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The Washington times., 1920-11-23
25 MILLION NUTH|N'
IN THIS MANS LIFE
"Si|ent" Walker, Heir to Searles
Esate, Still Lives in
Modest Flat.

NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-Arthur T.
("Silent") Walker, who has been
made fabulously wealthy overnight,
will continue to board in his modest
two-room. third-floor front, despite
his newly acquired income from $685.
900 900 Of the Edward +. Searles es-
tate. The former clerks mode Of liv-
ing will not change lin the slightest"
it was declared by friends yesterday.
For several years Walker has been
living quietly at 25 Pierrepont street,
Brooklyn. He was, until the contents
of Searles's will were made known,
one of the most modern figures OF the
neighborhood. And il his desires are
realized, Walker. the millionaire, will
continue much the same as Walker,
the clerk.
Starting life in an obscure Cana
dian town, Walker advanced to CON
fidential clerk" to Millionaire Searles,
where he discharged his duties al
most unnoticed until his employers
death,
In Merlin Village. Ontario. walker
was In his early life a school teacher.
He received Sl2 week from the viii
lage and lived accordingly. Later in
life he maintained his thrifty. stolid
habits until, according to his friends,
they became unaiterable. 1t is said
that this quality stood him best in
Searles's favor when the aged man
drew up his will.
Mrs. Amelia Olkers, OF Roosevelt,
L. J., with whom walker used to live,
refers to the new millionaire as un-
changcablc, saying:
''Hc would be just the same with
or without S25.O00. 900"
The Washington times., 1920-11-23
FIERY,ITCHYECzEMA
HEALED RIGHT UP BY.
APPLYING SULPHUR

Any breaking out OF the skin.
even fiery. itching eczema, can be
quickly overcome by applying lit.
tie Mentho-Sulphur, says noted
skin specialist. Because OF its gei m
destroying properties, this sulphur
preparation instantly brings ease
from skin irritation, soothes and
heals the eczema right up and leaves
the skin clear and smooth.
1t seldom fails to relieve the tor.
ment and disagreement sufferers
from skin trouble should get a lit
tile jar of Mentho-Sulphur from any
good druggist and use It like a cold
Icream.
The Washington times., 1920-11-23

ost the ARA ten sAeks tksy SO0h& set
The chauffeur OF the automobile
picked up the sacks. The boys
jumped out Of the car and were
Joined by Merle Phillips. The chauf-
feur placed ave OF the sacks in the
automobile and drove away, leaving
the boys with the other fve.
The Phillips boys hurried away
with three sacks. Poffenbarger
grabbed one sack. leaving the NTH.
The robbery was pulled In only four
minutes time.
Merle Phillips. arrested Monday.
confessed after twelve hours OF grill
ing. Others then arrested, including
ri. A. Reed, roomer at home OF Daily,
who helped hide the money.
Ella Peterson gave the police In
formation involving Collins. her
nance.
LOOT TOTALS $3.50. 600.
The loot obtained by the robbers
amounted to at least s650.OO0. author
nitely established, according to the
police. that three shipments OF Lib
erty bonds and cash not heretofore
reported missing have been olst.
Fifty packages OF $1,000 each. all
$40 bills. shipped by the Anglo-Lon-
don Paris national banks of San
Francisco to the Continental and
Commercial National Bank OF Chi
csgo; a consignment OF s61 900 In
cash sent by the Ladd and Tilton
Bank OF Portland to a Chicago bank /;
a large quantity OF stocks not yet
itlmized consigned to nrms in Omaha
and nifty $4,000 Liberty bonds con-
signed by the Anglo London Paris
Bank to the Continental and Com
msrcial National Bank are now de-
clared missing.
The Washington times., 1920-11-23

MISS FLORENCE HOOK
ava ING. of Stanford Univer-
sity, who charges that some
of the fair students at the
Institution are far better crap
shooters than any of the men
ever hope TO be, and she fur
ther alleges that young
women students spend too
!. much time with the soothing
cigarette. Her article In one
of the university papers has
caused q sensation.
The Washington times., 1920-11-23
Peterson's Ointment
Best for Eczema
First Application Stops Itching
of Eczema, Salt Rheum and
Piles.


