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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11
CLAY HILL

Mrs. J. ]. Seegmiller spent last
Tuesday with her daughter Mrs
Glenn Stortz.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dinger were
callers at their sons home IN Free
port last Thursday.
Mrs. NJ. Griebel spent day with
her daughter in Franklin Prairie the
fore part of last week.
Mrs. Geo. Rastetter returned from
her visit with her parents in Fair
bault last Wednesday.
Miss Eelanore Grinna of Denver,
Colo. is visiting her aunt Mrs. Frye
the past week.
Mrs. Geo. Rastetter and Mrs. Har-
ry Skinner entertained number of
of their friends and neighbors at a
dancing party at Matters hall on
Friday evening. All present report
a very nice time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Logsdon of
DEBORAH came Friday to spend few
days with their daughter Mrs. j. j.
Rosa.
Miss Margaret McKillip Of Fair
bault, MINI. came Saturday for an
over Sunday visit with her sister,
Mrs. Geo. Rastetter.
Miss Sue Haaf of DEBORAH spent
Sunday with her sister Mrs. Dinger.
The Clay Hill Unit spent a very
pleasant day with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dinger Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Rosa entertain
ed a number of their friends at dim
ner Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Dinger and
Mrs. P. Delaney OF Freeport, Mrs.
Carolina Rickabaugh and daughter
Mabel spent Sunday in our neighbor-
hood.
Mrs. Sam Geotleman received the
sad news OF her brother-in-law's
death Friday evening. Mr.. Arthur
Darlington. The funeral is tomor-
row,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11

near Canton, Mimi.
Henry Hilleman hauled hogs to
Mabel Monday.
Willie Welsh and son were bust
ness callers at the VIM. Feltis home
Monday morning.
Henry and Charlie and Alice Sell
man, John Kraby, and Nick Richert
and daughter were Mabel callers on
Monday
Charlie McMillen was a caller at
Willie Welsh's Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Roifshus
and daughter attended the Tea in
Hesper Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ericsson are
visiting at the lack Ericsson home
at this writing.
VIM. Feltis and daughter spent
home in Burr Oak.
Ernest Foltz hauled grain to Mabel
Friday.
Albert and Emmons Kern hauled
grain to Mabel Saturday.
Willie Welsh called at the Charlie
Mitchell home Sunday nc. ming.
Sidney Smalley and Perry Kenyon
transacted business in Mabel Friday.
Idella and Willie Welsh spent
Wednesday afternoon at the VIM.
Feltis home.
Lester and Vera Koppen, Willie
Welsh and VIM. Feltis and daughter
were Hesper callers Wednesday
morning.
Mrs. George Young, Gertrude and
George were Mabel shoppers Friday.
Albert Wingate and mother re-
turned home from Duluth, MINI. on
Thursday.
Andrew Seebach and Mrs. Mike
Barth were Mabel callers Tuesday.
Valentine Stoskopf, John Kraby,
Lester Koppen, Martin Johnson and
Willie Welsh were Mabel callers one
day this week.
Miss Esther Paulson returned home
from Cedar Falls Tuesday night.
Charlie McMillen and Willie Welsh
assisted Roy Feltis with some car
penter work Wednesday
VIM. Feltis and family, Arthur
and Clarissa Kraby and Harrison
Barth spent Sunday evening at the
Fred Koppen home.
Henry Pearson has been working
for Charlie McMillen at this writing
Mrs. Bert Gates and daughter
spent Sunday afternoon at the Fred
Koppen home.
Mr.. and Mrs. frankie Welsh and
son spent Sunday at the Fred OAR
rington home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11
CENTENNIAL.

