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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
Free Methodist Church

Rev. Claud Watson Of Big Rapids
will preach in the Free Methodist
church, corner, Of West Center street
and Cedar avenue at II 100 a. m. and
1880 p. m. Sunday, November %. Mr..
Watson is the general manager of the
Four Drive Tractor company of Big
Rapids and is a man of more than
ordinary ability both as a business
man and preacher He was at one
time a student of Alma college. If
you hear Rev Watson you will find
that as Ellis Parker Butler says. "He
does not pat the steal with feather. "
Rev Peter White. pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
Methodist Episcopal Church

1000 a. m.-Sunday school.
IL a. NJ Morning worship.
Sermon subject, "The Fashioning
Power of the Age"
600 p. m.-Epworth League and
Christian Builders.
200 p. m.-Evening service. At
this service the burning question,
"Why More Men in Alma Do Not At
tend Church.? will be answered by
many men of this and other cities,
Some of these are churchmen and
some do not themselves regularly at
tend church anywhere.
A cordial invitation to everybody
to all these services.
Matthew w. DJffey, Minister
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
FARMS FOR sALE-ll6 acres good

FARMS FOR SALE-ll6 acres good
clay soil, this farm is an ideal farm
for two families, has two good,
large houses, two large barns, and
a number of smaller buildings, two
rock wells, buildings and fences
are in number one condition, this
farm could be divided into two 5S
acre farms, p mile from Weber
vile, a good market, large milk
condensary, churches and good
school. | also have listed | 90, 3
sos, zoos, 100, and one 264
acre farms. Write or come and
see me and we will look them over.
A. II. Catlin, Webberville. Mich
igan. 22-l-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

WANTED-To exchange village
property for so to 80 acres of farm
land. Call at 1914 Eastward St
21-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-Round Oak heater,
Acorn kitchen range and one oil
heater Inquire of J. w. Kelder,
304 Downie street, phone 344.
21-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Experienced paint sales
man; steady employment; good sal
airy; to work in Alma. Apply
Austin, the Painter. Flint, Mich.
22-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
St. Johns Episcopal Church

st. Johns Episcopal Church
Rev. j. Frank Jackson, Rector
Morning Prayer, 1000 a. m.
Subject: John Did No Miracle"
Sunday School-l1:30 a. m.
Evening Prayer-7:OO p. m.
Subject: Faith
All are cordially invited to these
services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Misunderstanding, plain sewing
and piece washing Mending called
for and delivered. Inquire at 623
Wright avenue. 22-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist
5ll n. Park ave.
Subject Soul and Body"
Sunday school-9:30 a. m.
Lesson: Sermon, 1880.
Wednesday testimony meeting at
500 o'clock.
Reading room located at 1872 w.
Superior street, opposite First State
bank. Open daily from 2:30 to 500
o'clock except Sunday. All welcome
to services and to the reading room.
Thanksgiving service Thursday at
1890.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-Jersey bull, four years
old, of registered stock. S. S. Rob
erts, r. A, Alma. Phone 636 AR.
pose
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

girl with some exper-
fence for general house work. In
quire SIS State st. 2l-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

WANTED-Men for chopping foot
retort wood, 1925 per cord. An
trim Iron Company, Mancelona,
Mich 2l-4-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church.
Cor. of Prospect ana West Superior
Rev. Willis L. Gelston, minister
10 a. m. Sunday school. Open for
all ages.
IL a. m. Morning worship. Harv-
est Home service. New members will
be received and the treasurer of both
the church and benevolent funds ask
that all pledges which are in arrears
be paid up.
600 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
700 p. m.-Evening worship.
Topic: "How may we practice
Thanksgiving" Eph. 500 Ps. 67:1-7.
Thanksgiving meeting.)
Theme: "All Things Work"
a cordial welcome is extended to
all.
On Friday of this week the Broth
erhood of the church extends cordial
invitation to the men of the church
and congregation to stag social.
City Manager Reynolds will speak
concerning city problems. The social
will be held in the church chapel and
will commence at 1880.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-One good Trap buggy,
one or two seat, three spring wag-
ons for delivery, one one horse
wagon complete, one second hand
top buggy, one single harness, one
hard coal stove almost new, Kala-
mazoo, one small soft coal stove,
one good taxi body for Ford car.
Call and see for Bargains. F. S.
Clegg, st. Louis, Mich. 2O-3-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

WANTED-Three girls to work at
Deluxe Ice Cream Parlor. 17-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
Baptist Church

