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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
TRIP TO WHITE HOUSE
WAS GRAND SUCCESS.
Given BY Junior Christian Endeavor
ers of ST. Johns Church.

0iVSn ny Junior (TniSlldn G~nuSdVoT-
ers of ST. Johns Church.
The trip to the White House was a
grand success for the Junior c. E.,
there being over one hundred and sixty
present. A neat sum a realized for
their treasury. The affair was post
poned a week on account of unfayora-
BILE weather, but the Juniors were CIV
en- a treat in the church dining room.
and their parents and friends were de-
lightfully entertained with sacred mu-
sic and devotional services by the Jul
niors. However, the white house and
lawn fete trip took place a week later
with much pleasure. Everybody enjoy
ed the auto ride and lawn fete. The
features of the evening were carried
out in keeping with the white house
trip. The participants and those they
i-mpersonated follow: President Will
son, Harry OFT, who was highly APP
plauded as to resemblance and dress;
Uncle Sam in uniform, Albert Somers;
"Star Spangled Banner" was sung by
all in unison; Columbia in national
costume, Miss Emma Myers; (Song,
RED, White and Blue") George Wash
ington, Maize Somers; Betsy Ross,
Emma Price. (This was a pantomime
and tableau exercise with song by
children, How Betsy made the Flag").
Red Cross Drill, by girls in uniform,
Misses Emma Price, Emma Myers,
Maize Somers, Edith Hawkins, Ada
Caddick. Edith Wagner Sadie Rodgers,
HiIda Mathis, Elizabeth Caddhsk. This
drill was a great credit to tie gifIs
They san .eAmerica. Here's m5gGirIs't.
Tabfeau, Statue Of Liberty. E1evated
in air. Song, America" by al1.) Miss
Eleanor Casio posed as Liberty. Last
of all was Bonaparte crossing the
Rhine, and it was really a very pecul-
lar representation of Bonaparte. Ask
Walter Cheeseman and John Somers,
who were old timers away back in
Rip Van Wrinkle time, about this.
A Birthday among the Juniors Is
the very latest. Miss Margaret Clark
was presented with a pretty hand bag
from the Juniors, it being the ami
versary of her birth. The gift was
presented with well chosen words by
President Wilson Harry Ott).
There was plenty of music from two
pianos and a .Victrola. The Lawn and
White House were aglow with electric
lights, and refreshments were served.
Everybody present expressed them
selves as having a royal good time.
This affair was given at the home Of
Mrs. Randolph Price, Superintendent
of Juniors, who with Mrs. Margaret
Deiling, co-workers for the society, had
it in charge. Rev. VIM. l. Shoemaker
asked a petition at the throne of God
for the society and Gods blessing upon
all present, which was followed by the
Lords Prayer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
THE STORK BUSY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Butler, Of
Plymouth. Conn, are receiving ON
gratulations upon the arrival Of a son,
Sewall Tolbert Butler, August twenty
fifth. Mrs. Butler will be remembered
as Miss Eva Lutz, formerly of this city.
Mr.. Butler was a popular teacher in
the Pleasantville High School, where
he left to join the army.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Lingo are be-
ing congratulated upon the birth of an
8K lb. baby boy. The little one arriv-
ed Wednesday morning at $50 o'clock.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
TEACHERS TO MEET AND
TO HAVE RECEPTION.

On Monday afternoon there will be
a teachers meeting in the auditorium
of the Pleasantville High School, when
the work for the coming school year
will be gone over.
On Tuesday evening a teachers re-
ception will occur at the High School.
At this time the faculty will be intro
duced to the members of the Board of
Education and their wives. 1t is also
expected to have members of City
Council present.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
DIED.

ANDERSON-In Atlantic City, Aug.
p, Maynard. husband of Hannah
Bowen Anderson. aged AZ years.
Funeral at Smithville NJ. E. Church
Sunday afternoon. Interment Leeds
Point Cemetery.
OAKLEY.-Suddenly at Mortified, on
Aug. 26, Mary E., widow of the late
Thomas Oakley. Funeral Monday
afternoon at Central NJ. E. Church.
Linwood. Interment PlsasanUville
Cemetery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
A LARGE HOUSE PARTY

Mrs. Margaret Brown entertained a
large party of relatives and friends
last Saturday and Sunday. They came
in automobiles from Norristown, Pa,
Mrs. Browns former home. The party
consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hoff-
man, Ammon Hoffman, Miss Helen
Hoffman, Jack, Frances and Ammon
and baby Carol Hoffman, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Fontaine, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Fontaine. Jr., and Ammon Fontaine.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
eAReAlNTowN A N

