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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Lourde. Scene Of Pretty Weddins.

Charming simplicity in all its appoint
ments characterized the wedding of
Miss Rose Devery. youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Devery, to
Roy Stoner, son of Mr.. and Mrs. will
Stoner, of Hillsdale, Okla, at Our
Lady of Lourdes Church on Tuesday
morning, October 10th, Father j. j.
Norris performing the ceremony. A
large number of relatives and friends
witnessed the ceremony and the sacred
pledges.
The bride was attended by Miss Ger
trude Haubrich and the groom by Owen
Devery.
Following the ceremony, the newly
weds were greeted with the heartiest
forms of congratulation from their rel
atives and friends at the BRIDE home
where an elaborate wedding dinner
awaited them, the following being pres
ent Father Norris, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Devery and sons, Mr.. and Mrs. j. p.
Owens, of Lawler, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Miller and family, Mr.. and Mrs. j. F.
Daley and son, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. Page Minear and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Pat. Noonan and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Whalen
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Biwer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Biwer, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mcbride, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Reynolds and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chi
hak.
The newlyweds will reside at Daven-
port, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Mssavsl..SLii,ek ll,p,;.l,,

On Tuesday morning, Oct. 10th, 1916,
at 10 o'clock, the Holy Trinity Church
Of Protivin was the scene of pretty
wedding when Miss Louise Ann, the
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Shimek, became the BRIDE of Mr.. Lewis
j. Moravetz.
The bride wore gown of white chif-
fon gently weighted with pearls, over
white silk marquisette. Her veil Of
white silk tulle was clasped with pearls
and wreath of lilies-of- the.valley
crowned her head and she carried q
shower bouquet of white roses and
ferns.
The groom wore a suit of dark blue
serge and q bouquet of lilies. of the
valley and rose with suggestion Of
fern.
The bridesmaid of honor, Miss Stef-
ana Vandas, an intimate cousin, was
attired in gown of yellow silk mar
quisette trimmed with yellow silk mes.
saline with hat to match and carried .
Louis Hovarka, nephew of the groom,
suit of blue serge and wore bouquet
Of deep pink roses. Bernadette Ann,
the brides youngest sister, was flower
girl and wore dress of light blue sue
sine silk and q spray of roses.
After the ceremony which was per-
formed by Rev. Rud. Lakomy, they
left for the home Of the brides par
ents where large number Of relatives
and friends greeted them with con-
CALCULATIONS. Under three large we'd
ding bells and white garlands, an
elaborate dinner was served.
A color scheme of green and white
was carried out in the decorations of
the room and the tables were decorated
with roses and fern.
The bride is q bright and capable
young lady and is well fitted for the
responsibilities that are before her.
The groom, the eldest son of Mr.. /
and Mrs. Joseph Morave z, is q thrifty |
and upright young man and is sure to |
make life happy for the girl of his
choice.
They commence housekeeping on the
groom's farm near Schley, Iowa, where
we trust their married life will be a |
long and happy one.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Elma.

Mrs. Irving Despres entertained a
few friends Saturday afternoon at
bridge.
Mrs. Lamb, of T-ipoli, has been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sager.
Ed Rice spent Sunday and Monday
with his family, leaving early Tues
day morning.
Several of the teachers attended
Inspirational Institute held at Cresco.
They reported very good meeting.
Mrs. Will Kane spent few days of
last week in Dubuque.
The Theo. Schanfeldt family has
moved in from the country and are
occupying the house lately vacated
by Lynn Markham's.
Mrs. Celia Kelly and Thomas spent
Saturday and Sunday at Mason City
visiting Mrs. Cleve Heinmiller and
family and Mrs. Rosalia Kelly.
The l. C. G. were entertained at the
Irwin Hotel Thursday afternoon by
Mesdames Wentz, Davies and Casey.
Leo O'Donnell returned from Du-
buQue and is working for the Chap
man Lumber Co.
Mrs. Frank Elwood returned from
Mercy hospital at Cresco
Mrs. Elizabeth Faligatter went to
Nashua Friday for an over Sunday
visit At the George Wylam home.
Mrs. Ed Conway went to New
Hampton Thursday afternoon to visit
her friend, Mrs. M. J. McGrane.
Mrs. Vincent Galligan, of Lawler,
has been visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Kane.
Mrs. Gilligan has been on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed Elw0Od and babe
autoed to Cresco Sunday to visit Mrs.
Frank Elwo0d.
A very quiet wedding solenmized
Tuesday morning was that OF Miss
lGaude Deegan to Will Constantine. of
Orchard, which took place to 8
o'clock at the Immaculate church.
Father Gum performed the ceremony
In the presence of their many friend.
The bride wore q beautiful travelling
suit of dark blue and gray velvet hat.
After short wedding trip they will
be at home in Orchard where the
groom is engaged in the drug bust
ness.
Father Gum, Father Bowen and
some of the Sisters visited at Mer-
cy hospital in Cresco Sunday.
Adrian eastman was in Minneapo-
lis . few days last week.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Elma, autoed over Monday to attend

