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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-05
AUCTION SALE
SAMUEL H. LUNT, Auctioneer.
AUCTION SALE OF DESIRABLE
RESIDENCE PROPERTY IN
- ROSEMONT

= ROSENONI-
Pursuant to the terms of decd
Of trust bearing date on May ID,
1914, recorded among the land re.
cords of Alexandria County, Virginia,
in Deed Book 143, page l55, executed
by William II. Dawson and wife TO
Gardner l.. Boothe, to secure to the
Roscmont Development Company
Incorporated, the payment OF certain
notes therein set forth, default hav-
ing been made in the payment Of
some of said notes, and ut the re-
quest and by the direction of the
holder of said notes, the undersigned
Trustee will offer for sale at public
auction, at the Royal Street entrance
to the Market Building in the
city Of Alexandria, on Saturday,
December 9Th, 1916, at y o'clock
noon. Lot numbered 10 in Block num-
bcred 10 on the plan of Section No.
3 Of the subdivision Of Rosemont, rs
the same appears duly recorded
among the land records of AleXan-
dria County, Virginia, in Deed Book
No l34, page 594; the property BE-
ing formerly located in Alexandria
County but now being located in
Alexandria City by legal extension
of the corporate limits of the said
city.
This property will be offered for
sale subject to the lien Of first deed
of trust, given to secure the sum OF
three thousand dollars and interest.
Terms fSale: CASH. Conveyance
ing at the cost of the purchaser.
GARDNER l.. BOOTHE, Trustee
Nov. 81, t. d. 27S-l0t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-05
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company.

Every day in the year for Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, via superb, powerful
steel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Morn
folk with steamers Of the Old Domin-l
ion Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miners
Ste: -nships for Boston
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-05

WANTED Old false teeth. Don't
matter if broken. pay 81. 90 to
SIS 90 per set. Mail to l.. MAhER,
2O07 S. Fifth Street. Philadelphia.
Pa. Will send cash by return mail.
2S0-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-05
ALEXANDRIA'S CAFES
BEST QUALITY OYSTERS

Lynnhaven Bay, Hampton Dars, Nor
foil, and Potomac River Oysters
have opened a sanitary oyster
shocking house at No. King street
where oysters viii be sold on the
half shell, in barrels and by the
measure.
represent; the L. I. Nemcomb
Co., of Hampton, Va, where oysters
are carefully cultivated in their
own beds and examined every month
by special chemists, so as to guaran-
tee them absolutely pure and none
better.
Attached to this business we also
serve oysters prepared in all styles.
Steamed Oysters A Specially.
DINING ROOM. OPENED
SUNDAYS.
Thanking my friends for their
patronage, I ask share in the fu-
ture.
a JACOB BRILL, u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-05

November, 1916, were $2,512.5O, as
against S3,36O.9O for November of the
preceding year. The sum of $3,267.1O
was collected in October, 1916
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-05

ROOMS AND BOARD-Large front
ROOM on second floor; 5 windows;
east and southern exposure; cleo
trio lights; bath on Same floor.
Two other desirable rooms with
table board; terms reasonable.
Apply 22O north Columbus street.
2SS33 st.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04
lRON CLAW" ACTORS SHOW
NERVE
WIN Plunge in an Auto From Bridge
Into the Water.

Edward Jose. who Is producing
"The Iron claw ihe Paihe seriaA
Is living awake nights seheming fhe
bes, ways TO get some Of the speciaen.
lar effects demanded By the scenario
Each episode presents new problem
that are handled with the utmost din
caiy The one for This week require
him to drive a motor car containing
five persons from q draw bridge head
long into the water Furthermore. ~
can't use damm!es. The eve unfor
tunates who must make fhe plunge
Include Creighton Hale aaa Sheldon
Lewis The death.defying dip VII. bl
pulled or al 1oms River i J
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04
MAKERS OF "HAZEL KlRkE" HAD
TO BUILD A STONE cRlST MILL
-pATHE's FAMOUS PLAY DE-
mANDED A CLASS or BUILDING
NOW EXTINCT.

