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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

(By Special Contributor)

The evening of Wednesday, June
80, witnessed a decidedly neat little
game of baseball between the mar
ried men and the all-virtuous sin
gies- Owing to he undisputed fact
that married life takes the pep out
or man, he single laddies trounsed
their opponents by the overwhel-
ming score of 2 to /.
The score board looked like an in
cubator of goose eggs till the last OF
the eighth inning, when papa S wild
throw to grandaddy let a run in for
the singles. When the newlyweds
and oldweds came forward for their
last up, they had blood in their eyes,
and hearts in their shoes, but the
sympathetic laddies stubbornly per-
mitted run. In the last of the
ninth, Hunters long drive to some
where out there brought OFT from
first base and across the plate for
the winning team
(NOTE: This article was written
by strictly unmarried man, men,
ber of the victorious team. His
name on application.)
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
NJ. l. A. TO GIVE SPECIAL
PROGRAM JULY FOURTH


There will be an M. l. A. Conjoint
program given at the Stake taberna-
Gle, Sunday evening, July 4, at 7:15
o'clock as follows
Community singing
l.. j. Robinson, jr., director
Opening song, America
Prayer
President John L. Smith
Selection by orchestra
Idaho's sons
President William T. Jack
Memorial Exercises
Solo, THE Flag Without a Stain
Maurine Bowers
Address
Visitor from Salt Lake City
Solo, The Star Spangled Banner"
Mrs. Bertha Severe
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
STAKE PLANS OUTING

Cassia Stake is planning Faith
ers' and Sons outing, to begin July
10. Every bishop, father, son, and
Y. M. M. l. A. officer should go, as
the outing provides splendid oppor-
better acquainted.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
WE'LL KNOWN COUPLE WED

1t is reported that James H. West
and Miss Margaret Barry were mar
ried at Portland, Oregon, June q .
Both are well known at Oakley, and
proIfinene in musical circles. They
probably will make heir home a t
Oakley, as Mr.. West is instructor in
music at the Academy and one +
the managers of the Orpheum.
Health, prosperity, and happinesss
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

The wonderful results accomplished
in the army gave to the world com
pelling realization of the lasting bene-
fits to be derived from scientific body
training Beatrice Eves-H Heskett, who
will give INSTRUMENTATION on
the third afternoon of the Chautauqua,
is graduate Of Wellesley College De
partment of Hygiene, and recognized
authority on Physical Training. Her
lecture is not dry portrayal of un-
pleasant statements and inconvenient
exercises, but is an interesting discus
sion of the difference between Physical
Training and Physical Culture, and all
of 1t charmingly Illustrated. This lee
ture is one Of the real helps of the
splendid Five Day Chautauqua.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
Criticise Parson For Pickford Wedding

Buffalo, n. Y.-The fact that one
of the Baptist preachers attending
the Northern Baptist convention per-
formed the marriage ceremony for
Mary pickford and Douglas Fairbanks
has caused much criticism among his
brethren.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
/Heed Enters by PROXY Route.

Kansas City.-James T. Bradshaw.
alternate to Senator James A. Reed
as delegate from the Fifth Missouri
district to the Democratic national
convention, announced that he had
voluntarily turned over his proxy to
Senator Reed and that the latter was
empowered to act for him in all mat
ters pertaining to the business of the
convention.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
New Cable TO South America.

Rio Janeiro.-A new cable service
between Rio Janeiro and North Am
erica by way of Buenos Aires and the
west coast of South America was es-
tablished June 26, when the Ail-Amer-
lea cables began operating their new
lines running from this city and San
tos TO Buenos Aires.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
Fulton ard Wills to Box.

New York -Heavyweigllis Fred Full
ton and Harry Wills Will meet in the
first bout of importance under the
new law permitting boxing contests in
New York. This announcement was
made by the international Sporting
club. which has matched the pugilists
for 15-round contest
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

When you think OF an imitator OF
sounds, polyphonist, think OF Maud
Catren. Mrs. Catren can initiate most
anything you ever heard, animals,
pirds-even the Rocky Mountain
Canary" with his "Hee Haw' ,-en-
gines, Photographs, or the Chautauqua
baby. She is simply scream and the
Riddles are sure of a treat wien she
is on the platform. If the kiddies
enjoy it, the gray headed boys and
girls" will, also, for it il all good,
clean entertainment. Mrs. Catren
shares with Lawrence Timbers, the
Walt Mason man, the afternoon and
evening prelude time on the fourth
day. Leave your dignity at home and
core and enjoy yourself.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
Sim Eeiners kidnap officer.

