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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
Cedar Point L. &D. SOciety.

The society resumed It's regular
meetings on Nov. y, all places OF
amusement having been closed for
sometime past on account of Flu"
Tho program was short but veil
rendered. Miss Lillian Freeman pre-
sided nc the piano with her always
veil rendered vocal and Instrumental
music Miss Edith Kirby entertained
as with a recitation and, when On
cored, gave us an example of how she
would entertain "big sisters beau. /"
Tho ''old cronsss," bachelors repro
scented by Misses Madge and Kath-
crime Hilton, was very laughabie.
One, finding himself In love, calls on
the old cronie 10 help him write pro-
posRl 10 his lady love After spend.
Ing quite q good deal Of time and
thought over Il they decide q telegram
will be better, IS an answer will he
forthcoming In greater haste. To
Tho Joy of both, when the answer
comes, the lady has accepted another
man.
A very interesting talk WAS given by
Mr.. Young, who has been the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers, Of Snnq0ca
hanna. A rising vote Of sympathy
vas proposed and carried BY Mrs.
HodRdon for ono of our most useful
members miss Marie IarboeI, who Is
now confined 10 her home Ia very poor
health. She hllcd .ha position 81 cor
responding secretary 10 ths society for
quito . while. aud did 50 nicaly that
40 were loath 70 give Der up, ogcn
though abs fels her health w0uld NOT
permit her 70 OIL the once.
In the re-eisction Of officers Ne ~
lpcianiiy gave Up cur most NOrahy
president, Mrs j. II Chambers, ~
her request She had 20 spIendldiy
allied The place, but wished ~ have
Someone else relieve her for whils.
The mes ofllepra arr ~ foliopss
NJ. J. W. Jonas. president
Mr.. Frank Hayden, viee.pFnH.
Mrs. Berthe Fish, rec. SEC.
MISS Efiiie Miles, treasurer.
Miss Beatrice Jones, Librarian.
Miss Margaret Langford VAS made
chairman Of tho neat program com.
mittoc.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12

Messrs. Charles s. Myers,
Motor Truck Agent Of the Post
office Dept, Mr.. J. g. McGrath.
Food Distribution Agent for Wash
ington, and Mr.. Edward j. Ward,
Specialist in Community Organiza-
ton, of The U. S. Bureau Of Educa.
tion. visited St. Marv's on Monday
in the interest Of direct marketing Of
farm and garden products. They
will hold meetings on Saturday at
Pearson and Maryland Springs, and
hope to interest the. people Of this
county in the use Of parcel post SER
vice in shipping truck and poultry
direct to the consumers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
Wounded Sliahar.

Private Thomas II. Pilkerton, son OF
Mrs VIM. Pilkerton, OF Mechanics
Vile, was reported ia the casualty list
OF Dec. as having boon slightly
wounded while serving with tho AInerl.
can Forces 10 France.
He registered June 8, 1917. whom Fl
years old, aud was inducted Into mill.
tary service on October Of the same
year and assigned 10 Battery r, si0th
Field Artillery, 81 Camp Meade. His
brother, Private John Ireland Pilksr.
ton Was reported missing Ia action on
November ~.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
New Sugar Regulations.

Retailers arc 1ow allowed to sell
sugar at the rate OF a lbs, for each
member Of the household and the sign
ing of The pledge will no longer be re-
quired. This is welcome relief from
the restrictions imposed during the
war, but it should not lead TO extrava-
gance. With reasonable care and
conservation the present sugar supply
should be sufficient for all needs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
Death Of Sister Cresceniia

Sister Crescentia, formerly OF Mt.
Vernon, Ohio, died at st. Mary's
Academy, Leonardtown, on Monday,
December 9th, 1918, at IN. M, follow
ing an attack OF influenza.
The death of this much-loved Sister
was the second to occur at the Acade-
my in 30 years.
REQUIEM Mass for the repose OF her
soul was solemnized at the Convent
Chapel on Wednesday and the remains
buried in st. Aloysius' new cemetery.
May she rest in peacel
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
Notice Of Estray

Straged from my premises on Nov
IL, 1918, one Black Cnw, IN fair con.
dillon. Marked two sits Ia right ear;
Aesh mark, few white spots. Short
horns Any Information leading 20
hnr rcc0xery viii BE- thankluliy sssceiv
"a and reward of 81 paid for her ~
tnFn 70
JOHN WESLEY BisooH,
il-Zi-2t Ridge. Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
DO You Enioy Your Meals.