Ends ChNnnR D1streSs IN Five Mu.te
Live and let live Is my motto.
saws Peterson. Of Buffalo. "Druggists
ali over America sell PETERsON's
OINTMENT for 80 cents a large oox
and 7 saw to these DRUGGISTS. if any
one buys my ointment for any OF the
diseases or ailments for which
vive them their money back.
"Tve got safe full OF thankful
letters testifying to the mighty
healing power of Peterson's Oint-
ment for old and running sores. &c
Eema. salt rheum. ulcers. sore nip
piles, broken breast. itching scalp.
chafine and blind. itching and bleed
John Scott. 2s3 Virginia street.
Buffalo. writes: "Peterson's Ointment
is simply wonderful. 1t cured me OF
eczema and also piles. and It did ~
80 quickly that I was astonished:
Mail orders filled by Peterson ONT
ment Co. Inc. Buffalo. \. Y. O,Don-
nell's Drup Stores and Peoples Drug
stores will supply you.
The Washington times., 1920-11-23

The doings of Boob McNutt," Gold
berg's funniest cartoon character, are
n weekly feature OF the four-pagc color
cd comic section Of The Sunday Eve
ming Times.
The Washington times., 1920-11-23
ALFONSO OFF FOR PARIS.

LONDON. Nov. 23-King Alfonso
and Queen Victoria of Spain. having
concluded their visit here, left for
Paris.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
AFTER BASKETBALL GAMES.
Milford Quintet Would Like to Play
 Local Teams

The Milford basketball team, for merly the Wears, who made such a good record last season losing only one game has reorganized for the coming season and would like to book out of town games with all the fast f1ves in the state, barriffg none.
 The team is made mp of Maher former captain of Fordham Prep: Blade. captain of last seasons cham pion Bridgeport High school team; Tanning of last years Rectors; Nc Knight of the Connecticut Aggies Ford of the Wears: and the William Brothers of last seasons Y. NJ. c. A. team of Bridgeport. The team is coached by Clifford whitam of the old Governors Foot Guard team of Hartford.
 All fives wishing a first class att traction can obtain it by communicat- ing with Manager Adrian w. Maher 1bo Rogers Ave, Milford. Conn.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
EMPIRES VS. TROJANS
Capitol City Eleven Is Expected to Furnish n Strong Argument at New ington Road Grounds Tomorrow.

The Empires football team has a hard task ahead tomorrow to defeat the Trojans of Hartford, which is rated as one of the classiest elevens in the Capitol City. The Empires, however. have been displaying a bril- liant brand of football this season and are in line for the 140 pound cham pionship In this section. Several of tho star players who have been out with injuries for several days, report ed for practice this week. and the team is now in condition to do battle with the best of 'em. Tomorrow's game will be played at the Newington Road grounds.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
CHISON FIVE UP.
Weaver and McMuIIen Surrender to
 states Attorney.

Chicago. Nov. 6.--George C"Buck") Weaver. third baseman. and Fred Me Mullen. utility player of the White Sox. surrendered to the States. att torney's office yesterday and gave $1o,0o0 bonds each to answer to in dictments charging them with com plicity in the conspiracy to throw tho 1919 worlds series.
 They are the first of the thirteen ball players and gamblers indicted last week to appear here, but "Swcde" Risberg and Happy" Felsch are eE- pected later. C
 "The charges against us are fab:'ica- tions. and w1 can prove it." Weaver told newspaper men. We ask the baseball public to withhold judg- ment"
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
O'NEILL SET DOWN.
American Jockey Gets Indefinite
 Suspension When Left at Post.

