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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
DRIVER WHO HIT BOY MoBBED
Four-year-old Child Killed Under
Heavy Truck

crowd Of 500 men and women
threatened the lives of youth and a
man VINO were on an automobile truck
that ran down and killed 4-year-old Harry
Muzlin, at 4th and League streets, yes
terday. The men are John s. Marks. 10
years old, the driver, and his assistant
Michael Morrissey, who Is several years
his senior Both men were arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Pennocli in Central sta
ton. Marks was committed to await
action by. the Coroner Morrissey was
discharged.
The lad was playing near his home,
341 League street. yesterday afternoon
when the truck approached rapidly. ac-
cording to witnesses. and the youngster
became confused and ran directly into it's
path. Mrs. Mollie Copnem. neighbor,
tried to save him, but she also was
knocked down. The child and the woman
were taken to the Mount Sinai Hospital.
The boy was dead
Wnen the mob threatened to kill the
driver and his helper Marks dved from
his seat, pushing his way through the
crowd, and Morrissey jumped from the
rear of the vehicle. The men disappeared,
but were later arrested The mob was
dispersed by the pDIr,o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
GERMANTOWN BOYS
OUT TO RAISE $4,000
Club Begins Canvass for Fund
to Meet Expense and
Deficit

A hundred business men and other
,a tIa el2. 900 cam
pttgH Ir' the Germantown Boys Club.
The funds will be used to meet the new
expense budget of the club. about $4,000,
and to wipe out a deficit of $1,000. The
club managers have contributed $1,000.
and conditional gift of $1,000 depend
ent upon raising the full $4,000 has
been made by Joshua l.. Baily so that
only $4,000 will have to be raised in
the weeks canvass.
The campaign has aroused considerable
enthusiasm in Germantown. All the small
boys have mobilized and started drive
on parental pocketboolts. This week has
been termed Germantown Boys Club
Week and many meetings have been
held by those interested in the move
mcnt.
c. j. Atkinson. of New York executive
secretary of the Boys Club Federation.
VIII address the campaigners tonight. and
George ID. Porter will be the speaker
Wednesday night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
ROOSEVELT WILL FIRE
SHOTS AT OLD GUARD
Colonel Has Red-Hot Statement
Ready Against Republicans
Who Oppose Him

NEW YORK. May carrying Il red
not statement tucked away in his asbestos
portfolio, Colonel Roosevelt will arrive
IN New York late today from Chicago.
wnere he fired a preparedness address
81 the Middle West Saturday night.
New York politicians guessed today that
me statement contains several stiff wal
iops Tor the "Old Guard" Republicans.
lnsy also guessed that the Colonel was
empelllshing ii with more birthstone
Anoard his Pullman today.
These conclusions were reached by
soseryers who read reports of a French
LICK, Ind gathering of unnamed "Old
euara men, and the news that EIihu
Aoots supporters have opened headquar.
tefs IN New York.
me reports from French Lick said the
ola guard without a tear. heard reports
'hal tne Massachusetts. Ohio and other
ns'naries - in had put Colonel Roosevelt out
:. we running, and then voted unanimous
mat the Colonel wouldn't do. The
aasumption among political leaders was
la me Colonel will have something 10
New York. ''e 'e''0'ss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
WINK AT VICE IN VARE
WARD; CLOSE McNICHOL'S

