of
Unseryiceable Propertv.

on MONDAY. OCTOBER EIGHTEENTH.
1915, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, l will sell
by public auction at the Post Office Department
building. 11th and Pennsylvania avenue NV,
a general assortment Of unserviceabe property.
including Desks. File Cases, Chairs. Carpets,
Chandeliers. Electrical Attachments Scrap Iron,
etc.
Terms: Cash.
A. S. BURLESON,
Oc14 1915 Postmaster General,
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To Lecture on George Washington.

Col Joseph l. Keefer is to deliver
lecture on George Washington and His
Southern Homes to the Confederate
Veterans at their headquarters, 1922 Ver-
mont avenue northwest, Tuesday evening
at o'clock.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
AUCTION SALES.
b.. FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM /. wEscHLER. AUcTIoNEIR.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE, KNOWN AS PREMISES
o1O1 D FEET NnR

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL Estate. KNoWN AS PREMISES
2101 STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue of q certain deed of trust duly re-
the land records Of the District of Columbia, and
at the request of the party secured thereby. We,
the undersigned trustees, will sell at public Auc-
ton, in front Of the premises. on THURSDAY.
1915, AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
scribed land and premises, situate in the city Of
Washington, in the District of Columbia, and
designated as and being lot 80, in b. h. War
ner's subdivision of the east IS feet Of original
lot /. square 81. as per plat recorded In the Of
dce of the surveyor for said District, in Liber
IL folio IO4, together with the improvements,
consisting of premises 210l street northwest.
Terms Of sale: One-third Of the purchase
two equal installments, payable in one and two
years. with interest at per centum per an
mum, payable semi-annualiy, from day Of sale,
secured by deed Of trust upon the property sold,
or all cash, at the option of the purchaser. A
deposit Of 5000 will be required of the purchaser
at the time Of sale. All conveyancing, recording
and notarial fees at the cost of the purchaser.
Terms of sale to be complied with within fifteen
days from day of sale, otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost of the defaultiug purchaser, after
Ave days advertisement of such resale in some
newspaper published in the city Of Washington,
D. c. -
GEORGE NJ. EMMERICH,
511 7th street NV.
DOUGLASS S. MACKALL,
Natl Met. Bank Bldg,
]. A. MAEDEL Attorney for Party Secured, s2s
r st. NV. oc4-d&ds. .exSu
DTHE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED, On
account Of the inclement weather, until TUES
oc16-d&ds BY ORDER Of TRUSTEES
Evening star., 1915-10-16
ADAM a. wEsCHLER. AUCTIoNEER.
CHANCERY SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY,
BEING PREMISES PA D STREET SOUTH

-E.R = X1-F- Nj :.
REIN6; PREMISES PA D STREET SOUTH
WEST.
By virtue Of a decree of the Supreme Court OF
the District of Columbia, passed in Equity
cause :;22S2 we will sell at public auction. on
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER TWENTY-SEvENTH.
1915 AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM.
in front of the premises, the west IA feet
trout by the full depth thereof Of lot N, in
square Isl, improved by house No. pa D street
southwest. Washington. d. C.. and that part of
the brick structure in the rear of the above
described Property.
Terms: One-third cash and the balance in
two equal installments in one and two years.
with interest at per cent. secured on the
property sold. the purchaser may pay all cash.
at his option. A deposit of 500 required at
time of sale. All adjustments TO date of trans
fer Expenses OF transfer to he borne by the
purchaser. including revenue stamps. Terms TO
be complied with in ten days. otherwise the
right is reserved to resell ut the risk and cost
Of the purchaser
FRANCIS Z. SHEEHY. Trustee.
Columbian building.
MICHAEL J. COLBERT. Trustee.
oc1a.d&ds southern building.
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THos. J. OWEN & son. AUcTIoNEERs.
THOS. ]. OWEN & son. AUCTIONEERS.
Three-Story Brick Dwelling No.
1898 Jefferson Street NV, Be-
tween Water and M Streets,
With Lot % About 112, Suit
able for Warehouse or Business

Purposes.
BY authority from all parties in interest we
will sell at public auction. in front of the
premises, on MONDAY. OCTOBER EIGHT
EENTH, 1918. AT FOUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK
I'M. that part of lot S3 in square 119O, front
ing % feet Jefferson street and improved by
premises No. 1O3S
Terms: Sold subject to deed of trust for
81 900 90 and balance to be paid in cash S1O0. 90
deposit Sale TO be closed in Is days. Convey
ancing etc, at purchasers cost.
THOS. ]. OWEN & son,
ocl3-d&ds exSu Auctioneers.
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-eod&ds, eI.
ADAM A. WESCHLER, AUCTIONEER.
Sale of Valuable Yacht
"Grayling,'' o2 Feet Long,
Is Feet Beam, With Com
plete Equipment.
: Equipment.