The regular meeting of the Bargain
town Grange will be held next Tues
day night, Sept. 7, in their new hall.
Every member is urged to be present
as a treat in the form of orchestra mu-
sic is expected. Also important BUSH
ness is to be discussed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

1870 a. m. and 8 p. m, Preaching
by DR.. Jones. Strangers cordially in
vited.
Sabbath, Sept. IL, will be DR.. Jones'
last Sabbath as the pastor. Holy Com
munion of the Lords Supper will be
observed in the morning. Baptism and
reception of new members.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
SMITHS LANDING NOTES.

Miss Rebecca Scott, of Baltimore.
who spent the past week with her cou-
sin, Miss Dora F. Brown, now is spen-
ding a few days with her sister in At
lantic City.
Miss Laura Byrd and her cousin,
Miss Maud Vesseles, have returned
from New York, after a delightful stay
there. Miss Byrd has been in New
York since June, at which time she
went to see her cousin graduate.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
= ASE
DIAL
STANDING OF TIE eLURs.

Pleasantville easily defeated Egg
Harbor. last Saturday by the score of
8 to l. MacLean was on the mound
for Pieasantyile, and allowed Egg Har-
Dor but 5 hits.
Egg Harbor defeated the Bader Club
at Egg Harbor on Sunday by the score
of 5 to /.
Egg Harbor still retains the lead in
the league, but Pleasantville is steadily
gaining, and should be in the lead
next week.
The strong Lit Bros. team. of Phild-
delphia, is booked 10 play here this
afternoon. This should prove to be q
Uery interesting game.
PledsdntUiIle plays a dOubIe-hedder
Nth Egg Harbor here on Monday, La
Dor Day. These ttUo games mag decide
the County championship. II you rant
to see something interesting, you
should not miss these games.
The Collins Field Club defeated the
Salem Athletic Club, Saturday, Aug.
%, cor 4-2. Roy Collins was on the
mound for the Collins team and his
opponents could do very little with his
delivery.
The Collins F. c. and Mays Landing
now lead the league with three victo-
ries and no defeats.
The cor
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
BIC Show lakes Place.

Tuesday evening there was a large
show in camp. The cast is as follows:
Turkish dancers-John Shappell, Fred.
Ellenberg. They did the dance of sew
en- wells; also the dance of the dis
gusted sardine. Boxing matches
George Hickman VS.. Chas. Cohee, Fred
Ellenberg VS.. Smiles Somers, Paul FL
lenberg vs.. Smiles Somers. Hamfat
Comedians-Milford EDenberg. John
Shappell. 1t ended in a 3-act play en-
titled The Pirates Secret Gold" The
principal parts were played by John
Shappell. MILFORD Ellenberg and Fred
Ellenberg. George Hickman was in
charge of the music for the occasion.
Stage Manager-Wilford Ellenberg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Barnett. who
are very much interested. visited the
camp on Wednesday evening and
brought the boys some lima beans. pep
pers. tomatoes and soap.
Visitors at camp this week up till
Wednesday night were. Mr.. Hilton and
family. Mr.. Kirk Eldridge and family,
Mr.. Cohee and family, Mr.. Holdings
and family. Mr.. Rudolph and family.
Mrs. Barnett and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Furman Reid.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
WESLEY M. E. CHURCH.

7.45 p. m, Preaching by Rev. Fred.
erick A. Cullen, an able and popular
colored minister of New York City.
Mrs. Cullen will sing.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Morning subject, The Confessions of
st. Paul about the Lords Supper
Corinthians 10: 1884; evening, THE
Lord of Men'-Matt. IL: $3.50.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
Election Al WEYMOUTH.

In a few nights there will be an cleo
ton for the mayor of Weymouth for
the following yea Every boy has a
chance to be elected. Election posters
are seen all over the country side.
Stump speeches and parades are daily
occurrences
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
BETHANY M. E. CHURCH.

Thursday, go p. m, meeting of La
dies Aid Society in church. 8 p. M,
Glass and prayer service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
Boy
Scout
Notes
of
Interest
Awful Operation At Camp.

