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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

The semi.annual convention of
the Women's Auxiliary of the
Episcopal Church 10 Louisiana
has been in session here this
week, their first meeting being
held Wednesday night.
Beside the numerous addresses
by noted speakers and church
workers, and the strictly business
sessions, series of social features
we're provided by the ladies of the
local entertainment committee,
which included, reception and
Buffet Supper at Rosedale Planta
ton, on Wednesday evening;
luncheon at Hotel Frederic Thurs
day noon; an automobile drive to
Avery Island Thursday afternoon,
and fish supper at the Spanish
Lake Club Thursday evening.
Mrs. j. w. kenDard Shaw, the
estlm8Dio president OF the Won
ems Council of New Iberia, last
Tuesday, at the regular meeting OF
the popular organization, sent her
resignation to the body to be acted
on. Owing to the fact that out of
14O members there was not a
quorum present the petition could
not be officially accepted. Fol-
lowing is the communication
received:
WOmen's Council,
New Iberia, La
Owing 10 circumstances over
which have no CONTROL hereby
tender, with many regrets, my
resignation as president of the
W0men's Council Of New Iberia.
(Slgned)
Mrs. j. w. Kennard Shaw,
President W0men's Council.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Miss Rosa Aubry entertined the
Chickasaw Camp Fire Girls at her
home on Julia street Tuesday after
noon at five o'clock.
The members present were: Misses
Florence Plaisano, Amy Gates, 10
Brown, Mabel Landry, Louise Arnan-
DEE, Bee Hitter, Mildred Conrad and
Rosa Aubry. The pride was won by
Miss Amy Gates.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12
Children Crv
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA 8 TOT RIA
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that moss
picking on any of the lands of the A :.
Wilbert's Sons Lumber & Single
Company in the Parish of Iberia is
prohibited. Anyone caught picking
and taking moss from said lands will
be prosecuted.
A. WILBERT'S SONS LUMBER &
SINGLE COMPANY.
r.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Have your cleaning and pressing
done by BOURG & BOURG. West
Main. Phone 358.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12
FARM WANTED.

Wanted-To hear from owner of
farm or good land for sale. Send
price and description. Fall delivery.
l.. Jones, Box 551,
Olney, Ill.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Mr.. jeff Arnandez made bust
ness trip to Morgan City on
Thursday.
Miss Marietta Delahoussaye left
wednesday for Lafayette TO attend
summer school.
BOURG & BOURG - Expert
cleaners and pressers. West Main.
Phone 1858.
Miss Ellie Freemin left Monday
for Lafayette where she has
enrolled as a student in the
Industrial Institute.
After spending a few days with
Mrs. j. NJ. Carlin, Mr.. and Mrs.
.. j. Buttigig returned to their
home in Lafayette Thursday.
Mrs. DR.. r. ID VOORHEES, and
daughter Mary Marguerite, of
Lafayette, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs Frank j. Dauterive.
Itching diseases can be controlled
and cause removed by applying Bal
lard's Snow Liniment. The relief is
prompt and permanent. Three sizes,
3Oc, Coo and $1.20 per bottle.
Sold by ESTORGE DRUG co.
Mrs. A. A. Girard, Mrs. Lyle,
Mrs. Clet Glrard and Mrs. R. W.
Frame spent Thursday in Lafay.
cite, making the trip by auto.
Miss Inez LOurd has returned to.
her home in st. Martinville after
visiting at the home of Mrs. Il o.
Indest.
606 cures Bilious Fever.
Mrs. Ignace Dngas and daughter
Amelie and Miss Edna GonsOulin
of L0reauville we're visitors here
this week.
Miss Gladys Viator and Miss
Mildred aud Make Taylor left |
last Sunday to attend summer
school in Lafayette.
Sash, Blind and Door Factory, speci-
al work of all description. Cisterns
and Tanks.
tt BERTRAND LUMBER co.
Misses Carnella and COncetta
PiIarO and Mrs. Paul COrdova
attended the graduation Exercises
10 Jeanerette last Monday.
Miss Nydia, Susie, Henrietta
0Uu 1/uCIit0 AcJl0uC WIN AuCu |
guest Miss Alice Lawler went to
the Salt Mines GU Wednesday.
Just received: A car load Of
ROOFING PAPER
BERTRAND LUMBER co.
Mrs Rene BrOussard and chill
1ren, of Beaumont, Texas, arrived
here last week to spend q few
weeks with her relatives and
90 Friday Mfs Jules Blanchet
md daughters, Misses Louise and
Rita, left for Galveston, Texas,
where they will be guests at the
nome of Mr.. and Mrs. LeODce Mis-
rot for some time.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12
COS cures MaLarial Fever.

