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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
SINKING FUND TO
RETIRE LOANS IN
Is YEARS PROPOSED

Washington, Feb. o2-Liberty loan
legislation reported to the house late
today by the ways and means com
mittee provides for the establishment
Of a sinking fund for the retirement
of government. war bonds within %
years, and continues the war finance
corporation 50 il may aid the Amer
lean export commerce and permits
further loans for sale TO foreign gov
ernments of equipment sent abroad b.
the United States for war purposes,
and carries provisions designed to
establish the price Of past issues of
bonds. Chairman kitchin announced
he had planned to call the measure for
consideration late Tuesday
Quick disposal of the loan measure
is planned by administration leaders
for on its passage largely depends the
date of the special session. Failure Of
the senate 10 pass the bill before adj
journment, Congressman Kitchin said,
probably would mean an extra session
by April first. Should the measure
be passed this session he said he did
not believe it would be necessary for
congress to meet until about May -.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
MEMORIAL SERVICE
FOR JUDGE RANEY
WILL BE HELD

Tallahassee, Feb % SpeciaD
At four O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, The
18th instant. there will be held in the
Supreme Court room a memorial ser
vice to do honor to the memory of
Judge Gorge T. Raney and Judge
William \ Hooker. former Justices of
the Court now deceased.
Appropriate resolutions recently
adopted by a number of bar associa-
tons in different counties viii be pre-
scented, and tributes 10 the departed
jurists Will be paid in brief addresses
by several of Floridas leading AMI
most eloquent lawyers.
Suitable responses viii be made by
members of the court. The meeting
will of course, be open 10 the p;.blie.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23

these pens until the effect of this in
incubation IS passed and moved into
feed pens.
The Pensacola Piggery furnished a
the prevailing prices. While pure
market for West Florida and buys at
bred hogs are desirable, any good
grade, preferable from - 70 100
pounds, are purchased. The inuocuIa
ton methods used at the PiEEcrY, the
clean and carefully selected garbage
which is the basis of food. the fresh
running water. clean surroundings
and the fact that the manager OF the
Piggery is considered one OF The best
hog specialists in this section. lead one
10 prophesy that the Pensacola Pig
gerry VIII become no mean factor in
The development OF Escamhia Coun-
ty.
J. II. Sheriff.. to whose enterprise aud
business acumen the Pensacola pig
gerry is due. declares that in his s.
timation West Florida IS destined 10
play in important part III solving some
OF the problems in the high cost OF
living That the Pensacola Piggery Is
one OF the first and most important
forward steps III the development Of
this county is without question
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

DR.. Colson announces the
opening of his dental office at
No. POP American National
Bank Building.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
PERSHING TOASTS
AMERICAN SOLDIER
AND HIS hackers

Paris Feb. 22.-GeneraI Pershing
responding to a toast to the American
army at the annual luncheon given by
the American club in honor OF Wash
lngton's birthday, thanked the Amer
lean people for the support given the
expeditionary forces He said each
man had done his duty in whatever
task assigned him, feeling that he had
behind him the support Of the whole
country and turned inpendinf into ov-
erwhelming victory. Il drink to the
American soldier, he said, than
whom there is no better in the world
today Long live the American sol
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
SOLDIERS MAY BE
ALLOWED TO KEEP
THEIR UNIFORMS

Washington. Feb. - The senate
adopted tile conference report on a
bill authorizing discharged soldiers -
retain their uniforms and alloWinG
them five cents a mile for travel honle.
The house is expected TO take similar
action in a few days
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
HIGH TRIBUTE is
PAID WASHINGTON
BY LTONAL KENYON

New York Feb. 22.-George Wash
ington was termed one of the greatest
of military tactiicians in the world s
history by Brigadier General Lionel
Kenyon, member OF the British war
mission at 4 Washington birthday eel
ebration this afternoon at the republic
can club He declared there is soon
to be no unfounded prejudice hy one
country against another as q result OF
q truer account of histry being tautht
in England and the United states
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
PRESIDENTS SHIP
MAY REACH PORT
AT BOSTON TONIGHT

