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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
NUNS DEATH PUZZLES
POLICE; TIME BODY WAS
IN CREEK A MYSTERY
Sister Rita Could Not Have
Been in Water More Than
Two Weeks, Surgeons
Assert
IN FULL RELIGIOUS GARB

Discovery of the body Of Sister Rita
Vincent in Tacony Creek has mystified
the police and others who have been
searching for her since she disappeared
from the Convent of st. Joseph's villa
on January 3.
According to the police and surgeons,
who viewed the body today, 1t could not
have been i'm the water more than 'wo
weeks one physician expressed the be
lief that IT was in the creek less than "
hours The fact that the body was found
in full religious garb has added to the
mystery.
shortly after the nun disappeared
shawl and other articles belonging to her
were found spread out near the bank OF
the creek as though she had put them
there and plunged into the stream.
A few nights ago woman In black
was seen walking about the grounds OF
the villa by William Hhransky, milk
man. At the time he attached no impor-
tance to her appearance.
From Investigations made by Chief OF
Police Lever of Chcltenham, 1t is posst-
BILE that the sister, who, IL Is said, was
temporarily deranged, wandered away
from the institution and rcmnincd some
where in seclusion. II Is supposed that
she may have been taken in by some one
who kept her in the hope that she would
recover and return quietly to the inst-
tuition.
II is probable many believe that the
nun fled from the home Of the one VINO
cared for her and Was seized with a desire
to return to the institution. on her way
back IL Is pointed out she may have
wandered from the road and fallen in the
creek
When she disappeared on January the
creek was shallow. Some say there was
less than six inches of water in the
stream at the spot where the body Of
Sister Rita Vincent was found last night
by a gardener The body bore no marks
or bruises and there is no evidence of
foul play.
Although reports were received at vari-
Gus times that the missing nun had been
seen in other cities, none Of these was re-
liable. The police believe that she did
not wander any great distance from the
institution.
NUNS DEEPLY GRIEVED.
A post-mortem examination will be held
late this afternoon by Coroner Nc
Glathery. of Norristown. The autopsy
will be performed by DR.. II. p. Bostock.
The body will be returned to Mount st.
Joseph's Convent Chestnut Hill.
The nuns at ST Joseph's villa, who
have been praying daily for the safety
of Sister Rita wept on hearing OF the
discovery of the body
Mr.. and Mrs. John HaEerty, parents Of
Sister Rita, who live at 1914 Watkins
street. went to the undertaking establish
ment OF Joseph McGoldrick, at Jenkin-
town. today to view the body. Hagerty
did not know of the discovery until he
read the newspapers. He expressed the
belief that his daughter had not been a
victim of foul play.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
NORTHEAST HIGH GRADUATES
HOLD CLASS DAY EXERCISES
Ninety-five Participate in Mid-Year
Fete at VIM. Penn High

Glass Day exercises of the Northeast
High School were held this afternoon
in the auditorium of the William Penn
High School, 18th and Wallace streets.
Ninety.fve members of the midyear
graduating class participated In the cere-
monies.
The program comprised an address by
Logan M Dayton, the class presidents;
the class history by John 3. Rockclmann;
presentations by Charles S. Ballantine;
the class poem by Ingram Bergman;
presentations by Walter Il. Snader and
Moylan S. Chew; the prophecy by Harold
V. Lynch and the censor's speech by
Thomas a. +. Parker. The school orches-
ira. under the direction of A. Oswald
Michencr furnished music.
The honor men are: David j. Klauder.
spoonman; c. Wesley Wallace, bowl man;
Logan NJ. Dayton, pipe man. Samuel H.
Paul, cane man.
The class u ers are: Logan NJ. Dayton,
president; Lloyd NJ. Seaman vice presi-
rent; Elmer Cornelius, secretary; Samuel
II. Paul, treasurer; Professor w. w.
Stevenson, class adviser.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
GHOSTS LEGS CRAMPED
AND HE FAILS TO WALK
AS CIRCUS FOLK WAIT
Show Manager Fails to Make
Good" His Promise to
Pay Off at II
O'clock
HE'S HOPEFUL, THOUGH