AWFUL Operation It Camp.
Doctor Killumquiek Fred Ellenberg
operated on John Shappell for a series
of diseases Tuesday night. The tools
used were a hammer, saw, crowbar,
pliers, chisel, and dynamite. There
were extracted four soda crackers, an
ear of corn, a frying pan, can of milk.
a scrubbing brush, and a string Of dog
gies. Doctor and patient are doing
nicely.
Mr.. Eldridge upon his visit this
week donated 50 to the scouts.
An unknown man also stopped On
Wednesday afternoon and gave one Of
the boys 50. Thanks. friend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
LIBRARY NOTES.

The Pleasantville Public Library
will be closed on Labor Day.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04

Any boys wishing to ONE to camp
for Sunday and Monday can do so.
The charge is 50, including carfare
home. lodging and meals. Take 10 o.
clock train Saturday night. Get off at
Mays Landing Court House. Truck
with scouts will meet the train.
Scouts break camp Monday evening,
Labor Day. Visitors always welcome.
Trail is plainly marked with signs
along the road all the way.
Boys in camp are all in fine condi-
ton. No rain so far. The boys in
camp want TO tell the scouts at home
thar they don't know what they are
missing. Hikes, shows, e~ircuses, take
up the time at night.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1920-09-04
Standing of the Clubs.

Collins F. G.. .OO1O030O04 6
Salem A. C....O O0200000-2 8
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

study them that we may become in
telligent Christians and learn Gods
will concerning ourselves and the
government of this great world of
sin and unrest, that some the snares
and nets may be at least be set to
naught by our having equipped the
young people with the knowledge of
Bible training.
The Red Hill school closed June
4th. The teachers, Mr.. Cogburn and
Misses Zimmerman and Middleton
had real treat in store for all who
were so fortunate as to attend.
At this season of the year our
hearts and minds live much in the
we'll wishes of our schools and col
leges. The greatest asset of our coun-
try is the boys and girls, for soon
they will be standing for the right
and wrong of the welfare of America
and the world, SO to speak.
Good wishes to the Advertiser.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09
r. F. Erwin Regarding His Troubles

r. F. Erwin Regarding His Troubles
ga year ago last winter I had an
attack of indigestion followed by bill
iousness and constipation. Seeing
Chamberlain's Tablets so highly rec
omemended for stomach troubles l
bought bottle of them and they
helped me right away" writes R. +.
Erwin, Peru, Ind. If you have any
trouble with your digestion give
these tablets trial. They will do you
good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09
News From Cleora.

After a few days of seasonable
weather the cotton is looking little
better. It has had hard struggle to
live and some has failed to even do
this. Our grain crops are fairly good
and we have good stands of corn,
but like cotton, is late and small.
Mr.. C. M. Williams has been right
sick but is better now. He went to
Augusta last week for an operation
but the doctors advised him not to do
it.
Miss Eugenia Minis spent last
week with her sister, Mrs. L. r.
Brunson.
We organized cotton growers as
sociation at the school house last
week with the following officers: L.
R. Brunson, Sr., President; A. L.
Brunson, Jr., vice-president; Homer
Williams, secretary and treasurer
We have IL or15 members now and
think we will have good, live asso,
citation, with good, big membership
as soon as the busy season is over
1 think our people begin to realize ii
is our only salvation as every other
class of people, are organized but the
farmer.
Miss Pattie Thomasson is visiting
her sister Mrs. A. L. Brunson, Jr.
The Brunson school closed the las
of May. The trustees have elected
Miss M. L. Long from Saluda tt
teach the primary room again anoth
er term but haven't secured prin
cipal yet.
| Miss Alma Williams is at home
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09
Nicholson Land at Auction

The Atlantic Coast; Realty Com.
pany and the Davis Realty Company
announce that they will sell at aucz
ton, Wednesday, June 16, the Oar
ington or Nicholson land, now own
ed by w. P. Fowler and sons, four
miles from Edgefeld on the. Dixie
Highway. This larga2tract will he. sub
divided, making a number of attract
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09
For Magistrate.

Mr.. Wallace w. Wise. announces
this week that he is a candidate for
reelection as magistrate. of his dis
trict. He was rendered very efficient
service in. this capacity and his
friends will. take: delight. in casting
their ballots for him again. Evil
doers have the punishment meted out
to them according to the degree of
the. crime in his court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

