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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-19

Ha sido descubierto lU complot para
secuestrar Edsel,. hijo de Henry
Ford, ell celebre millionaire. fabricante
de automobiles, con ell fin de sacarle al
padre la suma de 100000 dollars pOr
su rescate. Cuatro de los supuestOs au-
tomoviles, con ell fin de sacarle al pa-
Dire la suma de 100000 dollars por SUI
rescate. CuatrO de los supuestos au-
torres de la trama han sidO arrestadOs
en- la ciudad de Toledo, donde iba a
llevarse a cabo la POGO agradabie ha-
ZaIla. s4N Il
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-19
CABLE IMPORTANTE

La SOBRNOS IZQUIERDO Co. de sus
representadOs j. CASE THRESHING MACHINE
inomando mbarcadO UN EXPERTO
co de dha FABRICA
Puerto RO 6denes dihos
TECNCO dispOn referda
Hhanza GRATIS 0PERADORES tOdO necesarO bO
faa da cLAsE DE vENTAJAS TRACTORES
AUTOMOVIL de
dos fn eOmunuen OpOrtunamente los s sObOs de
IzquerdO & Co. Advt
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-19

Sobrinos de Ezquiaga han compra-
do 500 toneladas. de azicar centrifu.
ga $50 a $3.50 quintal.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-19
"LA GRAN JUGADA"

Contnuara la exhibition brante serie cpl
sodio, de este modO:
CINE LUNA microbes 10 de Noviembre.
CINE BELIOGRAPH, (CatahO), jueves 20 de Noviembre
CINE RIALTO viernes 2t de NOviembre
CINE NORMA, domingo % de Noviembre.
CINE PUERTO RICO, lunes "a de Novembre.
Siguiendo luego e VICTORY GARDEN, REAL, MONTE CAR
10, PARQUE y tOdos los cines de la Isla.
AcOmpaha al sexo epsoao la magnffca production Metro
cincO actos Halo Hamilton
sCAMBI0 DE CORAZONES"
MEDAL FILM CO., Inc. xM,
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-19
Ell AZUCAR

Primera venta en- plaza de az1cares
de la pr6xima zafra de 1920.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01

not holding state liquor tax certificates
may be prosecuted by this department
and by local officials for illegal sale
Of liquor.
Persons holding state liquor tax
eertlhcates cannot be prosecuted for
the sale Of liquor after July / except
oy ofhcia!s representing the Federal
government. The official acts Of this
department and of local officials in this
state are prescribed by the state stat
utes. and until these statutes are
amended no power is given US to en-
force the Federal statute. The depart-
ment is ready and willing to assist the
tederal government TO enforce prchib-
to act"
Attorney General Charles D. Newton.
wnen asked if any request for an in
junction restraining the Federal gov
ernment from making prohibition eff
fective in this state had been received
by HIM, declared no such application
has been made. In regard to the en-
forcement question. MIR. Newton said:
so far as the laws OF the State of New
York arc concerned persons holding
liquor tax certificates after July are
permitted to do business The only
prohibition law at this time effective
in this state is the Federal war emer-
gency measure"
At the headquarters of the New York
State Conference of Mayors it was de-
clared that the policy of the upstate
cities Will be to take no action in en-
forcement unless the Federal govern
ment should call upon local author
tiles for assistance.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
Z. S. Officials
Say They Will
Enforce Law
Continued from page !

that he had received no instructions
to cooperate in the matter
"The only instructions that we have
received" said Collector Edwards, "are
that products upon whicn tax is pro-
vided by law Will require evidence Of
the payment Of the tax by having the
prescribed tax stamps affixed. No IN
structions have been received that the
sale Of tax stamps to be affixed to fer
mentcd liquors. which are beer ale,
porter and other malt beverages con-
tanning one-half of l per cent or more
of alcohol by volume. and wines, is to
be discontinued. The instructions re-
ceived regarding the sale of special
tax stamps is that such stamps are to
be sold to the applicants without grant
ing any immunity for violation of the
law if sales are made for beverage
article intended for use as a beverage.
There will be lawful sales of dis
titled spirits, wines and fermented
liquors where such are TO be used in
the manufacture or compromising of
medicna preparations and in the
manufacture of extracts for havoring
purposes such as jelles. culinary pur-
poses. IN the arts and sciences and
also wines for sacramental purposes.
What the Act Means
"The prohibition law means that the
only change is that no distilled spirits.
wines and fcrmented liquors may be
sold for beverage purposes, therefore
the sales for all other purposes will
continue to be lawful
1t was explained by Federal officials
that the argument raised by the liquor
people that the wartime prohibition
act become void with the signing of
he armstice is inadmissible, as there
arc Drecedents, particularly in the case
of the Spanish American war. where
the courts have decided that the end
of the war was marked only by the
ratification Of the peace treaty
As far as the wartime prohibition
act is concerned. it was maintained it
could only become void with the pub
lication by the President Of a proca~
nation proclaiming the demoblization
at an end. Until such a proc amaton
is issued all dealers selling liquor will
be liable TO prosecution.
The intention of the Federal officials
not 10 make indiscriminate arrests
arising from the issue, however, it was
asserted, is due to the desire to have
the courts settle the matter.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01

