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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Wire Tappers Get
Twenty Thousand
from Cattle Man

CHICAGO. Dec 3o.-Wire tappers al
legged to be operating in suburb of Chi
cago. swindled Vincent Baer, wealthy
stockman OF Midland, Tex. out of $4,000
on a fake horse race scheme, according
to reports to the police today.
The swindlers, it was said, met Baer In
Kansas city, where some wagers were
made on races. and later their acquaint-
ance was renewed in Cincinnati. The
men who got his money, Baer charges. are
Edward A. Alexander and Charles u.
Miller.
Baer and his two companions came to
Chicago on Christmas day, it was re-
ported; the wires were tapped and
Baer was told that every bet had been
won. He turned over $4,000 to the two
men and all three left for Cincinnati.
whence they were to go to Lexington to
collect their winnings. Baer said he
missed his friends enroute and has not
seen either of them or his $4,000 since
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Half Million Beds
in French Hospitals

PARIS. Dec. sO.-There are $4,000 beds
in the military and auxiliary hospitals Of
France.
The cost OF their maintenance Is 1000, 900
france daily. This figure. however. gives
no idea OF the expenditure per patient.
for the number varies constantly and a
considerable proportion of the beds are
always empty.
American contributions for French hos
pital and ambulance work have exceeded
100000 france. About SO.0OO,OoO france have
been spent in France thus far by three
Red Cross societies. At present they are
maintaining $4,000 beds In 1900 hospitals
at an outlay Of between 100000 and
100000 france monthly,
The Society for the Aid of Wounded
Soldiers, the principal Red Cross or
ganization, started with 100000 france at
the beginning of the war. The remainder
of its expenditures and those OF the other
two societies have been met by charitable
contributions.
It Is estimated that not more than
| 900 wounded have been cared for thus
far in France.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Craig or Porter
Detroit May Buy
Cleveland Team

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. So.-It was re-
ported in base ball circles today that F.
d. Craig or II. j. Porter, or both, of De-
troit may buy the Cleveland American
league base bali club.
Efforts will be made, however, by the
bankers committee, which is handling
the affairs of the owner. Charles w. Som
ers. to interest Cleveland capital in the
purchase of the club. 1t was admitted
today that there is not much hope of this
plan succeeding.
II no local buyer appears the tip was
strong today that the Detroit men would
be favored.
President b. B. Johnson was still here
today trying to help the bankers put over
deal for the sale of the club. He ex-
pected to take up negotiations by wire
with President Ben Minor of the Wash
ington club regarding the sale of three
players. who It is reported Minor has Of
fered Cleveland. These are said TO be
First Baseman Gandil, Second Baseman
Morgan and Pitcher Boehling.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
FnirburY News Notes.

FAIRBURY. Neb,, Dec. 9O,-(speeial)-
Miss Ruth Howell was taken to hos
pital in Omaha this week TO undergo an
operation for appendicitis. Miss Howell
is the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
c. Howell.
Cliff Crooks is confined 10 his home as
the result OF falling down stairs at the
Jenkins dry goods store and sustaining
painful injuries
The new Rock Island time card goes
into effect Sunday, January g. Slight
changes in the arrival and departure OF
the Denver Express passenger trains
occur on the new schedule. Trains
and meet at Murdoch instead OF South
Bend, on the new card.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Westby and sor
have returned from a sojouTn with rel
atives in English, Ind, and Louisville, Ky
Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Hinnett departed
Wednesday for their home in Council
Bluffs, Ia, after visit with their son
Lon Hinitt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
DlSCOVERER OF JACK
JOHNSON MEETS DEATH

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. SO.-Henry
C'Pop'O BlanlSen. whose Six-Mile house
at San Bruno. Cal, was training camp
for many fight champions and who laid
claim to the discovery of Jack Johnson.
died today after an illness of several
weeks from peritonitis. He was Il years
roId.
Pop" Blankens place was training
quarters at various times for Peter Jack
son, John L. Sullivan, James j. Corbett'
Joe Chownski. Joe Cans. Jack johnson,
Gus Rubin and scores of less prominent
fighters in the "old days" Pop" knew
them all and until ten years ago he was
the center of the fighting circle which
eongregated about the camps at sar
Bruno.
Blanken was born in Germany, came tc
California in 1851 and opened the six-Mil'
house on the Fouth of uly. 1876. He is sur
vived by a daughter, Mrs. George Bur
nett.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
sGaddock is Ready
for Peters at Any
Time for Big Stake