Paris. Nov. 6.-Frankie o,NeilI of St. Louis. Mo. the leading jockey in France. was set down for an indefinite period yesterday at the St. Cloud race track for having his mount left at the post. O'Neill,' who had the leg up on Lc Chatelet in the Royal Oaks Stakes. said the horse refused to break. although he put the whip and spurs to him.
 O'Neilfs winning mounts his sea- son number 127. Guy Gardner. am other American jockey. is next to PNeill. with nfty-four wins Last June O'Neill won the Epson Derby in, England with Spion Kop. having obtained special permission from the late William K. Vanderbilt. who had first call on his services. to accept the mount from Spion Kop's English owner. Major c. IIodcr.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
DAY FOOTBALL
nticipatc Grueiiing Battle Burr Hioasis Eleven To- | ( Nibbcrts Field.

egs are in prime condition
 tle with the Burr Roads fidgeport tomorrow after
 berts field. The kickon will
 lock. Tho defeat sustained
 has not disheartenod the Siie tho contest tomorrow like n hard fought battle jcrseyed lands arc conf hing. Just who the coaches he backfield is problemati- vriting. It has been decided btain Nelson into the line,
 those two brilliant per- Rcd" O'Neil and slim"
 line should be q bulwark hck. Tho Rambler-Tigers |u weakness there last Sun |utmeEs nre bending every |rd a victory in the next |h tho Rambler-Tiger team. Q a swell argument.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
LEGIoNERs HAVE QUINTET.
Eddy Glover Post. American Legion

wall Da tuprCseAto,. .n t.-~ ..-...,...,. world this winter, by fast basketball quintet. The team will be glad to meet any other legion team. Sims bury or Rockville. preferred. and will also book games with other teams Bernard J Fitzpatrick. of SAT Park street is handling the interests Of the team. Games may be secured by communicating with him
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06

officiated in ths city, to handle the games this season. Following the con- tests dancing will be held. On next Tuesday night, Landers, Frary and Clark and the Stanley Rule and Level company teams are scheduled to meet in the league game, while the second
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
FAVORED TO WIN.
erors Of sammy Waltz to Each Other Tonight.

|
 5oiikinEton, the Meridon NilIie Murphy, of Staten
 be the contestants In the
 ndcr the auspices of the
 s. at the Auditorium to- N arc scheduled to battle to a decision. Both boys
 and decisively defeated pride, Sammy Waltz. Pil- |nK one of the sweetest witnessed in the Silver
 Hartford Hebrew. while ont right into Sammy's tck to turn tho trick.
 number of local friends will be at the ringside this root for their favorite in service during the war |mbcr of ex-gobs who re- east end. Kid kaplan and |nd George Hebor and Kid
 the other performers on
 pavo Fitzgerald will ref
 deriden's favorite gong b Daily, will perform in hts ble capacity as timckccper.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06

town team. The boys from up state gained considerable fame last season on the basketball court, meeting all the top notch teams in the state. The league management has secured Dick Dillon, ons of the squarest and
 most popular referees that has ever
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
TO MANAGE RED S0X
Harry Frazcc Selects Hugh Duffy As Pilot of Boston Americans to suc- cecd Ed Barrow

Boston. Nov. 6.-Hugh Duffy. for mer Boston National outfield star. was announced last night as tho new manager or the Red Sox. succeeding Ed Barrow. who resigned to become business manager of the New York Americans. News of the appoint ment of Duffy. who was at one time manager of the White Sox. and last season d director of the Toronto club Of the International League. was given by President Frazee over the telephone from New York
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
MoHAwKs AT KNOXVILLE.

The Mohawks football eleven will play the Untonville team in that place tomorrow afternoon. The Mo hawks will assemble at 10, o'clock for light practice at the. Monroe school grounds. The players and rooters will leave at l o'clock from the f NJ. C. A. in motor trucks for the scene of battle
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
BASKETBALL TONIGHT
Two Speedy Games Are Scheduled at State Armory This Evening-Popu- lar Dick Dillon to Referee.