ON Board George Washington, Feb.
22-The George Washington, at noon
today was only 500 miles from Boston
andn was making such good time that
she probably will anchor sometime
late Sunday night. The presidential
party will remain aboard however. not
landing until Monday after breakfast,
in time to get into the city about noon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
MEN TAKE vEDAS

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and FLOOD Diseases. purely vegetable.
contains no mercury or Potassium;
absolutely no bad effect from NEDAS
THE NEDAS HOME TREATMENT
gives wonderful results without suffering
or loss Of time. send for free booklet
and testimonials Sent in plain enve-
lopes If discouraged with other treat
ments you can depend on this. All trea t
ments under personal supervision of form
er Government physician Full 80 day
treatment 81. 90.
THE NEDAS REMEDY COMPANY
921 Bisbee Bldg.
Jacksonville, Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
GRAPE GROWERS IN
CALIFORNIA WILL
TAKE REFERENDUM

san Francisco. Feb. 22-The cali
fornia grape growers Will launch a
referendum movement against cali
fornia's legislative adoption of the ma
tional prohibition amendment on
March s il was announced here today
hy the executive committee Of the
California Grape Protective Associa-
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23

To Cure Habitual Constipation
Take Ian Eos WITH PEPSTN" FOL
two or three weeks 4 Liquid Tonic
Laxative. Pleasant 10 Take soc. L
Regulates adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-02-23
Chronic Combination.

Chronic Constipation
Only mild and gentle laxatives
should be used. Strong cathartics are
too harsh and drastic Chamberlain.
Tablets are excellent. easy to take.
agreeable in effcct-Adv
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Remember, the Egan sale has beer
extended for one more week.
The Loyal Women of the Christian
church will hold their regular monthly
meeting, Tuesday Jan. Ia, at 2:3O
with Mrs. Joe johnson on East st.
Claire street. Everyone invited.
Remember, the Egan sale has been
extended for one more week.
The Presbyterian Missionary Soc
iety will meet with Mrs. Roland Fri
day at p. m.
Remember, the Egan sale has been
extended for one more week.
Mason and Morehouse are adver-
Using sensational tire sale for the
next few days. It will pay anyone
with car, to look over these bargains
as you can save enough on set of
tires to pay for your gasoline all next
summer. It happens but seldom that
person can find a bargain during
these times but Mason and More
house surely have the bargain.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Rainbow and son
Charles, are spending the day in Oma-
ha.
Quite number Of people from here
are at Logan today, attending the
Kinney VS. Kinney divorce proceed
ings.
Joe Pasha visited Omaha this morn
| ling.
Mrs. E. A. Ward Of Co. Bluffs. is
the guest Of her daughter, Mrs. H. G.
Darling, north of town.
Eat your Sunday dinner at the
Dunno Eating House.
| H. G. Darling had the misfortune
to cut his left foot severely, while
chopping wood Wednesday.
| H. c. Fitch, veterinarian, has open
ed an office in the South block on Bird
street
Geo. Coffman of Orson was a Valley
caller today.
| Miss Marie Withrow is reported OF
the sick list today.
Mrs. Eugene Burgoyne is the guess
1 Of Logan friends today.
| The Misses Mary Graziano, Rosi,
, and Sarah Pasha, have returned from
q two weeks visit with Omaha rela
tives and friends.
Corp. Joe Ward. who was recent
released from military duty. has bee
. visiting friends and relatives here, H
. left today for his home in Oskalooss
. The meeting Of the Directors of til
J, Fair Association is being held her
today, with good attendance.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

w. G. Jones made a business trip to
Grand Island this afternoon.
Mrs. S. E. Purcell is confined to
her room with a serious attack of
muscular rheumatism.
Reports from Omaha indicate that
William Gamble is improving nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Reel will enter
tain about 40 guests at their country
home, this evening, in honor of their
son, Fletcher, it being his twenty
first birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. House entertain
ed, as their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. W..
H. Moss and daughter, Mabel, who
is home from Simpson college for a
vacation.
Mr.. andMrs. Mead kirkland have
received card announcing the birth
Of daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
F. Carder of Chadron, Neb. Mrs. Car
der was formerly Miss Julia Ellin.
A free balloon was sent up from
TT. Omaha this afternoon and it pas
sed over this city. A car attempted
to follow it but they found the roads
in bad shape so tied up here until
the balloon men reported having Ian
ded.
Mrs. Hugh O'Neil of Chadron, Neb.
is here for few days visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09
WHY IS 1T?