tion of the wartime prohibitions That
is matter entirely in the jurisdiction
Continued on ne1t page
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
No Intoxicating L;0u0r

After
after until the
wne other intoxicating malt be
OF
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01

hibition, provided it is given authority
to act.
"Amendments to the state liquor tax
law" said Commissioner Sisson "nro
viding for the enforcement of Federol
prohibition under the Federal statrto
effective July |, or under the Federal
constitutional amendment effective
January is next, were made at The
last session of the Legislature. In NV
opinion the State Department Of Excisa
VIII be powerless to enforce prohbi-
tion in this state, except that persons
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
The Regulations

The Commissioner
directed
secretary OF the Treasury regard the Yanufacture
other in
Of
beve
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
Sisson Says State
C0n t Enforce La,U
q pstate Mayors Won't
Act Unless Government
Calls On Them to Aid

Special Cores ronderce
ALBANY. juno 3o.-State Excise
Commissioner Herbert s. Ssson to-day
reiterated his statement that the state
ls powerless to enforce prohibition be
cause Of the failure of the Legislature
10 enact statutes to this end lie
added, however. that the excise de-
partment is ready and willing to assist
the Federal government to enforce pro-
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
The Penalty

Any who violates the
1000, by both such imprisonment ar
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
No Imports OF Liquor

After the
toxicating liquors shall
this provision shall
the United States the OF of
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
No Distilled Spirits


dmobizaton,
procaImd the President
the efficiency
Army
therefrOm ccpt for exnnr
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
No Breach OF Good Faith

"The argument that under tho con-
xtitutional nmandmcnt the liquor traffic
was given a year in which 10 Wind up
its business and that an act TO shorten
that period Is breach Of good faith
is not 1T all pcrsuasivc Congress has
made no promise to the liquor traffic
of years respite. When it submitted
the constitutional amendment it had
under confederation war prohibition.
Had II pasncd tho two at the same
time no ono would ever have sue-
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
The Wartime Prohibition LaeU

The maritime prohibition ow vhch effect ruidniqbt
attached rider the Norcn
Der 81, 1911. It prouidcs:
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
No Jurisdiction,
Declares S,uann
Persons Selling Liquor
Can't Be Held In City
Courts, Says McAdoo

District Attorney Edward Swami
said yesterday he had no jurisdiction
on the question of wartime prohjbi-
tion. even if saloonkeepers continued
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01
No Grains for Liquor

After May 91o until the conclusion of the
after until the demoblizn
grains
cereals
beverage
New-York tribune., 1919-07-01

business as usual" and obeyed state
laws. Ia q statement, he said:
The district attorneys of New York
State have no jurisdiction en- the oues-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
RED MEN OF TWO
COUNTIES PARADE
New Oxford Scene of Big
Gathering of Fraternal
Order Members

New Oxford, Pa. July 2S.-Red
Men of York and Adams counties held
their twelfth annual convention here
on Saturday. The event attracted
one of the largest gatherings the
town has ever entertained. Fourteen
lodges from the two countries were
represented. The business of the
convention occupied the attention of
the delegates almost all day. Pre-
ceding the closed sessions of the
lodge a public meeting was held. at
which the citizens of New Oxford as
sisted in the entertainment of the
visitors. Address were made by
Charles e. Bell. of Philadelphia, Great
Sachem of the lodge for the State;
Hon. William H. Long. of Hanoyer,
Past Great Sachem; ]. L. williams, of
Gettysburg; j. A. eastman. burgess
of New oxford, and John e. Wisler
of Mount Wolf, the president Of
ficer of the convention. Hanover was
selected as the place of meeting for
next year. Perhaps the biggest
parade ever held here was given at
five o'clock in the afternoon. A large
number of prizes were awarded.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
CentrdlPd. .NeWS