Duhlin.-A band of armed and
masked Sim Feiners Sunday carried
out the boldest coup in months, when
they raded fishing hut alongside the
Elackwater river and kidnapped Brlga-
der General Incas and his two com
panions, Colonies Danforth and
Tyrrell.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

We desire TO thank all who gave
us assistance and comfort during the
sickness and death of our beloved
husband and friend, James Walker.
Mrs. James Walker and family.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

T.. l.. Bates Of Basin was knocked
unconscious Tuesday of last week,
when he was struck on the head bv
q railing tree. He was cutting TIM
Der in Flat canyon, above Elba. at
the time of the accident. He lay on
the ground about half an hour be-
fore. coming to himself The inju-
ries did not prove as serious as was
feared
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

The Better Cattle - A fine type
of Roam Durham bull, registered, no.
477774 at Sagers Barn for conven
ience OF the public. (Adv. ] AID
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Notwithstanding the fluctuation
in the price of sugar, the pop corn
crispettes continue to sell at cents.
Adv. (June 25 Jy p
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Mrs. A. G. Clifford of Basin was
operated on for appendicitis at Bur
ley last Friday. 1t is reported that
she is getting along we'll
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
IN AND ABOUT TOWN

There was baseball game
churchill Sunday between the mar
lied men and the single men. The
single men won by single point
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

A. T. skoro. of the Apex mine, is
at the state capital this week
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

The Oakley Junior baseball team
defeated the Churchill boys in
hard-fought game last Friday
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

j. c. Lalley, engineer at VipOnt
mill, was married at Burley Tuesday
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

A Fourth of July dance at the
Anona, Saturday, July third. Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Charlie Elliott pitched a baseball
game at ShoshOne Sunday.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Red pine derrick timber for sale
See e. l.. Bates at Basin. Adv.Jy9.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

A. A. Tanner returned Wednesday
from visit to Burley and Rupert.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

There is to be Fourth celebra
tion at Marion on the fifth.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
IN AND AROUND TOWN

i'll since last week.
Niels Peterson was Burley visi-
tor last weekend.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs Eli Lee,
June 20, a daughter.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Toll
man, June %, girl.
John Garvn returned Sunday from
trip up Goose creek
Henry Bowles was a Sunday visi-
tor at the Oakley oil fields.
W. H. Keim and F. M. Hatch were
at the county seat Sunday.
Leo and Cleo Croft went to Burley
Monday to visit relatives.
Edward H. Hale wen to Vipont
Monday, returning Tuesday.
Mrs. Sam Cook and family visited
relatives at Albion last week.
Mrs. j. T. McEwen of Provo, Utah,
is the guest of friends at Oakley
Charlie Elliott pitched baseball
game at ShoshOne Sunday.
There is to be Fourth celebra-
tion at Marion on the fifth
Wallace McMurray was in from
his Trapper creek ranch Monday
G. Dahlquist, the tailor, for bar
gains in tailor made suits Adv
A Fourth Of July dance at the
Anona, Saturday, July third. Adv
A. A. Tanner returned Wednesday
from visit to Burley and Rupert
mill, was married at Burley Tuesday
Red pine derrick timber for sale
See e. L. Bates at Basin AdvJy
w. e. Taylor has taken charge Of
Hale and Tuttle's new store at vi
pont.
Leland Clark returned last week
from California, where he attended
school.
Herman McMurray and Raymond
McMurray were Sunday visitors at
Burley.
John Bailey and Clark Lee were
weekend fishermen along the Cot
tonwood.
John Erickson left Monday to
spend few days with friends at
Kimberly.
Charlie Carpenter of the Goose
creek oil fields, was seen on our
streets this week
r. r. Woody of Grantsville, Utah,
was a business visitor at Oakley the
first of the week.
Miss Florence De Klotz and Miss
Mayme Sims, both of the Albion nor
NAL, were Sunday visitors at Oakley.
= c. E. Sears and family returned
Sunday from Salt Lake City, where
they had been on visit.
A number of Oakley people were
spectators at the baseball game play
ed at Burley Sunday, The score was
Rupert, 9; Burley T.
Leaving town-Household goods
for sale-Furniture, rugs, stoves
and all fixtures for sale at reasona-
Bile price.
For sale, White Lily washing ma
chine with wringer; also Deering bin
der. These articles are in good con-
ditson. w. @. Schiferl. Route 2, Tel.
246J11, Adv. (Jnue 1925
-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Mrs Sam Cook and family visited
relatives at Albion last week.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Mrs. j. r. McEwen of Provo, Utah,
is the guest of friends at Oakley
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Wallace McMurray was in from
his Trapper creek ranch Monday.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02
Oakley Celebrates
The Fifth
PROGRAM FOR FOURTH OF july
CELEBRATION