Elma, autoed over Monday to attend
the John Derr sale.
/ Lewis Moravetz and wife attended
church at Protivin Sunday.
VIM. Rim, wife and daughter, au-
tocd to Cresco Saturday.
John Omacht, wife and children
and Louis Derr, wife and daughter
spent Sunday at the Joe Bilek home
near Maple Leaf.
Adam Frank and family autoed to
DEBORAH Sunday to visit relatives.
Fred Falck, wife and two daugh-
ters, accompanied by her sister spent
Sunday at the Fred Derr home.
Ogden Fosse, who is attending
school at Ridgeway, spent Sunday at
home.
Fred Rethamel, wife and daughter,
spent few days with relatives at
Nora Springs, returning home Mon
day.
Mrs. Geo. "Opens and children, Of
Calmar, are spending a few days
with her sister. Mrs. Bert Rhinehart.
Mrs. Fred Derr and daughter left
Tuesday for few days visit with
her parents at TT. Atkinson.
John Barnes, wife and children,
autoed to Cresco Saturday.
Gus Paul, wife and daughter, spent
Sunday at the Philip Gross home at
Elma.
Thos. Elsner and family left Satur-
day for their new home in Wiscon-
sin.
Fred Decker and wife spent Sunday
with relatives at New Oregon.
Fred Taft and wife autoed to New
Hampton Monday and were accom-
panied home by Mrs. Taft's mother
and sister from Abba for an extend
ed visit.
T. ]. Hooper made business trip
to Cresco Saturday.
Gordon Stander and wife were
Cresco callers Saturday.
Stanley Hooper was an over Sunday
visitor at Cresco.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
KENDALLVILLE.

The L. A. S. met with Mrs. Cors
SoltOw, Wednesday, with q good attend.
ance. Will meet in two weeks in the
hall.
Mrs. Margaret Beveridge, of Mason
City, visited the first Of the week n
the home of her brother, w. A. Clink.
Mrs. Carrie Handke, of Cresco, is
visiting at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Richard Barnes.
Mrs. Ada Young and Mrs. Allie Das-
kan were over Sunday visitors with
friends in Riceville.
Mrs. G. w. Daskam and Ina Hunter
were over Sunday guests at the Fifield
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Eddy and Mr..
and Mrs. E. E. Eddy spent Sunday at
the Cy Elliott home near Harmony.
Steve Todd was Cresco visitor,
Wednesday.
Harry Goldsworthy has a new Ford
car.
The dance in the hall, Friday night,
was well attended and everyone enjoyed
a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Clink, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Clink and Mrs. Beveridge
autoed to Riceville, Tuesday, and spent
the day at the j. H. Warburton home.
Mrs. Davis is away for q few days
nursing at the johnson home.
Threshing came to stand-still, Fri
day, on account of the severe wind.
Mr.. Odell, our new blacksmith, is
ready to do all kinds of work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stinson, from Plymouth
Rock, spent Wednesday at the Ole
Ellingson home.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Surprise Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Caser,

Surprise Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley eager.
On Wednesday evening, October 18th,
of MI. and Mrs. Wesley eager ASSEM-
bled at the home Of Frank Crawford
where Mr.. and Mrs. eager had been
invited to spend the evening, and where
a genuine surprise awaited these good
people who have disposed Of the old
farm on which all of their married life
has been spent and will soon move to
Cresco where Mr.. eager is fitting up
their new home.
After couple hours spent in friendly
chat and after refreshments had been
served, Rev. G. NJ. Shoemaker ssmade q
few fitting remarks relative to the life.
long friendships of life ann the remoy al
of these friends from US to the city and
at the close presented Mr.. and Mrs.
eager with handsome sum of money
from their friends with instructions to
''buy Ford and come out to see us
often.'
Mrs. Shoemaker read little poem
entitled, ''Old Friends.' Mr.. and Mrs.
eager thanked the company for their
kindness and assured them that the
Gagers would have 'Open House. for
their old friends at all times. Every
one joined in singing "Blest be the tie
that binds, goodbyes: were said and
after long to be remembered evening
and wishing Mr.. and Mrs. eager long
and happy life in their new home, the
company went their separate ways,
saying as they went, Life is surely
worth living where people dwell to-
gether in Christian friendship and
love-"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Methodist Church.