Baptist Church
j. w Priest, Pastor, residence SOP
Gratiot avenue.
Sunday morning service-l0:00.
Sermon: "The Blessedness Of Civ
ing"
Sunday school, ll:15.
b. Y. p. u. meetings o'clock.
Topic: How may we practice
Leader: mildred Chapman.
Evening Service o'clock.
Sermon: Seek We the Lord while
He may be found"
Thursday night prayer meeting at
1870.
All are cordially invited to attend
these services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-Scotch Collie pups.
5. o. Boardman, Middleton, Mich.
1S-2-cF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
FOR Observation-Disclosures

FOR SALE-Beagle hound three yrs.
old. Call phone &C. 22-1-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR RENT ROOMS

FOR RENT-Pleasant room for sing
lie gentleman, l05 Rockingham ave.
17-tt-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR Saltwater spark plugs,
guaranteed to give more power and
better mileage with less gasoline
consumption. 81 per single plug
or SO per set of 4. Sold by Dee L.
Boardman, Alma Record office. 15-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
FOR sALE-FARM PROPERTY

FOR SALE-S0 acres, y mile east of
Elm Hall; room house with BATH
furnace and hot water system; wat
err pumped into house; barn, chick
en- house granary and garage; two
orchards including apples, pears,
cherries and several varieties of
grapes; garden fenced chicken
tight, 81 acres in meadow; eight
acres new of seeding; % acres fit
for pillow now; some excellent potato
land; Price $50 per acre. Terms,
see H. T. Schoeffer, 2R miles east
of Elm Hall Phone 116-3R.
21-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

WANTED-Steady married man
with no children TO work on farm
by year. Vern Colburn, Alma,
Mich, phone "a rings. 18-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

WANTED-Young lady experienced
as cashier and bookkeeper, wants a
position. Inquire at Record Office.
22-1-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
NOTICE-HAVE YOUR RADI-
ATOR REPAIRED AT THE
ALMA RADIATOR SHOP
AT WRIGHT'S GARAGE.
EARL CARMAN, PROP. 22tf
WANTED SITUATIONS

as chauffeur, by
experienced, careful man. Phone
92-lSlLlS. 22-l-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
THE CHURCHES
St. Mary's Catholic Church

KeV. john A. MuIVey, FastOr.
Holy masses as follows: First and
third Sundays of each month, at $3.50
and 1920 a. m. Second and fourth
Sundays at 1890 a. m. On week days
masses at 700 and 1880 a. IN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-A new house and lot,
also a nice lot Of dry wood. Call
at 248 Ely st. 22-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

string of red beads be-
tween depot and Orchard st. Call
phone $780, rings. Reward offered.
22-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-Ford bargains, all new:
spotlight, Giant spark plugs,
top cover, radiator cover, l
hood cover, l Wilson tire and rim
holder, l tire rim, I Non-skid 1000
mile tire. Howard Willard, 224 +.
Center st. 22-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

WANTED-Carpenters wanted, soc
per hour. Steady job. Write G. II.
Meyers, Lock Box 100, Saginaw,
Mich. l9-tf-lp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

WANTED-A single man to work on
dairy farm. Steady work at good
wages. Inquire at Record office.
22-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE steel range and house
hold gods 423 North Park 22-l-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE or EXCHANGE-Gro-
cry store, residence and stock; bar
gain to right party; ready worked
up business. If interested call and
see me. 1916 E. Superior st. 11-tfc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
NOTICES. ETC.

IOTICE-The Academy of Dancing
will open Friday evening at 500
o'clock, X of F. Hall. Am pre-
pared to teach private clubs, also
in private homes. Mrs. l.. Tanner.
22-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE CHEAP-One-ton Re
public truck in good condition. Set
solid and pneumatic tires. Extra
new muller and universal joint go
with it. Also one gasoline tank.
See Rudeck, Republic Billiard Hall
21-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-A Peninsular hard coal
stove as good as new. Lewis
Ceaser, 1902 Rosedale. opp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-20
LOST AND FOUND

coat. Owner may have
same by proving property and pay
ing for this notice. Inquire $50
Wright avenue. 22-1-p
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
A,ipoolNG. SCALP rREA rMENT

MRS NJ NICHOLSON. shampooing. seal
treatment facial massage, Vibratory trasJ
ment. ha.r DR. 4ssing. ais eleotrIcal massage,
POO ". Franklin st. ID. n A. S69I j.
MRS ID. OLIVE ladies 0eauty parlors
Niolet Ray Treatments sos Tatnaii st
Formerly COS Market St. over Schagrin )
Just rcturaec from Atlantic City &
HAMpOOING and scalp treatment at
your home. Phone 1927 w. Bertha NJ
Ernest 42s T.. Sixth street Out ut-of-town
appoint ments accepted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11

DO your feet hurt | guarantee to give
relief Electric massage treatments. Mrs.
Moritz iI9 Market street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
az E..AL>

kECE q CANN Dentists have removed
~ crf1ca from Slf Marker street 70 Della
avenue and West. formerly DR.. n AIRY
vt,s oftc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
PROFESSIONAL.