Mrs. Herman LANCE and daughter
Lucille went to the j. V. DeCOu home
near Castalia Saturday for a few
days visit.
Henry Ginapp and wife and Matt
Wiltgen and wife were DEBORAH CAL
ders Saturday.
Bernice and Lenard Allen were
guests at the Mrs. Duff home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Daughenbaugh
and children returned to their home
in Cresco Sunday after a visit at the
Mary Stevens home Sunday.
Einar Kippe and Miss Mary Harris
of Burr Oak were guests at the Mrs
Stevens home Sunday.
Miss Carrie Lee of Ossian spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Knut Lee Sr.
Mrs. Orrie Stevens and son Earl
Of Cresco were guests at the Stevens
home Thursday.
Roy and Francis Jagerson Of Free
port were guests at the Rae Runkle
home Friday.
Mrs. Clarence Miller and daughter
Vaida returned to their home in
Burr Oak Sunday after a visit at the
Stevens home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Meyer enter
tanned company at their home Sun
day.
Those who spent Sunday at the
Mrs. Daniels home were: Mrs. Geo.
Allen and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rae Runkle and children, Charley
Kronmiller, Joe McKernan and
Claude Kirby.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11
A. C. WOODWARD. NJ. ID.

Physician and Surgeon
Special attention given to diseases
of women and children. Office In
Public Opinion Building. Upstairs
Telephones:
Of,ca 33-2 Residence 33-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11
LOOKING GLASS PRAIRIE

Mr.. Arthur Darlington passed
away at his home Friday evening.
He was i'll only three days. The
funeral will be held in Hesper Tues
day afternoon. He leaves to mourn
his death his wife, one daughter.
Mrs. Lloyd Richert and one son,
William, five brothers and four sis
ters and a host of friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred koppen spent
Saturday evening at the John
Humphry home.
Fred Koppen and family spent
Sunday at the Jim Casterton home
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11

Try Our Want Colirln.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11
OSSlAN.

George Estey's remains were brot
here Monday for burial.
Mrs. Mary McLane died Monday.
The funeral was held Thursday.
Miss Marjorie Gunderson and Vir-
ginia Ware of Chicago arrived Sat
urday for a few days visit with Mrs.
Mary Gunderson.
Mrs. Jess Emery and daughter re-
turned to New Hampton Monday.
Miss Ethel Jenkins who taught
here the past year returned home on
Tuesday to Spencer. She will teach
at Rock Valley next year.
Mrs. l.. l.. Lorenz of Charles City
spent Sunday with her sister Mrs.
Mary Gunderson.
Mrs. Harry Billiard went to West
Union Wednesday for a few days
visit with her mother.
John McLane and wife of Red
Wing, Mrs John Fitzgerald of
Cedar Rapids and Mrs. E. E. Car
penter from Lawler came Wednesday
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary
McLane.
Mr.. and Mrs. McDeubler returned
to their home in New Mexico We'd
nesday after spending a few days
with their parents. Miss. Pear'
Weitgenant accompanied them nome
for a months stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kneeskern
were up from Castalia Wednesday.
Mr.. George Cooper returned from
New Hampton Thursday. Elaine Nc
Aloon accompanied him home.
Mr.. Burk the agent on the Rock
Island went to Blue Grass, Iowa on
Thursday.
Mr.. Ed Ward went to Cedar Rapids
Friday.
Mr.. R. w. Anderson returned from
Minneapolis Friday.
Mrs. Libold and granddaughter
Miss Lizzie Emdy were down from
the Fort Thursday.
M. ]. Carter went to Usage Tues
day to attend court.
H. c. Cole went to Prairie du
Chen Thursday on business.
c.. F. Limbeck transacted business
in town one day last week.
Chas. McManus and DR.. j. A.
Havirland went to Prairie du Cheln
Tuesday.
Rev. Qvamme went to Cedar Rap
ids Monday on business.
Henry Schroeder returned home
Monday. He was in the U. 5. army
and served overseas.
Mrs. Knut Rogness went to Albert
Lea Monday for a visit with her
daughter.
Rev. M. ]. Thiltgen and Rev. M.
J. Meyerhoffer attended a confer
ence at Cresco Thursday.
Vendolin Heinan came Saturday
he has been with the 18th Div.
and overseas service. He will spend
few days here with relatives.
Prof. Minard who has been teach
ing in Gutenberg the past year stop
ped off in Ossian enroute to ST.
Charles, Iowa.
Joseph and John Schissel Of st.
Cloud, Mimi, Hugh and Henry
Schissel of Lismore, Mimi. and Miss
Schissel of LIE Mars came Thursday
to see their mother who is ill.
Misses Irma and Marcella Meyer
who are taking a course in nursing
in Mercy hospital in Des MONIES.
came Saturday for a two weeks
visit with home folks.
Miss Mary Cavanaugh has accept
ed the position as night ana reliel
operator at the local Standard Tele-
phone office.
George Webster and wife and Mrs.
r. w. Carter and daughter Leone
returned Friday from Biloxi, Miss
where they spent the winter.
Fred Sobolik aand Russell Gilbert
returned from, overseas Sunday look
ing in the best of health.
| Joe Welter moved to McGregor
Monday where they will take care
of Mrs. Welter's father who is very
poorly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Dowd went to
Fort Atkinson Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11
Rnblie Opinion.