oven pay off at II o'clock" was Frank
T. Spellman's confident word to the
players Of his Winter Circus. and they
we're gathered there in goodly numbers
before that hour this morning. Thcy are
still there this afternoon, while Mr. spell
man. whose intentions were good IS Try
ing to pull the legal strings to make his
promise good.
Most of the day he has been in the law
office of Maurice Rose, in the Widener
Building, waiting for something to nap
pen. Mr. Rose said this afternoon that
the Sherifrs office had agreed to release
all the goods and chnttels which had
been attached, but had not yet released
the cashiers receipts, which also had
been attached. Spcllman needs this
money to pay salaries.
SpelIman is nervous, but confident. He
said he thought he'd pull through all
right but was leaving the method to his
attorney.
1t was a pretty good-humored crowd
that idled away the time at Convention
Hall. They were sort of hoping against
hope; when they hoped they dreamed
that the II O'Clock payment would be
delivered but when they thought about
it they guessed 1t wouldn't come through.
The gentlemen from the Near and Far
East from Germany, from Australia ana
from all the other far corners of the earth,
who make up the acting personnel were
all there. They didn't have any money
but sometime or other in their careers the
experience of not being paid had hap
pened to them ALL and they accepted the
condition philosophicaly. Spellman was
all right they said, and would pay as
soon as he could get on his feet
Willie Santey. the aerial artist who fell
last Tuesday night, got message in the
Samaritan Hospital from Spellman that
fhrnnUh
tey. propped up on his good left arm,
was smiling this morning.
Spelman intends to show in Baltimore
next week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
ST. CvRS PACK TRUNKS,
SEND SOUTH FOR CAR
May Be Going to New York to Fight
Lineage Charges

A mysterious hurry call to Palm Reach
sent today by Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Il. St
Cyr for a motorcar and another batch OF
trunks started speculation anew as to the
intentions of this couple, who were hastily
packing up their many trunks on the
fourth floor Of the Bellevue-Stratford to-
day. That is, their maids and Wallets were
packing the trunks The ST. Cyrs still
pcrsistently refuse to be seen or inter-
viewed and will not even receive the mail
that has come to the hotel for them
Whether they will go to New York to
take action against allegations that Jean
Harold Edward St Cyr is not the real
name of the young man; likewise that he
is not the scion of French family OF
ancient lineage, but that he is only
Jack" Thompson. of Waco, Tex, FORMER
newsboy, nccktie salesman and chorus
man. Is not known, but their destination
is thought to he New York 1t is init
mated that Mrs. St Cyr, who inherited
$50, 900, 900, will make every effort to rec
oncile New York society to her marriage
and allay the many rumors that have
arisen in regard to her husband.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
LAUNCHING AT CRAMPS TO-DAY
Steamship Jalisco Built for Gulf of
Mexico Trade

The passenger and freight steamship
Jalisco built for the Mexican Navigation
Company for service between New York
and the ports in the Gulf of Mexico, will
be launched at 4 o'clock this afternoon
from the shipyards of the William Cramp
& Sons Ship and Engine Building Com
pany. Miss Mary Kerbin Rowan, 16 years
old, will chrsten the ship.
The Jalisco Is the first of two vessels
being built for the Mexican Navigation
Company. Each vessel will be at feet
long over ALL As feet beam and 22 feet
depth of hold. They will be schooner
rugged. the two masts being fitted with
cargo derricks.
Accommodations will be provided for
SO hrst-eass passengers, the staterooms,
first-class dining saloon, pantry, social
hall, smoking room and suites being in
the superstructuTe amidships
Up-to date electric plant and steam aux
iliary hand-steerlng gear will be installed
on the vessel, which viii use fuel oil, steam
being provided by two single-ended Scotch
boilers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
HOBoKEN GIRLS ON STRIKE
Half of Embroidery Workers Quit
Demanding Wage Increase

HOBOKEN, n. j., Feb. THE threat.
ened strike of embroidery workers
throughout Hudson County came to a
head today when about half the employees
mostly girls. quit work The strikers
demand a higher wage scale and shorter
hours
The plants affected are the Newberger
Embroidery Works and the Swiss Em
broidery Works, West New York; the
Max Hefti Works, West Hoboken; Walter
GFob Works. West Hoboken. and the
Hoagland Liberty Works, WeehaWken.
Meetings were held this afternoon when
speakers told the strikers iust What they
are expteeted 70 Dc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
COUPLE ACCUSED; MAN GUILTY
Husband Takes Blame for Killing;
Wife Had Claimed Act

WEST CHESTER Pa, Feb. Tin
criminal court Today Lindsay Wright
nexro. OF Coatesyille. pleaded guilty 70
{. eh4res OF manslaughter In killing Rob
ert HeRson OF that place His wife.
Katherine Wright was similarly charged.
IL IS believed the woman actually did
tha sitaotiug When the first witnesses
arrivfa al the nouss both confessed haN
iaE aa0f tha maa the woman deelarlhs
ehz go the shof. and tAat her husband
f1lp .se ern aEay from her aad Gained
~ Haas stHt7nce was snspsndsd Tor
iha 6|ase1l AID he woman discharged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
social Service School Opens Semester