from Plum Branch where she has
been teaching for 2 or 8 years..
MissJennie Lou Cheatham spent
last week with her father, Judge 3.
w. Cheatham. She is improving sat-
isfactorily from an operation at. the
Greenwood hospital and will soon be
able to resume her duties as stenog-
rapher at the Plum Branch Bank.
We were glad to see how willing
ly our people signed the pledge guar
anteeing the salary of a government
cotton grader for Edgefeld county.
l hope the committee appointed for
this purpose, succeeded in getting
one.
Misses Eugenia and Lima, Brunson
are at home for the vacation after
graduating at the Edgefeld High
School,
'eUncle I've" must be. swamped in
the grass as he hasn't written lately.
We hope he has entirely recovered
from his rheumatism. We are in
hopes of meeting him at the: Edge
field association in September as it
is at Parksville, his old home. We
may want to. swap him a conveyance
again for a nights. lodging, as we did
at the association at the Grove.
Mr.. Jeff Shirley bought a Ford
last week from Mr.. Donald Smith.
They are getting pretty hume rouss
up here. Think several more have the
Ford fever but it hasn't fully devel-
oped yet.
/sUncle Nick" Grifis has been right
sick for some time but was able last
week to visit his daughter, Mrs. Nc
Manus, at Edgefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09
News From Red Oak Grove.

The business meeting of the w. M.
S. was held last Sunday after Sunday
,school. Several of the members max
ing goodly payments on their pledges
to 75-Million Campaign:
These meetings are very essential
lin as much as they help to keep up
iinterest in regard to financial stand
ing of our society. Our faithful presi-
dent, Mrs. Zelphia Thurmond, whose
health continues very feeble, was per
.mitted to be present and in her usual
way expressed desire that we fail not
ito attend and encourage the men,
4bers to try to be present.
AS the leisure of midsummer will
soon be here we trust the B. Y. T. u.
will get in some encouraging work.
Miss Mamie Bussey, the leader, with
her assistant, Mrs. Nellie Dow, will
greatly appreciate the hearty COOP
Grafton of the young people along
this particular line.
Just now the Mission Study class
is in session during which time the
B. Y. p. u. work will be encouraged
also. The class will meet at Red Oak
Grove on 10th of June, carry lunch
and have, we feel sure, day full OF
study but profitable and uplifting.
/. The Y. w. A.'s at the last meeting
decided to have at least one social
meeting each month during the sum-
mer which was suggested by Miss
Mamie Bussey, and heartily approved
of by all present. Plans for same will
be decided later. We approve very
graciously of anything that has a
tendency to unite and bring together
our young people in a manner that
is uplifting and helpful.
Our weekly prayer meetings which
are being held on Saturday night are
really growing and broadening
Each meeting seems to have It's own
attraction and interest, being con-
Quoted through an executive commit
tee which is appointed weekly. on
last Saturday night Mr.. Henry Tim
norman, son of Mr.. o. o. Thinner
man presided. We also mention Roy
Bailey, Clifford Dow and Glenn BUS
sey all these being boys though they
acquit themselves like men, doing
their part with ease and dignity.
These things are SO helpful not on
ly to the young men themselves bu'
their parents are made to rejoice tt
have their boys and girls trained in
manner that means much to them IL
life to come. We all need as neve1
before, to read our Bibles more ant
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09
Leave. For National Nsmocrats
ic Conventions.

Hon. N. c. Evans leaves this week.
for the National Democratic conven=,
tinn in California, accompanying him
are Ex. Gov. and Mrs. John Gary
Evans and their daughter, Miss Vic
toria Evans of Spartanburg and Miss
Mary Evans of EdgefeM-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

i've small. farms; very deainaBly heat
ed. A: brass band will furnish. music
for the. occasion and a. frae barbecue
dinner will be served. Attantion is di-
rected to the page: advertisement in
this: issnes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

CANDIDATES should advertise in
the Aiken Journal and Review to
reach the people of Western Caro-
lima. Display rate Csc. Send one dol
lar bill and receive paper until Dec.
1st. Largest circulation in Aiken
County. Address
Journal and Review,
Aiken, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09
For County Commissioners.

Mr.. Sam Agner a sterling; citizen
of the western. side of the county, an
nouncss, his candidacy this. week for
the office of county commissioner.
Mr.. Agner IS man. who attends
strictly and closely to his own af-
fairs: and does. not meddle in the af-
fairs. of others. If. chosen by the peo-
pie for this. Office he: will devote the
same. attention to public duty as he
does. to his private business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

1 hereby announce that am a
candidate for reelection as magis-
trate of the End magisterial district
of Edgefeld county and pledge my
self to abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary election.
WALLACE W. WISE. !
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

FOR SALE: An electric motor,
pump, pump-jack, betting, pipe and
water tank. Will sell at half price.
MRS. M. E. BARKER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

Now is; the Time to, Get Rid Of Your
Rheumatism.
If you. are troubled with. chronic
or muscular rheumatism. buy bottle
Of Chamberlain's Liniment and mas
sage the affected parts twice day
with. it. You. are certain. to be very
much benefited by it if not actual
ly cured. Try it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09
TIMBER FOR SALE

I have about two million feet of
pine and oak timber that will sell
on the stump. Those desiring timber
chould see or communicate with me.
A. R. BROADWATER,
Cleora, S. G.
6-s-2tpd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

FOR SALE: Two extra good Jer-
sey cows, fresh to pail.
J. W. QuARLES,
Edgefeld, S. C.
1tnd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09
Orders Solicited.