Earl Caddock from his home at Anita
Ia, telephoned The Bee that he was
ready to take on Charlie Peters any time
at any terms the Papillion lad might sug-
eest. He said he would wrestle him any
time within the next six weeks. winner
take all and would wrestle for side bet
OF from $1,000 to $500.
This side bet offer is made by Henry
Carey of Anita, wealthy stockman, who
is backing Caddock in his matches.
Caddock says he prefers to wrestle In
Council Bluffs, because that would be
handler for his followers, who come from
all over western Iowa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Wool Crop Worth
Nearly Seventy
Million Dollars

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3O.-Wool pro-
duction in the United states during 1915
was estimated today by the Department
of Agriculture at 2Ss, III. 900 pounds, with
a value of ss7.57S.Sl4. or $14,OOOOOO more
than last year.
Production was 1,4l5OOO pounds less than
last year and 7.S9SOO0 pounds less than In
1913. The price OF unwashed wool paid to
producers has averaged 23.4 cents per
pound. compared with 1874 cents last year
and 1871 cents In 1918.
Montana led in production with 29.04O.OOO
pounds. Wyoming was a close second with
rs, g., 900 pounds. Other states produc-
ing more than 100000 pounds each were:
New Mexico. 1881, 900; oregon. 1900. 600;
Ohio. 100000; Utah. 13,s2O,OOO, and Cali
fornia. $4,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
TWO MINOR EASTERN
LEAGUES CONSOLIDATE

BOSTON. Fec. SO.-A merger OF the New
England league and the Eastern associ-
alton. both class b organizations was de
cided upon at a meeting of base ball in
terests held in this city today The new
league will consist OF ten clubs. including
Lynn, Lawrence, Lowell. Worcester and
Portland OF the New England league. and
five clubs to be selected from the Eastern
association.
II was announced that the owners OF
the Fitchburg. Manchester and Lewiston
sclubs OF the New England league, which
will be dropped from the new organization
would be given an opportunity to enter
the combination II they desired.
OF the eastern clubs to be taken into
tie new organization It was said that be
sizes spr ngfield and Hartford, II was
likely that New Haven. New London anc
bridgeport would be selected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Salvation Army
Building in Butte
Wrecked by Bomb

BUTTE, Mont. Dec. S0.-The head
quarters of the local branch of the Sal
walton Army located in a downtown build
ing owned by the Army. was damaged
early today by an explosion Of dynamite.
The explosive blew out the entire store
front of the building and shattered glass
in q hotel and number Of stores across
the street
Large boxes of Christmas toys and
other materials given the Army by de-
partment stores for the Christmas cel-
ebration to be held tomorrow night were
blown into the street
Adjutant L. A. Reno, in charge OF the
work here, said he had no theory today
as to why dynamite should be exploded
in the Armys building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31

Jimmy Callahan, the new manager of
the Pittsburgh Pirates is one OF the few
born leaders in base ball and has already
made hit with the fans in the Smoky
City. And all this before the start of the
season. One of aCllahan's first acts as
manager was to appoint Honus Wagner
of the team. Wagner is the idol of the
Pittsburgh fans and many of them
wanted to see him in Fred Clarke's
shoes, but 1t is said that Wagner did not
care to take the responsibility incident
TO a managership.
Callahan is a good business manager
as well as a handler of men and hes the
mack of drawing out the best playing
ability of the me nunder him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31

mantled with snow. IL was a scene
which. according to the oldest residents,
had not bean witnessed I'm many years.
but temperatures did not range below
81 degrees. and the orange crops suffered
no damage.
Snow fell In Hollywood. a suburb of
Los Angeles. although II rained in the
city itself II also fell in San Bernardino.
Riverside. AltsderR. a foothill suburb of
Pasadena; Rislo. bloomington and other
places in the heart OF the citrus region.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
HOOsier Speedway
Automobile Race
Cut to 800 Miles

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 3o.-The
annual Indianapolis Motor Speedway
automobile race will be run only 800 miles
on May 80, 1916, instead of 800, as for the
last five years, according to the entry
blanks which were sent out today.
The purse for the race ase been cut
from $4,000 to $4,000, the first prize being
fixed at $4,000. There will be ten
prizes, the same as in former years.
Under a new ruling, five cars of the
same make may be entered in the race
In addition TO factory team of three
cars. two additional cars of the same
name may be entered by individuals not
connected with the factory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
WILLARD READY
TO COME TO TERMS
Champions Manager Wires to Mil
waukee Promoter Coming
to Chicago.
ORIGINAL OFFER STILL GOOD