BY HARRY j. GREEN.
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DEBORAH, IOWA, JUNE II, 1919.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11
BURR OAK.

Miss Merle Foltz closed her school
in the NJ. F. Price district with a
picnic Friday.
Paul Reed and Arthur Morrison
were DEBORAH visitors Sunday after.
noon.
Rev. Sizemore has been absent the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11
O. DOE, d. ID. S..
Dentist

Dentist
Telephone 35S. Offices In Decor
ah State Bank Bldg.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11

The Goops are newly organized
team but this fact isn't noticeable by
the way they handle the ball.
Melvin Hanson came over from
Bixby, Mimi. to visit over Sunday
with his uncle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11

URBAN & URBAN,
Phone $50
Osteopathic Physicians
Sulphur Steam Baths
Offices over DEBORAH Bakery
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-06-11
MRS. PHOEBE LINCOLN,

Specialist
Superfuous Hair, Moles, Warts.
Broken Veins. Lime Balls, and other
facial blemishes permanently remov'
ed by electricity. Best Of References
8O3 River ST., DEBORAH
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16

LIBERTY BONDS


sheldon Hotel. e Paso. Tex.
Out OF town customers mail bonds or re
celpta BY registered mall
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
Pneumonia Cause
Of The Death OF
Engineer Briggs
Known Mining Man
Passes Away In El Paso
After Brief Illness.

Chester J. Briggs. an expert in the
concentration OF ores, died Wednes-
day at a local hospital from influ-
za-pneumonia.
He was a mining engineer by pro-
fession. "a years old. a graduate Of
Yale and OF the Massachusetts, Insti-
tute OF Technology in the department
OF mining and metallurgy. For the past
eight years his professional expert
ence had been devoted TO the speciality
OF ore concentration. in which he was
recognized as an expert and was
achieving a success.
Until disturbed conditions in Mexico
caused a suspension Of operations he
was assistant superintendent OF the
concentration at the Tecolotes mine Of
the American Smelling and Refining
company at Santa Barbara, Chfhua-
hua- For the past three years he had
resided in FL Paso and had been en-
gagged In experimental and research
work IN ore concentration and IN mill
design OF a plant for the concentra-
ton Of molybdenum ores by flotation,
which was erected and is now operat-
ing at the FL Paso smelling works.
The body is being taken to Newton.
Mass for interment in the family
burial ground Funeral services will
be conducted there He IS survived
by his wife. Elizabeth Balfour Briggs.
and daughter, Elizabeth. three years
old
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
T. S. Shipping To
Make Rates That
Meet Competition
Policy Is to Write Off Bill.
lion From Cost Of the
Latest Vessels.

Paris, France. Jan. 1s.-America1
shipping viii be able to make rates
in successful competition with other
maritime nations under the provis-
ions OF a shipping policy adopted by
the United States government. it was
learned here today.
Formulated by Z. n. Hurley. chair
man OF the United States shipping
board, this policy. which has been Of
ficially approved, proposes TO write
off virtually S1,O00,000,000 from the
cost OF American shipping built dur
ing the war and possibly a proper
tomato write of from the valuations
OF American shipyards- This write
off, according TO the plan, would ap-
ply to ships worth approximately So
600, 0OO, 600.
70 Affect Private Craft.
It IS expected that the moral force
Of the government in making such q
reduction viii bring privately owned
shipping into the plan This reduc-
tion in shipping values to an after the
war basis has been chosen, rather than
plans calling for reductions in wages
Officials were convinced. after ex-
haustive study. that one OF these al
ternatives was necessary II the United
States was TO compete with foreign
nations under the high standard es-
tablished by congress for maritime
labor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
GRAINS SHOW
EWSTRENGTH
Bearish Views of Govern
ment Action On Wheat
Loses Influence.