VIM = MARSHALL. has returned
N the army and vii resume his prac-
~ sl0 Nashin ngton rtreet on Janu-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

automobiles Tor parts. any condition
Adams street bafngo. 5ot North Adams
street phone 5a4x w.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11

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sos .NAIIDS Al bANh
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IlESIhh GIBSON
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
PRINTING ENGRAVING. .EMBossINC

am now prepared TO give soof serv'ce In
PRINTlNfs--both quality ana delivery.
Cbas ii. Gray. Printer. ii E. Eighth ST.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Ioytk s. 900 net profits on Investment Of
xlu0 a. II pOsslbi - let mt prove
IT, acts iron niied states government
(sperts and bona ndc CnQincfT r. reports
iropusitiop limiUeG % lev. ! Il. Porter
los broadway Ncw YORK
! HAVE - .ppo Or nOrr - invest Ia good
business proposition. viii 81 without ser
vice. Address hustler. G. -. livery Even
ins Oricc
kTAETLING discovery makes old tires new
guaranteed by old established firm Tor ad-
|iitlonal 5 900 miles az hats hc price Oi new
ires. Not Il rubber rCtrCdd sonnet hing new
kud different Puncturt and blOVnIt proof
-ed throughout entire EurOpc fraCt'CallN
wv 10 America Aief With ability wanted
establish one or several TetrcadinE sta
I,ns IN vOur territory stations should
big business from day doors arc open.
D expert, ncC necessary apital required
AD,,O up Mechanical Machine g. Tool
\yss, @29 " fiitN second street New
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11

AHTOMOEtI EA---PArLs for ali makes OF
automobiles new and secondhand springs.
wheels tlres. TUBS and ali parts. Adams
STREET Garage 3n2 Adams street Phono
dd1p w
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11

THREE NEW HOUSES NEARING COM
FICTION 27o3 Van Buren Gtreet 20.
and 7o7 w. Twenty seventh street. six and
eight rooms, square plan, with All conyeni.
ences. Sold on easy terms
A d. STATION co,
sos shtnler Strssst
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
=. A.sIEJ ~ 3tI

d ADs. uSeepAGSrs neJass. tUrniturt snd
a., nlnus . suuk ~ pay Eigaert prlces
2 Ielswar. u s.osn. iC- Madison street
- a a. pbDnr iS4c
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21

Samuel Kaminsky motored to
Worcester Sunday and called on his
brother.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21
OBITUARIES
FORMER PoMFRET SCHOOL sU.
PERvIsoR DIES

William Henry Bliss died at hos
pital in Litchfeld Monday. He was
well known in Pomfret. where he had
been supervisor of schools.
Mr.. Bliss was born in Easthampton,
Mass, April Is. 1867, the son of Will
liam C. and Mary Bliss He moved to
Columbia in 1876 and attended public
schools there, a. Suffield and at Will
limantic. He was successful teacher
for many years and afterwards took
up farming. At the time Of his death
he was employed as school super
visor. He had represented the town
of Columbia in the legislature and had
served the town as justice of the
peace, assessor and as acting school
visitor for a number of years. While
a member of the general assembly he
was appointed county auditor and
was clerk of the committee on educa'
ton. He was one of the most popu'
lar members Of the house. Mr.. Bliss
was a member of the Grange at Co
lumbia.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21
SEDER'S THANKSGIVING OFFER
INCS

The Seder store is offering the buy
ing public some Thanksgiving specials
in observance of the season now APP
preaching. Thanksgiving has more
than usual significance this year, as
the great World War is over. the boys
are home. and there is feeling of
thanksgiving in all hearts. The Seder
store makes it time of business
thanksgiving as we'll as personal, and
with that aim in view has marked spe-
cial prices on its large lines of mems,
women's, children's and boys cloth
ing, that the people of this vicinity
may save money for other needs and
at the same time fittingly clothe them
selves for the cold weather now due
to arrive daily The full page ad.
will better explain the Thanksgiving
prices and look at the individual Of
ferings will prove that this is bona
fine money saving opportunity on
fresh winter merchandise for all men,
bers of the family.-Adv.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21
ACCIDENTS FOLLOW
ONE AFTER ANOTHER
Little Dam Tavern Scene of
Several Smashups This
Week
Building Of Sewer Extension Makes
Place Dangerous