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. Dec. SO.-"Am
ready to do business with you. Meet me
in Chicago" This was the wording of a
telegram dated New Orleans from Tom
Jones, manager for Jess Willard, to Tom
Andrews local boxing promoter. this
afternoon.
Jones also wired that it was impos-
sible to do anything with Tommy Burns
in the way of closing the proposed Will
lard-Fulton match at New Orleans.
<Andrews says his original offer Of
600 for staging the bout in Milwaukee
still stands. He expects to meet Jones in
Chicago late Saturday or on Sunday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Bronchitis.

When a severe cold settles on the lungs
It is called bronchitis. There is danger OF
it's leading to broncho pneumonia, and for
this reason 1t 10 always best to go 70
bed and take Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy as directed until web along towards
recovery. Mrs. Charles z. Woodland, candy
Creek, n. Y. writes: chamberlain :
Cough Remedy cured me OF bronchitis
last fall. When l beyan using II was so
! hoarse at times that 1t was difficult for
me 70 speak above a whisper I resorted
to tho use OF this valuable medicine and
found II very soothing and healing. In
weeks time I was we'll" Obtainable
everywhere Acknowledgement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
NO RACING OR GAMING
AT TIAJUANA ANY MORE

SAN . FRANCISCO. Dec. SO.-Mexiean
authorities either will prevent the opening
a. the race track and Casino at Tiajuana.
Lower California, New Years day or 1t
will be closed soon afterwards. according
to a message received today by G. S.
Seguin. Mexican vice consul here. from
c. Ruiz. subdirector Of consulates OF the
Mexican state department. The message.
which was in answer to a specific inquiry
on the question. added that Carranza will
also stop the sale of liquor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Field Marshal Won
Mackensen at Sofia

LONDON. Dec. So semi-official
telegram received I'm Amsterdam from
Sofia. Bulgaria states that Field Mar
shall Won Mackensen. the German COM
mandor. arrived at Sofia yesterday. ac-
cording TO a dispatch TO Reuters Tele-
gram company. After visiting the Ger
man and Austrian ministers to Bulgaria
and King Ferdinand, the field marshal
returned TO headquarters
II was reported on December 2s In news
dispatches that Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen was directing preparations for a
powerful expedition against Egypt.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Pete Barron Wins
Highest HOnOrs in
Chess Tournament

The two days play of the Interstate
Chess tournament, on at the rooms of the
Omaha Chess and Checker club. closed
at midnight Wednesday, Nebraska defeat
ing Iowa, 1914 to 1871 points. Eight around
the table games were played, Pete Bar
ron of North Platte winning six games.
OF the other two games he lost one and
the other was draw. The complete
score of the players for the two days
was:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31

j., oscar E., and Lawson w. weddle were
each given an eighty-acre tract, and the
daughters. Sarah Brisby. I,eonore Col
glazer and Gertrude Harris. were given
forty acres each. There was 5000 in
life insurance and about $4,000 in per-
sonal property, which will probably take
care of all the debts including the mort
cages on the real estate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
Orange Trees Wear
Mantle of Snow;
Crop unchanged

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Dec. SO-Dawn
today revealed at many points in the
southern California citrus fruit district
the remarkable spectacle OF orange trees
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31

but melted rapidly under a steady rain.
The valleys stretching eastward In River
side and San Bernardino counties are
blanketed.
Rain was falling before noon through
the region.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31
VIII pi.tribute E.tate.

FALLS CITY. Neb.. Dec. SO.-(speeial.)
The will OF Lewis Weddle was read In
county court Tuesday afternoon and ad-
mitted to probate. The sons, William NJ.
selmsn, James. Almeda. John F., Walter
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31

Sour stomach Indigestion Cured
Your stomach and bowels need clean
ing out. Or. Kings New Life Pills give
quick relief. Only sc. All druggists'-Ad-
vertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-31