By virtue of authority vested in the under
signed l will offer for sale by public auction.
at Regan's Boathouse. 18th and Water streets
FIRST. 1915 AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM, Valuable
Gasoline Yacht, equipped with hreecylinder
standard engine, 25-horsepower; electric lights,
private stateroom, two toilets. power clinker-
built tender, tools. anchors. chains awnings over
three-foot deck space all around large cockpit,
cushions covers, etc.
Terms: One-half cash. balance in six and
twelve months. with interest at 6 per cent per
annum. secured by deed of trust. all cash. A
deposit of $500 required at sale.
Inspection upon application to boathouse.
oc16d&ds ADAM A. WESCHLER. Auctioneer.
ADAM A wESCHLER, AUCTIoNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THE UNDIVIDED IN
TEREST OF CORNELIUS B. KENEALY IN
THE ESTATE OF JOHANNA c. KENEALY.
DECEASED.
BY virtue of a deed of trust dated January 2.
1904 and recorded in Liber 27S1. folio 146 of the
land records of the District of Columbia. de-
fault having been made in the payment of the
at public auction on MONDAY: OCTOBER
TwENTY-FI 1915. AT ONE O'CLOCK
PM. at the auction house of Adam A. Wesch-
Ter. 920 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, all the
right title, interest and estate of Cornelius B.
Kenealy in and to any real estate in the city of
Washington. District Of Columbia. of which Jo-
hanna c. Kenealy died seized and possessed.
Full information as to the nature and character
of the interest to be sold may be obtained upon
application to the undersigned.
Terms of sale: All cash. A deposit of S100
will be required at the time of sale and the pur-
chaser WILL be required to comply with the
terms of sale within fifteen days. otherwise the
right is reserved to resell at the risk and cost
MICHAEL ]. COLBERT, Surviving Trustee,
oc15-d&lds Southern building.
Evening star., 1915-10-16

Capt. Thomas s. Phillips. seventy-seven.
Confederate veteran, and for twenty-five
years sheriff Of York county. died In Po-
+QlleSou, va. o.. - --, = IL
Evening star., 1915-10-16
Georgetown Association to Meet.

A meeting of the Georgetown Citi-
zens' Association is to be held Monday
evening at o'clock at Potomac Saw
ings Bank Hall, Wisconsin avenue and
M street northwest
Evening star., 1915-10-16

ADAM A. WEsCHLER, AUCrIoNEER.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
THoMAs ]: OWEN 8 soN. AUcrTIoNEERs


MICHAEL J. COLBERT. Trustee,
oc1hd&ds Southern building.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

The President laid the corner stone of
the amphitheater in Arlington national
cemetery in memory of the heroes Of
American wars. The President spoke at
the celebration of the silver jubilee of
the D. A. R., urging that the United
States come first with citizens, Of what
ever origin by birth. Alice E. George,
daughter of former Representative
Henry George, was appointed private
secretary to District Commissioner o.
P. Newman. J. H. Fellows, as colonel.
and the other officers of the High
School Cadets were announced. Public
night schools opened their sessions
The excise board began hearings on
394 applications for liquor licenses. The
Chamber of Commerce favored amend
ment to the loan shark law to relieve
hardship on small borrowers. James
Croggon, veteran newspaperman, cele-
brated his eightieth birthday anniver-
sary. Among those who died during the
week were: Mrs. Robert ]. Wynne, wife
of former Postmaster General Wynne;
John N. Barry. retired police sergeant.
Evening star., 1915-10-16
FOREIGN.

Carranza was notified of the decision
of the pan-American conference that
he be recognized as at the head Of the
de facto government Of Mexico: Euro
pean powers waited the formal action,
intending to follow the lead of the
United States in recognizing Carranza.
Fluctuations were exchanged between
the American government and that of
Guatemala upon the opening of radio
communication with the new station at
Guatemala City. Parcel post was ar
ranged by convention between Argen-
tina and the United States. Lord
Reading, lord chief justice of England.
sat on the bench of the Supreme Court
of the United States by courtesy of it's
members at elections in Norway
10000 women voted for the first time.
Overtures were made by Japan for an
alliance with Russia. President Yuan
Shi Kai announced that the will of the
people would decide whether China
shall be a monarchy or remain a repub-
lie. Among those who died during the
week were: Archduke Ludwig Salvador
OF Austria, explorer and scientist: Gu
Sho-tchun, former first secretary of the
Chinese legation in Washington
The Denver star., 1915-11-20
CORSETS REDUCED.