Continued from Page One
dered to clamp the lid on tight i'm the
McNichol section, while i'm the section
dominated by the Wares the resorts are
running wide open. In spite of clear
proof that such conditions now exist
there members Of the vice squad deny
that any rartiality is being shown.
captain Kenny, when asked why extra
precautions were being taken in the Nc.
Nichol sections. while Scotts 14th Ward
ran "open," simply replied
That's poitcs!"
superintendent of Police Robinson de.
clined to discuss the matter when asked
why such close watch was being kent
on the McNichol ward. 81 don't know
how many men are up there" he said.
and / wouldn't tell you IL did And [
won't give orders to any of my men to
tell you
Director Wilson said that any details
concerning the matter would have to come
from Superintendent Robinson
PROTESTS DISRrGARDED.
Residents who resent the presence of
disorderly houses near their homes have
protested to Lieutenant Stnger, of the
10th and Buttonwood streets station in
vain FOLLOWING complaint against one
house near 1lth and Mount Vernon
streets. the lieutenant ordered the occu-
p'htS 10 move. Ihey pald no attention
to the order. The place is still open.
a number of houses are open near the
Hancock Public School. 18th street and
Falrmount avenue. Protests made by
the mothers of school children have been
unheeded. Several of these houses, 1t is
said, are protected by Ware politicians.
Complaint against Il house on Fair.
mount avenue near 18th street was made
to Policemen Meier and Wilson OF the
10Th and BuftnnwOn1 81
told the complainant to tell it to the
marines"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
PEACE LEADERS PLAN
NEW POLITICAL PARTY
FOR NEXT FALLSRACE
nssire to Enter Contest With
Republicans and Democrats
and May Name Candidate
for Presidency
MANY BRYAN MEN IN 1T
c.,srpth Shown by Henry Ford One
of Factors in Launching the
Movement

HARRINGTON. May "A brand new
,,a,at po1itical party TO enter the lists
80 fall against both Democrats and
rr-.,hiIcans may grow out Of conferences
~ nseotlations now in progress through
~ the country. Leaders of the peace
o,ovement which has swept the nation
49, Inc beginning of the European war
now contemplate a general organ,zation
~ ,he peace sentiment, to be used as a
politlcal force.
re necessary It would be used inde-
...rdont of existing parties. Peace lead
- In both Democratic and Republican
s..ts have discussed the existing situa-
,;an and suggestions made as to candi-
dates platform and the support TO he
expected ,,,,,
NJ the development of the proposed new
uar,v nIan the strength shown by Henry
Ford In his presidential canvass on the
psnublican ticket. the peace activities of
william jennings Bryan and the strong
nooce sentiment shown as a result of the
rresent German controversy have all had
their effect 10 has been suggested that
neace party ticket which combined a
!nsmocrat and a Republican as President
and yice-Presidential candidates would
command n strong support in the fall
campaign
peace advocates in Congress virtually
sIl Of whom are followers of former Sec
retary Of State Bryan. have held nu-
,nero,,s conferences at which the possi-
bility of peace party has been dis
cussed. Mr.. Bryan himself has not given
an opinion on the plan. but his unqualified
Enthusiasm for any proposal which he
believes will further the interests of peace
IS we'll known.
Representative Sherwood of Ohio. one
Of the House pacifist leaders and
friend of Bryan has been suggested as
possible candidate for Vice President on
the proposed peace ticket He admitted
today that he had been approached with
the suggestion but declined to say who
had made the suggestion or who had
been suggested as his running mate. 1t
was believed. however. that the sugges-
ton came from persons directly inter-
ested in the peace propaganda and the
presidential candidacy of Henry Ford.
Supporters OF the peace party plan say
that such a party would draw support
from paciist ranks in both Democratic
and Republican organizations. They also
assert that the ticket would have strong
support from American citizens of former
foreign nationality or of foreign descent
who are anxious to prevent an outbreak
between this country and any of the |
European belligerents. The strength of |
this sentiment they say, was concusively |
shown by the recent flood of kilograms |
sent 10 Congress protesting against a |
break with Germany 1t is expected that |
Ihe new movement will make its appear
lnce In the open within short time
when headquarters are established in this
sity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
leg Comfort

non't suffer from VarIeoss
4 sssliEs.. III. Lef .Uleers. Weak Ankles.
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sa iof many months Wash
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01