There have been several accidents
to motor vehicles reported from the
Little Dam Tavern section this week.
This is partially due to the fact that
drivers do not give due heed to the
warning that the corner is made more
than usually dangerous on account of
work being done there in extending
the city's sewer line.
Sunday noon two motorcycles came
together while attempting to avoid a
truck. Two men on one of the ma
chimes received scratches and bruises
and lost few teeth A man and a
woman on the other motorcycle es-
capped without injury. Both machines
were somewhat damaged.
The same evening about o'clock q
motorcycle ran into tree while try
ing to avoid an automobile coming
from the opposite direction. The only
damage was to the machine.
Tuesday about noon one motor
truck met another and the one coming
towards Putnam loaded with warps
for the Manhasset Manufacturing
Company got off the side into the soft
earth and sank down so that the ma.
chine tipped to an angle and the load
slid off into a nearby brook. The ma.
terial is very valuable. 1t was eve,
ming before the result Of this accident
was cleaned up.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21

of the N. Y, N II. 4 H. railroad. but
for two years has been working in the
Manhasset mill.
Mrs. Parsons was member of the
Second Congregational church and of
the w. c. T. u. Failing health had
prevented her from taking active part
in the affairs of the church or society
for some time, and she was practically
confined to the home.
Besides her husband Mrs. Parsons
leaves niece, Miss L. II. Clarke Of
Westerly, R. l.
The funeral service was from the
home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev. Boynton Merrill officiating. The
bearers were l.. E. Smith. Robert
Sands, Henry Alvord, C. d. Sharpe,
and burial was in the Grove Street
cemetery.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21
MISS LORENA GALLANT AT
BI-ANCHETTE'S

Mrs. Eva Berthieume, who was
married several months ago, has re.
signed her position as bookkeeper al
the Blanchette store after eight years
service. She is now living in Day
Vile.
Mrs. Berthieume is succeeded by
Miss Lorena Gallant, who is well
known as fine singer Besides keep
ing the books Miss Gallant will have
charge of the Columbia Graphonola
record department and her musical
ability is at the service of those Sc
lecting records.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21
MRS. ALvER PARSONS

Mrs. Ann (HandaD Parsons. wife
of Alver A. Parsons, South Main
street. for many years a resident Of
Putnam, died at the Day Kimball hos
pital at an early hour last Sunday
morning following an operation per-
formed five days before. She had
been in poor health for some years.
Mrs. Parsons was born in Ashua,
r. l., April 80, 1853. daughter OF Per-
cy and Nancy Handal. She obtained
her education in the schools OF her ma
tive town and lived with her parents
until her marriage to Mr.. Parsons.
This took place on Bolles street IN
Putnam, May /, 1879, and they have
lived here ever since. For over thirty
years Mr.. Parsons was in the employ
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN BULGER'S
SISTER LAST FRIDAY
Spent Honeymoon Trip In Putnam
Two Years Ago

Captain of Police John Bulger has
returned from Burlington. VT. where
he was called by the Hines followed
by the death of his sister, Mrs. Agnes
Anne Bulger) Sherwin, whose funeral
was held last Friday morning.
Mrs. Sherwin had been i'll since
June with bronchial trouble following
an attack of the influence. Her death
was not unexpected, although in let
ter received last week by Captain
Bulger she stated that she was on
the gain. 1t was apparent from the
writing in the letter that she grew
weaker as she neared the last page.
Mrs. Sherwin was born in Ham,
mondsville, N. Y, nearly 26 years
ago. She was married two years ago
on Thanksgiving day and came to
Putnam with her husband on her we'd
ding trip, spending two weeks with
Captain Bulger and family. Since her
illness she had been at the home of
her sisters in Burlington, formerly of
Mechanicsville, and was given their
loving care and also that of her hus-
band. until the end. Her husband,
Dana l.. Sherwin, is prominent usi-
ness man of Burlington, being in the
business of the Sherwin Electric COM
pany.
The death of Mrs. Sherwin breaks
a family circle where the ties of af-
lection were unusually strong. Be-
sides her husband Mrs. Sherwin
leaves six sisters and two brothers.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21
HOWARD w. BRACKEN DEAD
BORN IN WOODSTOCK