Chicago, H.. Jan Ie.-Fresh strength
developed IN the corn market today. not
Vithstandlng that at first material set
back resulted from a general selling drive.
The cause OF the initial weakness was
the fact that the United States govern
melt had offered 10 sell some OF its
wheat 10 domestic mills at cost and carry
ing charges Country offerings OF corn.
however, were almost the zero point and
Il soon began 20 appear that bearish
views Of the government acrion as 10
wheat had lost influence as a permanent
market factor. Opening prices. which
ranged from the same as yesterdays finish
70 &C lower. with February At 1880
sL325s and May at s1-27G s1-27E. were
followed by a decided upturn au around
Oats sag But Rally
oats were governed by the action OF
corn After opening sc of TO a like
advance. with Nay at 671s Gs7&c. the
market underwent a moderate sag ana
then rallied 10 above yesterdays close.
Weakness IN the hog market tended TO
weaken provisions Trade. was nearly At
a standstim
The market Weakened toward the last.
Influenced by reports that eastern ware
houses were glutted with -FOUR. Prices
closed unsettled &c net lower TO &c ad-
vance
Corn strength led afterward 20 a sharp
bulge IN the provision market. but the
upturns were not well maintained.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
BEVERAGE TAX
RATES ADOPTED
Conferees Believe Revenue
Bill VIII Reach Wilson
BY Feb. l.

Washington, D. c, Jan 1s.-Ta1
rates on beverages in the war reve-
nue. bill were agreed to by senate and
house conferees today. the latter &C
cepting substantially all Of the SEN
ate's rates, estimated 10 yield about
$3.50. 100000 IN revenue.
The senate amendment. levying a
tax Of 10 percent upon products Of
child labor entering interstate COM
merce. was adopted Wednesday By the
conferees- A separate vote on the
amendment viii be taken in the house
before final passage OF the bill.
Agree On Tax Disputes.
Besides the child labor provision.
the conferees reached complete agree
ment on nearly all Of the miscellan-
eous tax disputes and had left for
questions. Several Of the cOnferees be-
lieVe now the bill viii 90 to the pres
ident before February l.
Another important senate amend
ment accepted by the house conferees
was that removing war taxes on first
class postage next July /, when the
prewar rates OF two cents an ounce on
letters and one cent for postcards
would again be effective
Senate provisions, creating an ad-
visory tax board to aid in administer
ing the new law, were adopted by
the conferees. after being amended TO
provide for a board OF five members
at annual salaries Of $4,000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
Livestock Market

Chicago. III, Jan @Hogs-Receipts-
56.000i market mostly steady Spots nickel
lower. Bulk OF sales. $40 q s17-T9s
butcher s1T-55 $3.50; light, s16-s5 q
s17-50s packing. s16-s0G $40; throwouts.
slsg $3.50; pigs. good 70 choice. $40
Cattle-Reesipts. 1900; beef steers
steadey- Butcher cattle. Is q CSC higher
calves. slow 10 lower stockers and feed
ers. steady 10 25c higher beef cattle
good choice and prime. s1s-259s Sass;
common and medium s9-ls 9 SIZE
butchere stock. COWS and hefiers. s7-2s q
S16-5o: Gamers and cutters. $500 T1.25s
stoci1ers and feeders. good, choice and
fancy. s1o.5o1 sl4: inferior. common and
medium, ssGS1o-5os veal calves, good and
choice. s15-5o6S1s.
sheep-Receipts. 20. 000s lambs, opening
steady sheep and yearilngs. strong 10
CSC higher. lambs, choice and prime, $3.50
GS16.75: medium and good, S15GS1G-6o.
culls. $3.50 S13.l55 ewes. choice and
prime. 91o-55G 81; medium and good.
se-25 q s1o.65; culls, $50 SIS
Kansas City Livestock. Close
kansas City. Nc. Jan 1s.-Hogs-Re-
csipts. 10000 strongs heavy. 81 Q sll-55i
lights. $3.50 S17-5os pigs 81 q $3.50
Cattle-Rsceipts, 60o0s strong; stoers.
SIS @ S20s western. s10G 81; cows. s6-5a3
SO: heifers. ss9sis: stocksrs sI-5o9$ls'
sheep-Reosipts 5000. strong Lambs.
14G 1850; yearlings. s1L5o 9 SIS; wethers,
s10G $3.50; ewes. ss1S1o.25-
Denver livestock. Close
Denver. Colo. Jan 16.-Cattle-Receipts
$500; market steady Beef steers, S9E
SIC: cows and heffers. s. S11i stockers
HoEs-Receipts $500; market STEADY
Top. s17; bulk. S16-70G sl6-S5-
Sheep-Recelpts. 1900 market STEADY
Lambs. f15.5oG s1ss ewes. $sGslo.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
MEXICAN CAVALRY SENT
TO DISLODGE VILLA BAND