To Be Held at Oakley, July 5, 1920
MORNING
Raising of Flag at Sunrise by Boy
Scouts
Children's dance at Anona Hall,
11:00 o'clock
Boy Scout baseball game at Bluff
park, Oakley Fourth ward vs.
Oakley First, 1000
AFTERNOON
Races and Sports on Main street
1870
Baseball game at Bluff park, Giants
vs.. Athletics, 800
Everything is free, except the
dance at Anona hall at night, and Il
is almost free-5O cents and cents
war tax.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

G. Dahlquist, the tailor, for bar
gains in tailor made suits Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

For sale, White Lily washing ma
chine with wringer; also Deering bin
der. These articles are in good con-
sdition.' w. G. Schiferl, Route 2, Tel.
246J11, Adv. (Jnue 1926
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

w. e. Taylor has taken charge OF
Hale and Tuttle's new store at vi
pont.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Edward H. Hale wen to VipOni
Monday, returning Tuesday
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Leland Clark returned last week
from California, where he attended
school.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Leo and Cleo Croft went to Burle,
Monday to visit relatives.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Herman McMurray and Raymond
McMurray were Sunday visitors at
Burley.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Lee
June 20, daughter
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

John Erickson left Monday to
spend few days with friends at
Kimberly. v
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

T. T. Woody of Grantsville, Utah,
first of the week
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Niels Peterson was Burley visi-
tor last week end
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Leaving town-Household goods
for sale-Furniture, rugs, stoves
and all fixtures for sale at reasona-
BILE price.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Toll
man, June %, girl
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

!. c. E. Sears and family returned
Sunday from Salt Lake City, where
they had been on a visit.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-07-02

Charlie Carpenter of the Goose
creek oil fields, was seen on our
streets this week
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-10
MASSMEETiNG FOR
GIRLS ON SUNDAY
Miss Jessie l.. Burial Will Ad-
dress Large Gathering at the
High School.

Every girl in Wilmington to be present
at the community massmeeting at the
Wilmington High School, on Sunday after
noon next" is the slogan that all repre-
scntativcs of girls organizations in this
city are presenting this week TO all mem
bcrs and friends The speaker for this
occasion will be Miss Jessie J.. Burial
Of the National Geographic Society Of
Washington, d. G.. She will take rs her
subject ''Thc Girl Power in Action"
Invitations have been issued to all the
many girl societies in this city 10 have
present large representation. 1t is
hoped that at least 900 yourg women
will be in attendance. The meeting has
been arranged by the Young Women's =
Christian Association, Peoples Settle
ment. Hagley Community House Italian
Ncighborhood House. Girls Friendly
Society, the Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls,
and the Wilmington Community Service.
II will be q starter for the girls work in
this city during tho winter months. II is
in keeping with the World Fellowship
Week, OF the Y W. {. A., and the
win My Chum Week of the Epworth
League
Miss Burial will make her first appear
ancc i'm Wilmington on Sunday She
comes mighty tttciiiiltllhti atiiu VIII uihW
a large audience. She IL considered one
of the foremost leaders of girls work in
the United States Miss Burial has just
completed western trip, which carried
her as far rs Colorado and California. in
which States she addressed many session.
OF girls organizations She Is a delightful
and interesting speaker, and will appeal
TO all girls between the ages Of II and Is
wears
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-10
SUIT INVOLVING ,
QUARTER MILLION
NOW ON AT DOVER
Involving Right of Corporate Di-
rectors to Vote Themselves
Money and Stock for Ser
vices.
MANY LEWES FOLKS
INTERESTED IN CASE