That when other theatres in this
part Of Iowa are closed part of each
week on account of lack Of patronage,
that the Majestic is packed and jam
med eachand every night, that people
will come from 40 to 80 miles in autos
to attend the shows here?
There are many reasons, you will
generally find the show to your liking
the music just suits the picture, the
projection is perfect and the program
is well balanced. Not one night a
month, but every night, is this the
case. just try it some time, you will
like the show any night and the
prices are always reasonable.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09
sWANK-HOUsE

Miss Lady Aberdeen House, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. House of
Missouri Valley, was united in mar
riage to Sargent William Swank of
Fort Omaha. in Logan, Wednesday,
January 8, at 2 o'clock.
After the ceremony, which includ-
ed fervent prayer for the spiritual
and material welfare of the young
people, whose lives had just been
joined in holy wedlock, the usual con-
CALCULATIONS were extended.
Only the immediate relatives and
Sargent Earl Laymon of Fort Omaha
adm Miss Marie Reid Of Omaha.
Following the congratulations, the
guests partook Of repast, such as
only good farm wives know how to
prepare and to which all did ample
justice.
Fhe bride looked her sweetest in a
pam silk velvet suit and beautiful
chiffon waist and wore bunch of
yellow roses. The groom was becom-
ingly dresses in serge uniform.
Mrs. Swank has grown to woman
hood in this locality and her many
excellent traits of character have en-
deared her to all and they wish her
naught but JOY in her new relations.
The groom has served three year.
in the Navy and was honorably dis
charged and then joined the Arm!
where he has served eighteen months
Sargent and Mrs. Swank go at ono
to Coulee City, Washington. wher
they will be at home to their friends
The best wishes OF the communit
go with them.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09
G. A. r..

There will be special meeting Of
Belden Post, No. SO, at the K Of P
hall on Jan. 10, 1919, at 2:so p. M,
sharp for the purpose of holding a
joint installation service with the
W. R. c. All members should be
present at this meeting and espec-
tally all officers elect. Remember the
time and date.
J. D. Brown
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09
HOMEsTEADERs

OMLol EADERS
Regular meeting Friday evening at
which time there will be installation
of officers. G. o. Norby, of Ester
vile, Installing officer, will be with
US. regular meeting followed by re-
freshments. Be there Friday night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Found: A good leather mitten. Owner
may have same by paying for this
notice. j10
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09
TRACTOR SERVICE SCHOOL
POSTPONED

On account of sickness, the Tractor
Service School, advertised for Jan. 10
and IL, is postponed to some future
date.
McGavren Tractor Co.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Sale: An s room house on three
lots, large barn and chicken house;
yard all fenced, nice location, for
$500 if taken soon. Enquire of
J. N. Davis, Logan, la. ill
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09
Wanted: By experienced man and
wife, employment on a farm. En-
quire at Valley Hotel. Joe Ray. PHO

Wanted: A good, steady. gentlemanly
salesman to handle q Wards wagon
in Harrison County. No experience
needed. For full particulars. write
promptly to DR.. Wards Medical Co.,
Winona, MINI. Established 1855.
is
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09
/. O. O. F. NOTICE

Red Cloud Encampment meets in
regular session, Friday evening, Jan.
10th. At this meeting, the officers will
be installed and other business of
Importance. Please come out and help
us. If you are not there, don't kick us,
kick yourself.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Wanted: In this territory, a District
Agent by an Old Line Life Insur-
ance Company. Previous experience
not necessary.
Address: M M. Deming, Agency
Director, 720-6th Ave-, Des Moines,
Ia. j15
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Sale: 100 acres of land, 5 miles
southeast of Mo. Valley. Well i'm
proved. Enquire of C. M. Mullen,
Phone 364W. pill
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Sale: Wild hay in car lots. w. h.
Porter. Onawa, la. pj21
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Found: A string of prayer beads.
Owner may have same by paying
for this notice. jl0
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09
w. r. C..