Howard Webster Bracken, who died
in Boston Monday, was born in Wood
stock. Conn, Oct. 10, 1869, and was
the son of James and Anna Child
Bracken. He attended the public
schools in Webster, and went from
there to the Institute of Technology
in Worcester. Upon his graduation,
he entered the employ of the Draper
Company, in Hopedale, and remained
with it for twenty years.
He married on Oct. %, 1895, Silla
Bancroft, daughter of Joseph B. and
Sylvia Thwing Bancroft, and they
made their home in Hopedale. Mr..
Bracken filled many town offices. He
was chairman of the board of assess
ors for many years and member Of
the school board He was superin-
tendent of the Unitarian Sunday
school and took an active part in the
social life of the town.
For the past six years he had made
his home at the Hotel Somerset, Bos-
ton, and at San Mateo, Florida, where
he was engaged in raising potatoes in
the Hastings section.
He was member Of the Algonquin
Club, Boston, the Eastern Yacht Club
of Marblehead, the Unitarian Mems
Club, and the Putnam Country Club
of Florida. He was trustee OF the
Tuckerman School and On the visiting
committee for the Fraternity Of
Churches. His wife apd mother sur
vive him.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21
FUNERAL OF CHARLES JACKSON

Funeral services for Charles Jack
son, the night Waterman who was
found dead at the mill Of the John A.
Dady Corporation last Thursday
morning, were held Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock at the Baptist church in
South Woodstock. The service was
conducted by a former pastor, Rev.
Douglas Pierce Of Southbridge. Burr
al was in North Ashford cemetery.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-11-21
p. II. S. ALUMNI TO HOLD A
DANCE

The entertainment committee OF
the Putnam High School Alumni are
making arrangements for dance to
be held at the High school, Thanks
giving night. Pops jazz band, eight
pieces, will furnish the music. Tick
cts are now being sold by the CON-
mittee, Miss Gertrude Jones, chair
man; Mrs. s. NJ. Wheelock, Mrs. Lew
is T. Champlin, Miss Edith Bowen,
Herbert ]. Smith and j. Richard Car
penter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-02
PrescriPtion>~
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SUICIDE OF DOCTOR
WILKINS, ALLEGED
WIFE SLAYER PROBED

MineoIa, n. Y, July 1.-The man
ner in which DIR. Walter K. Wilkins
came into possession of the rope with
which he hanged himself in the bath
room of the Nassau county Jail here
last night was the subject of an in
vestigation begun here today by
Charles r. Weeks. district attorney;
Walter r. Jones. acting coroner and
other county officials. DR.. wilkins.
convicted last Friday as the slayer of
his wife, Julia, was to have been SEN
fenced to death tomorrow morning
to death in the electric chair at Sing
Sing prison.
Every precaution had been taken to
prevent DIR. wilkins from obtaining
anything with which he might at
tempt suicide and his jailers were I'M
able to explain how he came into
possession of the rope which was new.
1t was impossible for any one from
the outside to throw the rope to the
prisoner for his cell contained no win
dows. The bathroom where DR.. Will
kinsh ended his life also was without
windows. A search of hardware stores
and other places where rope is sold
was to be made today in an effort
to trace the purchaser. One of the
three letters written by DIR. Wilkins
just before he ended his life, declared
that he was innocent. Another ad-
dressed to Sheriff Phineas Seaman re-
quested that $50 in his clothes be
used to have his body cremated.
Mrs. Julia wilkins for whose death
her husband was held responsible was
beaten to death on the night of Feb
ruary 81 last in the driveway of her
Long Bach home, her skull fractured
by a hammer and a piece of lead
pipe
Dr. Wilkins claimed both he and his
wife had been attacked by three bur
glars whom they had surprised at
work when they returned home.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-07-02

Detroit. Cincinnati, Oakland, San Die
go, San Francisco, Tacoma and Bell
ingham, will meet here today to
discuss the proposed establishment of
free ports in the United States.
= William Kent, member of the United
States tariff commission was invited
to attend the meeting and explain
the reasons which led to the COM
mission to report in favor of establish
ing free ports. He also was expected
to describe the provisions of the San
ders- Sheppard free zone bill now
pending in congress.
The delegates will also consider the
advisability of establishing a perma-
nent free zone organization with
headquarters at Washington.