From start to finish 1t was decidedly
football romance. Miss Janvier who
lives in Middletown. Md, met Babe"
Brown at the Penn-Navy game at An
napolis last fall Brown was coach on
the Navy line, but evidently he had time
or found time to keep an eye on Miss
JanYier Brown was picked a member
of Walter Camps All-America team Of
1913. He is "a years old and is the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Brown, of
Canton, Pa His bride is 22 years old
The marriage at Elkton was decided
upon almost at a days notice, The we'd
ding party met in this city by arrange
ment on Saturday morning Mrs, Mar
garet A. Page, OF New York, attended
the bride.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
Movie Writer Tries Suicide

young and aspiring movng-picture
scenario writer lies in serious condi.
ton in the Frankford Hospital TODAY 40
the result of an attempt to take his
life because he was discouraged He
is Leslie Miller, IS years old. Miller shot
himself twice through the lungs on sat
urday in stretch of woods at oxford
pike and Old Soldiers road He was
found lying unconscious by W. j. Bou-
weir, an employe of the Frankford Conn
try Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01

Gives impression Of length
of line and litheness Of
W a r r. Coat. narrow
shoulders and sleeves, plenty
OF room across back; out
side patch pockets; vest
with soft-roll collar, or
plain; trousers narrow from
hip TO heel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-01
New Baptist Church Dedicated

The Rev DIR. Milton c. Evans preached
the sermon yesterday at the dedication of
the Woodland Baptist Church, West Phila-
delpha, of which the Rev. Rittenhouse
Neisser Is pastor. The Rev. Walter j.
Sparks preached the evening sermon
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11

day Of October. 1914, consisting of
furniture, tables, chairs, ETC.: also
one Hamilton upright piano.
Said property levied on as the
property Of W. p Whitaker to satisfy
a mortgage Fl ia issued from the
Superior Court of Cobb County on
the 9th day of October, 1914. in
favor of John w. Bennett and against
w. P. Whitaker. The said John w.
Bennett having died since the issu-
ance of said fl ia and by proper order
of Cobb Superior Court Mary A. Will
liams, his executrix, having been
made party, the said fl ia now pro-
ceeds in the name of Mary A. Will
liams, as executrix of the estate of
John w. Bennett, deceased, against
w. P. Whitaker.
This 8th day of August, 1915.
w. E. SWANSON, Sheriff.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11
MARSHAL'S SALES FOR AUGUST
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
VIII be sold before the door of the
Court House in town of Austell, in
said county, on the first Tuesday in
September, within the legal hours
OF sale to the highest bidder for
cash, the following described proper
ties, all in town of Austell, Cobb
county, Ga, to-wit:-
Fronting so feet on Motley and
Jefferson streets, bounded on the
east by property of R NJ. Clay, on
the west by property OF w. O. Hardy.
Levied on as the property of the
Granite Security Co., to satisfy a
tax fl ia in favor of Town of Aus
tell and against the Granite Security
Co., for town taxes for the year 1915
Written notice given-in terms of the
law.
Also at the same time and place,
one lot and buildings fronting on
Broad and Washington streets,
bounded on the east by Healey prop
erty, on the west by property of Mrs.