/ There will be regular meeting on
Friday, Jan.s 10. All officers and
members requested to be present as
this will be installation. Will also
meet for practice at 2 p. NJ, Wed,
JAN, 8.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Sale: Comforts, by the ladies of
Aid Society Of the L. D. S. church.
Phone 176J. lilo
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Sale: Two male hogs, one Chester
White and one Duroc. Both are
thoroughbreds. Jno. Messer. Phone
21F4 pill
For Sale: Thompson strain, pure bred
Barred Plymouth Rock cockrels,
with narrow even barring and
plenty of size and bone. $3.50 each.
Thos. P. Gilmore. Phone 31F3. j24
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Wanted: A dozen fine fat geese. Will
pay cash. Call at Times office jill
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Wanted: Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping, by couple with
out children. Enquire at Times Of
flee. pill
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09
RED CROSS NOTICE

All who have unfinished knitting
work are requested to complete same
and return to Red Cross committee
by Jan. is. Also return all unused
yarn by the above date.
Mrs. Paul Bennett.
Chairm'n Knitting Com.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Found: Bundle of goods, on S. 7th ST.,
Saturday evening. Owner may have
same by paying for this notice. jill
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Rent: Four room furnished APP
artment ready for housekeeping.
Steam heat, electric lights, bath and
telephone. Located on Erie street in
business district. For further par
ticulars phone SLOW pills
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Sale: The fine fire team now in
use in Missouri Valley. Also fine
roller bearing wagon. For full par
ticulars apply to w. A. Kemper.
Phone "a. j15
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

attended. -Four hearses were used to
transport the remains to Magnolia,
where the five bodies were inferred.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Wanted: As;.few more customers for
good fresh milk. R. G. Epperson.
Phone 35F14. d2tf
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Lost: A camera, between Cal. Jet,
and the C. d. Losh farm. Reward.
Leave at Times office. pill
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Lost It? Use the. TIMES
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Sale: Five tons Alfalfa, 10 doz.
pullets, / cream separator. d. Will
Hams. Phone 4OF13. pill
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

Wanted: Girl for house work. Must
furnish good references. ]. P. Egan.
d31tf
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Sale: A Jersey COW. $75 Il sold
soon. L. E. Caldwell, Loveland. Pill
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

For Sale: A kitchen range and kit
chen table. Enquire at Times office.
d1tf
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-01-09

A. j. Noxon, C. P.
L. M. Walker, Scribe
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-30
Brush College.

Walter Evans and wife spent
Sunday at e. j. Evans.
Jim Still and wife, Steve Latta
and family and John Robson spent
Sunday evening at Andy Smiths;
Miss Beulah Hubbard spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with Miss
Frances Martin.
week with her aunt, Mrs. David Rob-
Mrs. Ed Campbell spent few
days last week at Andy Smiths.
David Hubbard helped Clyde
Waller saw wood Friday.
Miss Frances Martin spent Fri
day with Mrs. John Bellows.
lack Mcdaniel and wife spent
Sunday at e. J. Evans.
Mrs. Steve .Latta spent few
days last week with her sister Mrs.
Louise and Mildred Waller spent
Saturday and Sunday with home
Mrs. David Hubbard spent Sun
day with Mrs: Andy Smith:
Lester Lille spent Sunday after
noon with Robert and Stephen Mar
Theodore Robson spent Sunday
evening with Wilbur and Walter
Robson.
Morris Grogan was a Leon caller
Saturday.
Viola and Velma Still spent Sun
day evening with Opal Vanderpool.
Misses Mary and Margaret Wal
ton spent Sunday afternoon with
Miss Frances Martin.
Pat Hampton and family spent
Saturday evening at e. ]. Evans.
Walter Rumley and Lester Lille
worked a few days last week for
John Bellows
Mrs. Andy Smith is on the sick
list.
Walter Rumley, Misses Beulah
Hubbard and Frances Martin were
Leon visitors Saturday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-30
West Eden,

