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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
ARRESTS BY THE POLICE.

Two men alleged to be drunk were
picked up by the police this morning.
They were Edward Johnson and Rich
ard Gregory.
John C. Calhoun was taken into
custody by City Detectives Wallace
and Mcdaniel in a house on French
street near Eighth and is being held
condition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
LIVELY FIGHT.
Row on Market Street Between Men
Taken In Raids.

Much excitement was caused in
Market street near Eighth about 2.15
o'clock yesterday afternoon. when
several young men engaged in a lively
FIST hattie. The participants We're said
by hystanders TO have been among
those arrested by the police on Satur-
day night in the raid on the alleged
gambling house al SIS Market street.
A quarrel as TO who was responsible
for tipping off the police is said TO
have caused the exchange of blows.
A window pane in a glass door was
broken In the melee. No arrests were
made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
NOVEL XMAS DISPLAY.
Western Union Presents Seasons
Compliments Of Oiiclals.

Manager Pennock of the Western
Union Telegraph Office in this city, has
arranged one of the most novel
Christmas displays of its kind. that
any business office has ever display
ed. The display consists of Yuletide
expressions from the executives of the
Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. from May
or Harvey and other prominent citi-
zens.
The letters are TO be displayed in the
Western Union Office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
CONGRESS VOTES RECESS.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 22.-Congress
was to adjourn today for a recess
over the holidays. until January 8.
a resolution providing for such ac-
ton was adopted late yesterday by the
House after the Senate had taken
similar action with only miscella-
neous matters on the program for dis
cussion today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Prof. Gilmore to Aid Wood.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 22,--Formal an
nouncement of the selection of Eu
gene Allen Gilmore to be Vice COVER
nor general of the Philippine Islands,
was made today by Secretary Weeks.
Mr.. Gilmore is professor in law at
the University of Wisconsin. The
secretary said the nomination prob
ably win be sent TO the Senate by
President Harding today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
ENJOYABLE DINNER AT
ST. PAUL'S VI. l.. CHURCH

Members of the official board and
organizations connected with st.
Paurs NJ. Z. Church. numbering about
so, held a dinner in the assembly room
of the church last evening. Rev. Car
Isle L. Hubbard. the pastor. presided.
At a business session it was decided
that the group leaders visit each
member OF the church personally and
pres ssnt the seasons greetings during
the coming week. New members Will
be received into the church on Janu-
airy l. when Decision Day will also be
observed. Wilmer S. Boldly and Mrs
Eleanor G. Kemery rendered duets at
the meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
WEDDINGS.
Ginns-kell.

Mrs Gittel Keil. 81 years old. and
Abraham Ginns. Il years old. OF POS
West street. were married by Rabbi
Hyman Rezits Of the Adas Kodesch
Synagogue Saturday night. A party
and reception followed the ceremony.
The bride and groom recently came TO
this country from different sections
of the European war zone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
street Signs on IIrht Globes.

Tho street and Sewer Department
to-day Installed on Market street the
fifsi Of the lottered globes for electric
limits with the names OF the inter-
sceting streets painted on them. re-
Gently decided on TO serve as street
elsnH. These are 10 be placed along
Market street where the electric
standards are located.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
FINDS FOOD FAR TOO HIGH.
Attorney General Orders Ma
tion-wide Inquiry Into Re-
tail Prices.
nv Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

by Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington, Dec. 22.--lnvestiga-
tion OF retail prices Of food. fuel, shoes
and clothing In all parts OF the coun-
try was ordered today by Attorney
General Daugherty.
Mr.. Daugherty said that in many
localities prices are too high and re-
tallers' profits were "unconscionable
and that every effort would be made
to put retail prices on the proper
level.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
CAPTAIN RFNpoID "a.
Receiving CONGRATULATIONS on Birth.
da, Anniversary.

Captain rhilir Royhold, formerly
commander of some 81 the Delaware
rivers fastest passenger boats, is re-
pciyins congratulations today ON :he
sevvnty.fourth anniversary of his
birthday
captain Rcyhold who has charge OF
the state Archives office in the Public
luildinE, 10 IN excellent health.
liu IL regarded as one of the most
reliable authorities on steamboats, OF
nll kinds and particularly Of the Della.
ware river and has records OF steam
iuhts datltg back 90 the year 1912.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Miss Idle Baker.
Neville Had Permission.

