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The Washington times., 1920-01-12
GEORGETOWN CITIZENS
WILL PUBLISH PAPER

The Georgetown Citizen, the Off
cial publication Of the Georgetown
Citizens Association, will make its
appearance next Friday. The first
issue will be sent to the six hundred
members of the organization gratis
]. A. oliver, president of the asso-
ciation will be the editor.
A series of historical articles, by
Henry l. Evans of the Bureau OF
Education and editor of The New
Age, will be features Of the first Is
sues of the new newspaper.
The association will open it's edu.
cational campaign next Monday
night when Commissioner BrownIow
Major Pullman and Daniel Donovan
District auditor, will speak at the
regular monthly meeting in Potomac
bank hall, NJ street and Wisconsin
avenue northwest.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
SEARCH HERE FOR
LOST CLEVELAND BOY

Police of the several ptecincts and
members OF the detectivel bureau to-
day are searching for John Stedward
Sloan, twelve years old. who disep
reared from his home In Cleveland.
Ohio, on January 5 last. From asso.
ciates II was learned that young
Sloan had planned a trip to Miami,
Fla, and had enough money in his
possession to take him as far as this
city.
In appearance the boy, II is said,
would be able to pass for fifteen. He
Is 0 feet inches. weighs no pounds
and when last seen, wore brown
suit and dark brown overcoat.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
IRISH FREEDOM FRIENDS
OFFER ULSTERITES HELP

"In order that the people OF Wash
ington may have an opportunity for
hearing the case of the unionists,"
was the cause of q decision made by
the Briends of Irish Freedom at a
meeting last night to invite the dele
cation of Protestant ministers from
Ulster to address a mass meeting in
the largest hall obtainable. the use
OF which will be secured by the local
organization.
John Milhoiland, of New York, a
Protestant, declared that the re-
ligious issue did not figure in the
Irish question. and that the coun-
try's independence would be secured.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
BOARDCHECKSUP
FIGURES
Application for FaFre Increase
) Probed to Disclose Truth
Of Figures.

Expert accountants OF the Public
Utilities Commission today continued
the probing OF the books OF the wash
ington Railway and Electric Com
psny. A report ont he conditions OF
the company will be In the hands OF
Col Charles Kutz, chairman of the
commission. within several weeks. IL
was learned today.
The Investigation OF the accounts
of the railway company is n.Ade BY
the commission because at 10 felt
that In justice to the public some
probe should be conducted to deter
mine the accuracy OF the various
financial statements made by various
officials" Thin was the statement
OF one member OF the commission to-
day.
And while the investigation goes
on officials of the w. r. and Il. assert
that they are losing money. They
urge more haSty action upon the part
Of the commission declaring that they
must receive financial relief imme-
diately.
sour books are always open to the
commission" says William +. Ham
president Of the company. we wei
come any investigation. But we must
urge the necessity OF immediate ac
tLon on our ptition for higher fare
We are facing an actuaiity. We neeo
money"
There was little further talk today
of the bill presented to Congress re-
Gently by the commission, which paves
a way for q merger of the Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company
and Capital Traction Company. IL
probably will be several weeks before
q hearing is granted on the bill.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
GOPHERS EAT CROP PESTS.

BISMARCK, N. D., Jan. 12.-That
the night for determination OF gophers
has been a mistake, was the conten.
ton OF one North Dakota legislator
who vainly tried to put through law
forbidding poisoning OF gophers,
which, he said, helped destroy the
grasshoppers that were a menace last
year In some parts Of the state and are
expected to be q greater evil next
year.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
TRAPPERs MAKE $500 WEEK

sARANAC LAKE, N Y, Jan. IA
rrsppers in the Adirondack region
have entered upon an unprecedented
season. With prices Of furs at the
highest level ever known. and still
climbing. trappers are already making
from $500 to $500 q week.
School toys are taking advantage
of the situation and are making a.
high as SsS a week by trapping In
thAir spare hours.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
THIEF LEAVES ONE SHIRT.

LITCHFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. 12.--Ray
Schalk, a salesman, has TO lie in bed
while his one shirt dries. The other
night n burglar broke into Schalk's
boudoir and stole practically all his
wardrobe, leaving him one shirt
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charged with murder in the first
degree.

charged with murder in the first
degree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome R. Aston,
New York City, were guetss last
week of their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. J. Aston, CTS Iglehart Ave., also
of Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Lealtad of
Mackubin street. Friday, Mrs. w. ].
Aston gave them a motor sight-see-
ing trip.
Prepare to attend the fifth annual
grand Halloween Ball to be given by
Pride of Minnesota No. 5, K. P, at
Coliseum hall, Lake street and 9th
Ave. S., Minneapolis, Monday evening,
October 25. Music by Stevens Jazz
Orchestra. Tickets, so cents Takes
at loo a. m.
Mrs. E. w.. Lindsay, 918 Wood
bridge St., who went to New York
city early in September to attend
the Grand Household of Ruth, re-
turned to the city last week. En-
route home ahe made stopovers in
Rochester,, Buffalo, Niagara Falls,
Evanston and Chicago.
The matrons of Round Table club
| met with Mrs. Hester Stone, 416 St.
Anthony Ave., Tuesday afternoon.
The topic under discussion was ssWhy
Women Should Vote" Visiting guests
were Mrs. J. l.. James, Sask, Mrs. w.
J: Mollett, Detroit, and Mesdames
Twittwy, Jones and Caldwell
Mr.. and Mrs. Holcombe Croswaite
left last week for Nashville, Tenn,
where Mr.. Croswaite will complete
his pharmaceutical course at Mehar-
ry Mrs. Croswaite, University of
Minnesota graduate and drug clerk
with Karras store this city for three
years, will teach pharmacy at that
| institution this term.
The Afternoon Art Club gave a
surprise miscellaneous shower" for
| Mrs. Jasper Gibbs, Jr, at the resi-
| denec of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Q. Adams, 527 St. Anthony Ave.,
last Wednesday afternoon. The dec
orations which were very unique and
! pretty were in Halloween colors of
green, black and yellow. The bride
received number of useful and
pretty presents. Dainty refreshments
were served and the ladies had a
very delightful time.
The Shamrock Aerated Water Com
pany Limited of Montreal, Canada,
with a capital stock of $4,000, in
corporated in the sum of 99,5O0.0O.
The directors are all colored. Mr.. M.
R. Burgess, son-in-law of MIR. Samuel
Brown, 402 Rondo street, was unani-
mously elected as one Of the direct
ors. Mr.. Burgess will be in St. Paul
in December for the purpose of sell
ing stock at $25 per share and will
give any information concerning the
said company upon application.
: The opening at Crispus Allucks
Home on the 18th was grand sue
| cess, despite the recruiting of the
, Payne Ave. cars which kept some
5 away. The house looked very fine
7 giving evidence Of the good work Of
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church was packed The Precinct
and Ward chairmen responded in full
and ably assisted with distribution of
literature and seating the public
Mrs. James Forrestal's explanation of
the ballot was clear and succinct
Other speakers were Mrs. James
Schoonmacker of the Ramsey County
Women's Committee, Rev. Mr.. J.. C.
Anderson and Attorney w. T. Fran
els. The musical numbers were ex-
cellent and contributed materially to
the success of the meeting Mrs. Mel
Nashville, Tenn, and grandmother of
Mrs. Francis, who registered before
leaving her home, was present and
urged the women of Minnesota exer-
else their right of franchise. Her
remarks were an inspiration to all
those present.
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the ladies, headed by Mrs. R. F. Will
son. The large crowd enjoyed the
exercises by the children and the
speeches by Rev. Lealtad, Attorneys
Turner and Erwin and Mr.. Campbell
and others. The crowd was quite
generous in the offering, which
amounted to over $50.
The SPECIAL memorial and rituals
tic services held by Gopher Lodge
105, in memory of the late Thos. H.
Lyles at ST. James church last Sun
day evening, was one of the best at
tended and most impressive ever held
in St. Paul. There was large num-
Der of members of Ames Lodge 106
of Minneapolis present. Travelling
Deputy Geo. w.. Stewart was master
of ceremonies. The exercises con-
sisted of ritualistic services by the
officers of Gopher Lodge, Elks, music
al numbers by the Junior Choral
Club: Mesdames Dovie, Welsh and
Gladys Brown and Mr. Walter c.
Minor; sermon by Rev. Us. Strong;
resolutions by c.. w. Wigington;
'Thanatopsis' by VIM. R. NORRIS;
benediction by DR.. J. G.. Anderson.
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DAY EVENING, NOV. 9TH
You are invited to attend and have the time
Of your life. Good music and refreshments.