The many friends of land
Mrs. Freeman will be glad earn
that they plan 10 return aud make
their home here again. They
expect TO occupy their residence
on Duperier Avenue.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

-MY-TISM Antiseptic
Relieves Rheumatism, Sprains, Neu-
ralgia, etc.
Invitations have been issued for
the marriage Of Miss Vivian
Rabekah King, charming and
accomplished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lazard King, to Mr.. Jesse
Oppenheimer.
The ceremony will take place at
the Temple Gates of Prayer, New
Iberia, on Wednesday, June Both.
THE YOUNG NAN
WITH A FUTURE
Cannot decide TOO soon to build
. home.
II will place him on q solid foot.
ing in the community and teach
him the principles Of Investment
When he has little laid aside
and is assured Of an income, be
can borrow the balance necessary
from ne.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSOCIATION
w. G. Weeks, Secretary.
Mr.. Sidney VOORHEES, met with a
painful accident Tuesday 10 the
warehouse Of the New Iberia
Hardware Company. He was
engaged 10 assembling . moving
machine when the blade slipped, !
severely cutting the 6Dgefs of
both hands. Though be will be
unable to work for some time,
f0rtunstely none Of the fingers
Will b. lost. Three OF the cuts
required to be sewed op by
surgeon.
The Protestant Cemetary Asso
citation will bold their annual
meeting Tor election Of officers on
Jnne 14th at 5 O'Clock at the
Court House. This il an important
meeting req0lring prompt attention
fron every body intel ested. and
i. PoMEROY,
Secretary.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Mr.. and Mirs. Francis VOORHEES,
are receiving congratulations Oh
the arrival of fine baby boy,
Robert Burke Vourhies, born last
week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Mrs. Ida Bendahan, of Abbeville
was the guest of her sister Mrs. S.
3. DE Bellevue Thursday and Friday
Mr.. K. A. Jacob started Sunday
night for his trip TO Portland,
Oregon, where he goes as a
representative from Louisiana to
the I. P. A. National Convention
Mr.. Sidney Laughlin returned
Friday from a business trip to
New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs Eddie Dauterive
and little son motored to Lafayette
Thursday.
Mrs. w. j. Burke and daughter,
Miss Catherine left Thursday for
short visit in New Orleans.
The Five Hundred Club met at the
home Of Mrs. S. B. De Bellevue on
Thursday evening. The prize was won
by Mrs. o. Renoudet, Jr.
On Sunday Miss Myrtle Della.
houssaye, OF ATnaudvllle, arrived
10 this city, being the guest of
Mrs. F. E Delahoussaye.
666 contains no alcohol. nor arse mic,
nor other poisonous drugs.
On Tuesday Mrs l. r. TilIy, in
with Mrs Edward Hale,
left for New Orleans. where they
are the guests of Dr. and Mrs
Wilton lilly for some time. Mrs |
Hale came here a few days ago
90 visit, to her relatives, from
Wright. La her home place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis VOORHEES,
are receiving congratulations on
the arrival of fine baby boy,
Robert Burke VOORHEES,, born last
week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12
FOR SALE IN LAFAYETTE,

666 cures by removing the cause.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12
PERSONALS AND LOCALS
NEW IBERIA. IA.

- - * * X ~ * ~ <<+< ~ ~ TX ~ ~ ~ ~ ,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

RUB-MY- TISM - Antiseptic
Relieves Rheumatism, Sprains, Neu-
ralgia, etc.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Oo Friday Mts Jules Blanchet
and daughters, Misses Louise and
Rita, left for Galveston, Texas,
where they will be guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Le0Dce Mis-
trOt for some time.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12
6e6 cures Bilious Fever.

Mrs.. Ignace Dngas and daughter
Amelie and Miss Edna Gonsoulin
Of LOreauville were visitors here
this week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12
BERTRAND LUMBER co.

