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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
WILLTN1ANT1G

Tke ninStrels of the ". B. A. of the Maccabees given Wednesday night at the Wonan's club rooms, No. S03 Main street, was attended by a large number, who heartily applauded when members of the organization sang and got off gibes at the, expense of those present. The cast tncAnded six endwomen, six ballad singers and the Japanese Twins. The members of che troupe were: End Ladies, Mrs. Evelyn Farrell, Mrs. Ida Grady, Mrs. Eli zabeth Hewlett, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Mrs. AEce Adams, and Miss Gretchen Ve- giard- Ballad singers, Mrs. Mary Ma thieu. Mrs. Florence Woodworth, Miss Mabel McQuiilan, Miss Lena Hansen, Mss Nellie Hansen and Miss Ada How lett Miss Marion Hansen and Mss Eli zabeth Simpson, Japanese twins. Miss Helen Mottiter was interlocutor. Two piano selections were rendered by Miss Margaret Burns of Boston and Miss Irene Chase was accompantst, assisted by AariAnne Lambert with drums and bells. The chorus comprised Mrs. Margoe Mo Czrthy, Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobs, Miss Pau line Chase, Miss Alice Chase, Miss Ruth Belding, Mrs. Rose Caisse, Miss Marion Hanson, and Miss Elizabeth Simpson Prior to the minstrel performance Mrs. Agnes Vegiard. past commander, was in- troduced by Ars. Mary Mathien. comran- der. and addressed the members. tell ing..of the standing of the forty-one re- views in this state now having a total membership of 3,ee0. In the country there are e32,691 members and reserve fund Of S12.5eo,000 in the treasury of the nzuon's organizations.
 News of the disastrous fire at Pleasure
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
NORTH fRANkLiE


 Fred 5. Armstrong;, who has bean .se- rioasly i'll, is conxalesceat.,, Friends and neighbors are hoping for bis speedy re- covery. ..... s.. s,s.a z..I.,.,s..
 ;. Mrs, Matilda Weaver has. xeturned to her home, in, Attleborp,. Mass. .,e.y, aftsff spending several weeks with her brother. Fred S. Armstrong; eg, .as zars pt.s
 Mrs. George Kahn, Mr.; and .Mrsn Fred Ledie and two children spent Thursday in Eouth Manchester. ,.- fi., ..o, n.R., rt-t '- Mrs Archie Lamb spent two days the past week, with friends in, Norwich. 2
 f Mrs. Fred c. Bliss, of Norwich and Mrs. Charles Beclzwith entertained, the Ladies Aid society at the Community house Thursday. t.s q. ss. ,si,fs.t r...ts, George Kahn was a Brattleboro visitor recently" ,..,.s ,,-....-.,s, Kenneth Armstrong has returned to Providence after spending a week with his father, Fred s. Arrnstroag. B...- ts.s.., Mrs. Fred c. Bliss, of Norwich, speni Tuesday and Wednesday with Mrs Jen- nette Hoffman. $. s.::c yNs, ,a, ;MT yai
 Mir. and Mrs George Kahn spent th, week end at Stafford Springs, guests of Mir, and Mrs. Elmer Ellsworth q, Q, Bridgeport will occupy tho house vacated by MT and Mrs. William Weaver. MT Ellsworth will. work for Gilbert O.. Lamb Ralph Armstrong has returned to Bos, ton after spending a; week with his ia, ther, Fred &. Armstrong;. s.e.. ...s4 s, Misses Florence. and Ella Roekwood ar, spending several days with Mrs. Everett l Hewitt of Lebanon. s .ay iti.. Llrs.t. l Mrs. Hattie Manning and Miss Augusta Pember of Lebanon, spent Thursday witl I Mrs. Reuben Manning. st ..,..s.... k,,s.,
 Mrs. J. H. Ward and daughter Min, spent Friday with MT. and Mrs. Alfre,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
THE OWLS BAZAhA

Everything Is in readiness for the open- ing of the Home BaEaar to be held by the Norwich Nest, No, 13ss. Order of owls, which opens tonight h the Olympic hall All booths have been erected and decorated and the public will be given R treat in novelty and, merchandise booths. A very fine programme of entertainment for the opening night has been arTanged by the committee; and also for each night of the bazaAr. Hum2hries' novelty or chestrs will furnish the music for danc- Ing which viii be free and continuous. Nightly door, prizes are to be given away each night at 10,30.
 A feature of the bazaers Is the popular ity contest and everybody will have an opportunity tp vote for their l lfaYorite Votes are sold in books of five tickets foI
 25 cents which gives 25 votes to the gir | yoa vote for..-- t:.s ..s.s...-ss. . .
 The following are the contestants: pick your. favorite and help, yheF to sue cess: Lena. Dohse.. Nary. sfacls. Annf Doyle. Mary T. Gibson. The standing O
 the contestants will be published daIl,
 in the RswsiIapers If your. faEoritei ' name does not appear here please call ul 522-3, and a norninations blank will b
 sent to ycur- immediately. as the con ! test is open to All young ladies over I years of age. The contest closes at lp m. Saturday, April 9.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

