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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Child OF Thine Circle.

There viii be an important meeting
OF the Child OF Thine circle. Kings
Daughters, Tuesday morning at 10 80
o'clock at the home of Mrs, c., T. Nc
Cabe, 1888 Union avenue,
Final arrangements will be made for
the part which the circle will play in
the annual Tag day for the Home for
Iucurables, and other important bust
ness for the month will be transacted,
At a recent meeting Of the circle,
which was held at the home OF Mrs,
o. X, Joplin. officers for the coming
year were elected, Miss Cary Watkins,
who has so faithfully and efficiently
served as leader for several years, was
unanimously reelected to this office.
Mrs, c, r. McCabe, another splendid
member, was elected vice president,
while Mrs, Maria Griffin, another faith
full officer, was reelected treasurer and
Mrs, j. f. Hin recording secretary,
Mrs. p. Il. FaEin was appointed chair
man for Tag day,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Lenox Parent Teacher.

The Lenox School Parent Teacher as
ISOLATION met Friday afternoon WITH
Mrs. II. w, Watson. president, in the
chair.
A report was given by the secretary,
Mrs. Mary Forrest Bradley, after which
a short business session was held, when
II was decided that they would give
an entertainment in May for the ben.
eft of the association.
Mrs, Francis lands, principal OF the
A, h, Hin school, made u strong plea
for cooperation between mothers and
teachers which was followed by 4
by Miss Mildred Poole, one of the 6-2
grade girls.
The program was concluded by Floyd
Carver, an So grade hoy, who spoke
on the new Victory loan bond drive.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
LIEUT. X LANDS

Lieut.. James M, Dockery, Jr,. a mem
Der of the 42d division, has reached
port, arriving at Boston, according to
word received by relatives here, Upon
landing Lieut.. Dockery learned Of the
death Of his father, the late James M
Dockery, who died March 20. Lieut.,
Dockery went over with the first units
Of the AGA and saw service in the Ar
gonne- Meuse sectors. escaping without
a scratch. He Is expected to return
home In about two weeks.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

w. j.. Robinson, secretary and treas
urer lof the Industrial Bank and Trust
company since its organization six years
ago, has been named TO succeed David
G, Gaut as credit manager of the Bry-
Block Mercantile company, Mr.. Robin
son takes charge Of his new duties April
"a, at which time Mr., Gaut. who was
recently elected to the post of manager
of the savings and credit departments
Of the Union and Planters Bank and
Trust company, also assumes his new
poet.
Mr.. Robinson was formerly with the
Standard oil Company Of Louisiana,
with offices in Memphis. He resigned
this position to become one of the or
ganizers of the Industrial Bank and
Trust company. of which he has been
secretary and treasurer since.
Mr.. Gaut, who succeeds j Alma
Goodman az manager Of the sa vingS
and credit departments of the Union
and Planters Bank and Trust company,
has served the Bry-BlOck Mercantile
as credit manager for eight
and one-half years. Mr.. Goodman re-
signed his position with the bank TO be-
come president Of the Peplax Medicine
company, which will be established here
mex month.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Maury School.

Maury school Parent Teacher asso-
citation held a most enthusiastic meet
ing Friday afternoon.
Mrs, +, W. Hale, president Of the
federation, spoke of the splendid work
the many Pareut-Tcachcr associations
were ooiuC Mrs John Q. Eaton reud-
cred several beautiful vocal selections,
accompanied by Mrs, Eugene Halle
hurst, Miss Etfie Jones gave a most
interesting talk ON health crusade.
After the usual meeting a social houl
was held and light refreshments served
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Merrill School Parent Teacher

Merrill school Parent-Teacher assoc
citation held its regular monthly meet
ing Tuesday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock,
The yearly report of the %lunchroom
was read by the chairman, Mrs. M,
Levy, under whose capable manage
ment It has been successfully con-
Quoted, An exhibit Of sewing of the
upper grade girls was on display and
caused many ~plrasurahle comments for
the teacher, Miss Effte Ball, and her
suits.
The meeting adjourned following a
beautifully rendered vocal solo by Mrs,
Mcclure, accompanied by Mrs, Patter-
son. The next meeting will be the
annual election Of officers, followed by
n coin reception.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Comte Jarvis Speaks.