A column OF Mexican federal cav
airy has been sent from Chihuahua
City to CuchiliO Parade. so miles south
OF the Presi lilo. Tex, border. TO dis
lodge the villa band which occupied
the plaza there Monday without re-
sistance
II was reported from Preside that
the Villa force was commanded by
Gen Felipe Angeles and that he was
advancing toward Ojinaga, opposite
Preside Reports from there stated
no rebel troops had been located in
the Ojinaga district
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
CARRANZA WOULD PUT OFF
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

Mexico City. Mex. Jan. 1.-THE na-
tiOnal welfare demands that the po-
litical and presidential campaigns be
Wednesday.
Movements to boom various candi-
dates for the 1920 election have al
ready begun, with Gen. Pablo Con-
zales, minister OF communications:
Gen Aware Obregon. former war
minister. and Manuel Aguirre Der
langa, minister Of the interior, among
the most prominently mentioned.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16

closer study of Mexican trade: o. J.
2 Allen good furnace in Alta Vista
school; Frank Fsrrell-raising export
Z license requirements so that $500 viii
{ be the minimum instead OF 500: POr-
ter Thede-manufactu OF articles
in which labor enters more largely
than material; O. A. Danielson-prO-
duction OF more beef in the valley.
Coal To Rescue Home.
Dekyle Smith. who won the attend
ance prize. half ton OF coal. donated
by F. B. Ezell. donated it in turn to
the Associated Charities. R. 7 Tighe
was drawn as the goat for the next
meeting.
Burt Orndorff. who said he wanted
to see a change OF administration in
the city, was called on for a three
minute talk, and extolled the scenic
drive plan.
W. r. Winch and Burt Orudorff were
delegated TO attend the Rotary gath
ering at San Antonio, February 10
and IL Each had previously been
placed on the program.
President G. a Martin announced
that the next meeting would be fea-
tured by a musical program and
named Robert krakauer, Ed Lachman
and Joseph N Evans to arrange for a
night meeting the second Thursday in
February.
Decision was taken recommending
to international Rotary that head
quarters be not moved from Chicago
to Washington. Chicago being con-
sidered the most central point and
being also the birthplace Of Rotary
The meeting was opened by prayer
by Rev Fuller Swift and closed with
the singing Of America" led by Mr.
Evans
New Members Elected.
At n meeting Of directors. follow
ing the luncheon. Alves Dixon and
Dan Hennessy. OF the traction COM
pany. were elected associate members.
W. n. Richardson, OF the Consoli-
dated Film supply company. was
elected TO membership.
Robert Krakauer and J. P. Sheehan
were appointed as delegates to at
tend the district Rotary convention at
san Antonio on February Il.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
THE COURTS.