Fannie Franklin.
Levied on as the property of A. L.
Reynolds to satisfy a Tax fl ia in
favor of Town of Austell and against
A. l.. Reynolds for town taxes for
the year 1915.
Written notice given in terms of
the law.
Also at the same time and place,
one house and lot fronting Sweet
water street, bounded on the south
by Pratt Street, on the east by prop
cry of Ray c. Miller, on the west
by property of John Butler.
Levied on as the property of Mrs.
L. NJ. Sinclair, to satisfy a tax fl ia
in favor of Town of Austell, and
against Mrs. L. M. Sinclair, for town
taxes for the year 1915.
Written notice given in terms of
the law.
Also at the same time and place,
one house and lot bounded on the
north by Washington street, on the
south by Broad street, on the west
by Landers street. on the east by
properties of A. NJ. -. church and
Lens Merritt,
Levied on IS the property of Car
RE Causey to satisfy tax fl ia in
favor of Town of Austell and against
Carrie Causey for town taxes for
the year 1915.
Written notice given in terms of
the law.
This Aug. s, 1916.
TOM JONES,
sept1 Marshal of Austell, Ga.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11
SHERIFF SALES FOR SEPTEMBER
EORGiA. COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.
Will DC sold on the first Tuesday
IN Sept al6, at public cutlery 10
fore The court house door in sail
county, N.thin the legal hour, Of
sale to tho highest bidder for cash
abe following described property to
wit:
A tract of land situated, lying and
being in City Of Austell, State of
Georgia. County of Cobb, being in
18th Dist 2Ed Sect Cobb County.
Ga, and beins a pam of land lot No.
1909, described as follows: Com
mencing at point where Sweet
water aud Pratt SITS interseet, and
facing Sweetwater st. 1926 #. and
running across to Pratt ST. 143 it:
thence up Pratt ST. 204 it. to corner
of Sweetwater and Pratt SITS. the
point of beginning Levied on as
the property of L. p Weathers to
satisfy an execution issued from the
Municipal Court of Atlanta Ga, Full
ton County, in favor of Chas. Volkle
and Emma Volkle and against L. P.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11
LETTERS OF DISMISSION
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
Whereas r. d. Delk, Administra-
tor of Nancy G. Roberts, represents
to the court in his petition, duly
filed and entered on record, that he
has fully administered Nancy c.
Roberts estate:
This is therefore, to cite all per
sons concerned, kindred and credi-
tors, TO show cause if any they can,
why said Administrator should not
be discharged from his administra-
ton, and receive Letters of Dismiss
sion on the first Monday in Sept,
1916.
This 7th day of August, 1916.
septl j. NJ. GAM, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11
LETTERS OF DISMISSION
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
Whereas John Awtrey, Admins
traitor Of Mrs. M. T. Sanges, repre-
sents to the Court in his petition
duly filed and entered on record, that
he has fully administered Mrs. M. T
Sanges' estate
This is, therefore, to cite all per-
sons concerned, kindred and credi.
tors, to show cause. if any they can,
why said administrator should not
be discharged from his administra-
ton, and receive Letters of Dismis-
sion on the first Monday in Sept
1916.
This 7th day of August, 1916.
septl :. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11
LETTERS OF DIsMIsSI0N
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