Gopher Lodge Elks carrying out
one of their cardinal principles
Charity ~ has presented Crispus Al
lucks Home two tons of hard coal
and one ton of coke. Next!
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Wright, $50 Fuller St., was
baptised and christened Albert Jr.,
at st. Peter Claver Catholic church
on last Sunday by Father Theobald.
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH NO. $50, G.
U. o. of o. F., meets the third Monday
in each month at Union Hall, corner Of
Aurora and Kent streets at 500 P. M.
Mrs: Leila Harris, M. N. g.: Mrs.
bridge street.
Ladies who desire anything in the
line of hair work, will do we'll to call
on Mrs. Lizzie Talbert Allen, No. 100
Park Place and Summit Ave. Prices
reasonable and satisfaction guaran-
teed.
"Over the Top" the Daughter Elks
of Como Temple 1928 are preparing
to go at Union Hall on the evening
of Nov. II, and they invite you all
to go with them. Watch for further
particulars.
Friday, Oct. 18th, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Brown and MIR. F. Grant of the Chu
Chin Chow Co., which played at the
Metropolitan last week, were dinner
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. w. Lindsay.
Mr.. X. D. Miller, Merchant Tailor,
formerly on Rice street, has moved
his establishment to 429 University
avenue. He also does expert work in
remodeling, cleaning and pressing and
in ladies' work.
Mr.. R. N. Travis is in the midst
of complete change in the arrange
ment of his place, 40 E. Third ST.
It will be much more attractive
when the changes are all made and
"Thanns". will be more popular than
ever.
The Peoples Restaurant, Ware and
Christ, Props, corner St. Peter and
Tenth streets, is progressing nicely
They have just installed. an electric
piano and promote good digestion by
furnishing music with their fine
meals. =. r.
Mr.. VIM. Randolph Smith, 2341 Full.
ton street, Chicago, for rs years one
of the official staff Of chief of police
John j. Clarity, is spending a por'
ton of his vacation in ST: Paul. He
is the guest of Mrs. Odin, 672 st
Anthony Ave. =. ..-
Mr.. L. w. peasants, 43s Rondo St.
an employee of the Northwestern Line
will leave the city just after election
for Mer Rouge, La, for the purpose
of disposing Of a portion Of the lum
Der on his plantation. He will b.
gone about 80 days.
Mrs. Ethel Wormac, 148 State St,
a white woman married to a colore,
man, who shot and killed Mrs. Edn
Kelsey Of Minneapolis short tim
ago in a row over her husband, ha
been indicted by the grand jur
3 y Z|gE = - 3 = -. i. F.
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Pioneer Lodge Has Great Meeting.

Pioneer Lodge No. /, F. and A. NJ,
had an unusually large and interest
ing meeting Monday evening. Six
candidates had the third degree con-
ferred on them in the old Masonic
style. The ritualistic work was con-
Quoted by Worshipful Master J. H.
Dillingham;. He was ably assisted by
many members of the lodge and the
following visitors: c. E. Esters, S.
W., Regent Lodge No. 5, Winnipeg;
Grand Secretary Thomas of Anchor
Hilyard Lodge of Minneapolis; z. w.
Barber, S. w.; Sam'l Ransom, &c.,;
Oliver Taylor of Perfect ASHER, ST..
Paul. The menu was under the man.
agement of Master of Ceremonies,
Walker Williams. There will be an
other class for this degree about the
latter part of November, at which
time will also go through the First
Degree.
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Mr.. Charles Allen is very i'll at the
City hospital.
Mr.. William Echols remains very
i'll at his home on Thomas st.
Mrs. Elwell Galloway, SAB Central
Ave-, has been i'll for the past two
weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. L. Raymond Hill are
located at 1853 Ashland Ave., with
Mrs M. Burton. =.
Mrs. w. j. Molett of Chicago is a
geust at the home of Mrs. L. Willis,
1860 Sherburne Ave.
Mr.. Cleat Oliver, 4O2 St. Anthony
Ave., left Wednesday for visit with
his brother in Chicago.
Mrs. John Hickman, Jr., who has
been i'll for the past three weeks, is
still confined to her bed.
Mrs. leila Reynolds, 465 Sherburne
avenue, has returned from a two
months visit in Chicago.
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PIONEER LODGE NO. l, F. AND A.
M. meets first and third Monday in eaca
month at Union Hall, corner of Aurora
Dillingham, w. M. w. S. Archer.
Secy. 493 Carroll Ave.
Mr. and Mrs. j. @. Adams have is
sued invitations to a reception for
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Gibbs, Jr.-the
newly -weds at Union Hall next
Thursday evening.
Mrs. N Coins and daughter, Miss
Mamie, 661 w. Central Ave., left
Thursday morning via Chicago for a
visit with relatives in Indiana, Ken
lucky and Tennessee.
The "Royan Non-Such Union Hall
Improvement Club will give a real
Hard-Time Party ip good-time way
at Union Hall Friday evening, Nov. S.
Watch and wait for it.
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POLITICAL POINTERS.
38th Legislative District.