A special meeting Of the Equal Fran
chise club, Of which Mrs. c. h. Allen Is
president, was held at the Young Wom-
ems club Friday afternoon to honor
COmte William Is Jarvis, who gave a
splendid address and appeal for aid in
the reconstruction of France,
Much assistance was promised the
general committee, of which Miss Au-
gusta Semmes Is chairman, and many
checks Of goodly size were turned over
to those IN charge. Members of this
club are enthusiastic workers and al
ways accomplish their purpose and it
seems assured that they will help raise
the sun asked for in this case,
Mrs w. A. Carnes, chairman OF the
committee, win have assisting her Mrs,
c, B. Allen, Mrs b. y. Narno, Mrs.
Robert Beattie. Mrs, G. S. Gage and
Mrs, r c. Collins. They have asked
for volunteers and will begin their work
at once.
The club will hold another meeting
Monday afternoon At . O'Clock,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
WEDDINGS
Schulte-G illespi.

dspretty wedding was solemnized in
MAcoh, Ga, Thursday morning, when
Miss Aorena Schultz, formerly Of Mem
phis, became the bride of Mr.. Frank
Gillespi.
Mrs, Gillespi Is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. E.. NJ. Schultz and is a young
woanan Of wonderful attractiveness,
Mhile Mr.. Glllespi is a prominent busi-
ness man of this city.
AaAfter a delightful auto trip through
Atlanta, Chattanooga and other South.
erh cities Mr.. and Mrs. Gillespi viii
mike their home in Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
BILLIARD HALL FINED.

Charged with permitting minors to
play In their billiard rooms, John Aste.
is South Main street, and ]. j. Tlr-
colt, 81 South Main street, were ar
rested late Friday by Sergt, BrinRley
and Patrolman Harrington, In the po-
lice court Saturday Turcott was fined
S25 by Judge Fitzhugh. The trial OF
Aste was continued until April 10,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

An organization 500 strong. and each
member eager and enthusiastic, will
launch a campaign that is for Memphis
people who are in need, on the 9TH Of
Maytag day-the one day when the
Kings Daughters of the city come be-
fore the public in behalf Of those help
less ones at the Home for Incurables.
The usual plans are being made for
Tag day; the same prominent women
and popular girls are completing their
plans, but with a new determination to
make this the biggest year of all since
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

the first Tag day, a number of years
ago.
1t must go over, n go big, FOR out
days and nights OF suffering, helpless
men, women and children are awaiting
the response of the Memphis public
of people who are well and strong, and
who lave given so generously to suffer-
ing humanity thousands Of miles away,
since the war,
During the war the patients Of the
home sacrificed with other loyal Mem
phians. They gave all they had to give.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

They knitted and rolled bandages. They
suffered, too, but never once did they
complain.
The world has learned the meaning Of
suffering during the past few years,
and those for whom the sun shines now
will not forget the darker days n will
do all In their power to lessen the sor-
row Of others.
Tag day has a meaning too deep to
be put into words. The best expression
Of tremendous support and response
which it deserves is the Home for In
curables itself.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Adam Dale Bridge Party.

Adam Dale chapter, D. A. R. was
beautifully entertained Friday after
noon by Mrs. w. j. Lilley, Of Des
Moines, Ia, in the home of her mother,
u Mrs. Roy Culbertson, of Mime
apolis, MINI, sister of Mrs, Lllley, and
her mother, Mrs. Bailey, assisted
charmingly in receiving the guests.
After the usual business meeting
a tempting luncheon course was served
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
HERE and THERE