When the Whartons began 70 make
Hazel kirke' for the Pathe Gold
Rooster program. they re confront
ed with the necessity OF finding an ola
stone mill with waterwheel in work.
ing condition They sought every
where. but the use Of steam and
electricity had apparently eliminated
the picturesque buildings so cpmmol
fifty years ago a structure OF paint
ed wood or canvas was out OF tho
question. as they wanted rel lism. The
consequence was that at Ludlowville
n r.. not far from ithaca they hired
masons TO put up a real structure OF
stone. modelled on an old engraving
of one-tme grist.miil IN New Eng
land The Wharton mill was prt u9
on the banks OF a charming stream.
with sufficient power to turn the huge
wheel their carpenters installed The
result was triumph Of the pic
turesaue and the scenes shelving the
mill are among the most pleasing
Of the picture. a f.c cas- headed
bv Pearl White. Wm Riley iatch.
Bruce MeRae. Creighton Hale Flor.
ence Edney and Allen Munane. was
used in this picture which viii bring
fond memories to play goers the coun-
try over. Hazel Kirke on the
boards has survived tii changes o.
a generation. a sure pi Of that the
Qualities that make a play enonre
must include cleanliness. hea.i inter
est OF the less complex type and free
dom from problem" discussion
Hatch. as Dunsian Kirke most abb
portrays the stern yet loving Old
miller. Allen Murnane 2 most excel
lent actor. is WORTHY Of mention a.
carringford while Pearl Who 2
Hazel does some Of the best wor'
NJ her career This Gold Roosfe
plav Is deserving Of being ranked a
one of the best features Of a twelve
month
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04
PICTURE HELD UP BY AN As
TPoNOMICEL RARITY. A PATHE
COMPANY RUNS UP AGAINST
sOnETAiNc NEW.

George FitzmauIlce who produced
for pathe "Big Jim Garrity" adapted
from the A. II Woods pay of tho
same name. ran an against mex kind
Of an obstacle while down south r.
gently He TOOK hIs players Robert
Edesnn. Lyser Chambers. charie
Compton and carl Harbaugh 70
small town a few miles from Atlanta
Ca. TIE weather was viIe and day
after day wa passed n idleness a.
The hotel waiting f0r the sur % 81 nc
Finally the clouds broke away and
ali hands made q rush i9r 'ha open
Work mad hsrdl5 been started before
It began 10 gef dsrk TOO dark Tor
good photography and yet be sur
xas s,ill shining Everyone was mysn
fed until a small boy was seen gazing
at the sun through a smoked glass.
The mystery was solyed-the Sun vas
In an eclIpsei
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04

"Hones'. Arthur. hear nv plea
Or Won II prove the death Of me-
Say. remember TINS Is March
And there's ce by High Bridge archl
rut that highdite siua away,
It'll at least the end Of May
Can that Hudson swimming please,
TIN ihe leaves are on the trces.
Shift the time rcwrltc tie part.
But have heart man. haNe bearil"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04
ELDERLY RED CIRCLE"
ACTOR OLD ONLY IN YEARS
Daniel Glfether Can Beat Many a
Younger Man in Athletic Prowess.

Daniel Glfeiher the venerable ac
tor who PLAYS "Circlc Jim Borden. .
in the pathe and Balboa serial "Iha
Red Circle. has carried iie in
suraneo policy for over quarter Of
n century Lately he received from
the insurance company an inquiry A.
10 his health. and y he were siill
able to work Mr. Gilfeiher replied
as follows Take look at the fret
two installmonts Of The Red Circle
and you'll get your answer. IN ihem
voull see mo not only riding buctlnr
horse. but doing hundred yard foo'
race in about twelve seconds II you
are still unconvineed see me- 10 the
pathe WHO PAYS series carfs
a woman up a flight OF STA IS aud avn
the chle' actor in ats Lively a igHi a
Won ever saw" Despite hs siXiy.louf
years tho major is as lively as
cricket and always on the job
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04
PEARL WHITE

VYYHEN PEARL WHITE. tire heroine OF The Iron Claw saw
w that Arthur the author e this sers proposed
W jump from the Palisades into tho earl, sprung
Of the she nted tho following lines reproys aud
promptly them TO the author IN question:
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04

oll ana gas lease banbs far ac at
The Leader olllec Conform 10 AN
late supreme coas' decisions
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04
MACKENZIE DIRECTS A PICTURE
WHILE DRESSED IN SCOTCH
kits - pATHE PR 10 Y c E ?
GIVES THE BIG WOODS a SEN.