Liyerpool-The official board of
the Methodist Church voted to re-
pair the church and parsonage.
Saginaw, Pa.-Rushed with or
ders the plant of the Union Stone
Company is now operating IL hours
day.
Livcrpool-A. E. Kerstetter. for
many years secretary of the Liver
pool Board of Health, has rendered
his resignation to take effect at once.
Goldsboro-Five hundred, persons
attended the annual picnic of the
Smoketown Sunday school in Frees
woods, near town. The Goldsboro
band furnished music.
York Haven-Harvet Home was
celebrated yesterday forenoon by st.
Paul's Lutheran congregation, the
Rev. Clarence Hershey, pastor. A
large congregation assembled for
the devotions.
Mount Wolf Property owners
and supervisors of Springettsbury
township appeared before the county
commissioners and petitioned the
Improvement of DiehPs Mill road
for a distance of five or six miles.
Mount Wolf-The annual outing
of the York County Luther League
Society will be held at Cold Springs
Park, near here, on Saturday, Au-
gust 8. The Boys Band of the
Tressler Orphans Home, Loysville.
will play.
CONTINUED on Page %
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
ARMAN THRILLS
MECHANICSBURG
Crowds Swarm to Landing
Place Thinking Plane Had
Fallen to Earth

Mechanicsburg, Pa, July Is
There was considerable excitement
here Saturday morning when an air
plane landed in a field belonging to
Martin Mumma, in the northern sec
tion of town. Several planes flew
over the town and about $50 o'clock
one attracted attention by flying low
and circling. Suddenly the engine
stopped, and the machine shot down.
ward. Observers were Mortified and
thought the airman in trouble, but
later it developed the flyer had made
beautiful landing in the Mumma
field directly in front of the house.
Hundreds of people swarmed to the
place from all directions. Many
came in cars and farmers and families
in the locality as far as a mile away
walked to the scene. The plane re-
mained about two hours. Then 1t
gracefully SKINNED across the field
and into the air. The machine was
one from Middletown searching for
another which accompanied it. and
was forced to land, owing to engine
trouble near Camp Hill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
THREE FAITHFUL
RAIL MEN QUIT
Remove Employees of Pennsy
Betired After Years of
Diligent Service

Renova, Pa. July %. - Three
faithful employees of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company here have
been retired from service. Jacob g.
Ball. one of the best known en-
ployes of the car shops. who en-
tered the service of the company in
1881, but left the shop for several
months, returning August 20, 1882,
had been employed continuously
ever since.
Horace G. Hanna, who entered
the service in 1871, as an apprentice,
has also been retired.
John Bengston, another Pennsyl-
vania Railroad employe, was retired.
He came to Renova from Hahn
stead, Sweden, in 1882 and was en-
ployed in the blacksmith shop.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
"Jn@ enough Turkish"

This, in three words, 10 the reason.
This is why, all over America, Fati.
mas are the choice of shrewd, knowing
smokers.
Fatimas are NOT straight Turkish
cigarette. Most men find straight Turk
ish too heavy.
The famous Fatima Turkish blend
contains just enough Turkish just
enough to taste right and just enough
to leave man feeling right, even when
he smokes moro than usual.
This also is why Fatimas today are
out-seiling all of tho fancy, expensive,
straight Turkish cigarettes-- even at
places such as Palm Beach and French
Lick, and at Americas sms<test hotels
and clubs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
ROPER WILL HEAR
DISTRICT PROTEST
Internal Revenue Commissioner Takes Notice of Objections
to Abandoning Ninth District Congressman Griest Gets
Ear of Official; Fight to Be Kept Up

Lancaster, Pa, July 28.-Although
Commissioner Roper gives no intima-
tion that his order abolishing the
Ninth International Revenue district
by combining 1t with the First dis
trict will be reversed, the fight for it's
retention is to be continued unabated.
Practically every civic and Industrial
organization of this city where head
quarters of the Ninth district has
been located for more than half a
century is enlisted in the campaign.
Through the efforts of Congress-
man w. w. Griest, Commissioner
Roper has consented to grant a hear
ing to the contestants on Wednes-
day afternoon, which is but two days
prior to the date set for the transfer
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
Milton H. Brandt Dies at
Scotland Funeral Today