Edward r. Neville was freed in
Municipal Court today OF charge of
stealing his own automobile truck. As
sistant City Solicitor Green entered a
nolle prosequi, explaining that the
truck was levied on by the sheriff and
that counsel for the two complainants
gave Neville permission to use it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
BONUS FOR CARPET WORKERS
Seven Per Cent to be Distributed
Under Family Council Plan.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Bloomsbury, Pa, Dec. 22.-The
Magee Carpet Company today an
nounced the distribution Of seven
per cent bonus TO its $50 employees,
totalling $4,000.
The company, the largest carpet
and rug making establishment in this
section. Is operated on the factory
council" plan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Christmas Play at High School.

Fiat Lux" Christmas play that
= being used all over the country this
year. will be presented by the Senior
class as part OF their Christmas exer-
cises tomorrow at 1890 at the High
School. The program will also in
clude carol singing and the awarding
Of W's to the members of the 1921
football team.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
George NJ. Fishers Condltionfl

The condition OF former Mayor
George NJ. Fisher. who has undergone
two operations for blood TRANSMISSION,
In the hope of being cured from a
serious illness, was reported un-
changed today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
After Filing Tax.

Widespread opposition to the income
statement fling fee, it Is reported,
will prompt advocates of the initia-
tive and referendum to activity in
next years political campaign. par
tlcularly regarding candidates for the
General Assembly in 1929.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Licensed 10 We'd.

Marriage licenses were obtained from
Magistrate iiroman yesterday by Wal
tor A. Grant " the Hotel du pont and
Bertha Johnston Of stanton, and from
Magistrate Gluckman by Harold r.
Thomas. sac Van Burcn street. and
rthei Faulkner iss Twenty ninth
street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Commerce Chamber Plans Budget.

The directors of the Chamber OF
Commerce will meet this afternoon to
plan budget for the new year. The
consideration of the finances will COM
prise practically the chief business.
although there are several routine
matters to be discussed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Notified Policeman of Fire.

According TO the police this morn
ing's fire was discovered by John r.
Dougherty of 919 Lancaster avenue.
who notified Patrolman Timothy
Quinn, who, in turn, sent in the first
alarm,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Entertainment For Children.

A children's entertainment will be
given in the, Y. NJ. II. A. hall on Sun
day evening at o'clock. The party
will include two plays, Flowers of
Zion" and Last Candle" A Chanukah
celebration will be held in the hall
next Wednesday evening at o'clock,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Al Employment Office.

-Four registrants appeared at the u.
:. Public Employment Office today
Three women registered. five were re-
ferred and six were placed. One man
was registered. FIVE were referred and
three were placed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Basketball at y. NJ. III. A.

The varsity team of the Y. NJ. II. a.
win play the team of the Zion Ath-
letic Association at o'clock tonight,
in the auditorium of the Y. Nj. I'll. a.
hall A dance viii follow the game.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Admir- Case Up Tomorrow.

Robert Adair, who is charged by
John Titus, collector Of state revenue,
with practicing law without having
a state license, will be arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Harry y. Stradley to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Afsu. Hailroad tase Tomorrow,

Chancellor Woicott viii hear argu-
mcut tomorrow, In "A demurrer fled by
ltob'tt q, Harman, Of counsel for the
defense Ia the railroad brotherhood
sulf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Continue Bakins Gas. TO January.

Tho hearing In the case OF the
Ward Baking Co.. OF Chicago. vs.. Elk
Park sakins Co, scheduled Tor today
IN the United states Court. was con-
linned hy consent of counsel until a
date iu boz ilNcd early in January.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
NeM Rotillng Shon.

A bottling shop will be erected by
Tedaldo di Sabatino, at s04-S06
Lincoln street. to cost $4,000. 1t will
be of brick, one story high. 40x143
feet on plan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Accused Of Transporting LIQUOR.

Isaac Sadlcr and Charles White. Ne
sroes. were held by L. $. Commission
sr John Pearce Cam yesterday in ST.
ooo bail, for hearing on January IS and
IL respectively on a charge Of trans
porting liquor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Lime Men Meeting In Washington.