II you do not enjoy your meals your
digestion Is faulty. Eat moderately,
especially OF meats, masticate your
food thoroughly. Let FIVE hours elapse
between meals and take one OF Cham-
berlain,s Tablets Immediately after
supper and you viii soon find your
meals to be . real pleasure. radv.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
Per Group

''Chambsriain's Cough Remedy Is
splendid for Group writes Mrs. va.
ward Hassett, Frankfort, ~. Y "My
children have bern quikcly relieved OF
attacks OF this dreadful complaint BY
is use." This remedy contains no
opium or other narcotic, and may be-
given 70 child rs confidently rs 70
al adult. adv.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
Ratification NIsI.

In the Circuit Court for st. Maryss
County. No. 42l Petitions.
ID is hereby ordered by the Clrcuit
Court for 81 Mnry's County. This
second day OF November, 1918, that
tho Auditors report and account 10
The sale OF the real estate by y. Philip
Greonwell, late County Treasurer Of
81. MaFy's County for taxes IN arrears
for years 1914 and 1916, made and ro-
ported by VIM. Meverell L,oker,
Be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause 10 the contrary be shown on or
before the First Monday Ia Drcember,
1918; provided copy OF this order be
published In some newspaper
published In ST. Mary's County,
once Q week for three successive weeks,
prior 70 the said First Monday In
December, 1918.
ENOCH b. ABELL, Clerk.
True Copy Test;
ENoCH B. ABELL, Clerk,
ll-7-3s
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12

RELIGIOUS NOVICE
Episcopal service for Sunday next:
LeorardtoWn, II m.
General Il. Al. Wilmer will address
the congregation on the subject, 400
per cent American Citizens Tor Mem
bership in the Red Cross.
Church School, 1918.
REV. a, G. GOODMAN, Hector,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
$l2,5OO
1876 Acres

near Leonardtown; fine dwelling,
good land.
With timber, %, 500;
without timber, $4,000.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
FREE TEXTBOOK FUND
observation-disclosures

hereby
the ended
m.2s,st 81 - 1rsasurer Board 81 Education
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12

tuR very popular anu ADVISES tneif
friends to install them and have their
homes comfortable this winter They
have recently received a large ship
ment of buggies which they can de-
liver on sale.
A report from Leipsic states
that the former kaiser of Germany
was frustrated IN an attempt to com
NIT suicide by one of his retinue.
This is probably the first good act
ever attempted by Hohenzollern.
Hard luck, BILL" but the tribunal
before which you will be tried may
remedy the condition and see to
your Placement.
There will be meeting at
Maryland Springs School House
Sat, Dec. IA, at Z p. M, TO discuss
the direct marketing of farm and
garden products by use of the O. S.
Mail Truck service. At $3.50 p. m.
on the same day similar meeting
will be held at Cedar Point School
House, Pearson. Every one is urg-
cd to attend.
The Nov. gard issue of The
Reservist, " published in the interest
fthe q. s. N. r. Training Camp,
San Pedro, Calf, contains no less
than four articles referring to the
work Of Father O. N. Raley, who
is in charge Of Catholic work at
that camp. Father RaIey has many
friends in st. Mary's, his native
county, who viii be glad to know
that be has bright prospects of be-
iug commissioned a Lieutenant.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
The Men Who Are
Making st. Mary's Co.
AFEwsNAps FOR ouI.K PuRlHAsERs