Scotland, Pa, July 2s.-Funeral
services were held this morning for
Milton II. Brandt, who died Friday
morning at his residence here. He is
survived by his wife and the follow
ing children: Mrs. John c. Millhouse,
Shippensburg; Mrs. John B. Watson,
Waynesboro; William H. Brandt,
Scotland; Mrs. Wilbur C. Plasterer,
Shippensburg; Mrs. S. e. Fogelsanger,
Hagerstown; Arthur NJ. Brandt and
Olga Brandt. at home. Interment
was at Salemn Church. He was 65
years old.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28

of the office. The Lacaster Cham
Der of Commerce. of which I. H.
weaver, leading tobacco dealer, is
president, has addressed letters to
seventeen city organizations. twenty
FIVE county bodies. thirty-fiv banks
within the county, and fifty-seven
banks and twenty chambers of COM
merce throughout the other fourteen
counties of the district, urging them
to send representatives to the Wash
ington hearing. 1t is expected that
the Congressman representing the
counties affected will be present, and
the arrangements contemplated an
impressive and vigorous face to face
protest with the head Of the de-
partment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
WHO BREAK OUT
OF JAIL ARE TAKEN
Turnkey Beaten Into Insensibity by Inmate Who Takes
Keys and Opens Doors of oldaysburgs County Prison.
Kenny and Livingston Captured Hiding in Cellar

Hoilidaysburg, Pa, July 2S.-Rob-
ert Kenny. and Gilbert Livingstone,
who with Edward Mrown, of AL
toona, escaped from the Blair
county Jail at this place on Satur-
day, were rounded up by officers in
the celler of a private residence aft
er being at large for two hours.
Brown was still at large last night.
Brown, who had the freedom of
the corridors, threw pepper into the
eyes of a trusty, Harry Gill, and
then beat the officer into insensibil-
ity. He then used the officers keys
to open the cells, liberating Kenny
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
COMMITS SUICIDE
SAME BROTHER
Bride of Five Months Shoots
Herself With Gun at
Home of Parents

Reading, Pa, July 2S.-Brooding
over some troubles, after a married
life of less than five months, 22-
year-o1d Edna Trexler, wife of How
ard Trexler committed suicide by
blowing off the top of her head with
a single-barrel shotgun at the home
of her parents, near Sinking Springs
Four months ago her 1S-year-ol
brother, Paul L. Rollman, commit
ed suicide in the same room and in
the same way.
The young couple had some diff
ferences about two weeks ago when
the husband left and he had not
since been seen by the young wife.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
Food Burglars Make.
Second Visit in Darkness

Mount Carmel, Pa, July 28t-
After making first haul when they
took everything that was in the
porch refrigerator. burglars made a
second trip Saturday night to the
home of Attorney c. Elmer John and
were discovered at work by a son
returning home at IL o'clock. The
strangers had food collected togeth-
er in the kitchen ready to be taken
away. They managed to escape. The
high cost of food is thought to have
been the motive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
Gettysburg Stands Aloof
From Government Food

Gettysburg. Pa, July 2S.-Gettys-
burg is not going wild over the offer
of the Government by which citizens
are given the opportunity to pur-
chase foodstutfs owned by the Gov
ernment at cost. Burgess Eicholtz
received a communication several
days ago relative to the matter, but
as yet not a single citizen has made
application for any of the goods.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28

and Livingston. The three men es-
capped over the Jail walls.
Kenny and Livingston were dis
charged soldiers, who robbed the
residence of former State Senator J.
M. Jones last week. dhey were
arrested in a Pittsburgh pawn shop
last Tuesday. BY hiding themselves
in the railroad yards below the town
the fugitives eluded a large posse
of officers and citizens.
A former constable of the Fourth
ward of Altoona, who himself was
incarcerated in the Jail. has been
serving as a helper and who was
serving the prisoners with dinner
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
Happenings of One Day in Central PENNSYLVANIA Town
THIEF GETS $99
in NIGHT VISIT
Takes 5000 From Trousers
Pocket and 500 From C.
E. Boards Wallet

WaynesbOro, Pa, July 2S.-A mid
night thief cleaned up 500 at the
home of c. e. Beard, in this city. last
night. He made a hole in the screen
door and lifted the latch. In the
trousers of Abram Hahn. lying be-
side his bed. he got So
In the trousers of Beard, in an ad-
Joining bedroom. he took 500 from a
wallet. A watch lying on the bureau
was overlooked. The time was To-
Gated about 11.30. as at that hour a
lodger upstairs heard the house cat
scampering up the stairway in an
agitated manner as though badly
frightened.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
State Health Officer
Sues Undertakers and
Sections in Lancaster Co.