Charles Warner of the Charles
Warner Company is in Washington,
d. c., today, attending meeting of
the directors of the National Lime
Association of which he is the presi-
dent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Personal.

MIR. and Mrs Russell Gilpin of
Lewiston, Maine, will arrive tomorrow
to spend the holidays with Mr.. Gilpins
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Gilpin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Gov. p.nney here.

uoyernor William - Dcnncy came
Y 'his city to-iay and lunchcd at the
Warrington club,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Auto Trade Luncheon.

| The Automobile Trade Association
gave a luncheon in the Hotel du Pont
| today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
County order Clerk Is Ill.

County order Clerk Harry Taylor is
confined TO his home by illness.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-09-08

STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Pro-
bate Court for the County of
Genesee,
At session of said Court, held at
the Probate Office in the city of
Flint, in said County, on the 1st day
of September, A. ID. 1921.
Present: Hon. John c. Graves,
Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Isaac Steinman, deceased.
Michael Steinman having filed in
said court his petition praying that
the administration of said estate be
granted to himself or to some other
suitable person.
1t is Ordered, That the 9th day
of September, A. ID. 1921, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, at said pro-
bate office, be and is hereby APP
pointed for hearing said petition.
1t is Further Ordered, That pub
lie notice thereof be given by publ
cation of copy of this order. once
each week for three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing in
The Clio Messenger, a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
John G.. Graves,
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Fred A. Wertman,
Register of Probate. 1886
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-09-08

Judge Sharp and family and James
Best and family, all of Detroit, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Best
over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lueder of Flint
are visiting with Mrs. Henry Ford,
for few days.
Watch for the Annual Harvest
Festival of the M. p. Church held the
last of this month.
Ross Green burg of Detroit spent
the past two weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Jewell.
Mr.. and Mrs. WILDER Parks and
little daughter, Of Detroit, are visit
ing Mrs. Ida Bingham this week.
Miss Eva Ayers of Hollywood,
California, is the guest of Mrs. Hugh
Mccormick
Mr.. and Mrs. n Butler and daugh-
ter, Abb, attended the Butler school
reunion in Birch Run, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Cook and daugh-
ter, Bernice, and Mrs. Ann Cam of
Birch Run spent Sunday in Clio.
Mrs. Maltby and daughter, Bessie,
of Flint spent Friday with Mrs. w.
H. Stout.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-09-08
STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Probate
Court for the County of Gene

> "A l. T. VT MlSI111A4N, HS Il lOpdOS
Court for the County of Gene
see.
At a session of said court, held at
at the Probate Office, in the city of
Flint, in said county, on the 25th day
of August, A. ID. 1921.
Present: Hon. John G.. Graves,
Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
George w. Merriam, deceased.
Mabel Branch having filed in said
court her petition praying that said
court adjudicate and determine who
were at the time of his death the legal
heirs of said deceased and entitled to
enherit the real estate of which said
deceased died seized.
1t is Ordered, that the 23rd day of
September, A. ID. 1921, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon lat said probate office,
be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition.
1t is Further Order ed, that public
notice thereof be given by publica-
ton of copy of this order, for three
successive weeks previous to said day
of hearing, in The Clio Messenger, a
newspaper printed and circulated in
said county
John C. Graves,
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Fred A. Wertman,
Register of Porbate. 1924
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-09-08
HOW ANY GIRL CAN
HAVE PRETTY EYES

No girl or woman is pretty if her
eyes are red, strained or have dark
rings. Simple witchhazel, camphor,
hydrastis, etc., as mixed in Lavoptik
eye wash, will brighten the eyes and
weeks use will surprise you with
its QUICK results. Regular use Of
Lavoptik keeps the eyes healthy,
sparkling and vivacious. The quick
change will please you. Dainty
aluminium eye cup FREE. E. E..
HUYCK, druggist. 5
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1921-09-08
LOCAL NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Butler and two
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Crawford spent the week end at
Wolf Lake.
Mrs. Bentley Vaughan and daugh-
ter, Virginia, of Linton, Oregon, are
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. E. Huyck.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-02-25
MEETING OF
PARENTS TEACHERS
AT HON SCHOOL. MARCH 8 TO
ORGANIZE CITY-WIDE
CLUB