All is in readiness for the opening of the Industrial league bask etbail season tonight at the State Armory. There will be two games, the Corbin quintet, champions of 1919, lining up against the New Britain Machine company five, and the Stanley Works five meeting the strong Torrington
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
|EISBURy BOXING,

ker George Mulligan will king exhibition at his Phoc-
 arena tonight. The prin- he star bout will t.c Young
 Goldstoin, the feather
 pntion, and Bud Dempsey. k who has been knocking flor several months. These battle t2 rounds to a deci- |thcr bout that K attract - |crable attention Is the |ween Bud wefer of Nor Doc Farron Of Boston. They away for eight rounds. at
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
KNOCKS OUT
 STEIN IN lITH
Is Far Too Good for lthiul Opponent

x, Nov. 6.--Joe Lynch of leading contender for tho removed Abe Attel Gold hty-year-old bantam. from nda of tho championship rkinR him out In the |aion of an interesting and |ntest at Madison Square
 night.
 made an excellent show p to the time in the 1nd when he received a right hand to the Jaw.
 took all the fight out of er, and Lynch hammered but the ring. finally send tho floor. where hc was ed out when hts chief sec
 the ring and acknowl- { by carrying Goldstein to wns handicapped both in In tho matter of experi- younRrter is a clever box a left hand jab that sell
 the mark and packs a punch that Jars every Ms. but he is lacking in Experience necessary to Through a long battle with Ike Lynch. Even as it ingster had a slight ad- points at the end of the
 and but for the jolt he the eleventh he no doubt
 lasted the limit of the scy x. O.'S Brown.
 George Chaney of Balti-
 short work of George ew York. chaney landed outhpnw on Browns jaw
 first round and stretched
 face after one minute -seven seconds. Brown rd to get on his feet but
 and was counted out by Jack Skolly. Brown land rd rights on Chaney's jaw colvcd the settling punch. hc boy who was knocked ind by Frankie Rice in
 and later stopped Rice hds In this city. Chaney
 fio once fought kilbane therweiEht title and was the third round. Brown arc both lightweights. Sonnrd was introduced, hed ho was willing to meet lwht In the world for the by Dundee was the only |preseut who admitted he to meet tho champion.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
EMPIRES TO PRACTICE

The Empires football eleven will hold light practice at 10 o'clock to- morrow morning in preparation for the game with the Trojans In the nffarunnn n
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06
By Briggs

game will be between Daily council, K. of c. team against one of the strong teams in the Hartford Insurance league. +.-se f
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06

Read the N. Y. Call every day .advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-06

Io N.~ Y. Call every day.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-28
The Best Cough Syrup
is Homemade.
Here's an easy way 10 save So, and
yet have the best cough remedy
you ever tried.

You've probably heard OF this well.
known plan Of making cough syrup at
home But have YOU ever used it9
When YOU do, you win understand WHY
thousands OF families, the world over,
feel that they could hardly keep house
without t. It's simple and cheap, hut
the way it takes hold of a cough will
quickly earn IL a permanent place in
your home,
into a pint bottle. pour 2Hs ounces Of
Pnex; then add plain granulated sugar
syrup to ill mp the pint. Or, it desired,
use clarified molasscs, honey. or corn
syrup instead OF sugar syrup Either
way, II tastes good. never spells, and
gives You q iull mint OF better cough
remedy than YOU could buy ready made
for three times its cost
It is really wonderful how quickly
this homemade remedy conquers
couEh--usually in q hours or less. 1t
seems to penetrate through every air
passage loosens a dry, hoarsc or tight
cough, lifts the phlegm, heals the menu
hranes. and gives almost immediate re-
lief. Splendid for throat tickle hoarse-
ness, Group, bronchitis and bronchial
asthma.
Pinex is highly concentrated com.
pound OF genuine Norway pine extract,
and has been used for generations for
throat and chest ailments
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist Tor "2lA ounces of Pinexn with
directions. and don't accept ANYTHING
else Guaranteed to give absolute salts
faction or money refunded. The pinex
Co, TT. Wayne Ind.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-28
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Tod
Briefly 'or Busy Readers