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover Nov 10 Ore of the largest
suits ever brought III this State south OF
Wilmington, and possibly with one or two
exceptions, lie largest ever brought IN
the State courts of Delaware, began here,
YESTERDAY, before Chancellor Curtis. 1t ls
that Of Joseph J.. Cahall, receiver OF the
lewes Fisheries Co, against William e.
Lohard. James T. Lank Harland NJ
Joseph. William T.. Tunnel, William IL
Bookhammcr, John II Baylis, William
J. Thompson, Robert Pennington and
Icwes Oil and Chemical Co. The hearing
is attended by many Sussex County par
tics interested In the case as stockholders
The plaintiff rs receiver OF the Lcwcs
Fisheries Company by appointment OF
the chancellor. is sueirg to recover about
4 quarter Of n million dollars and also the
plant and the steamer, James NJ Clifford,
which belonged 20 the company, IN July
1917
1t is claimed hv the plalr;lif that the
amount sued for represents moneys which
the directors of the company voted them
selves rs salaries or for services. and
various amounts received from the sale
az the steamer Henlopen, which formerly
belonged 10 the company. to New ork
party. and from sales OF the products
manufactured ct the plant since August
10 1917. These amounts the plalntlii
claims were revcr turred over 70 the
stockholders The plaintiff also IS seeking
to recover the factory and one Of the
steamers OF the company which the de
fcrdants CLAIM WAS sold 10 Robert Pen
rlrgton on August 10. 1917,
Tho hearing Yesterday was taken mp
mainly hy the testimony OF the plaintiff
receiver. and by the reading Of evidence
from the hooks OF the company, including
the recital OF entries showing the various
transactions OF the directors In voting
salaries or SUMS Of money for alleged
services RENDERED the com pany.
Some time was consumed AT the be-
ginning of the afternoon session IN an
attempt TO arrive ~ All agreement by
counsel rs to the admittance OF certain
allegations made IN the bill OF complaint
and answer, hoping thereby Ia save con
siderable time without gong INTO detail OF
all the documentary evidence.
4 number Of interesting and important
legal questions are involved IN the SUIT.
Among others the question oi the right oi
the directors To vote themselves money
for salaries or services, the right oi dl-
rcctors to issue stock to themselves for
services: and the right Of directors 70
issue stock 10 themselves upon giving
their promissorv notes for the same.
Henry Ridgelv and George NJ. Fisher,
IT. are attorneys for the plaintiff; David
J Reinhardt and D. ! Layton. for Mcssrs.
Bookhnmmer. Bavlis and Thompson
Richard Rodney and John NJ Richardson
for Mcssrs. Lofiand. Lank, Joseph and
Tunnel, George y. Davis for Robert
Pennington
The case viii occupy all Of today and
possibly tomorrow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-10
TULL SENTENCED
TO SIX YEARS
Convicted on a Charge OF Lar
ceny and Admitted Embezzle-
mcnt of Typewriter.