The Pennsylvania School for Social
Service 425 South 18th street opened It's
second semester today with 90 students IN
attendance. OF this number, 8 have reg.
istered for a complete course. is are
nurses, who are taking social service
course in connection with public health
courses at the Phpps Institute and the
remainder have elected various lecture
courses. Miss Lydia Lewis. dean of the
school, and B. Franklin Pepper president
NJ the board of trustees. are making ar.
rnngements today to take out charter
for the institution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
CHILD LEFT IN PARK DIES
Infant Abandoned in Box in Park Elk
pires in Hospital

The week-old male infant which was
found abandoned In a pasteboard box IN
Paramount Park. died at the Philadelphia
Hospital early today from the effects Of
exposure
The child was found yesterday after
noon BY Charles BelbOnei Of 1867 North
5sd street, and Frank sutton, Of 1853 North
SD street. who were walking on Parkside
roadway near BrYn Mawr avenue, when
they heard 4 WaiL They called Park
Guard Logue ana the three nnally found
the box beneath hedge,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
Panama Exposition Opened

PANAMA. Feb. T.-President Porras
yesterday afternoR opened the Panama
National Exposition. which had been post
pOned several times. The exposition in
cludes many Of the United States Goyernf
ment exhibits brought from the Panama.
raelac Exposition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-07
"Here's My Money!

You don't give up your money
first before you buy suit of clothes
you try on the clothes first. So
it is with the food you buy-furni-
ture; Shoes house-almoste every
thing. But year in advance,
nearly d million men and women
ayto the publishers of THE LADIES
HOME JOURNAL: Here's my money
for a year of your magazine. I
don't know what you will give me
for it, but trust YOU"
This is confidence, but conf
dence based on something. 1t rests
on what has gone before. 1t is
a greater achievement than most
folks stop to figure out when not
one, or a hundred, or thousand,
or a hundred thousand, but actu-
ally a million and seven hundred
thousand men and women put
~ down IS cents every month or
Sl.oO year, IN advance, 1Or an
article they haven't examined or
seen.
This makes stewardship out of
editorship. That's the basis on
which THELAD,Es'H HOME JOURNALS
edited-tomakeg goodan obligation.
Why not give us your conf
dence2 Just try copy of
The Ladies
HOME JOURNAL
It's only IS cents
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23
SCHOONER JAS, \. HALL LOST.

The schooner JAS. II. Hall, formerly
owned In this city, and later owned by
Capt Dan Scayey Of Bark River, is
lost. The sturdy lite vessel went on
the rock Tuesday OF last week AID
went to It's doom. She was loaded with
So, goo feet OF hard wood lumber, and
was caplniued by h9r owner. The
wreck occurred near Alpena, Mich.
when the vessel was attempting to
make the harbor. Two lives were lost
in the wreck
The old schooner Hall was the prin-
cipal n many marine near wrecks and
tragedies Just this last summer its
engineer, Gilbert Gulickson, in some
uuaccountable amer fell overheard
ana was drowned. Then again about a
month ago the Inflated schooner went
ou shore on a sand bar near Two kiV'
crs, but was released after being prac-
ticalIy given ~ for lost by the ingen-
uity Of It's captain Sam Newman.
The last mishap to the Hall, how
ever has proved her doom and no more
VIII the sturdy old vessel be creating
marine history.-Algoma Herald.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23

Hamlet without the melancholy
Dane wouldn't be half as dilapidated
as mail order house without cata'
logue. Realizing this, the Retail
Merchants Boosters Club of Arola
TlJ offered an automobiles good
onto the woman who collected and
turned 10 the largest number of mail
order house catalogues. Results.
Catalogues rolled in, flowed in, pushed
in. tumbIed and fell IN until 50 many
OF them we're gathered in that when
they sold as old paper the receipts
more than paid for the automobile.
Catching the spirit of the sport Mont
pelier, (lnd.) business Mems Associa-
ton has offered five cents for each gen
cral mail order catalogue brough.
them. The boys and girls OF Montpel-
Ter are proving themselves very indus
trious indeed these days.
"a committee considering this,
that or the other thing is dangerous
and Of little hope for the success OF
the project. If considering is the
chIef thought Of the committee IL Will
pru5.aly continue TO consider until it
dies OF inanltion or exhaustion. Con-
sideriug is, OF course necessary, but
action must follow with reasonable
prompltuue.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23
Notes From Melnik-- BfOckyiIIe,