Donald Mackenzie. who produced
Fred Jacksons Precious Packet for
pafhe. recently directed scene while
dressed in Scotch kits. and stanis
barelegged in the snow Mac" took
his company 70 Maine and while film.
Ing some logging scenes ss required
hv the scenario fell into the icy wa.
ter three successive times putting e.
erv suit OF conventional clothing
which he had with him completely
out Of business. Macs" mascot IS a
complete Highland outfit sporran,
kits. befeathered hat and all and this
he carries with him everywhere
shivering in his vet clothes he took
10 the kits as a last resort Probably
never before has Maine logging crew
seen the bonnie costume Of Scotland
ave in an artistic Illustration.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04

To this invocation from The pathe star the author Of The Iron
Claw sent back the following oply
Fearless peerless reckless Pearl,
More sea.bird than girl.
sMore wisp Of flying spray
Than child of mortal clay,
nodgiug bullets dtehmg trains
Leapng slap through window panes, af
Smashing moiorcars kerfup t
Always coming out top
Trapped by villains black with gore, fs,et
Giving the slip once more .ff
Gaily facing a Ia mode
Perils through each episode,
Cant you see | have io do
What the world expects Of YOU, .rUt
And that spirits more scdate
In your trials uxuriatc s'
And the ham drum commonplace,
Hearts of hrm.dmm moras race,
Maddcr quicker at the sight
OF our plot ot.mmured Pearl Whitof t'A
For the Claw that drags lou back,
Leaves them gaspng on the rack
And each plunge You take. dear maid,
Though from roadster Pasadc,
Or from studio ri,er-hank Ems
Plump into the Pathe tank Rf
Warns them TO their very toes.
Making cock tails Of your
Therefore though the chill Atlantic
- Icefoes drive you nearly frantic,
Jump you must into that river N
That all may share your shiverl
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-04-04

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New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

while Theodore used his fists. Follow, ing court, Theodore made a strenl} ous protest against any publicity red ative to the incident.
 Upon the request of Attorney l A. Glover, hearing of the breach q the peace and assault chargd against Charles Setwich of IA Wood land street was continued until to morrow. Setwich is accused of as saulting his brother Stanley.
 Julius Lawrence of Fl Grove stred was fined $25 and costs for breach q the peace and assault and Michae Stavick of 137 Broad street receiY ed a fine of $15 and costs for simiIt conduct. It was an attempted ssttle ment of personal differences. Joh' Donnock of so Gold street was an raigned in the same case because q i interference with an officer. He wa discharged.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Winners at BaZar.

The Odd Fellows bazaar held last week in the hall on HungerfOrd Court proved a very successful affair. Fol- lowing is a list of prize winners: Cash prizes-s2, c. r. Young, 162 Maple street: s5, Florence Winger; $2, Blank; $10 M. McEnroe, Winter St. s2, F. A. Wooster; s15, w. L. Norton, East Bristol; s2, Harris Hall, 72 Grand St.; $5, D. Thompson, Stanley Works; s2, L. c. Brown, SAP Broad St., Hart ford $5, Will, 259 Fairview St. Special prizes-$5 gold piece, Dorothy Schuetz, 114 Cleveland St.; barrel ap- ples G. A. C., Cottage Place; mantle clock, Florence Malarney, Erwin Place; 1-2 barrell flour, Chas. .Schick 104 Chapman St.! one pair blankets, l need it; one-half ton coal, w. E. Bot tomley, Plainville, Ct. Miss Ruth Johnson drew the tickets and BuiIdine Inspector Rutherford and Alderman M. I. Jester were the judges.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
BROKEN UP POLICE CHIEF.
Healey, of Chicago, Had Every Major
 Bone Fractured

Chicago, Dec. 11.-Charles c. Healey, chief of police, whose status in the police department of Chicago is expected to be decided today by Mayor Thompson, has perhaps suffered more injuries than any other officer now on the force.
 During his service Of thirty years in the police department, every major bone in his body had been broken, while in the performance of his duties. The following is a list of his most serious injuries:
 Broken-Both thighs, both legs, right arm, five ribs, collar bone, nose, four fingers on right hand
 islocated-Shoulder and left arm.
 Shattered by Bullet-Right wrist.
 In addition to these injuries he suffered numerous knife and razor cuts and clubbings about the head during his career as a policeman.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
GENEROUS COMPLAINANT
Prisoner Freed When Man Who Ac- cused Him of Assault Tells Truth in Police Court.