On the State Road near Great Mills.
Very fine land--level. Necessary
buildings. Price
$500.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-12-12
81 Acres

near Leonanitown, nearly all in
cultivation
$500
The evening current., 1918-06-26
Army Casualty. list.

ny Associated Press. -" -
Washington. June %, Army
casualties today numbered ninety
one. The names of those killed in
action included Mathew II. Rivers,
Sacaton, Ariz,; severely wounded,
Hanna w. Martin, Denver.
The evening current., 1918-06-26

By Associated Press. -
Washington. June 26 - Marin.
casualties today number nifty.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
OFFICIALS OPPOSE
RAISING ACE LIMIT
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington. June Secretary
OF War Baker and Chief-of-Stan
March have informed the Senate
Military Committee that they Op-
posed as unnecessary the proposed
extension OF the army draft ages
limits.
After Secretary Baker and Gen
eral March had opposed revision
of the draft age limits. IL was an
nounced that within sixty or nine
~ days the War Department would
submit To Congress a new and en-
larged army program. The Senate
Military committee has decided to
oppose any legislation to change
the draft ages. So far there are
no defir q figures on the eHlarg-
ed program. However. the Govern.
ment has proposed TO exert It's
maximum power In the war.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
LOCAL BOARD TO
CALL OUT SIXTY
War Department, june ~, 1918
Call No. R0a


Call No. S0i
Local Hoard.
Carlsbad, n. VI.
Gentlemen:
During the Ave dag period be-
ginning July 22nd, complete tho
entrainment for Camp Travis. san
Antonio. Texas, OF sirty (sOD men.
Only white men and men pby.
sicaiiy qualified for general mill
tary service are ca be inducted
under this call.
The number ~ men called for
under this call must he actually
enarained. You have practically
thirty days Ia which to get your
quota together. and would sug-
gest that. at this time, you send
all persons whom you expect to
entrain an Alert Card with another
card enclosed for reply as to their
ability to GO and where they desire
90 entrain.
n you dO mt have your entire
increment made mp by the 10th
OF July, you should advise me
promptly.
Yours truly,
". G. REID,
Captain Y. \. r.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
new DRAFT
CALL is MADE
by Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
Washington, June 20.--WhIte
and cOlorcd draft registrants, num-
gering i2t t,526, have been summon
ed to the coiOrs. Mobilization will
start on July 3. with the entraln.
ment of 33,2Bg white selected men.
These quotas include the white
entralnment on July five ~ fol-
lows; Wyoming, one thousand,
to Fort Logan, Colo; white en.
srainment on July ffteenth 10
nineteenth, from Colorado. seven
hundred and eighteen to Fort i,o-
gan; Wyoming, two hundred and
eighty-two to Fort Logan.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
HUNS AGAINST
LEAGUE NATIONS
by Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Amsterdam. June 26,--By Asso-
ciated Press. There is to be no
further discussion OF Wilson's four
principles as basis for a general
peace by Hertling, the German
Chancellor. This was announced
hR the Chancellor in the reichstag
TIE proposal for a league OF ma
tions after the war Is not looked
upon with favor by Hertling. who
intimated that such a league might
make II uncomfortable for Ger
many.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
MORE TERRITORY DEFENDED
BY AMERICANS.

with American Army In France.
June 90 By Associated Press. s.--
The new sector held by Americans
In Alsace, northwest OF Gehewiler,
not far from Hartmans Weller
Kon. is the scene of much hard
hghting. Americans are now hold
lng u considerable front In three
different sectors of AlBace.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
DASHING ATTACK OF AMERI-
CANS ~ SUCCESSFUL.
Nv AAaOcIated PreNa.

by Associated Press,
Paris. June 2e. American troops
carried out n brilliant attack near
Bclleau wood last night. They
captured one hundred and fifty
prisoners. one of whom was
cap'a.L. says an Official state
Tiunt,
The evening current., 1918-06-26
SHIPPING WARNED.