Through the efforts of Mrs. w. T..
Francis, president Of the late Every
Woman Suffrage Study Club, Mrs. T.
B. Cook and Mrs. G.. D. Jones will
act as ballot judges on election day,
also Mrs. Francis.
All women who did not register in
June must register on Saturday, Oct.
%, if they wish to vote. You can
not vote on election day if you are
not registered.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER %, 1920.

ALL newspapers nowadays have the
type for their reading matter set on
typesetting machines. The cost used
to be from Is cents to $1.O0 per hour
for this work. Now the price has
been raised to FOUR DOLLARS per
hour. Just think of that when you
wish something published as we must
pay at that rate for every line set.
Bear in mind that all social articles
published, occupying more than -Four
Lines, must be paid for. Telephone
this office, Cedar 5649, and arrange for
the same.
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Mrs. Katie Myers and Mrs. Anna
Schooley have returned from Cleve-
land, Indianapolis and Chicago.
FOR RENT-Nice furnished room
for rent for man and wife. Apply
at 500 Rondo street. Tel. Dale 0872.
FOR RENT Five light, airy un-
furnished rooms; newly decorated and
remodeled; 494 Rice, Phone Garfield
3091.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson, 526 ST.
Anthony Ave., left Tuesday for
trip to Detroit, Mich, and other
cities.
Last Mondays business in the ST.
Paul postohice broke all records for
any one day. The total receipts were
$23,187.O6.
Miss Bertha Williams, Ais Charles
St., entertained the Maids and Ma
irons club of the Twin Cities on
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Blanche Miller entertained a
large number of her friends Wednes-
day evening at an informal whist
party at her home, 1913 harrington.
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-".--.L. E4l~.
The Women's Mass Meeting called
at st. James A. M. E. Church by Mrs.
w: T. Francis, appointed by the Re-
publican National Committee as
Chairman for Minnesota Women's De-
partemnt, was enthusiastically and
numerically grand success, the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23
Candidate for
Representative
18th Legislative District South

Respectfully solicits your vote and
support in his candidacy. He served
in the 1907 Legislative Session and,
if elected, intends to represent the
voters Of this district in the same
manner as he did then, pledging him
self to- support all progressive legis-
lation for the best interests of all
of the people, without distinction as
to race or creed, and independently
and fearlessly.
Today, Oct. %, is the last Regis
tration Day, and if you did not
register and vote at the primaries
in June, you must register today or
you cannot vote on Election Dav,
Tuesday, November 2.
BE SURE TO REGISTER TODAY!
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Prepared by and issued for John
A. Mauritz, 779 Edmund street, st.
Paul, MIMI, for which $3.50 per inch
has been paid.
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MEMORIAL MENTIONlNGS.


Revival meetings at Memorial are
progressing successfully, there being
eleven additions thus far.
Pastor Carr and family, after a
of the church, have returned to their
long residence in the parsonage rooms
home at 499 ST. Anthony Ave. Phone:
Dale 8948.
Mrs. Pleasant entertained the Twi-
light Circle last Wednesday to din
ner, including hog jowl, mustard
greens and sweet potato custards,
which were sent to Mrs. Pleasant by
her aunt, Mrs. Quincy Fort, of Nash
vile, Tenn.
Sunday services: Preaching at II
a. m. and Z p. m. aBptising in the
evening. Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
B. Y. P. u. at 6 p. m. Come early.
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Prepared by ands~issued for J. P.
Cummings, 231 Aurora avenue, St.
Paul., Minn., for which $3.50 per inch
has been paid.
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ST. PAUL
WEEKS RECORD OF HAPPENINGS.
IN MiNNESOTA'S CAPITOL.

fine "Santly City" and Sanity City
-oIks-Newsy Items OF social, Re-
lieious. Political and General Mat.
tiers Among the People.
The Yale expositor., 1920-05-06
The Place to Boost