Mrs. Justina Alcorn Swift and Miss
Jewett Swift have returned home after
a visit to New Orleans and a brief stay
at their plantation, Jasland, at Jones'
town. Miss.
Miss Margaret Simonds, of Washing
ton, D. c., will arrive the first of next
week to be the guest of Miss Jewett
Swift.
sergt. Eugene j. Smith, Battery A,
Hath field artillery, Is now at home
with his parents at 2S2 Jones street,
having received his honorable discharge
at Fort Oglethorpe April s.
Mrs. Rose Blumenthal, of New York
city, Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Baumgarten, 1924 Walker avenue.
DR.. and Mrs. A. G. Coleman, who are
enjoying a Southern tour, have sailed
from Key West, Fla, to Havana, Cuba.
and are not expected home for several
weeks.
Miss Marguerite Randolph, who is a
pupil of the Ogontz school, Pennsyl-
vania, arrived Friday to spend the
Easter holidays In the city with rela-
tives.
Miss Dorothy Elicit has been well
coined home from school in the East,
and will spend the Easter holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, John Elicit.
Miss Lucy billiard, who has been at
tending an Eastern college, arrived Fri
day to spend the Easter holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Dill
lard.
Mrs. Durrett sayle, of Coffeeyllle,
Mics nT1 AahOhfnr E1TN1l ira u1laEtG
of Mrs. Sayle's sister, Mrs. f. A. Nc
Keen, 2165 Monroe avenue.
Miss Walker TONNES Nance, of Jack
son, Tenn, Is among the visitors in
Memphis registered at the Hotel Gay
$50.
Mrs, S. B. Crawford and Miss Craw-
ford, of Holly Springs, Miss, are stop
ping at the Hotel Gayoso for a few
days.
Mrs. R. Terry and daughter, of Rule
vile, Miss, are guests at the Peabody
hotel.
Mrs. Sig. Rothschlld, of Corinth
Miss, is visiting friends in Memphis.
Mrs. II. NJ, Burford, of Brownsville
Tenn, Is among the guests registered
90 wv A1SNNh go
=
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Porter McWiI.
liams, the latter formerly Miss La DellC
Tyrone, have returned and are at hom,
to their friends at 1882 Sledge avenu
M. Nicely, president Of the Howe Lum.
Der company, of Helena, Ark. was II
Memphis Saturday to make some hard,
wood purchases. Mr.. Nelly is once Of
the men interested In the construction
of a large band mill at Helena by the
Helena Band Mill company.
=
Sergt. Louis Krakaur, having received
his honorable discharge from the 1871
machine gun battery, at Fort Ogle.
thorpe, will be welcomed home Sunday
morning, according to a wire received
by Mrs. Krakaur Saturday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer Krakaur, o.
Louisville. Ky, will arrive Monday FOL
a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Frank
and Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Krakaur. Mis-:
Beatrice Krakaur, OF Nashville, Tenn.
Is also expected TO arrive next week tC
be their guest for a few days.
Miss Mary Cady. educational secre.
tary for the national Y. w. c. A., will
arrive Monday morning to be the guess
Of DR.. and Mrs. Andrew A. K%incannon
The many friends of w. Fl. Foster, o
the Colonial Trust company. will bt
glad to hear that he has entirely re.
| covered from a serioHs attack of ty-
J phoid fever, and Is nov able to resume
his activities again
NO
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Riel- Wheeler.

Announcements are being received by
the many friends Of Sergeant and Mrs.
Fred q, Wheeler, the latter formerly
Miss Adeline Louise Riel, of their mar
rage on December 81, 1917, just previ-
Gus to Sergeant Wheeler's departure
for France, and cleverly kept a secret
by the young couple until the return
of Sergeant Wheeler with the 30th die
vision.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

in the rooms which had been attrac-
lively decorated with ferns and spring
flowers; The game of bridge WHICH
prizes being awarded Mrs. j.. W. Camp
bell, Mrs. F, M. Guthrie and Mrs. Lewis
Donelson, Jr.
Mrs. Lilloy had the pleasure of hav-
ing four guests besides the regular
members.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Piano Teachers Meet.

The Memphis Piano Teachers assoc
citation will meet Wednesday morning
at II O'Clock In the Woman's building.
They will have as their guest Mr.,
John c, Freund, editor OF Musical
America and an authority on music.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
LUBDOM

ticles. sweaters, sweater hats, Palm
Beach sweater belts, garden aprons,
garden hats, hand painted fans and a
OF the public is earnestly requested.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Calvary Circle Bazaar.

There will be a bazaar under the aus
pices of Calvary Church circle on
Wednesday, lasting all day, at l21 Madi-
son avenue
There will be for sale many novel ar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Y. w. H. A. Dramatic Club.

The Dramatic club of the Y, M. and
Y. w. II. A., under the leadership Of
Mrs, NJ, J Vosse, viii hold it's class
meeting Wednesday evening instead Of
Monday on account Of Passover SER
vices intervening.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Old Floors Refinished.

New floors, screens and metal wealth
er strips installed anywhere. Chears
Floor & Screen Co, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