Beautiful pictures and beautiful
words do not build the best corsets
The best corsets are those that ara
made best, fit best, and wear best
Latest models in La Beatris, made to
measure corsets, front and back lace.
Two fittings
MISS BEATRICE LEWIS.
maker, 233e GiIpin ST.,
York 6616.
The Denver star., 1915-11-20

ONLY THE MINT CAN MAKE
MONEY WITHOUT ADVERTISING.
ADVERTISE IN THE
STAR. WHICH ALWAYS BRINGS
RESULTS.
The Denver star., 1915-11-20
NOTICE TO TOURISTS.

When visitinp In Colorado Springs
take your fIrst-oiass home-cooked
meals at The Tours, Stt e. CostIlla.
MIss r. v. Chambers, Prop. S-14 II
The Denver star., 1915-11-20

Because the Sullivan Bird and
Flower store always patronizes col
ored business. 10 the reason he gets
the bulk OF tho coIored trade. He
gives them . square deal. Flowers
furnished for Sundays, lodges, mar
riages, funerals, etc. Very reason
able. Get our prices. Call m. PASS.
The Denver star., 1915-11-20

Queen City Band Headquarters will
be at 273t Wsiton street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-11
SALEM WOMEN
MIGHT TELL
HAIR SECRET

A great many Salem women, who
have an abundance Of beautiful hair,
know about n remarkable hair formula
which every woman ought TO know
about. For number Of years Salem
druggists have been continually called
upon to mix this formula Undoubt-
edly the use Of this formula is largely
the secret Of the beauty and luxuriance
of the hair Of very many Salem women
and men too. The formula consists
OF six ounces Of bay rum, two ounces
lavOna de composee, and one.half
drachm Of menthol crystals. Some
people add n tenspoonful Of perfume.
A New York physician and a New
York chemist were recently consulted
regarding the efficacy Of this mixture
and they both say they know Of moth.
ing better 10 destroy dandrnff, stimu.
late hair growth, cleanse and invigorate
tho scalp, stop falling hair, and 10
make the hair fluffy and give IL lustrc.
Any druggist can furnish you tho in.
gradients which you can mix at home
or will mix them for you. Apply 10 the
scalp night and morning and rub in
with the finger tips.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-11-11
W. H. Abrams, Pioneer
Of 1867, Dies In Eugene
Eugene Register.)

William II. Abrams, one of the early
residents of Eugene, later for many
years resident of Cottage Grove, died
at his home at ll90 Patterson street,
in this city yesterday. Paralysis was
the cause Of death.
Mr.. Abrams was one of the early
pioneers of Lane county and Eugene.
He was born in Rochester, N. Y, Octo-
ber 10, 1S43, and spent his early boy
hood days in that city, later settling
in Perry, N Y.
When the Civil war broke out Mr.
Abrams enlisted in the union army,
serving in Company B Ninth regiment,
Michigan cavalry. He was honorably
dismissed from army service in 1865.
In that year he moved to Coldwater,
Michigan, where he married Frances
Bullard. In 1867 he came to Oregon by
the 1sthmus Of Panama. His wife died
in 1876, leaving three children. Mrs.
G. j. Howard, of Eugene; Thomas c.
Abrams, of Kalama, Wash, and Mrs. o.
0. Mcclellan, of Salem.
In 1878 Mr.. Abrams returned to
Perry, N. Y, the home of his boyhood
and married Miss Alice Buckland. Mr..
and Mrs. Abrams returned to Eugene
Immediately after the marriage and
have resided in Lane county since
Mr.. Abrams was well known both in
Eugene and Cottage Grove He was
the builder of Willard hall at the Uni.
versity and the Hoffman hotel in Eu-
gene. He was mayor of Cottage Grove
and builder of the electric lighting sys.
tenn there.
Mr.. Abrams is survived by widow
and the children mentioned Mr..
Abrams was a member of the Masonic
lodge, Woodmen Of the World, and the
Grand Army of the Republic. Funeral
services will be held from the Gordon
X Veatch chapel Wednesday after
noon at 2:30 O'Clock. Remains will be
placed in the mausoleum. Rev. VIM.
Parsons will have charge of the SER
vices ath the chapel and the services at
the mausoleum will be conducted by
the Masonic lodge.