Miss Mayme Hrdiva who visited with
relatives Al Marinette for several days
re,prned last Friday to spend a few
moro DAYS here with the Misses Zivney
before returning to her home at MilIa-
dore
AZ r.h-D Sroracal and
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IT.. u.,.;l.. .,,.,,,,fo o,,h rardered
.--u..,. LII, o. p,Iiyl,a's nan
H.. s..-5.--.o. ,,,,5 .i,a5 crowd
-r. al ,,. ,.., .o,,r mail from the
81 r.-, va,d.y tho track North
f-sp Msn.,oWoc was blocked with a
freight wreck and the mail train had
20 be sent around through Forest
Junction to Green Bay
The people on the Manitowoc Green
B,v short line are dissatisfied with the
passenger service to Manlto~oc and
points South. The train which for
merry passed through mere AT a. "'
no" comes VhrouRh a. ~ d. H. ; us
Is 700 iate' as peoP'e th"C nave o"','i''S
w ~ ~ IVY !,
80 " ~. M, =,
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SCHUETTE BROS. COMPANY

of the Chamber of Commerce, presided
as toast master.
The big number Of the program was
the talk of A. r. Hirst, Wisconsin
State Highway Engineer. 1t was an
Illuminating talk on the state highway
system. Its main points perhaps were:
l. Urging the building of through
trunk lines instead Of patches OF road
here and there.
2. Providing for maintenance as
well as original construction.
3. Putting highway matters in
county hands instead of with the
towns.
a. Cease carping at public officials
who are doing their best with difficult
ties of which you do not know.
Mr.. Prmm, Secretary of the Cham
Der of Commerce, to whose initiative,
enthusiasm and energy nearly the en-
tire credit for the gathering was due
gave a brief talk about the purposes
of the Chamber of Commerce.
Assemblyman Carl Hanson gave
talk law making. The Mozart Club
quartet made the evening more en-
enjoyable. All in all the convention
was success.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23
ROAD CONVENTION.

The first gathering of road superin-
tendents Of the county, which will
doubtless be an annua! affair, was held
last Friday in this city.
In the morning and afternoon there
were meetings OF nearly 300 road sup
erlntendents, and town officers and
others interested in rural highways in
the assembly room at the court house.
John Even presided. In the morning
J. 7. Donaghey, superintendent OF the
state highway commission, spoke on
gravel and macadam construction and
answered fusilade of questions which
he invited. Among other things he
advocated relieving towns entirely of
the maintenance OF main highways
which are used largely for through
travel'an tax on automobiles for
highway purposes.
Mr.. Donaghey spoke again III the af-
ternoon substituting for w. M. Con-
way, division road engineer, who was
absent because OF sickness He spoke
on concrete bridges and culverts. Dis
trct Attorney Schmitz also made an
address on the powers and duties OF
town boards and road uperintendents
in highway matters. The concensus
of opinion seemed to be that the con-
crete rural highway is coming.
The following otlicersswere elected;
President Henry Goedgen, Two
Rivers.
Vice President Martin Kruger,
Maple Grove.
Secretary Thomas Welsch, New ton
Treasurer-Char Wigen, Eatcn.
In the evening there was banquet
at the Orpheum. r. \. Murphy,
chairman Of the transportation board
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23

There are some people who do not
believe near all they hear, yet they
are fond of repeating it., sometimes
with additions.
Popularity that is purchased is sell
dom bargain.
Five million automobiles in the U.
$. In 1919 is the present prediction.
See where all we pedestrians will have
to be human grasshoppers to cross The
average city street in 1919.
Question: Why are some men not
actively Interested in the commercial
organization OF their cities?
Answer Because OF their ignorance
OF their best interests.
Question; What should we do for
psopIe who are ignorant2
Answer; If they have mental capac-
ity teach them; il they lack mental ca
pacity place them 10 nice, comiorta-
bic institution where they can be
guarded from harm
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

President Wilson on Friday formally
by proclamation designated, Thursday,
November 30, as Thanksgiving day,
Here follows the Presidents procla-
nation:
at has long been the custom OF cur
people to turn in the fruitful autumn
of the year in praise and tn anksgiving
to Almighty God for His many bless
ings and mercles to US and the nation.
"The year that has elapsed SINCE we
last observed our day Of thanksgiving
has been rich in blessings to us as a
people, but the whole face OF the
world has been darke ned by war. In
the midst OF our peace aud happiness,
our thoughts dwell upon the struggles
and sufIerings OF the nations at war
and OF the peoples upon whom war has
brought disaster without choice or pos
siolity Of escape on their part. We
cannot think OF our own happiness
without thinking OF their pitliul dis
tress.
"Now therefore, |, Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States OF Amer
lea do appoint Thursday, the thirtleth
of November, as a day of national
thanksgiving and prayer, and urge and
advise the people to resort to their sew
eral places OF worship on that day to
render thanks to Almighty God for the
| blessings of peace and unbroSen pros
| perity which lie has bestowed upon
our beloved country in such unstinted
measure.
"And also urge and suggest our
duty in this our day OF peace and alum
dance to think in deep sympathy OF the
stricken people OF the world upon
whom the curse and terror OF war has
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23