Residents Of Yale should know
that the best place to do their
boosting is right here at home.
1t is fine thing to go away for a
little visit and boast Of the many
good points of your home town,
and you should do so at every
opportunity. But the balance of
the time. that is, the time you are
not visiting, do your bOasting
right here at home. One good way
to boast, would be to visit the
school in which your child is seek
ing an education. and praise the
moral Of that institution. Tell the
teachers that you appreciate their
good work fol tel the preacher
how you like his sermons; some
times you give the editor little
'taffy;" why not try a little hon
ey OH the school teachers
The Yale expositor., 1920-05-06

State of Michigan, The Probate
Court for the County of st. Clair.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Cecilia Valentine, Deceased. No
tice is hereby given that four
months from the 10Th day of
April A. d. 1920, have been allow
ed for creditors to present their
claims against said deceased to
said Court for examination and
adjustment. and that all creditors
of said deceased are required to
present their claims to said Court
at the Probate Office in the City
of Port Huron, in said county, on
or before the 18th day of Septem-
Der AID. 1920, and that said claims
will be heard by said Court on
Monday, the 18th day of Septem-
Der, A. ID. 1920, at nine o'clock in
the forenoon. Dated April 26th,
A. ID. 1920. GEORGE L. BROWN,
Judge of Probate. CA true copy
M. f. Wright, Register of Pro-
bate. sd
The Yale expositor., 1920-05-06
Card of Thanks

Through the Yale Expositor
we wish to express our apprecia-
ton and sincere gratitude to Revs.
Ryan and Bragg for their kindly
offices and comforting words at
the funeral of our loving mother,
also the choir for the beautiful
selections so creditably rendered
also the beautiful floral tokens of
sympathy, and the kind assis-
lance so literally offered by our
neighbors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Middleton
Mr.. and Mrs. George Perry
The Yale expositor., 1920-05-06

State Of Michigan, The Probate
Court for the County of st. Clair.
At a session of said Court held
at the Probate Office in the City of
Port Huron, in said county on the
18th day of April, A. d. 1920.
Present, HON. GEORGE l..
BROWN, Judge of Probate.
In the mater of the Estate Of
Jennie Cork Alexander, deceased.
Charles H. Cork, having filed with
this Court his petition praying
that William Cork or some other
suitable person be appointed adj
ministrator of said estate;
1t is ordered that Monday, the
18th day of May next, at 900
o'clock in the forenoon, at said
Probate Office, be appointed for
hearing thereof;
And it is further ordered, that
a copy of this order be published
three successive weeks previous
to said day of hearing in the Yale
Expositor, a newspaper printed
and circulating in said County Of
st. Clair. GEORGE l.. BROWN
"A Judge of Probate
The Yale expositor., 1920-05-06

State of Michigan, the Probate
Court for the County of st. Clair.
AT a session of said Court, held
at the Probate Office, in the City
OF Port Huron, in said County, on
the 18th day of April, A. d. 1920.
Present, HON. GEORGE L..
BROWN, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of
Henry Short, Deceased.
On reading and filing the peti-
ton, duly verified, of Charles V.
Andreae, Executor, praying that
he may be authorized and licensed
to sell certain real estate belong
ing to the estate of the said Henry
Short, Deceased;
1t is ordered that Monday, the
10th day of May next, at nine
o'clock in the forenoon, at said
Probate Office, be appointed for
hearing such petition, and that all
persons interested in said estate
appear before said Court, at said
time and pla :e, to show cause why
a license should not be granted
to said executor to sell real es-
tate as prayed for in said petition.
And it is further ordered, that
a copy of this order be published
three successive weeks previous
to said day of hearing in the Yale
Expositor, newspaper printed
and circulating in said County of
st. Clair.
GEORGE L. BROWN, Judge of
Probate.
]. B. WEYMOUTH, Attorney for
Petitioner. Sd
The Yale expositor., 1920-05-06

There is q millinery shop In New
York which guarantees its hats never
to go out of style, With every pur-
chase goes the understanding that in
FIVE or ten years from now the Bonnet
bought today will be just as attractive,
just as much admired and even more
In vogue.
It Is The Salvation Army Millinery
Shop" located at 100 West Fourteenth
Street, New York city, In which estab-
lishment every bonnet which enters
the tenement houses, rescue homes,
orphanages, nurseries or sNn settle
ments frst sees the light OF day. And
the shop does distinguishes. Three
hundred bonnets each week are trim
med, boxed, sent out 10 oil parts of the
country and started on their mission
Of spreading cheer and hope TO every
corner Of the United states.
And the Ealvation Army is an I'm