Miss Mary Louise Packard of Elm
street is confined to the house by a
cold.
Miss Augusta Kranpitz, who has
been visiting friendsin town, has re-
turned to Vergennes.
Mss Nellie F. Cummings of Haynes
Corners has entered the Putnam Mem
ORA hospital for treatment
Misses Laura and Stella Van Cor
der of South street are entertaining
their little niece frcm Lansingburg,
N. Y.
Miss Flora Burgess. who has been
spending the holidays at the home of
her parents, Mrand Mrs II. w Bur.
CESS, returned today to New York.
Miss Mildred Taylor OF North AID.
ans was the week end guest OF her
grandmother, Mrs Hannah Loomis, OF
jefferson street. Miss Taylor is a
nurse at the Massachusetts General
hospital, Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sullivan and
daughter of Troy and Mr. and Mrs.
John Murphy and family of Schenec.
tady are spending the Christmas hell
days with their mother, Mrs. Martin
Murphy Of Gage street
I A. Davenport returned Monday
from Danbury, Conn. where he went
10 spend Christmas al The home of HIS
daughter Mrs Harrison w Moore.
Mrs. Davenport remained with Mrs.
Moore for an extended visit.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-06-02

the club returned to Denison by auto
in the evening after welcoming Mr.. ano
Mrs. Mckim home again and expressing
their sincere thanks to the hostess fol-
the splendid time they had enjoyed.
Mrs. John Blackman entertained the
Current Event club at her home in Ari
on on last Thursday afternoon, when {
most delightful time was had. About
twenty-five members of the club went
down from Denison and Mrs. Blackman
had invited in a number of the Arion
ladies also. The afternoon was taken
up with a program consisting of the
usual business of the club and read
ing by Mrs. Ben Mill; Mrs. M. A. Pen
ney gave paper, the tile of which was
Interesting People," and Mrs. George
Richardson also gave a paper. care
Men More Vain Than Women" The
program was we'll received by all pres.
ent. At $50 Mrs. Blackman, assisted
by her mother, served a delicious ane
bounteous supper that was very much
enjOyed
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-06-02

The w. c. T. U. will have regular
| meeting on Thursday afternoon of this
week at 3 o'clock at the McKim hall.
They are now taking up the study OF
congress.
The Current Event club will have its
| annual picnic at Washington park on
| Thursday, June Sd, at 4:3O. IR case OF
| bad weather it will be held in the club
room.
| The Ladies' Aid society of the Luth
eran church will meet Friday at the
| usual hour.
The past matrons Of the o. E. S.
We're entertained at six o'clock dinner
Monday evening by Mrs. B. J.. Sibbert
complimentary to the worthy grand
matron, Mrs. Lucy Bullock, of Norwalk
who has been spending several days
| in Denison. The dining table was most
attractive and centerpiece of valley
lilies was used. The dinner was served
| in two courses. Mrs. A. r. BOylan, who
leaves in the near future for San Di
ego, Calf, was presented with silver
spoon and she responded, thanking the
members for,the gift. Mrs. Sibbert en-
tertained the guests with a few selec
tons on the piano, after which the
members went to the lodge rooms for
| the balance of the evening.
f. F.. .
Miss Margaret Clarke entertained at
dinner at the home of Mrs. Alfred
Wright, complimentary to Miss Helen
Burch, whose marriage to DIR. Hal G..
Simpson will take place in the near flu.
ture, on Monday evening. The table
was tastefully decorated, the color
scheme Of yellow and white being effect
lively carried out. Yellow tulle and vel.
low candles were used. A most tempt
ing four course menu was served.
The w. r. c. will hold their regular
meeting Saturday afternoon at 800 at
the McHenry hail. All members are
requested to be present as this is spe-
cial business meeting.
The F. II. club was royalty entertain.
ed at the home of Mrs, James McKim
at Deloit last Thursday. The afternoon
was spent with music, games and han.
diwork. AT the close of the afternoon
the hostesses, assisted by her sister.
Miss Flint, and Mrs. Jung, served a
very tempting luncheon which was en-
joyed by all present. The members OF
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-06-02