The pastor will present the topic
Sunday morning at 1880, "A Great
Example. You will find cordial
welcome, and your prayers and attend
ance will help us % well as you.
Sunday School will meet at II as and
the Epworth League devotional meet
ing at $50. Invite the young people
in your home and neighborhood to come
Preaching service at ESQ, ''What is
Life"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
ALBION,

ALBION.
Henry Downs is treating his farm
buildings to a coat of paint
Mrs. John Livingston is visiting her
brother, Will Cooley, at Waukon
MarjOry Peckham visited her cous-
in, Lucille Peckham, in Cresco over
Sunday.
Lee Richmond, who has been visit
ing at the home of his aunt, Mrs. E.
c. Clark departed Saturday for his
home near Sparta, Wis, Stanley Bate
man accompanying him for a visit.
Mrs. Henry Downs spent Monday
and Tuesday at the Lusson home near
Cresco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter johnson are
the parents is icsbfiF
the proud parents Of little son born
Oct. 18th. Congratulations. EVIDENT
ly the hired man problem is solved
with Walt ana it is now a question of
hired girls.
Will Stockman and family visited
relatives at Preston recently.
Leslie Wells is again laid up for
repairs, having had the misfortune to
sprain his wrist quite badly by fall
ing from a horse.
Will Halliday of Cresco, is assist
ing Ralph Peckham on his new
house.
Our young people report a very
pleasant evening at the party at the
N. c. Peckham home given by Marjory
and Dorothy Friday evening.
Oney Bateman and family autoed to
Harmony Saturday evening.
Mrs. G. v. Johnson received the
sad intelligence Wednesday of the
death of sister, Mrs. Capt. Thomas,
of Kansas City.
Sylvia Ashley returned the first of
the week from her visit with Chica-
60 relatives.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
COUNTY NEWS.
RIDGEwAY.

!, RIDGEwAY.
Carl Bolmgren was a Crcsco visit
or Saturday.
c. A. Fosse and family spent las
Thursday afternoon here with friends
Spencer Bakken, M. c. Magnua
Ransom Wentworth and Addison
Fosse autoed to Cresco Sunday.
Ogden F0sse spent Sunday II
Schley with home folks.
Mrs H. Butt and Allen autoed t.
Cresco Saturday.
Mrs N. C. Putnam and Ruth were
Cresco shoppers between trains.
Ransom Wentworth spent Sunday
at DEBORAH with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Paley called or
friends at Calmar Wednesday even.
ing.
Gladys Hoffman and Gladys Barthell
were among the many visitors al
Cresco Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Haakenson re-
turned to DEBORAH Saturday after Wis
iting the Fred Albertson and Carl
Haakenson families
Clara Josvanger is at Mercy hospital
at Cresco where she underwent an
operation for appendicitis Tuesday
morning.
Ethel Paley was at Cresco Friday
having dental work done.
Mrs. E. A. Bakken was at Cresco
Thursday to see Clara Josvanger at
the hospital.
Irvine Jordahl return d to DEBORAH
Sunday after spending the week with
home folks.
Blanche and Lillian Benson went
to Lime Springs to visit relatives and
friends over Sunday.
Oscar Helgeson, OF Lake Mills, To-
wa, concluded a visit here with An
ton Skaalia today and left for Albert
Lea at noon.
Spencer Bakken, NJ c. Mi.gnus,
Ransom Wentworth and Addison
Fosse autoed to Cresco Sunday
Marguerite Brekke and Alice
Fjilstul were at Cresco Saturday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Theo Hovden and children
were at Cresco Saturday.
S. L. FOsse and Louis Steen were
at Cresco Wednesday morning.
Miss Anita Johnson went up to|
Ores y Friday noon.
Benjamin Arney spent Sunday at
Morgan with relatives.
Carl Bolmgren, of Blooming Prairie,
came down Thursday to visit friends
Mr. and Mrs. Will Wagner went toI
spillville to spend Sunday with rela-
tives.
Carl Bolmgren was Cresco visitor
Saturday
Mrs. H. Butz and Allen autoed to
Cresco on Saturday.
A. Drum, L. ]. FOsse, Lloyd and
Adela were at DEBORAH Saturday toll
hear John Lind.
Mrs. c. Boucher was at Cresco
between trans Saturday.
N. Schuetz and NJ 0. Libbey and
wives were at DEBORAH Saturday af-
ternoon.
Ruth jacobson and Ruth Sjobakken
were Cresco visitors Saturday.
Cliff Macamey, who has spent the
past two weeks with home folks at
Lyle, Mimi, returned Saturday.
Mrs. Arthur Johnson spent Satur-
day afternoon at Cresco.
s. L. Fosse and family spent Sun
day evening at Calmar with relatives.
II. Jones was at Lime Springs
over Sunday with friends.
Epworth League at Gas Sunday
evening, Oct. %. The topic is "Sec-
Old Mile Religion"
Preaching service Sunday morning !
at 1880.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Lime Springs Boy Wed..