Misses Cafmella and COncetta
PiIarO and Mrs. Paul COrdova
attended the graduation Exercises
in Jeanerette last Monday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Mrs. Rene BrOussard and chill
dren, of Beaumont, Texas, arrived
here last week to spend few
weeks with her relatives and
friends.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Mrs. Ida Bendahan, of Abbeville,
was the guest of her sister Mrs. S.
b. De Bellevue Thursday and Friday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Miss Gladys Viator and Miss
Mildred aud Make Taylor left
last Sunday TO attend summer
school in Lafayette.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-06-12

Sash, Blind and Door Factory, speci-
al work Of all description. Cisterns
ou1 TonES
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
WEEKLY WEATHER AND
CROP REPORT ISSUED

The weekly weather and crop report
of the department of agriculture for
the week ending Wednesday, says:
Temperature-The temperature av-
eraged somewhat cooler than usual,
being especially low during the last
days Of the week.
Precipitation-Rains were frequent
in portions of the north and central
portion, some stations reporting
amounts in excess Of 2 inches. Rains
were especially beneficial on the
southeast coast, where a deficiency
over small areas prevailed for some
time. Some weekly totals were: Pen
sacola, 2.7; Jacksonville, 1.5; Switzer-
land, 20; Satsuma Heights, FL; Lynn,
10; Orange City. 20; Orlando. 2.3;
Georgiana, 10; Miami, 20; and Cres-
cent City. 80, inches.
Condition Of Crops-Rains were To-
cally heavy in the several divisions,
and owing to the previous wet condl-
ton of the soil they were unfavorable,
especially on low lands in the several
divisions, except the south. And even
there the digging of Irish potatoes,
which is going on in a moderate way,
was delayed to some extent. Corn is
smaller than usual for the season, ana
1T made but little progress during the
week, except on. uplands; as a whole,
however, the crop is in fair to good
condition. The chopping of cotton was
delayed; some complain of grass: the
stand is mostly poor. Cane, peanuts,
melons, and citrus fruits made fair to
good progress, except where soil was
wet and cold. The planting of sweet
potatoes has begun. Tobacco made
good progress. More sunshine and
moderately high temperatures are
needed in all divisions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
NUTS BEHIND THE WHEEL.

New Jersey has made the startling
discovery that many persons who are
mentally deficient are driving motor
vehicles about the roads and thorough
fares of that state. when it is con-
sidered that New Jerseys method of
examining applicants for drivers Ii
censes ranks in stringency with any
IN the United States" says George b.
Duren, in the May issue Of Motor, at
can easily be imagined how many per-
sons mentally unfit for the RESPONSE
biiity are today sitting behind the
wheel of an instrument which has
death dealing possibilities. For a motor
vehicle in the hands of an incompetent
is as dangerous a weapon as a ma
chine gum" What is the condition in
this respect in our own state?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
EASY TO DARkEh
YOUR GRAY HAIR
You Can Bring Back Color and
Lustre With Sage Tea
and Sulphur.

When you darken your hair with
Sage Tea and Sulphur. no one can
tell, because it's done so naturally, so
evenly. Preparing this mixture,
though, at home is mussy and trouble
some. At little cost you can buy at
any drug store the ready to-use prep
aration, improved by the addition Of
other ingredients called "Wyeths Sage
and Sulphur Compound" You just
dampen a sponge or soft brush with
it and draw this through your hair,
taking one small strand at a time.
BY morning all gray hair disappears,
and, after another application or two,
your hair becomes beautifully darken-
ed, glossy and luxuriant.
Gray, faded hair, though no disgrace,
is sign of old age, and as we all
desire a youthful and attractive APP
pearance, get busy at once with
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound
and look years younger.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
NORTH FLORIDA CHAMBER
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS

The North Florida Chamber of Com
merce met in Perry last week. Among
the resolutions adopted were the fol-
lowing Endorsing the proposed amend
ment to the constitution of the state
of Florida, to be voted on in November
permitting the state to bond for con-
struction of hard-surfaced highways
throughout the state; endorsing the
Capper- Hersman bill, now before con-
gress, to permit farmers to bargain
collectively to market their own pro-
duce without legal interference, as a
step towards increased production and
better distribution; resolution asking
the hotel commissioner Of Florida to
require better sanitary conditions and
conveniences and better service to the
travelling public at all hotels, boarding
houses and cafes in the territory of the
North Florida Chamber of Commerce,
as an aid to the development Of the
section; asking the Florida railroad
commission to require the railroads to
provide sanitary conveniences at all
depots, and a separate rest room for
women at depots in towns Of two thou
sand population and over; asking all
commercial organizations of Florida
and business men to use the name
Florida" in full in all printed matter
and in correspondence, instead of the
abbrevation, Fla, to advertise the
state and as evidence of proper state
pride. BY invitation, L. A. Whitney,
secretary of the ST. Petersburg Board
of Trade and vice president for Florida
of the Mississippi Valley Association,
spoke on the Importance of extending
the railroad from Tallahassee to Perry,
to provide q direct route from the
northwest to south Florida. All of the
commercial organizations of the west
coast, from Fit. Myers northward have
endorsed this extension and will aid
In securing its construction. The
North Florida Chamber of Commerce
assisted in getting the bill covering
this matter through the Florida senate
In 1919, and has asked the attorney
general to compel compliance with
the law and the franchise of the rail-
road company. ]. H. Scales, of Perry,
representing Taylor county on the
board of governors of the North Flor
ida Chamber of Commerce, was ap-
pointed chairman of the organization
committee having this matter in charge,
and will cooperate with L. A. Whitney
and others in getting action. The re-
port of the secretary showed the value
to north and west Florida of the or
ganization. New members were added,
and the secretary was directed to carry
out plans as approved.
The annual meeting of the North
Florida Chamber of Commerce will be
held in Tallahassee on October 18th,
Special entertainment features will be
provided for the delegates.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
PENSACOLA MEN OFF
TO ssY" CONVENTION