Just arrived. line of mems yarn Gloves. made
like kid gloves with snap fasteners and bound at
the top with leather. Black and oxford gray col
or. Friday 59c.
Mems MescO Union Suits 500.
Special for Friday. Heavy two-thread cotton
closed CROTCH glove fitting. well made; all sizes
Gray, white and ecTu. Fridays price, $1.OO.
Mems Outing Night Robes, Soc.
The celebrated "faultless made Of good quail
iy outing flannel cut fun and long well made, low
and military collar. Fridays price. S5e.
Mems SILK Fiber Hose, 10c.
Assorted coors and black silk fiber hose for
men, slightly imperfects of 35c quality, high splic-
ed heel and toe, double sole Friday 10c.
Also a line of heavy cotton hose made same as
above with heavy gray soles; IS. X" brand. Sale
price, 10c
HurgessHash Co-AGain Floor
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MT. VERNON
Men Entertained At West
brook Country Club,
Mansfield

The party, thirty in number, from
this community which journeyed to
Mansfield Wednesday for an inspec-
ton of the Westbrook country club OF
that city with view of obtaining
ideas to be used in connection with
the proposed country club for this
city. were very cordially received and
entertained.
Messrs. Charles Voegele, Edward
Marshall and Thomas Barnes took
charge of the Mt. Vernon party on
it's arrival conducted it over the golf
course and explained in detail the
story of the building Of the Westbrook
club, together with the many diff
culties met and overcome during its
infancy. The club now owns 24O acres
of land, ranks it's golf course as third
best in the state and has four won
derful tennis courts, together with
club house which would reflect credit
Oh much larger city.
A number of the Mt. Vernon party
played several holes of golf, in which
DR.. G. d. Arndt registered low score,
with DR.. N. r. Eastman and Mr.. H.
c. Devin tied for second place. Dr.
Eastman was in fair way to win out,
but drove into bunker" from which
il took nine strokes to get out.
At $3.50 o'clock an excellent three
course dinner was served in the club
, dining room, Immediately following
which return was made to this city
Much valuable data, together with
useful suggestions, were obtained as
! a result of the trip, while great dea
of enthusiasm was instilled by the
advantages of the beautiful West
brook club.
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And Then Refers II To The
Law Committee
Eastern Men May Take Over
Street Railway

A recessed session of the city coun-
Gil was held Wednesday evening at
1880 O'Clock in the office OF the city
solicitor
Messrs. Salisbury and Weaver were
absent at roll call. The latter came
in later during the meeting.
An ordinance was read for the first
time authorizing the issuance of
bonds in the sum of $4,000 for play
ground site, which in reality proposed
to establish site for an armory
building.
Upon motion of Mr.. Farrison the
ordinance was referred to the law
committee and the city solicitor. The
law committee consists of Messrs.
Weaver, Farrison and Salisbury.
The appropriation ordinance came
ur for consideration, but as there
were a number of changes to be made
the ordinance was not introduced.
Permission was granted three men
W duui CoS COuHSh iCiosh'S W thO p "
posed purchase of the Mt, Vernon
street railway by eastern capitalists.
The three men were sent here by an
eastern firm and will make a report
to men in the east who may purchase
the property and put the road in good
condition, purchase all new cars and
make extensions to Fredericktown
and elsewhere. The speakers stated
they desired an expression from
council relative to the attitude Of the
members in reference to new fran
chises, etc. Members of the council
assured the men of their hearty sup
port in anything that would give the
city better street railway.
Upon motion council took recess
until next Saturday evening at 1880
when the appropriation ordinance will
be introduced and probably passed il
there are sufficient number of mem
bers present to suspend the rules.
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DEATHS
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Mrs. Minnie Jones

Mrs. Minnie Jones OF lO9 West
Chestnut street died Wednesday night
at S:o5 O'Clock, after one years i'll
ness of hardening of the arteries. The
deceased was widowed and s. years
of age. She was native OF Germany
She is survived by the following chill
dren: Mrs. Charles Mild of Mt. Yer
non. Mrs. Philip Shaffer OF Cleveland
and Mr.. Paul Jones of Dayton. The
funeral Friday afternoon at O'Clock
at the late home, Rev. w. A. Clem
mer officiating. Interment in Mound
View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-23
WINS ANOTHER PRIZE
For His Skill in the Decoration OF
Windows

Mr.. Edward T. Quidor of this city
has received a letter announcing that
he has won fifth prize of $40 in the
Jap-a-Lac window contest which start
ed March l, his display being made al
the Woolson department store. This
makes the third successive time Mr.
Quidor has won prize for window
decorating in Jap-a-Lac contests. The
prior contests had been restricted to
towns under $1,000 population, but
there was no restriction whatsoever
in the contest just closed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-23
OUTING
Of COoper.Bridge Companies
At Cedar Point, Aug. 7