John Brunavich of ,72 Booth street does not believe in doing any good work -heartedly and demon strated his belief to police court off, cials at today's session. Appearing before Judge James T. Meskill. as complainant against Anthony Schel- ctOn of S2 Booth street, charged with assault he testified that he. and not Anthony, was solely responsible for the disturbance. that fall down stairs, and not Anthony's fistic activ- ities, were responsible for his condi- tion and he even wanted to pay An thony for the time lost from work be- cause of court appearance. Anthony was discharged while John was as sessed $10 and costs on a breach of the peace charge.
 the peace charge. Attorney M. D. saxe app6ared for Anthony.
 Jacob Blitz of 24 Booth street was fined% $10 and costs for intoxication and freed from an assault charge.
 Patrick Welsh of 124S East street, charged with intoxication. was sen fenced to the State Farm for Inebria- tes for not less than six months.
 Theodore and Jacob KrasaWa of 226 High street were fined $15 and costs each for assault upon John MicOfski during a saloon row Satur- day night. It was testified that the assault was without cause and that the brothers continued it after Mi cOfsl1i had been f1oored. Jacob, ac- cording to witnesses used an umbrella
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
MACHINE CO. ANNUAL.

At the recent annual meeting of the New Britain Machine Company club the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: $. T. Goss, presi- dent; Joseph Williametz, vice presi- dent; c. H. Sweet, secretary; A. R. Lamb, treasurer. Entertainment committee: Philip Bratton, chairman; w. c. Warner, R. T. Frisbie, w. c. Foster and A. R. Lamb. The enter tainment committee was given in structions to prepare for a banquet to be held soon after the holidays.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
RATERNAL NEWS
Y. M. T. A. G& B. Society

The election of Albert Volz as president of the Y. M. T. A. & B. so- ciety was assured at the meeting of the society yesterday, when no new candidates were presented for nom inat1on and accordingly Mr. Volz will be elected at the meeting of the so- ciety in two weeks. William For sythe has no opposition for the office of vice president and he will also be elected. Joseph Donlon has with drawn as 8 candidate for recording secretary in favor of Thomas Grove. Other candidates for office who are unopposed are Dennis J. Farrel lnan- cial secretary; James Dawson, treas urer, and Rev. John T. Winters, chaplain. Contests for marshall will be held, with Martin McNamara and Frank Bass eager for the honor. Jo- seph Donovan and John O'Brien are candidates for the office of librarian. Thomas White Is unopposed for ser geant-
 The society voted to turn out in a body at the funeral of Michael J. McClaughsey which will be held to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's church.
 The pool committee reported that everything was in readiness for the opening of the tournaments this week. There will be two classes, one for the "cracks'' and the other for the lesser lights.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE,
 BLOWS UP HOUSE
Woman Who Sought to Trace Odor of Gas Dies in Hospital
 of Burns
6 to 9 P. M

New Haven, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Isaac MacFarlane, who was burned in a gas explosion last night in the house where she and her husband lived, died at the hospital today of her injuries.
 Frank Sheidy occupied a room above the MacFarlanes- Last night, according to the authorities, he at tempted suicide by opening a gas pipe in his room. The man and wife de- tected the odor of gas and investi- gated, Mrs. MacFarlanea carrying a lighted kerosene lamp. When they opened the doors of Sheidys gas filled room the explosion occurred, the blazing oil from the lamp being thrown all over the woman. Her hus- band was severely burned in putting out the flames. Both he and Sheidy are expected to recover. The house was badly damaged.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
New Britain Council, F. B. l..

New Britain Council held a we'll at tended meeting last Friday night and received three applications for mem bership. After the regular meeting a whist was held for the members only. First prize was captured by J. w. Austin and proved to be a ten pound turkey. Second prize, an eight pound turkey, was won. by Mrs. Dora E. Hcisler. At the next meeting, De- cem Der 22, officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
ST. JOSEPH'S BANQUET

Plans for a banquet to be held to- morrow evening by the St. Joseph's s Holy Name society were completed at a mass meeting of the parishioners rs last night President J. G. Woods will preside as toastmaster and Attor- nev William J. Mulligan of Thomp- sonville and Congressman elect Aug ustine Lonergan will be the princi- pal speakers.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
WAGNER AT NEWPORT.

Albert Wagner, son of Policeman and Mrs. Frederick Wagner, is now stationed at the Newport, R. l., re- ceiving station. He was assigned there following his return to Philadel- phia after a furlough passed in this city. He was member Of the crew of the Memphis when it was wrecked several months ago off Hayti.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
OOLITIE BUT INSISTENT.