Lancaster, Pa. July 2s.-R. j.
Brauner, an inspector of the State
Department of Health, has prose-
cuted a number of undertakers and
sections of the county on a charge
of interring bodies without first pro-
curing the legal certificate from To-
cal health authorities. Hearings
were given the accused by Alderman
A. K. Spurrier. and cases against
Paul F. Esbenshade, New Holland;
Elan Martin, Weaverford; ]. c.
Honninger, New Holland. returned
to court. Several other charges were
dismissed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
COW JUMPS TO DEATH
BY LEAP FROM ROOF

20 Pittsburgh, July ga brown
and speckled COW that was being
driven through the streets of
Tarentum on the way to the
slaughter-house suddenly decided
to rob the butcher of a job by
committing suicide. Leaving the
herd, it calmly walked into the
open doorway of an apartment
house, climbed up twenty-four
steps, turned at the landing and
then went up another flight Here
it pushed itself through an open
window onto a roof. Turning a
last look along the way it came.
the cow jumped to the ground and
was killed almost instantly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
To Put Reading Beer
Under Probe Of Experts

Reading, Pa, July 28.-Samples
of beer taken by representatives of
the local internal revenue offices
have been forwarded to the offices of
United States District Attorney
Francis Fisher Kane in Philadelphia.
A quart of beer was taken from
the vats of the four Reading brew
cries. It will be analyzed to de-
termine the PERCENTAGE of its al
cohoIic content. The result will
later be used in evidence if suits are
brought.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
Naval Commander Will
Wed Generals Daughter

Lock Haven. July 28. Lieut..
Commander James Chatham Kress,
U. s. Navy, of this city, son of Cap
tain and Mrs. w. c. Kress, is to wed
Miss Gertrude Greely, daughter of
General A. w. Greely, U. s. Army,
according to an announcement made
occur next month at the summer
home Of the brides family at Con-
way, N. H.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
Slashes Throat and Tries
to End Life by Drowning

Chnmbcrsburg, Pa, July 2S.-
Charles McGinnis. aged 65 years, made
two unsuccessful attempts to COM
nit suicide early yesterday morning.
First he cut his throat with a PEN
knife. inflicting a cash three inches
long. Then he waded into the
Creek, but was pulled
out. He was taken to the hospital.
where his wound was dressed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
BRINGS FRENCH BRIDE HOME

BellwOOd. July 2S.-Sergeant Frank
r. Wesley arrived at home on Satur-
day with his bride, French girl
whom he married while in France.
Wesley received his training at Camp
Hancock, and sailed for France with
a signal battalion with General After
bury's command. He was over a year
and half in France. and was welded
early in the spring.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
Lima Beans Selling For
SIG For 32-quart Crate

Hagerstown, Md, July 2S. - The
lima bean crop in Washington
county,. due to favorable weather,
promises to break all yield records.
The price, also, has broken all
records. The first lima beans of
the season were marketed at Keeds-
vile for shipment to Eastern mar
kets. The buyer paid SIC per crate
of thirty-two quarts, or nearly
double the price two years ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
LINEMAN'S FALL
MAY COST LIFE
Highfield Man Comes in Con-
tact With Current at Kauff-
mans Station

Chambersburg, Pa, July 2S.-While
working on a pole along the line OF
the Chambersburg, Greencastle and
waynesboro Railway Company at
Kauffman's Station yesterday after
noon, Dewey Nicholson. aged 20. OF
Highfeld, came in contact with a
high extension wire. He was thrown
to the ground and sustained frac-
tured skull. The injured workman
was brought to the hospital here and
an operation performed. He was not
expected to recover at an early hour
this morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
Washington House Offered
For Sale But Withdrawn

Gettysburg, Pa, July 2S.-Several
properties in the center of the town
went under the hammer on Saturday
at public sale. OF the two offered
one was sold, the property owned by
Mrs. George ]. Wolfe, George w. Rex
was the purchaser at a price of ST.
400. The other, the Washington
House, was withdrawn. Four thou
sand dollars was offered.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-28
Wife Slayer and Suicide
Buried Beside Victim

Altoona, Pa, July 2S.-Brief fun
eral services followed by interment
in Rose Hill cemetery were held
on Saturday afternoon over the re-
mains of John Walden, the Allie
gheny Furnace man who ended his
own life after shooting and killing
his wife a week ago. The service
was in charge of the local lodge of
Eagles and was conducted at the
funeral parlors of Lafferty & Tobias.