All ~ciaxcns of Little Falls, who are
Interested In the welfare of the public
schools OF the city are invited by Supt'
Bergquise 10 attend meeting at the
high school auditorium next Thursday
evening, March 3, at which city-wide
j. parents and teachers association will
be formed. The meeting will begin at
s O'Clock.
The ebJect of such an organization is
to have some place where all who are
Interested in school matters can as.
scmblo and talk them over. At present
thcre IL some agitation for kindergar.
ten and questions of this nature would
come - for discussion at these meet.
ings I1e teachers will also be expect.
ed to give papers ON various interesting
subjects ndy4uestions that are later to
be put sp to the board of education will
be discussed so as to get the sentiment
Of the p9bli: on them.
It il not proposed to have the parents
and teachers Association displace the
mothers' clubs as they have entirely
differoat functions to perform, but it
win ra1hae supplement them, taking up
questisas that cannot properly be
handled by the school clubs individ-
ually.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-02-25
LEGION TO STAGE
BIG BOXING SHOW
AT HARWElA THEATRE-RAnIRc
LA1l0NTE AND FARAfER
LODGE FEATURED

A big boxing show will be staged ut
the Harwha theatre in this eli on
Monday evening, March, T., undsr the
auspices Of the local American Legion
post, at which Battling LalGsate. the
Swanville conner, and Farmer Ledge of
st. Paul, both heavyweights, win be the
main attractions. The show viii com.
mence at $3.50 sharp.
LaMonte and Farmer Lodge will 90
ten rounds which promise to b fast
and furious. As preliminary KID La.
Monte of Swanville and Jim Colby of
Little Falls will clash in a six-round
bout. There will also be two other hood
prel1minaries, to make a total Of thirty
rounds of boxing
Those who have seen LaMonte box
say that he is an old timer at the e6me.
He has done~ exhibition boxing this
winter and figured in a num6er of
matches in, Michigan in previous years.
Farmer Lodge Is considered the heavy.
weight champion of this state and sis
well known u all followers of the box
ing sport. s =
Word from swanville is to the eject
that a delegation of $50 to 200 people
will come here for the show. Seats are
on sale at the Streukens drug store,
Clute 3 barber shop and the Diannond
Sign Jeweffy store. - :.
Only one picture will be given on
that evening, commencing at the usual
time, 1880. The proceeds Of this show
will 60 to the Legion to help 1a1afor
the use of the theatre for the boxing
show. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-02-25
LOCAL. CONTESTANTS GET SEC
OND AND THIRD PLACE IN DE-
m.AMATORY CONTEST

Miss Isabel Merrick won second place
in the girls contest and George Forte,
won third place on the boys contest of
the district declamatory contest held ri
st. Cioud technical high school Wednes
Little Falls high school declaimers par
ticipateA. Miss Merrick's defamation
was ga Will" and Fortier s was 1.-THE
Negro"
IN ths girls' contest st. Cloua won
frst 4laoe, Little Falls second and At
wat4r, third. In the boys contest st.
Cloud won first. Atwater second and
Little Hhlls third. The contests were
very closo ami i: was difficult JOB For
the judges to pick the winners. Mss
Edith Peancy Of West high school. Min
neapolis, Miss Alaa Ehrswell Of IT," ST.
Cloud normal an'i Supt. Geo. Brohaug',
Of Wilhar were the judges. s'upt
Bs:gqsise Of slis city presided
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-02-25
FoRGER IS sent N
To- REF0RM|AT0RY
q: A. ERICKSON OF BURTRUM.
WHO PASSED BAD CHECKS,
GETS FIVE MONTHS