On the next block the visitor who
feels everybody in Washington is some
body, had her opinion confirmed by
meeting a handsome young woman in
tan-colored suit Of very severe cut,
with low brown oXfordS and round hat
of brown straw, who was pointed out
to her as Mrs. James WadsWorth, Jr.,
wife of the senator from New York,
younger daughter of the late John Hay,
and in her own right president Of the
National Antisuffrage society.
Two other interesting figures on the
same mornings walk were Mrs. II. b s
Beale, youngest daughter of the late
James g. Blaine, now in deep mourn
ing for her only child, a gallant young
officer, killed In action early in the
winter. and Mrs. Medill MHtormicG.
wife of the newly elected senator from
Illinois. Mrs. Mccormick, like young
Mrs. Wadsworth, wore a severely plain
tailored suit in light-coiored cloth with
round semitallored hat Also like Mrs.
Wadsworth, who has to her credit a
very happy girlhood in Washington
when as Miss Ruth Hanna she was one
of the bellies Of the senatorial circle,
living in what was then known as the
little White House" on Lafayette
square just across the park from her
present residence.
Mrs. Jouett Shouse, wife of the as
sistant secretary of the treasury. a
very recent acquisition to the admin
istration circle and one Of the most
faithful members Of the company. wore
q brown serge suit OF smart lines with
round hat of brown Milan turned well
ZIP at the left side where it was held
by a fan-Hhaped rosette Of grosgrain
ribbon Of the same color.
Mrs. Charles Brighton Wood wore a
checked coat suit Of blue and black
with one of the ribbon-made round
hats all In dark blue with tiny clus-
ter Of gay flowers on the edge Of the
brim.
Mrs. Robert l.. Taylor, widow Of the
former senator from Tennessee, is
wearing one of the new rough straws
in modish neutral tone in trieore
shape, with its crown covered In u
dull crimson rose with scant foliage
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Come to Purity Seed Company

222 South Main
For
Sure growing plants and garden seeds,
We handle only well-matured vegetable
plants of strong vitality-fresh from the
garden daily.
Plant Purity Seeds-"The Beginning
OF a Good Crop" adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

sergt. Eugene J.. Smith. Battery A,
Hath field artillery, is now at home
with his parents at 2S2 Jones street,
having received his honorable discharge
at Fort Oglethorpe April 8.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Mrs. Rose Blumenthal, of New York
city, Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Baumgarten, 1924 Walker avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

bound for theaters were delayed. Chief
Fitzmorris did not call off the last
company Of firemen until after 10
o'clock.
No damage from smoke, heat or
water was lone to either adjoining
building.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Miss Margaret Simonds, of Washing
ton, D. c., will arrive the first of next
week to be the guest of Miss Jewett
Swift,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

DR.. and Mrs. A. G. Coleman, who are
enjoying a Southern tour, have sailed
from Key West, Fla, to Havana, Cuba.
and are not expected home for several
weeks,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Mary is the beautiful daughter of
Mrs. l.. G. Anderson. 1867 Court avenue.
As a pupil Of Madison Heights school
she has worked successfully for the
.children's flower show for crippled chill
diem, already having secured 26 mem
bers Of the association.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Mrs. Justina Alcorn Swift and Miss
Jewett Swift have returned home after
a visit to New Orleans and a brief stay
at their plantation, Jasland, at Jones'
town, Miss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Miss Marguerite Randolph, who is a
pupil of the Ogontz school, Pennsyl-
vania, arrived Friday to spend the
Easter holidays in the city with rela-
tiyeS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Miss Dorothy Elicit has been well
coined home from school in the East,
and will spend the Easter holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, John Elicit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Mrs. Durrett Sayle, of Coffeeyille,
Miss, and daughter, Elma, are guests
of Mrs. Sayle's sister, Mrs. f. A. Nc
Keen, 2165 Monroe avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Miss Lucy billiard, who has been at
tending an Eastern college, arrived Fri
day to spend the Easter holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Dill
lard.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

The many friends of w. Fl. Foster, of
the Colonial Trust company. will be
glad to hear that he has entirely re-
covered from a serious attack of ty-
phoid fever, and is nov able to resume
his activities again
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Miss Walker TONNES Nance, of Jack
son, Tenn, is among the visitors in
Memphis registered at the Hotel Gay
oso.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Miss Mary Cady. educational secre-
tary for the national Y. w. c. A., will
arrive Monday morning to be the guest
OF DR.. and Mrs. Andrew A. Kincannon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
Rotarian Memorial
Trees for Our Sol
diers and Sailors