ny Associated Press.
Washington. June 26. Shipping
operating In the area east. long
Itude forty. between the latitude
OF Cape Race and Bermuda was
warned Of enemy activity. the navy
department announced.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
RUSSIA To HELP
SAYS KERENSKY

Russian Leader Now IN London.
London, June &c Kercnsky has
arrived here.
.Kerensky told labor meeting
that certain Russian people will
shortly Join YOU In the hght for
the great cause OF freedom.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
AMERICANS BEGIN
OFFENSIVE FIGHT
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Americans have taken the often
sive northwest OF Chateau Thierry,
where already has been written a
glorious chapter OF the war. The
Paris statement is brief. but il
seems to have indicated notable
engagement.
Local operations on French and
British fronts are officially report
ed.
With American Army in France,
June 26.- by Associated Press
In an attack on the German lines
on the Marne last night Americans
have extended their line north
west Of Balleau wood. Two hun
dred and sixteen prisoners have
been counted. and more are coming
In. Machine guns and other booty
was captured.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
INDICTED FOR GRAND LARCENY
BY Associated Press.

New York, June Following
an investigation of the National
Emergency Relief Society. Mrs
William Cummings Story, former
Director General Of the Daughters
OF the American Revolution, was
indicted for grand larceny and pet
IL larceny conspiracy.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
Austrian Premier Declines to Con-
str1irt New Cabinet.

BY Associated Press.
London. June 26.-- Vonsey- Dler.
the Austrian Premier. announced
that he has declined the Enperor's
invitation to constitute n new cabi-
net. says the Exchange Telegraph.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
italians Hold Gai,k Against
Austrians.
nv Assnclaied Press.

nv Associated Press.
Rome. June 26.--Italians south
OF the Piave river have extended
the Capo-Sile bridgehead and held
gains against the Austrian coun-
ters. says official news.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
FORMER RUSSIAN EMPEROR
NOT assassin ATED.

London. June 26.-Therr In no
foundation for the rulnors that
the former Emperor OF Russia was
assassinated.
The evening current., 1918-06-26
Huns Sink 233,03g Tons shipping
Firs, ~ Days Of May.
nj.
BY Associated Press.

Washington. June 26.-Allied and
neutral shipping sank by "U" boats
for the first twenty-eight days OF
May totals 233,639 tons, u was
announced In the Senate today.
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SOCIALIST PAPERS
QUOTED AT SPY RIAL
Kill All Who Refusto kitP'
u. S. ProRyome.