Gustaf A. Erickson of Burtrum was
sentenced. to the St. Cloud reformatory
for term of five months by Judge j.
A. Roeser in st. Cloud Monday evening,
after pleading guilty to charge. Of
forgery. He was immediately taken to
the .reformatory to begin his sentence.
Erickson was arrested on Friday by
Hubert Friesinger, N. p. agent here,
after passing a forged check for SIG
at the Jackson Tire Repair shop on the
West side. He was brought before
Municipal Judge Gerritz Friday after
noon for hearing, but he waived ex-
animation and was bound over to the
grand jury. Later he agreed to appear
before the district Judge and plead
guilty and he was taken down to ST
Cloud Monday evening by>Sheriff- Felix,
accompanied by Clerk of Court Stol'
and A. H. Vernon, who acted as counsel
for the defendant.
The check passed at the tire repair
shop was signed 'Gustaf johnson -
and was drawn on the First National
bank.
Yesterday morning Sheriff Felix re-
turned from International Falls with
Erick Erickson, brother of the above
man, also charged with forgery. He
was brought before Justice Gerritz yes.
terday morning., for a hearing but
waived examination and was bound
over to the grand jury. His bonds were
fixed at $500 and he was remanded to
Jail until bonds are furnished. Erickson
is charged with passing forged check
for $3.50 at the Leader store here on
November 20, 1920.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-02-25
HIGH QU1Nr TO ST. CLOUD TO-DAY

HIGH QUINT TO ST. CLOUD TODAY
The local high school basketball quint
journeys to St., Cloud this afternoon for
a clash with the st. Cloud. technical
high school quint this evening.
On the outcome Of this game depends
the chance of Little Falls to win the
district title st. Cloud defeated Little
Falls earlier in the season and st. Cloud
and Bemidji are tied with a game q.
piece. St. Cloud winning from SBemidj j
at st. Cloud last Friday. The Granite
City quint is fast one and the game
tonight promises to be a battle royal as
the local team has improved wonder
fully since the last game with St. Cloud.
ASnnmber Of fans win likely accom-
pany tie team this afternoon AMI some
will probably 60 down tonight on No.
IA, yghich leaves here at $3.50. i.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-02-25
WANT TWO LAKES
CLOSED TO HUNTING.
SPoRTs1GEN PROPOSE RE8ERvuGo
SKUNK AND RICE LAKES FOR
BREEDING FOWL

Some forty-6ve or fifty members o.
the Morrison County Sportsmen 8 clul
attended a meeting at the city hal
Tuesday evening at which the question
Of making application for the closing
lsOf Rice and Skunk lakes east of Little
Falls for hunting was discussed. Ow
ing to the fact that people living in
the eastern part Of the county protested
against such action, it was decided tt
postpone the vote on this question un
til the next meeting to be held on
March 8. In view of the fact that there
will no doubt be large turnout fol
this meeting it is possible that it will
be held at the court house auditorium.
The object in closing these lakes to
hunting would be to make them breed.
ing places for wild fowl, as they are
very desirable for this. Of the mem.
beers present, who spoke on the question
of closing these lakes, some favored
closing one, others favored closing
both and a few opposed closing either
A petition from Frank Faust of Pierz
purporting to voice the sentiment of
the people of Pierz and Buckman in op
position to closing the lakes forshunt,
my, LUZ SoAAVO0 AOtsoOAo, Who ACau1 "1AN
it was this letter that resulted in the
club postponing a vote on the question
until the next meeting. HowSver, the
officers Of the club were instructed to
write to Mr.. Faust, pointing out to him
that since the club had been given very
little support from that territory, such
a letter would not have as much weight
as otherwise, but that an opportunity
will be given them to join the club be-
fore the next meeting, whereupon they
can vote on the question.
The new bylaws for the club were
submitted by the committee on same
and adopted with but one minor change.
These bylaws were modelled after those
of the Minnesota Game Protective
League.
It was decided to put on a member
ship drive at once and VIM. Clute was
appointed to take charge of the drive
on the east side Of the river and James
Larson for the west side, they to choose
such assistants as necessary. f.
A vote Of thanks was extended to the
committee which had charge Of ar.
rangements for the recent successful
club banquet given at the Buckman
hotel.
It was the intention of the president
to bring up the question of holding
crow shoots, wolf hunts, etc., during the
coming year, but owing to the other
business taking up so much time, this
was left until the next meeting,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-02-25

On wednesday evening Of next week,
at the library parlors, the members of
the literary section will have the op-
portunity to hear talk on '*Taxation /"
by ). q. Patience Of this city. Mr..
Patience will talk on all different kinds
of taxes but particularly about those
which are paid by the people in gener.
al, such a. municipal, county, state and
federal taxes. He is especially we'll
informed regarding federal income tax
questions and since this is the time
when the federal incomes tax reports
are being prepared, many might profit
by hearing Mr.. Patience. The meeting
begins at Sis p. m.