STH COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS.
J. r. Harper. r. F. Higgins and A. u
Walthall. justices.
Motions granted-Aune Il Benton
vs. E G. Taylor, from FL Paso. ap-
pellant, Benton's motion 70 strike out
assignments OF error and TO dismiss
the appeal OF appellee. Taylor e
Paso Electric Ry. Co. vs.. ". F. Sauc-
renman, from FL Paso, appellee's mo-
ton 70 file motion for rehearing- ".
y. Thomas vs. Western Indemnity Co
from FL Paso, appellee's motion 10
certify.
Rehearing overruled-A B. Caroth-
ers ct al vs. c. B. Finley ct al. from
Reeves Southern Pacific Co. vs. Al
bert Miller. from FL Paso.
Affirmed-Edgar D. Brown vs.. c
II Mckinney ct TX, from FL Paso.
Jose Cobo vs. Petra Rodriguez et al.
from FL Paso.
Reversed and rendered-Anne n
Benton. administrative, vs. z. G. Tay-
Tor. from FL Paso
Submitted-Josephine Crosby ct al
vs. Nary Arrietta- from FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
CHALLENGES LABOR BODYS
AUTHORITY IN PEACE TINE

Washington. D. C., Jan 16.-Ihe
authority OF the national war labor
board 10 enforce its decree, now that
hOstllities have ceased. was chal-
lenged by counsel for the Beth
lehem Steel company. who had been
asked TO appear to answer complaints
that awards made by the boards dur
ing the war had not been carried out
Joint chairman Taft, OF the board
questioned the good faith Of the COM
pany and said its present attitude
"colors the whole situation with a
sense OF injustice. which makes one
yearn FOR judicial power 20 compel
compliance"
He added that the board did not
have this power, but would meet
Saturday with employees representa-
tives TO determine what there pos
sibly Is to be done IN the situ4tion."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
Stafford Case
Rests A1Caiting
Brother Coming
Books Of Missing Cashier
Completely Audited and
Found To Be O. K.

With the arrival still impending OF
Maj. Graham Stafford. brother Of T
J. Stafford, missing cashier OF the
american Trust & Savings bank. fur
Their developments in the case Thurs
day morning were at rest. It was
hoped by sheriff Seth Orndorff that
Maj Stafford would arrive Thursday
afternoon
While the coming OF Maj. Stafford
is thought 10 be positive. he having
been notified by sheriff Orndorff Of
his brothers disappearance. and sub
sequently telegraphing TO the sheriff
that ne would come to FL Paso. on the
other hand. neither the wife Of the
missing man nor his relatives in FL
Paso. have been directly informed by
the major, according TO Mrs J. J..
was expected that Mai. Stafford viii
throw considerable light on the case
when he arrives
says Books Are o. X.
The books OF the American Trust
& Savings bank have been completely
audited. and show no discrepancy. ac-
cording to j. F. Primm. president.
who stated that the directors are
satisfied with the outcome and have
not made any request upon the Mary
land Casualty company. with whom
the missing cashier was bonded for
$4,000. A safety deposit box in the
American Trust & Savings bank. Sc
cured by Mr. Stafford, was opened
by the bank officials and its con-
tents properly disposed Of. according
TO Mr. Primm- The contents gave no
evidence Of value TO his whereabouts
and otherwise were in no way con-
nected with his disappearance, he
said.
Many Stories Not Serious.
All stories Indicating that Mr.. stat
ford was in Fl Paso or nearby cities
on days following his reported disap-
pearance. or that he was Kidnapped, OF
q victim OF foul play. were regarded
as unsubstantial by those connected
with the case as the accepted theory
thursday morning was that his disap-
pearance was unattributable to any
cause than worry. His physical con-
1ltion was not alarming at the time
u his disappearance. according 70 7
J. Piatt. his fatherinlaw.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-16
COMMERCE CHAMBER CASE
ASSIGNED FOR HEARING

The caes of the FL Paso cham Der
OF commerce vs. Arizona Eastern
Railway company before the inter-
state commerce commission affecting
the railroad rates from FL Paso to
points in New Mexico and Arizona
on the line OF the Arizona Eastern
railway. the FL Paso & Southwestern
railway and the Southern Pacific com
panies. has been assigned for hearing
February q in the .. S. court here.
Hearing has heretofore been de-
layeded owing to the fact that the
government took charge OF public
carriers. The chamber OF commerce
is represented by Borders, Walker &
Birchman. a firm OF commerce attor-
neys OF CHICAGO