William VI. Tull, charged with larceny
IN connection with the theft of a suit case
from an automobile Of 81. Pauls NJ. T..
Church ON September u, was found
guilty hy jury in Court Of General ScS-
.,nns Yesterday afternoon, and gwen a
sentence &C three years imprisonment to
nav S73 IN restitution and costs OF the
case rul pleaded guilty tn another
Indictment. charging hun with cmhczzle-
nent hv hailcc of typewriter from
Martin ' h Hutchinson and WAS son
tcnccd to three years Imprisonment ior
this. making total a SIX years tor INN
50 serve Judge Bnycc commented that
lashes wcrc withheld. which was the last
favor 1ull might expect from the court
The sui ease Wns th property OF
FmiN DAVIS. and contained dress.
stick nm. shoes stockings and gown, The
stolen goods were found IN Tull : room.
Al Elfth and West streets. 10y Detective
Riley and Johnson on September 70.
Tul claimed They we're goods brought to
his onm early SUNDAY morning and lett
there hN two other Young men. but was
unable 10 give the jury a satisfactory eN-
planatinn ~ 10 why he came INTO posses
anon of the goods Tull has previous
record
Clarence Briggs. Negro, charged with
larceny ut an uVCrcOat valued NJ Sbu
frnm William lIynson Negro was found
guilt, bN lurN and gwen nlnc months
and ordered to pay S6o N restitution by
Judge Boycc Briggs admitted taking the
coat from trunk IN llNnson : h' me. and
r lev and lohnson Clarence 4 Scuthcr-
land as attorney for Briggs
Henr, Jones Negro pleaded guilty 70
y charge 81 larceny 81 a pocket book con
% 4 "a tpnni9s
SYln And sentenced 10 nine months nn-
pusnnmcut. payment Of S325 IN rcstitu-
iinn and costs 81 the case lie admitted
picklng M the pocket book and running
when i was dropped by the Woman
EGnr MONTHS FOR ROBINSON.
William Robinson alias Dutch Hess.
ala, Charles Hes an alleged professional
brass thcf. received sentence ~ eight
months imprisonment $50 N restitution
nnd cost, 81 the ct,c Judge Rice sad he
withheld the Imposition ut lashes since
th,. mrv recommended mercy Robinson
was d~rov cred INSIDE the plant of the
Bethlehem ~hiphuIlding Corporation at
, 3n on th, morning oi November
eNamnug two hraSS fange> lie was
lashei ln llll for stealing brass
Thomas Pcvton Negro Was found
not guilt, hN a JURY 81 stealing = from
t,corec Harm, \cgo Il was charged
thst Pcv'on -uatchci tic money from
Ilarrl, hand Pc,ton claimed that the
mono, ua, m- a. i had been won in a
crap game
CLAIMED IGNORANCE
Roman ~tcinalcrlk Was gwen sen
'cnr, II one month Imprisonment. 500
hnc and co,t> of tho case fro Illegal
possession uf lquor Roman j. foreigner
and clam, d, knows nothing about tie
Nolsicad act Tie Was found near French
street station carving sultacsc IN which
werc ten Ruarts Of hquor The case was
continued from the September term Of
cour, The man changed his plea Of not
guilty - guilty
Mrs Margaret McClurg was granted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-10

I'll tell the World" the place to go to-
giht Is the | .. Q. +. Hall World
Fair Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-10
DEATHS

DURSTEI~ In THIS city on Novemb ber :.
1890 samuel Henry Dursteln. Jr aged
Relativcs friends members of Whining
ton Lodge No - R T. .. +. Lafayette
l0dgr 40 H. a i 4 a NJ - John :
chapter. No X 4 VI Delaware Con-
sistorN bedford Cluh. Lulu Temple, q.
- attend the funeral services at the resi-
dence ~ his mother Mrs Mary ! Dur
stein No 1902 Jackson street on Wednes-
dsy November ~ a. 3 clock lutermeut
kivervIcW cemetery
KlUND In This city eleventh month.
ninth instant John II kluud
Due notice Of tht funeral viii he e ven
LYONS In This city on November q,
lQen Charles husband ~ sarah yonS
Relatives and friends. members Of the
Immaculate Conception society Division
No q II and employees ~ Deep
Water Point are invited 20 attend the
funeral fruU us late residence Il2a West
seventh street on saturday morning at 8
Church Iuterment al Cathedral cemetery
AicCATGHAN-In New castle Del on
Noverhcr 1920 Joseph NcCaughan. in
tbs 45th wear
Relatives and friends are invited To attend
the funeral from his late residence No I24
Harmony street on Thursday afternoon
November ] at o clock Services in I'm
manuel Y Church at 20 o clock In
teyment In the adjoining cemetery
STEW ART ~ Nehun France on Decern-
net 1917 John stewart lieutenant ~
or4uauCt son of Iiham ard Eleanor NJ
stewart -3u~ Monroe stree TINS city
Due notice Of funeral Will 3. given