The c. & G. Cooper Co and Mt
Vernon Bridge Co. employees will hold
a picnic at Cedar Point Saturday
August I. This is to be a general IN
dustrial picnic and every man, wo-
man and child in Knox county is
most cordially invited to attend. This
will also give an opportunity to those
wishing to visit Perry's Monument at
Put-in-Bay, as the boat for Put-in-Bay
will not leave Sandusky until after
the excursion train arrives. So make
your arrangements to spend the day
on Lake Erie.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-23
SUDDEN
Was Death OF Daniel YargeI
Of Butler, Ohio

Daniel Yarger, aged 81 years, a
veteran of the Civil war, was found
dead yesterday afternoon in the wag-
on shed near his home at Butler. The
body was found by daughter, Miss
Irene Yarger. Heart trouble is sup
posed to have been the cause OF his
death. Pencil and paper were found
beside the dead man, indicating that
he had tried to write when he was
stricken. The deceased leaves mum
ber OF children, among them being
Mrs. A. Leedy of Fredericktown, Knox
county.
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by President Johnson to the position
of postmaster of Cosboctony lie con.
tinued to serve until the first year OF
President Grant administration.
In 1868 he was elected prosecuting
attorney of Coshocton county. He
was continued in Office two eerms by
reelection. He served with general
satisfaction to tle public.
On retiring from the Office he once
more entered upon the practice OF
law, wherein he attained notable sue
cess.
In recognition of his ability as d
lawyer he was elected in 1898 to the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-23

High Priest Charles E. Ayers Of
Clinton Chapter, No. 26. Royal Arch
Masons, received letter Thursday
from Grand High Priest Charles l..
Harrod of the Royal Arch Masons of
Ohio, informing him of his appoint
ment as member of the committee
on charters and dispensations of the
grand chapter. The grand chapter
meeting will occur in October.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-23
And He Is Released From
Jail On Wednesday
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House Records

The last will and testament of Or
mel G. Daniels, late of Mt. Vernon,
has been filed in probate. According
to the provisions of the will the tes-
tator gives $50 each to the following
grandsons: Ormel G. Baumgartner,
Horace A. Baumgartner and Oscar l..
Jacobs. AS the testator's son, Dexter
F. Daniels, will receive more than his
share in the way of policy of insur.
snce, he is given the sum of 81. An
other son, Oscar G. Daniels, is given
the sum of 81. The testator gives to
his wife, Anna j. Daniels, all the resi-
due of his estate, also an insurance
policy for $120 and one for 1870. An
ne j. Daniels is named as the execu-
trix of the will, which was signed
October 16, 1911, in the presence of
J. V. V. Elder and William c. Hoey.
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SLANDER
Charge Preferred Against
|. D. COlWeII

l.. u. Colwell of South, Vernon was
arraigned Thursday morning at y
o'clock in Squire Harter's court on a
charge of malicious slander, preferred
by Mrs. Alice Beach. Colwell waived
examination and was bound over to
the common pleas court to await the
action of the grand jury. Bond, In
the sum of 800, was furnished.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-23

Knox Co. Bar Association Meeting
A meeting of the Knox County Bar
association will be held at the court
room Friday morning at 9 o'clock to
take action on the death of Judge
Voorhees,.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-23

circuit judgeship in the Fifth Ohio
Judicial district. Serving for full
term he was renominated in 1904, but
being Democrat, he was caught with
the others of his party in the Republi-
can landslide of that year and was de.
feated. But in 1908 he was again re-
turned to the bench and held the Of
flee until the term expired.
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4. + + r. I. i. i. 4. \ i. f. i. 4. +
+ WILL OCCUR SOON !.

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+**The fourth quarterly conference
for Mt. Vernon circuit, M. P. church,
will convene next Saturday, July "a,
at 2 o'clock p. m. at home of pastor,
Rev. S. T. Allen, SOB East Chestnut
street On Sunday an all-day meeting
will be held at Liberty Chapel, begin
ming at 9 o'clock a. m. and closing at
5 p. m.
*+*Kokosing Encampment No. SS,
!. o. o. F., will confer the patriarchal
degree Friday evening.
"**There will be special meeting
of Mt. Vernon lodge No. 140, B. P. o.
Elks, on Thursday evening, July 22.
***The Aid Society of the Ebenezer