Esther Turpin. of Tuskeego, visit
ed relatives in West Eden last week.
Donald Merritt, who attends High
School in Leon, spent Saturday and
Sunday with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fulton visited at
the Tart Fulton home in Leon Sun
day.
Mrs. Ethel Wyland, of New Mex
leo, was an over Sunday guest at
the E. E. Doolittle home.
Dow Parker and wife were visit
ing at the Fletcher Honn home
Sunday.
very sick the past week.
few days of last week in Garden
Grove. Mrs. Manchester remained
until Saturday to care for her
grandmother who is very i'll.
B. E. MillsaD called at the F.. A.
Merritt farm Thursday.
Earl Johnson, of Eden township,
visited with his folks in Davis City,
over Sunday.
Doss Fitch spent one day last
week with his father.
Samuel Pickens arrived in Davis
City Saturday after an absence of
several months in serving his cOun-
try.
daughter and grandchild visited
them Saturday night and Sunday.
were calling on the Charles Beasley
family Friday evening.
Will Pickens' sister Agnes has
been visiting at the Pickens home
the last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-30
I)eKall,.

George Cox returned home from
Murray Tuesday where he has been
Assisting this brother Charles with
the store.
Mrs, Bert Anderson and daughter
Clyta were transacting business in
Grand River Wednesday.
Fred Follmer, who returned home
from the camp few days ago has
been visiting the past few days with
his sister, Mrs. Charles Burchett.
He returned to Leon Wednesday.
Miss Beulah Mcconnell spent
Saturday night and Sunday with her
friend Miss Ruth Wilson.
Delbert Wilson called on Johnnie
Cox Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Wells and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Jink Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Steen and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-30


son Willie, and Charley Fry spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus
Wilson and family.
Everett Woodland is spending a
few days in the neighborhood with
friends and relatives the past week;
A little son was born to Mr.. and
| Mrs. George South Friday night,
but God called it to the better
world beyond.
little son came Saturday for few
days visit with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Redman re-
turned to their home in Grand
River Monday after few days Wis
it at the farm.
Charley Wilson was a county seat
visitor Thursday.
Mrs Walter Cox and Mrs. Luther
Cox and little daughter returned
home Saturday morning from a few
days visit in Missouri.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-30

REPORTER FOR SALE BILLS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-30
IL head Of Cattle

White Face, Short Horns,
side or will be fresh soon; 4
bred yearling Angus bull.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-12-11
ATTEMPTED HOLD-UP
Lewis Gortner, Merchant of Oakland,
WOuld-be Victim of Strong Arms.

WOuld-be Victim of Strong Arms.
As he was returning to his home
on Sixth street last Saturday night
about eleven O'Clock after closing his
store after the evenings business,
Merchant Lewis Gortner was atteck-
ed by two men, who attempted to rob
him of the money and valuables he
had upon his person and would have
succeeded in doing so had it not been
for the fact that Mr.. Gortner put up
a fight and his yells for help brought
to his assistance Mrs. Gortner, the
attack upon the man being made
within arms length of his home.
Mr. Gortner stated that as he was
on his way to his home he noticed two
men dart from behind a large oak
tree standing in vacant lot fronting
his residence and went out into the
center of sixth street just below his
home. Mr.. Gortner walked up the
pavement on the east side of the
street and when the men saw his
movements they shifted their position
to the same side of the street and
waited at the alleyway where it en-
tiers the street and which borders his
house. Just as he stepped to the alley
he was assaulted by the larger of the
two men who wore a mask and was
clothed in a rain coat with cap to
match. He was caught by the man
who demanded that he deliver up his
money, but to this request Mr.. Gort-
ner would not acceed and let go a yell
which brought Mrs. Gortner to the
front porch and with the two persons
against them the robbers beat a has
ty retreat down the alley toward the
center of town. In the melee Mr..
Gortner was struck in the mouth by
one of the men, and suffered a badly
cut lip, but otherwise he escaped in
jury except the nervous shock to his
system.
Mr.. Gortner is very small man
and he is to be commended for the
defense he put up to protect himself
and his property from the hands Of
| the would-be robbers. He has no way
! of identifying either of the two par
ties except by the description of the
| larger man as set aut above. The
second man had more the appearance
of boy, Mr.. Gortner states, and was
not masked.