A number of Pensacola men left
yesterday on the noon train to attend
the Y. M. c. A conference which is in
session in Montgomery. Those repre-
senting Pensacola are: John III. Moore
Wiley McDavid, Dick Carol and
Harry Lurton.
Not only will there be delegates
from the south at this convention but
a number of delegates of the Inter-
national Association also, who will add
much to the convention. The conven-
ton will last for two days and at the
close a banquet and reception will be
given by the entertainment committee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
NEWS OF RECORD
Deeds.

Deeds.
A. G. Blount and wife to Alexina "
Aiken. April 26, 1920. 100000 and otner'
W IL lot Is, E. 25 #. II, SD lot
section 81; township 2. S. r. 80 west
VIII. Northup and wife to Ellie y
Muldon. May II. 1920. s1.Oo and other;
p. SO It. of E. 80 It. of S. 145 It. Arpen'
lot 81, Old City.
J. M. Muldon and wife to w. II
Northup, May IL, 1920, 800 and other;
2. 80 #. of S. las IT. Arpent 81, Ole
City, excepting E. 33 #. of S. 145 It
of e. 80 feet.
G. Mckenzie Oerting, widower, te
Mrs. Alma Ruby, May 5, 1920. $1.OO;
lots and in block 5. East King
Tract.
Hattie B. Palmer, single, to r. B
Palmer, April 2. 1920. $1.00 and other;
lot II, block 292, New City Tract.
M. G. Boley, widower, to w. p
Brownson, May 8, 1920, s1.OO and other;
Sc IA of NE Ia, section q, town
ship north, range 81 west.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
SAVANNAH.

Spirits firm eat 1872. with sales OF
2s6; rosin firm with sales of $50; re-
ceipts, spirits IS. rosin 1881; shipments,
spirits 32S, rosin 1905; stocks, spirits
2,74, rosin 21.220.
Quotations were as follows: WV,
1s.90-1910; WIG, 18.65-.S5; N, $4,000;
M, 1s.15-.35; K, 1910; /, 1770-.90; II,
17.70-. 80; G, 17.70-.S0; f, 17.7o-,S0; e.
1880; D, 1856; B, 1865.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
CAPTAIN HARPER
ACTING AS CHIEF

During the absence granted Chief OF
Police Cary Ellis, Captain Ernest Har-
per will be in charge Of the police
force, with Lieut.. Mcclure captain of
the evening watch and Turnkey Will
lie oConnell acting as lieutenant OF
the night watch. The leave was grant
ed the chief that he might give all
OF his time to canvassing the county
in the interest of his candidacy for
sheriff.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
FIRES OF FAITH
TO SHOW AT GARDEN

The Salvation Army has obtained
the famous film produced by the
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation,
Fires of Faith and will show it at
the Garden theatre Monday night. The
performance will be free and it is ex-
pected that full house will witness
the performance. Fires Of Faith is
said to be one Of the finest films ever
made and it has a story for everyone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
CENSUS REPORTS

Richmond, Va. iii, an increase of
42S or SIG per cent.
North Tazewell Va, s26, an increase
of 2S4 or $40 per cent.
Pocahontas. Va, 1851, an increase
of 139 or 81 per cent.
Graham, Va, 2,725, an increase of
S35 or 43.6 per cent.
Camden, n. j., 49, 500, an increase OF
21,771 or $50 per cent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
BUENOS AIRES MUSEUM
LOSES GREAT DINOSAIrP,,