The w. c. T. U. will have a regular
meeting on Thursday afternoon of this
week at 3 o'clock at the McKim hall.
They are now taking up the study of
congress.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-06-02
DENIsON HOSPITAL NOTES.

Miss Margaret Reagan, of Vail, spent
Sunday at the hospital visiting Miss
Mary Mahoney. who is taking treat.
ments.
Carl Rabe had his tonsils removed
at the hospital Sunday.
Albert Gary underwent an operation
Monday morning. While the operation
was a serious one he is getting along
nicely.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-06-02

Mr.! and Mrs. Leonard Lingle and
Miss Grace Fleming autoed to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Osher Linman Sun
day.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-06-02

Miss Maxine Robinson left Monday
for Cedar Rapids where she will enjoy
three weeks visit at the home of her
uncle, Mr.. r. R.. Robinson. She stop
ped off at Marshalltown for a brief
visit with friends.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-06-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Only two licenses to wed have been
issued by County Clerk j. w. Mona
CHAN during the past week, they being
as follows:
Name and Address, Age
June l.
John M. Christensen, Aston --------25
Olga M. Rasmussen, Astor --.------18
Altman Kohl, Portsmouth ----------29
Anna Anderson, Harlan ------------19
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
TO LAY PLANS FOR
CLEANUP CAMPAIGN

City officials are backing the
Cleanup Campaign" that is to be
started by the Kiwanis club next Mon
day. it was stated at the city hall
Saturday morning. THE educational
feature is very much worth WHILE -
stated Dell Davis. city engineer.
"Civic pride is the direct outgrowth of
such community work, and the inter
est taken in city by such clubs as
the Kiwanis and similar organizations
is sure to be reflected on the citizens
at large, an official said.
The exact methods to be pursued in
putting across the details of the cam
paign will be worked out at the meet.
ing of the public works committee in
Kresge's store Monday evening.
The decision Of the club to make
no material awards to individuals
other than honorable mention in the
newspapers is said to be a good one
by various people outside the club
This seems to take the whole city into
the plans on an equal basis and make
every one part of the campaign
No one being benefited in particular
but the individuals will have the salts.
faction of knowing that he has done
something for community betterment
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-23
President Of Wittenberg
Will Deliver Address

DR.. Rees e. Tulloss, president of
Wittenberg college, Mr.. Dreshaman,
prominent layman of New York City,
and the Wittenberg Glee club will
come here Thursday evening, Oct %,
when q regional meeting of all gen
eral Lutherans of this section is to be
held at st. Pauls Lutheran church.
The section includes the First Eng
lish Lutheran, Second English Luther
an and ST Paul's Lutheran churches of
this city, st. Johns Lutheran church of
Dartown, O., St. Paul's Lutheran
church of Lyonsville, and the First
English Lutheran church Of Pershing.
Ind, and another church near Perish
ing. making seven in all.
Mr.. Dreshaman will address the men
of the church at p. m. in St. PauPs
chapel At s p. m, a mass meeting of
all the sections will be held in the
main auditorium of the church. At
the time DR.. Tulloss and the Glee club
VIII have charge. DR.. Tulloss was for
some time pastor of thhe First Luth-
eran church at Mansfield, O., the larg-
est in the state of Ohio.
No admission will be charged, and
no offering will be taken at either of
the meetings.