Announcement of the marriage of
Allen s. Miller and Miss Martha Glis-
chinsky have been received. The cere-
money was performed ct the home of
Mrs. E. .. Darlington in Minneapolis
by Rev. Mcleod on Sunday, October
!, 1916: The many friends of the
groom in Lime Springs extend con-
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
LOURDES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wence Shatek autoed
to Elma Tuesday.
Mrs. Joe Haskovcc is numbered
among the sick.
George Hugle and wife accompan-
led by Leonard Friedhoff were enter
tanned at the Albert Kidding home on
Thursday evening.
Lewis Fisher is hauling oats to
Elma buyers.
Joe Sheridan called on Jack Peter
son Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. JEFF Knutson visited
relatives in Jerico Sunday.
Mr.. James Valvoda, ST., and Lewis
and Mrs. Glen Montague and son
Clarence autoed to Cresco Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Murray were Ell
ma shoppers Friday.
Tlose who took pleasure and sight
seeing trip by auto to Waterloo and
Gflbertville, Iowa, Sunday were: Mrs.
Frank Buckley, Ralph and Claribel,
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Dvorak of Cres-
co, Pete and Matilda Milota, Mrs.
Mike Haskovec and babe. They were
royalty entertained at the homes of
Adolph Lukes, of Waterloo, and Frank
Bilek, of Gilbertville, returning home
Monday evening and all thinking they
had pretty fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Enlo, of Alta
Vista, called at the ]. p. Birmingham
home Tuesday evening.
James valvoda, ST., is spending a
few days with Crcsco relatives at
present.
Fir. Buckley entertained company
Sunday.
George Hugle Forded through this
burg Tuesday evening.
Kristtna Peterson called on friends
Tuesday morning.
Fred Kidding transacted business
in Elma Tuesday.
J. P. Birmingham was an Elma
caller Friday.
Joe Shatek is erecting corn crib
on his farm and is busily hauling
lumber.
The farmers who Joined the Equity
club had a car load of potatoes ship
ped into Elma and were hauling them
home Tuesday. They want to be we'll
supplied for the winter.
Anna Rim was seen on New Hamp-
ton streets Sunday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20

! am offering "a Aberdeen Angus
Bulls, Cows and Heifers, Show Bulls
and Herd Headers. Large herd TO-
select from. Will sell single head or
car lot. 8 miles west Of Calmar, 3
miles east of Protivin. p. O., Calmar
Rt. 2. 6tf JOHN J. WALENTA.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
SCHLEY.

Mrs. A. G. White and son Raymond
were Cresco shoppers Saturday.
Fred Amman delivered cattle to
LAwler buyers Friday.
Fred Decker and son Willie deliv-
cred hogs 1T Cresco Saturday.
James Nalek, wife and children.
and Mr.. John Nalek and daughter
autoed to Cresco Saturday afternoon.
Martin Derr and son LaWrence. Of
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20

The pastor will preach at both serv.
ices, next Sunday, 1t the Baptist
Church. Morning theme Denying
Self. Evening subject: ''Sin Az q
Detective" All are invited to our,
services. ]. A. PETIT. =
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Craee Epieeeeal clafeh.

Services Sunday, Oct. 22nd, - e
q: m. and 7::3O p. m, conducib by r.
W: sherman, Of Faribault, M. Mir
Adah Robinson will sing . 1kat tt
morning service. Everybody welcome.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Fer keat e Sale.

A good warm seven room house. In.
quire of Geo. II. Owens, Cresco, Ii,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Fer Sale.

w. ]. Webster has number of those
Big Type Poland China bears for sale
at low price. Call and see them. 9t4
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20
Went Il Paw Yea!