Whereas, John Awtrey, Admins
traitor of Mrs. M. I. Sanges, late of
said County, deceased, represents to
the Court in his petition duly filed
and entered on record that he has
fully administered said estate;
This is, therefore, to cite all per-
sons concerned, kindred and credi-
tors, 10 show cause, if any they can,
why said Administrator should not
be discharged from his administra-
ton and receive Letters of Dismiss
sion on the first Monday in Septem-
Der, 1916. This Aug 3, 1916.
j. M. GANN, Ordinary.
sept1.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11

and extending back east a uniform
width of 230 #. more or less. and
bounded on the north by property of
n. NJ. Mayes, east by the Street prop
erty, south by the property Of Mrs.
Manning and west by Cherokee ST.
Levied On as the property of G. B.
Gresham TO satisfy Tax fl ia in fav-
or Of Cobb County, Ga, and against
G. B. Gresham for State and County
taxes for the year 1915. Written no.
tice given in terms OF the law.
Also at the same time and place.
Commencing at the northeast corner
of farm purchased Of n. White, being
the northeast corner of lot APT in
18th Dist. End Sect. Cobb County, Ga.
running west on said north line y
rds. to a stake, thence south parallel
with east line &c rds. to marble
corner, thence east parallel with
north line II rds. to a small oak tree
on east line, thence north on original
line 26 rds. 6 it. to place of begin
ming, containing acres more or
less. Levied on as the property Of
Mrs. Ellen Howard to satisfy tax
fl ia in favor of Cobb County, Ga.
and against Mrs. Ellen Howard for
State and County taxes for the year
1915. Written notice given in terms
Of the law.
This 9Th Gay of Aug, 1916.
Also at the same time and place,
house and lot in the City of Mari
eta, Cobb County, Ga, commencing
at point on the west side of Church
st. Is it. of the Presbyterian church
lot and extending thence west 2O6
feet, more or less to r. R.; thence
south u TT. thence east 206 it., more
or less to Church ST.; thence north
" TT. to point of beginning. Levied
on as the property of II. A. Fields to
satisfy Tax fl ia in favor of Cobb
County Ca, and against II. A. Fields
for State and County Taxes for the
year 1915. Written notice given in
terms of the law.
Also at the same time and place,
All Of land lot No. 251 that lies south
of the w. & A. r. R. Co., except
40 acre tract in a square in the
southeast corner and a acre tract
adjoining the 40 acre tract describ-
ed as follows: Beginning at the
southwest corner of said 40 acres
tract and running north 40 rds. ;
thence west 20 rds; thence south
40 rods; and thence east en-
original land line 20 rds. to start
ing point, containing in the aggre-
gate So acres more or less, situated, |
lying and being in goth Dist. and 2nd
Sect. Cobb County, Ga, same being
recorded in the office of the Clerk OF |
Superior Court Of said County, in |
deed book TT folio 573 of the records |
of Cobb Co. Said property levied on |
as the property of j. f. Clifford to |
satisfy a tax fl ia for State and coun- |
ty taxes that was transferred by w. !
f. Swanson, Sheriff, Cobb County, !
Ga, to S. c. McEachern on the Sth |
day of June 1916 and against J. f. |
Clifford. Written notice given in !
terms of the law.
Also at the same time and place, /
two oak bed room sets; one seven I
piece parlor suit; and all other
household and kitchen furniture for
merly located in the house occupied |
by w. p. Whitaker on Acworth street |
in the town of Kennesaw now owned |
by S. j. Cason but which was locat- |
ed in the city of Marietta in the resi-
dence of w. P. Whitaker on the 27th
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11
APPLICATION TO SELL LANDS
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY,

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
e II. WootCn, as Administrator of
the estate Of J. r. Banister, late of
said County, deceased has in due
form applied to the Undersigned for
leave to sell the lands belonging to
said estate, and the same will be
heard at my office on the first Mon
day in Sept. next.
This It'll cay of August. 1916.
septl j. Nj. GAM, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11
APPLICATION TO SELL LANDS
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.

w. j. Seay, as Administrator of
abe estate of Barnett Seay, late of
said County, deceased, has in due
from applied to the undersigned for
leave to sell the lands belonging to
said estate, and the same will be
heard at my office on the first Men
day in Sept. next.
This 7ta day of August, 1916.
sept1 J. Nj, GAM, Culinary.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-08-11
ADVERTISEMENTS

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to law and at by law furnished application
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-24

ALI Hayman took the comedy from the
Selwyns for Miss MurdOck's use Miss
Murdock's enga cement will be followed
by that Of Otis Skinner.
Shortly before Mr. Frohman sailed TO
his death on the Lusitania Cyril Maude
made engagements to appear at the
Empire in Grumpy" a compliment to
the English actor since the stage OF
this playhouse was always reserved for
Mr.. Frohman's own stars. So. Mr..
Naude will present there one OF The
new plays he has under consideration
some time before the holidays.
William Gillette will continue his
marathon farewell with an engagement
Of twenty weeks. six Of which viii be
played in this city. A new play by an
English author has been obtained to
show his regular farewell repertoire TO
rest before being called TO use again
The Frohman company will make two
productions in conjunction with David
Belasco. Among the other new plays
whose rights to the company controls
and for producing which plans have not
yet been perfected are. Our Betters.
by William Somerset Vaughan: a Sc
riOus drama by Henry Arthur Jones.