Washington. June M.-Rotary clubs
are planning to plant trees by the
thousands in honor Of the sailors and
soldiers In the war. The American
Forestry Association is cooperating by
giving certificates of registration show
ing the trees have been entered on the
National honor roll the association is
compiling. The rotary clubs will thus
be able to give a certificate of registrl-
ton to the next Of kin.
At Richmond, Va. the Rotary Club
has plans under way for a memorial
trees. or one for every person who en-
'ered the service of his country. At
Chicago the Rotary Club has submitted
a plan to the Cook Company Board of
Commissioners for planting memorial
trees in the Cook Company Forest Pre-
serve. The Detroit Rotary Club has
planted trees as has the club at Elyr:s.
Ohio. The club at Washington Ind.
has plans under way for a memorial
grove.
In San Francisco, a "Hero Gr6ve ;
has been planted by committee rep
reserting every civic and religious body
IN the city. At ct. Wayne, Ind. plans
have been approved for memorial
grove and Milwaukee now has under
way a campaign for $4,000 for trans
forming park into a memorial grove
Cleveland. o.. has dedicated Victory
Oaks" planted along one Of its boule-
wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21

secretary. B. A. Sawyer: treasurer.
Charles Ross: c. Of G.. Harry Har-
ris, Canaan; X. G, Of Council. ]. H.
Jenkins; steward, Harry Burgess;
tyler, Adam Simpson. These officers
were installed by F. w. Bucknam.
the retiring thrice illustrious master
and this past official was also pre-
scented with a. jewel Of his Office, the
presentation remarks being made by
e. F. Merrill.
The annual meeting Of the 8. H.
S. Alumni Association was held in
Masonic Club room Friday after
noon. About 100 Of the Alumni were
present. At the business session Mrs.
Vivian Graves Woodbury. was elected
president and Miss Celia Packard,
secretary. Miss Hannah r. Page
was reelected treasurer. A banquet
was served in Masonic banquet hall,
Mrs. Kate Simpson catering. The
tables were decorated with bouquets
and the menu included grapefruit
cocktail, mashed potatoes. cold ham.
jellied veal. fruit salad, bread and
butter, ice cream, cake and coffee. At
the post-prandial exercises Libby
Pulsifer was POSTMASTER. Mrs. Ma
bel Phillip Judkins welcomed the in
coming class and response was made
by Richard L. Turner, 1919. Prin-
cipal r. w. Leighton spoke for a
short time and Warren c. Merrill,
a returned soldier, of the 1915 class,
spoke for the Bowdoin College men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
WASHINGTON

The welcome home to the returned
soldiers will DO celebrated at Wash
ington village Tuesday afternoon.
July 8. Governor Milliken will be
present and make the principal
speech. A supper will be served at
the Grange hall after the exercises
to the soldiers and their wives and
the Spanish War veterans ana the
old veterans Of the Rebellion have
also been invited as guests At this
supper. 1t is hoped the citizens OF the
town will contribute literally for
this banquet. 1t 10 realized. this IL q
busy time Of year but in view of the
great sacrifices the boys have made
it is hoped every man. woman ana
child Will make an especial effort to
be present and show "Our Boys"
how glad We are to welcome them
back and that we do appreciate them.
The soldiers are earnestly requested
to appear in their uniforms,
Miss Rhoda Mitchell was taken 70
the Augusta hospital Wednesday and
on Thursday was operated upon for
appendicitis. The operation was sue
cessful and she is reported as doing
well and is comfortable.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. e. Overlook and
Mrs. Nellie Croker and DAUGHTER
Frances were in Rockland Tuesday
in attendance at the probate court.
John L. Howard has purchased a
horse Of parties in Jefferson and
John says ''he can 20 some"
Two candidates were initiated In
the Star Chapter Wednesday evening
and q good crowd was present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-21
Cumberland's Bond Issue


Owing to the refusal Of County
Commissioner Charles A. Maxwell ia
afiix his signature to a 3200. 900 bond
issue f1oated to cover the cost of re-
pairs on the Portland bridge. the
county treasurer and clerk Of courts
are for the first time in the history Of
Cumberland county signing an issue
OF bonds in order to validate them.
The usual procedure. Of course. fs to
have the bonds signed by the county
commissioners. Ever since Clarence
L. Bucknam was made chairman Of
the board. thereby usurping Mr..
MaxwelPs prerogative a. senior
member. according to the latter's
claim. there has been more or less
friction between the two men. and
Mr.. Maxwell. especially during tho
early part OF the year, frequently "a.
FUSED his signature to county papers.
The bond issue IL case in point, and
as the commissioners did not care IA
have the bonds 90 out under vnejr
names without the signature OF thu
entire board. legislative act wa
invoked providing that in an emer-
gsncy the county treasurer and
clerk OF courts may sign. Treasurer
Henry H. b. Halves and Clerk Lin
wood F. Crockett have been engaged
In signing the bonds for several DAYS
and the first issue Of $lo0. 900 Ia about
ready to 20 olt.-Portiand Press.