CHICAGO. Dec IA eles printed
In the American Scott IN opposi-
ton to war and the art law were
read to the jury by strict attorney
Clyne at to-day's se OF the trial
or Ave Socialist Lead Tor violation OF
the espionage act.
One of these e,tled The Killing
Programme" froyt the American So
ctdhst OF May lsl7, defined the
Government proamme as: XIII free
speech, kill tn free press. kill the
right OF free sembly, kill all good
labor leeislati. kill the right to
strike, XIII b,iane teaching, kill the
Ten Comma tnents, kill all who re-
fuse to kill
Portions an address made by
Adolph Geter, one OF the defendants.
OF the slalist party at Rockford.
ILL.,. jun IT. 1917. were read by
Thomas :. Stone. a court reporter
who toe down the speech as It was
delivers by the secretary. This para
graph as included:
9TH war Is not to make the world
safe { democracy nor to make Ger
man democratic, but ia only in the
intest OF munition makers and Wall
STR. Under the guise OF fighting
th,kaiser's military machine. there
vi be built up here a military ma
one which will make the Kaiser
yk like piker."
Other excerpts Of the Germer ad-
ross were read to the fury by counsel
Or the defendants. one OF these ex-
racts being. You cannot force
emocracy on any people"
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The following leaves Of absence are au'
thoriEed; with full pay
INSPECTOR
Dominiek Henry. tth Insp. Dist, for 10
days from 1901 a. NJ, December %. bal
anos OF vacation.
without pay:
SERGEANT
Eber l.. Kline ith Prec., for days
from A. NJ, December -.
PATRoLMEN.
John T. Egan, 7th Prec., for 1 day from
John J. Feldhaus. nth Prec., for day
from p. NJ, January ].
Bernard Loughlin, nth Prec., for day
Albert spltz, i7th Pkec for day from
p. NJ, December "a.
James j, McKetrick. seth Prec.. for
Albert Bruggeman, 42d Proc, for day
from a. NJ, December 25.
,rd Paul 4 szernsr SS.h Pre- for days
bernard Menslng. soth Prec., for day
from : p. NJ. Deeember rs.
from i:;Oi A; N. January l.
day from 5, A. n, December rs. 49,,
Francis +. Msnwsrlng. Traffic DIV,
A. NJ. December II.
The following application for. fun pay
while on sick report IL approved:
LIEUTENANT.
Camille c. Porne, nth Insp. Dist. from
12:4b p. NJ, December 4, to December 10
Relieved from suspension and restored
to duty
PATROLMAN.
Robert r Macdonald. No. $3.50. Tth
Prec., to take effect l25i =. NJ, Deem
Der ~
Suspended from duty without pay;
PATROLMAN.
Robert E Macdonald. No. $3.50 7th
Prec, to take effect 1855 p. NJ, Deeem-
Der -.
Amendment:
S. o. 267. c. =, IL amended by adding
thereto the following:
pATROLMAN.
Thomas Y. Doyle. Ferguson street and
Myrtle avenue. Corona. 18th Prec.
Revocation:
50 much OF s o. 267, e s. as relates
to the following named patrolman IL re-
voked
PATROLMAN.
Henry +. Gibncy. 6Gi Eighth avenue,
College Point, l.. l., 18th prec.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-15
MISS LHRY A DEBUTANTE.
Mother Gves First of Series OF
Lufheons at sherry's.

Mrs. gorge Mallory Pynchon. 4S0
Park aveue, gave the first of series
Of luncbons yesterday at Sherry's to
introduc her daughter by a former
marriae. Miss Marie J. Leary.s After
lunchen Mrs. Pynchon took her
guests to the Cort Theatre. Among
the yang women in the party were
Mrs. Harold c. Pynchon. Mrs. Elliott
D. Philips, the Misses Edith Gould.
Polly Lincoln. Blossom Gray, VlctorIne
Kelbgg: Elizabeth Hauck. Vera Nc
Mai, Hester Hyde. Julia Stanley,
Helm La Fetra, Alice Laight. Marie
Cook. Emma Peabody. Catherine Stay
back. Geraldine Graham. Marion Ho-
deIpyl, Bertha Barclay. Barbara Ker-
le', Dorothy Clapp, Genevleve Babbitt
AID Marion Carpenter.
Mrs. Pynchon will give another
luncheon for her daughter on Janu-
iry II.
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A. NJ, December l6.
From precincts indicated 20 LIST 1nsp.
Dis. to duty in raided premises. for le
days from A. NJ December l6:
Lewis Owens, Edward Mullins ls;
Michael Regan, SO; Harry Hauser. az
Edward C. Wolfe. as; Luke Garvey, 45;
man. SO: Michael Hines. 81; James Middle
miss, SO; James Gallagher, 49, Thomas
yhRsa Kali Is W X.xsndsr E Ems s5 4 iaSoS
Waag. i1G.
From precincts Indicated to Cd Insp.
Dis.. to duty in rAided premises. for ls
Francis Maroon 6; Thomas Gaffney, %;
IS George demand. 81; Hugh Burke, 81;
From precincts Indicated to Sd 1nsp.
R days front S%' f r. D.et PGS%'f'
Daniel MsElfog. q; TSomas Msciaitheyy,
Mcouinnsss. 81; John feeicy. 81: John
nnrs 1c,1 81 r George KeS ~ John s,sPps
Is James e. Mitchell, Bridge
From precincts indicated to 6th 1nsp.
DIST to duty in raided premises for is
patrick Flynn. 49, Frank Peterman, lis;
From preelnets Indicated 70 sth 1nsp:
days from A. NJ, December is:
William Mayer, 20; Daniel Cronin, 40;
James ONeil, 40.
From precincts indicated to list Prec
assigned to duty at I'd Prec. station house
for l6 days from n NJ December is:
Daniel Hagegrty. 4; Hugh Gilroy, l04.
From precincts indicated to Haadquar
ters Div. to duty In bureau OF telegraph,
Manhattan, for le days from a. NJ, De-
| cember Is:
los. '' '"'' 80 james o"'"'''
From commands indicated to Headqunr-
ters DIV, for l6 days from A. NJ, De-
cember l6
Charles Knltenmeler, Sc: Henry Bauer
bureau of telegraph Timothy Brown. So
From Div, OF National Defence Especial
war payrolD, to precincts indicated, for
20 days from 12:ol A. NJ. December 10:
indefinite leaves of absence arc hereby re-
| vok ed:
John W. Fealey, ~; John J. Murphy.
80; Walter T. Hourigan, So; Edward A.
| Kumm, 20.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-15
HIGGINS-vAN LENNEP.
Three Cousins Attend Bride O
Major ut wedding in Church.