so pitilessly fallen and to contribute
out of our abundant means to the relief
of their sufferings.
sour people could in no better way
show their real attitude toward the
present struggle of the nations than by
contributing out of their abundance to
the relief of the suffering which the
war has brought in its train.
"In witness whereof thave hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Ozone at the City of Washington, this
18th day of November, in the year of
our Lord, 1916, ana Of the independence
Of the United States the Hist,
"WOODROW WILSON.
"By the President ROBERT LAM
SING, Secretary of State
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23
Notes From FiScheryllle.

Quite number OF local deer hunters
have iourneyed to Northern Wisconsin
where they will enjoy the annual hunt'
Many of our young folks from TINS
vicinity are looking forward to Thurs
day November goth, when grand
Thanksgiving dance will e.held at
Fishers hall. The popular MarIbeI
Brass band is engaged 10 furnish the
music for the occasion. For good
time come to Fisheryille.'
After visiting with relaliyee here
for the past few weeks. Mrs. John
shedivy and family have returned to
their home at Cadott, Wis.
Maurice Brouchsrd has bought the
40 acre farm including personal proper.
" from his brother Peter, Consdera
ton, $1,000.
Winter is drawing near. The fire
place is becoming to be most favored
place.
Mrs. Anton Wildman aud daughter
Rosie who were visiting relatives ana
friends her for several weeks returded
TO their home Monday at Amigo
MIR. Wencel HonzOk, Sr. and son
Wencel were at Sturgeon Bay last
week where they were looking up some
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23
Notes From OSman.

lhe'e VIII De a grand leap year
uahce AT Oshan nan on Friday Nov.
r,.5- ,''',' '"pp'' -" ~ o' 'er''"'
,,.,, -. 49, y 80 : ~ ~ oo''e anu p''"s
'''' - '''''''
-, ''''' '''' D. ,''u e' 'on'nanan ano
80 - =, w. "''e iron" canada,
49,, 80, 80" '',,O WIN n''' 9haha-
G'| ',g 30, ''''' anu MIS- lh'''l
49,. r.
-. = ''' p 'i'h'Iuk aIt"
30 ~ ~ al " Voc
MT Michael Dunbar, and Mr.. and
M'S. Eu"' Lelder have returned from
''''' WIN islaIlNe and friends a.
'9sHour'
Miss Mary Leschke spen. weaG
with friends at HaytOn.
Miss Nellie Barnes of griIinp o.,.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-11-23
NEWS FROM COUNTY
Notes from ROSeCranS.

The annual autumn dance at Rose
Grams On Sunday Nov. 18th was post
poned until January LIST 1917, on ac'
count of the bad weather.
Matt Yench is now driving team Tor
Wencil Chvala on his milk route 10
the Denmark Condensory.
1t is reported that the Denmark Con
densed Milk Co. will build new Con
densory at Francis Creek,
Leo j. Lee is putting the hnlshlnG
touches on Joe Kapen's new house.
Ed Kellner has returned home from
the northern forest with buck deer
MANY of our farmers attended the
cattle fair at Cooperstown Monday
James Reed is employed in Green
Bay in the Milwaukee round house
Math Sladkey is cementing his ne"
barn. John Koloshek is doing the
cement work.
w m. IQeDkt JF has ulsPO9'N ~ '''
fine farm OF 22O acres to Herman BrusS
Jr. Consideration unknown.
Herman Bruss and f. G. Rabenhurst
have departed for Missouri. They are
share holders ia a lead mine in that
state.
Mr.. Joe Brey and Marie Trapp were
Manitowrc callers Thursday get
your bells ready boys"
Mr.. Ed, Touhey, chairman, spent
last week in Manitowoc
Thos. Foley departed for ManitowoC
where he accepted position with the
Aluminium Goods Co.
Ed. Krieser rented his farm to his
brother Raymond KTieser.
Several from here attended the
auction on the Ryan farm in CooperS
town Monday.
Bills are out announcing Leap Yea
dance at Married. on Tuesday nigh
Nov. 18th.