Paris, Dec. 11.-Germany's Tepl, to the Swiss note regarding the depor tation in Belgium has been received according to information from Berne It is most politely worded, the des patches say. but nevertheless maket it clearly understood that Switzerland has no ground for interfering witt events in Belgium unless her own in. terests are affected.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
HOLDUP ON SMALLEY STREET.

An unidentified man was badly beaten and robbed of $4 near the rail- road tracks east of Smalley street Saturday night. Members of a switching crew discovered his pros trate body and found him to be bleod- ing profusely from numerous wounds. Brakeman Percy Wells made a report at police headquarters but the victim of the hOldup did not appear.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
SALARY FOR EVANGELIsTs

St. Louis, Dec. 11.-A salary basil for evangelists instead of percent sys tenn of part salary part subscription systematically associated and part frei will offering" is urged by the conn mission on evangelist of the fedora council of churches submitted to tn, quadrenniaI convention of the counci at it's final session here today.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Knights of the Golden Eagle.

Erwin Castle at the meeting We'd nesday evening will listen to the re- port of the committee on campaign for new members. All members are reouested to attend and welcome visit ing brothers from Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Chamberlain Council Jr. O. U. A. \


 At the regular meeting Saturday evening of Chamberlain council Jr., O. U. A. M, a committee was ap- pointed to look into the advisabili of forming a uniform rank. Numer- ous other councils have this auxiliary to the council here.
 On Saturday evening, December 16 there will be class initiation of twen- ty candidates, which will be followed by first nomination for officers for the ensuing term The work of the bazar committee is progressing rapidly and 1t assures the council that the bazar to be held January 26, 27, 29, 30, 1917, will be the largest and best in the history of the council
 On Thursday evening, December 21, the council will hold pinochle tournament at which turkeys and chickens will be awarded to the win ners.
 As matters of great importance will come up at the next meeting on Saturday, the 18th, members are urg- ent1y requested to be present.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Lady Wallace Lodge.

Lady Wallace lodge, No. "A, D.. o. S. will hold a regular meeting Wednes- day of this week.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
St. Elmo Lodge, K. of P.

carpet bowls with the Sons of St George this evening and confer the second rank on candidates on Wednes. day evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Loyal Order of Moose.

Permission has been obtained by the local Loyal Order of Moose, to open it's charter for thirty days in an effort to double the membership, and the members have started out with vim to accomplish this before the end of the month. The lodge will hold a smoker Friday evening. The pool tournament is proving popular with the lodge. Reports from the degree team state that new members are being added. and that considerable activity is being mapped out for the remain ing winter months.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

the afternoon of December 29 at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Sir Francis Drake Lodge, No. 429.

Sir Francis Drake lodge, No. 429, s. of St. George, will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening when the officers will be installed by District Deputy Brown of Friendship lodge, Bristol. The secretary and Treasurer and trustees will make their report. The turkey committee will also report. Past President John E. Holmes has written the secretary that if the weather permits he will be present. The carpet bowling team will play St. Elmo lodge tonight.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Stanley Relief Corps.

Stanley Relief Corps will hold it's regular meeting Wednesday after noon, at which time election of off, cers for the ensuing year will take place.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Stella Rebekah Lodge, I. o. O. F.

Election of officers and initiation will be held at the meeting of Stella, Rebekah lodge, I. o. o. F., Friday evening in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall. The annual Christmas tree and entertain ment for the children will be held on
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
New Britain Council No. 8, O. U. A. M

At the regular meeting Thursday night the second degree will be con- ferred on three candidates. On the 18th the council is invited to visit Franklin council of Plainville. R. H. Wilcox, F. w. Johnson and H. T. Sherman have been appointed a com mittee to write the history of the council for the Gilmore souvenir. Any brother having recollections of 'days gone by may send same to the con- mittee. Brother Sherman leads in the membership contest, having proposed eleven names. Officers for the next term will be nominated at this meeting.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Martha Chapter No. 21, O. E. s.

The annual meeting for the election of officers of Martha Chapter, No. 21 O. E. s., will be held Thursday evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11

Unity RebeI>ah Lodge, I. O. O. F.
 Unity Rebekah lodge will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. The meeting will be followed by a whist at 8 D. m.