SOuhhhh httehu bEtut Va
Major at Wedding in Church.
Miss Claire Trumbull Van Lennep.
daughter OF Mrs. Frederic Van Len
nep. was married to Major Charles II.
Higgins, Ordnance Department. yes
terday afternoon in the Madison Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church by the Rev.
Henry Sloane Coffin. The church was
decorated with palms, ferns and au-
tumn flowers. The bride entered the
church with her cousin. William
Trumbull OF Litchfeld, Conn, who
gave her away. She wore a gown or
soft white satin trimmed with old
point lace which her mother wore at
her own wedding, and her veil OF the
same lace was held with orange bios
SONS. She carried n bouquet OF lilies
Of the valley. white roses and garde-
Mas. Her attendants were three cous-
ms, Miss Hester and Miss Margaret
Trumbull OF Boston and Miss Eliza
beth Dodge Of California. They wore
costumes of pink satin trimmed with
silver lace, and hats OF pink tulle An
ished with scarfs of bluet chiffon.
They carried bouquets Of pink roses.
Ralph Higgins, brother OF the BRIDE
groom, was best man. The ushers
were Major George PAUL, Major r. f.
T. Riggs, Capt. George Fox Of Phila-
delphia, Julian Beatty. Henry Morgan
Post and George Vondermuhll. A re-
ception followed in the home OF Mrs.
Van Lennep, 160 West Fifty-ninth
OF
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-15
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED.

Mrs. Newman D. Wafl of East
Orange, y. j.. has announced the en-
gagement OF her daughter by a former
marriage, Miss Edith Dwight Reynaud
10 Lieut., H. Whitcomb Nicolson. Flight
Commander OF the Twenty-seventh
Aero Squadron, son OF George Level
Ign Nicolson OF Washington. Miss
Reynaud is engaged in Red Cross and
other war relief work, Lieut.. Nicolson
was graduated from the Stevens Insti-
tute of Technology and has been in
France for more than a year.
The engagement was announced
yesterday by Mrs Scott Morton Bryan
Of Guilford, Conn, Of her daughter,
Miss Katharine Hunt Bryan, TO Mer-
vim Schenck Van Brunt OF Brooklyn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-15
Second Tramc Court Asked.

The Board of City Magistrates will
be requested to take early action
toward establishing a second branch
OF the Traffic Court. Is was announced
yesterday. Magistrate House, who
presides, has frequently broken down
under the strain Of dlsposing of an
average Of 1875 cases daily, and morton
lists who are served with summonses
frequently have to walt twenty-four
hours before their cases can be heard
There Ia space in the Traffic Court
building for the proposed new part.