Buenos Aires. May 13.-Heb, >.
la young woman, credited h.. "
newspapers with unusual goo5
has been arrested and charpo5 -.
being involved in the recent ~. ..
start a communist. revolution ~ ~ =
nos Aires. She is alleged to
carried messages between ana Ne
sentenced to prison a year 40, az
the other organizers Of the revS,,,.. Z
airy movement.
The police say she was csrr,.,-
stilletto when arrested. '--s
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
ROGERS LEAVES FOR
NEW TRAFFIC MEET

n. H. Rogers of the Pensacola Traf-
fic Bureau, who has just returned from
the meeting of the Southern Traffic
League at Jacksonville will go to New
Orleans Saturday to attend a session
of traffic men there. An attempt is
being made to raise freight rates to
southern ports and all southern cities
are combining to make a determined
fight against the menace.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
YEAR ENLISTMENTS
IN TANK BATTALION

The local army recruiting station to-
day received instructions to accept ap-
plicants for enlistment in the tank
corps for periods of one year if de-
sired by the applicant. Men for this
branch Of service are sent to Camp
Meade, Maryland. where extensive
schools for gas engine mechanics and
repairmen are in operation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
ANDREW THOMPSON is
GIVEN CITIZENSHIP

Andrew Thompson. of Danish birth,
was granted his naturalization Diapers
yesterday in the federal court. ne
took the oath of office peiore e. W.
Marsh, clerk Of the court.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
TWILIGHT MANAGERS
WILL MEET TONIGHT

The Twilight League is getting
ready to start its official playing sea-
son and every manager is expected
to be at the City Hall at 7:3o o'clock
tonight to attend an important meet
ing of managers.
This afternoon the Whitmans and
the K. OF c. twilight teams will meet
in preliminary struggle. Indications
are bright for good game.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
SAND KEY PAssINes.

Sand Key, May f3.-Passed east
18th. Lake Fulme; 18th, Nueces; west
18th. S. B. Hunt, Quito, (Rr); Tronto-
lite. Desoto and barge, Perfection ana
barge; 18th, Comet and barge, Her
bert L. Pratt.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14

Headaches, due to Torpid Liver.
For Colds and LaGrippe we know OF
nothing better than No. 666. A few doses
will give quick relief.
We especially recommend 666 for those
exposed to the weather, as they can take
it, eat anything they want and go right
on with their work with no fear Of being
Salivated.
1t contains no Alcohol, Arsenic OF
other poisonous drugs-Adv-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
WE ARE PROUD OF THE CON-
FIDENCE DOCTORS, DRUGGISTS
AND THE PUBLIC HAVE IN 666
It's Efficiency the Treatment of Malaria Chs
and Fever Bilious Fever and La Grippe Kills the Parasite
That Causes the Fever.

666 is the most speedy remedy we
know: it will soon break the fever and
then lie taken as a tonic the fever will not
return. You can give 1t while the fever is
ion or off.
666 Is fine tonic for pale people. It
builds up the blood corpuscles to a red,
healthy condition, giving a natural,
healthy complexion.
666 quickly relieves Constipation Bilious
ness. Loss Of Appetite, Foul Breath and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
.IAcKsONvlLLE.

Spirits, steady at 1913 Ia with sales
of 40; rosin, firm with sales of 404;
receipts, spirits 481, rosin 1.946; ship
ments, spirits TO, rosin 3,027; stocks,
spirits 1,510, rosin 43,071.
Quotations were as follows: WV,
1880; WIG, 1856; N. 1910; M, 1915;
X, 1910; I, 1890; H, 1880; G. 1880;
F, 1880; E, 1880; D, 1855; B, 1854.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-05-14
NAVAL STORES
PENSACOLA,

Receipts, spirits 129, rosin BOO; snip
ments, spirits 302, rosin 775; stocks,
spirits 676, rosin 28,652.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-21

A fireman and three other men were
hart last night in an explosion which
wrecked Slater & Halpern's drug store.
1877 Eighth Avenue. The shock rocked
houses in the vicinity, smashed win
dows and threw several persons from
their feet. The fremen could fad no
body who could tell what caused it.
1t was about $40 p. IN. Samuel
Slater, proprietor of the store, was
standing IN the doorway with his clerk,
Benjamin Prick, of 658 Grand Street,
Brooklyn.
Look tbere!" Prick cried
Slater's eyes followed his employees
finger and he saw wisp of smoke curl
over the top of the partition in front
of the prescription department: Slater
ran to the rear of the store. His clerk
teenth Street, two doors away
Slater had just passed the partition
in the rear of the store and could
see that the smoke, blue in color and
slight in volume, was coming from a
small room used for mixing drugs,
when there was bang that Jared
bottles from the shelves and knocked
the druggist down.
He retreated from the store as
soon as he could scramble to his
feet, and in a moment heard the well
come clangor of the engines. The first
to arrive were Engine Company 3, in
charge of Lieutenant John johnson,
and Hook and Ladder Company IL, in
charge Of Lieutenant Charles Wandrc.