To call on me and buy IN auto ut one
half price, Going away soon. VIII
give you q bargain.
9-2t N. B. WHEELER.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-10-20

The Mysterious Key?
The Detroit times., 1916-06-30
DILLON. ENDS
MORAN CAREER
Popularity Fades As Little
"Mankiller" Batters Big
Irishman

NEW YORK. June 30.-Jack Oil.
Ion has lived up fully 10 his reputa.
ton as man killer today and
though the services OF an under.
taker were not needed al the close
~ his hght with Frank Moran last
night. the Hoosier scrapper certain
~ killed OF the Pittshurgher as one
Of the big money" fighters OF the
country.
Moran received $4,000 for the
beating he took from Dillon. but
every jab and hook that brought the
blood flowing from Franks face sent
him backing away, puzzled and
pasty looking. was shaking him
loose from further chances az rat
purses With last nights hght Mo
ran has collected $50 600 for taking
two beatings within four months. he
received 1870 for his fight with
willard in March. But the beating
he took from Little" Dillon more
than 30 pounds lighter and six inches
shorter-probably spelled the end OF
Moran as card that will lead pro-
motors 10 put up thousands TO get
him in the ring. The way is now
open for Dillon 10 collect some OF
the big stuff
III Jack only weighed 50 pounds
more" was the most frequent re-
mark heard in New York today
among hght followers who witness
ed the mill And when they thought
OF this lacking 30 pounds they also
thought OF huge Jess Willard. the
heavyweight champion Moran ap'
peared small when in the ring with
Willard. but he looked like a giant
as compared with Dillon. However
garn~. Fast and clever Dillon may be
therefore. mis- chances against Big
Jess are held az zero.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-30
Watching the
ScorebOard
NESTERp,,.S UEUo,

lESTERDtN'> UERoi
-t ripple" HeInr Iimne rmsn.
lie pulled the fat out OF the are
for the cub. at ~. Ioui- With
triple hitch sent tho tying run
s~ro>> the plRte and save bis
team the toad minute ister
when h~ scored ON = sacrifice ~.
Ross TInker. OF the Cubs. got back
into the game for brief period. Tie
drove cut long ~ which scored
Zimmerman With the run that gave
the Chicagoau- the game.
The pe~Ncd Philiic- WsIiopcd the
Giants twice, after losing ave
straight. OnI, - Giants faced Rixey
in 'h~ art game.
Ind-ru-. Phli,, hr~t sacker. bross
ut. hittinE -tresk when he ne~ out
In the second Eam~. He had made
seven -or----FsttS-~- Alt-.
smith Of the DOdgrr-. held the
BrnN~. to four hits and won.
The ,thIetic< couldn't solve tn,
delivery Of ~havkcS. Of the hRnks,
null New YORK wen. = 20 %.
Home Ruu baker hurt hi. leg In
making double and was forced ."
quit the game
The indians ar~ consistent ANY,
uaY rhey lost another game. the
Hrowus taking thelr measure Tor n
20 ~ count Davenport held tlcNe-
land 10 four hits.
The senator. are threatening tn
climb bark into the top pis"e. They
heat the worlds champions Ia ".
Harper was nNincihle.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-30
Nobody Wanted Nick, But
Look at Him Travel Now!
Cullop Is Real Pitching
Star of the
League

When the powers that be behind
the New York Yankees removed the
I'D from their strong boxes last
winter and cast about for pennant
winning material. they went after
Lee Magee. a star OF the first mag
niiude in the Federal league fold.
They swung the deal getting Joe
Gedeon. second baseman. and. for
boo" SouJhpaw Nick Cuiiop Vas
thrown in Now Nick isn't doing
much OF anything except 10 lead the
American league pitchers with A
string OF seven victories and no de
teats
Magee vas sweet on CuQop in the
Federal circuit AS manager OF the
Brooklyn third leaguers, Lee had
Nick FOR a while and hollered muir
der when Kansas City reclaimed
him. Cullop was Mild on the spring
trip OF the Yankees. but Bill Dono-
van was patient and waited a while
before sending the portsider into
action.
Since his initial start Cullop has
been the sensation OF the Johnson
ian organization He has partici-
pated in 10 combsts and allowed
nine earned runs Back in the dark
ages Nick was tried by the Cleve-
land Indians and found wanting
He pitched the day the Yanks beat
Cleveland 10 20 3
The Detroit times., 1916-06-30
FINALS START
TO-DAY IN CLAY
COURT TOURNEY

CLEVELAND. June 2o.-The ma
tional clay court tennis tournament
today viii start series ~ brilliant
anal matches which Will crown the
national champions The hrst title
match on the schedule Is for the
doubles championship, which Is now
held BY George Church and Dean
Na,hey. The challengers are two
college boys from the coast, Willis
c Davis and Harold Johns.
Molla Biurstedt will defend her
title as women's champion, Satur-
day afternoon. and will face Mar
tha Guthrie. tho Pittsburgh girl who
has been the springs sensation.
Davis has qualified in the mems
singles and will compete for the
championship With the winner o'
roday's match between Doyle and
McEllOry.