1 am agent for Coggins Marble
Company, Canton, Ga. Can furnish
any design wanted in marble or
granite.
A. E. WOODWARD,
Johnston, S. c., R. F. D. No. 2.
6-2-4tpd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

6-9-2tpd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-09

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-12
Indignantly Denying, She
Asks Divorce

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. IA
Your loving. begging boy. John.
was tho way Rev. John +. Poucher
resigned pastor OF the Central Meth
odist church here. signed himself in
letters 10 Mrs. Irma Smcltzer. says
her husband. william q. Smcltzcr. q
ranchcr. in a $4,000 alienation suit,
charging that while his wife was act
ing as church secretary. she lost her
heart TO the minister.
Following indignant dcniais By
both. Mrs. Smeltzer has filed divorce
action against Smeitzcr.
The members OF Pouchcr's church
do not believe the charges. and nc.
cepted tho iattcr's resignation pniy
because ne insisted. The pa~eor's
wife also remains loyal To him.
Poucher's friends say that the suit
Is instigated by smeltzcr's parents.
because Mrs. Smeltzer refused to go
10 "a ranch and live with them.
Smeltzer. In a cross-conplaint.
says his wife and Poucher were fire..
auently seen together at Los Angeles
beach resorts. another charge that is
vigorously denied by both tho minis
ter and Mrs. SmeltDr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-12
FIND $4,000
GEM STOLEN
BYHOI.DUPS
Thrown Into Mud and Dis.
covered BY Seattle Man;
Search for Jewels


Prospecting for diamonds was the
chief diversion Thursday OF resi.
dents In the vicinity OF ssth ave.
and Y. Pine at. following tho dis.
cov.ry of $4,000 gem by IT. A.
Cook. OF 1870 5sth ave. IN the muddy
street IN front OF his homo
Cook also found diamond studdes!
watch. Watch and gem were part
Of tho loo, s'oien from cyrii G, Cohen
and his two sisters. Miss Ruth Cohen
and Mrs. Joseph DAM. by two rob.
bcrs who held them up Tuesday eve
ming.
Cook first found the Cohen car.
Ford. In which tho robbers fled.
Later he searched the ground abou,
tho spot where the auto stood. and
recovered the big diamond and the
watch. Two uncut diamonds and a
diamond-studdcd wedding ring re-
main unrccovcred.
spurrcd by the success Of Cook.
other persons began hunting for the
remaining gems Thursday. II is
supposed the robbers threw the
goms away. thinking them ''phoney."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-12
,offiCe Vault Robbed by Yege
STRIKE Up TO WILSON s 81! :; \ !;
FLEE WITH
$500 LOOT
FROM 1OLI'
Believed to Have Headed
Toward Seattle in High
Powered Car

Deputy sheriffs, police Of
all Northwest cities and post
office inspectors were search
ing Thursday for cracksmen
who blew open the vault in
the Tolt postoffice early to-
day and escaped with $500
loot. The yeggmen ARE h.
lieved to have used q hiGk-
powered auto to escape 70 s.
attic.
The robbery was not dis-
covered until 8 a. m, when
Postmaster Jesse Simmons
arrived at his office. He
found the place in consider
able disorder. Plaster had
fallen to the floor and papef1
were strewn about in confuo.
ion. A check revealed $lo0
in stamps, $50 money orders
and 5000 cash missing.
!, Sheriff Stringer was fo6-
fled and Deputies Fred a.
Brown and Asa Lee were dis
patched to investigate and
scour county highways for
traces Of the men.
A large quantity of War
Savings stamps were over
looked by the cracksmen.
They entered the postoffice
after cutting q. hole in the
back door. Nitroglycerine
was used to blow the vault.
Tolt is nearly Is miles due
east of Kirkland on the Sno-
qualmie river about IL miles
below the falls, and is a rich
center.