~ Tho Easter services At St, PauFs kpis- copal church were as follows: 70 a., n1, holy communion; II atm., morning ptay-
 CT, with sermon and spe ;lal musici ?, m., children,s service. The church, was
 well filled; all day, The altar And sane
 tuary Trere adorned with flowers and pct
 ted plants given by Mes James Petersen,
 Kay, Alexander, Bromley and Henderson,
 and MT. Jeffers. Sermons on The Rssur-
 rection and ,its,s infaili5:a- proofs, were
 preached morning and evening. The
 chair was in fine form. afgn,ented ia the
 the children's carol singing, also set the
 stepI, for the procession. Tho soleistS at
 the morning service were Messrs Johnson and G.. R. Kay Organ selections were the usual festival ;uvertures, and impre- vising on Easter themes. a5., =. p At the ehildren,s service Mir. Kay, the new superintendent acted as reader Er- nest Mercier and Harry Henderson were the tfshers: A. feature of this service was the mite box offering, as the classes filed up in order, and pat their Lenten of ferings at the, foot of tf.e altar. The junior choir. loyally undertook the, We'd nesday services through Lent and proved the most faithful. and efficient -. ..,- A rectory Is urgently needed, and the diocese will begin the work as soon. aa this mission itself has $2.oea, in hand toward that purpose. Much interest has
 been expressed in this matter by, friends
 outside as well as inside the parish. l ,e The English Tea Party will take place as usual. The program is going. to be g l good one
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Dsrl. rheair. sunday. Monday. rs-4.y

The angorous South Sea islands min sle with London's Linehouse sluns h George Fitzmaurice's latest production. fdolsa of Clay, which will have its hrst locali showing At the Davis theatre nezt Sunday. Mae Murray and David Powell are the featured players. The story va written by Ouida B6rgere.
 The central characters are Faith Ner- Till, aFpre4ty,, innocent creature living with her father. Jim Merrill. derelSet, and hts dissoiSte. partner, Blinky. on aa obscure South Sea island. Merrill anf Blinlsy sell illicit rum to the natives lr Eeturnl for srDngeied pearls. To the iss. and comes Dron Holrne, a young sculpto1 who Is drifting around the world n the effort to forget an unfortunate affair wits a Lady Gray, In London Faith ptos,. him uplhaiflconsc3ous: on the beach. nne under. her, cate not only his health 09i his considernble. lthlent for gorking in clay returns Later, Jim Merrill is killed in dfzlnkeo brawl and Dion. conpleteiI restored, returns to London 10 take uD his career again.
 | ! The exciting adventures that befat Faith hswhen. she attempte to follow hirl | form the Fen1aindsr of the action. .r' | 's AiParsmoant Magazine and a Para. mount comedy entitled Teasine Inc Soil ] will also be. shown. There will De th' usual continuous show today from l.5' to 1e,30.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
NIANf1c

The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church held an apron and cake sale We'd nesday evening .in Odd ,Ezllows' Gail. There was. q, good satteRdance and the articles brought a good sum ~,sf., si -s1
 The body of Raymond C, Beckwith, was taken to Bridgeport Tuesday for, burial beside his wife. who died about 13 years ago. Mir. BeckEith was Ill a week with pneumonia. He had been czretsker Of the camp ground for several years. He WAS. born in Flanders fnLlSl5 and was . resident of the town all his life. He was mepher, of Union .tndge, No. 10. A Q. U. w, and keld the ofica. of recurder in this lodge for many years hs veil as holding several town offices. -,:ts .d-ss Thomas Hlll,, Jr.. who :is attending school at North wIlhrahar1. MasB-;4. is with his parents in the village for week vanAtion. ., i ..t,,r... a.~- ,.-y .s..
 Mrs. Sarah calgan, head. nurse al the Seaside sanatorium, since 1t was oponet some lime ago. -wIll conclude her dutieG there ThursdaK and VIII go tosthe Backui hospital. 'NorHlch, as head nurse. a.a
 Mrs. Frank McGarthy of New. Havez spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs | Susie Coroisy.. ,.- --s. sas 's Henry Clark and family have mover from WiilimantIc 10 the' village skr 1 Clark is employed by tho Mantle Aumhei company as q driver of one of theli trucks. -a. .s .s .,, .,. .. ,ae .;.
 Fred Metcaif, who has been in he esn ploy of the Mantle Lumber company,sfof some time, has geneswlth A. E. Ravens il {, the trucking business , ,,.s Aa s.sf
 Mrs. GeoreS k, Fuhbs and ,daushter Miss Ruth TubBs. of Fall. River, Mas. are visiting the foTmer'S parents. MT. ant Mrs. R. B. s. Was1iburn, at their cottag
 in Pine Grove. ,:s .-
 A. Turner 4fareing rndtored to Dee River Wednesday on business.
 ! st ATSss SarRh Eolgan of the Seaside san atorium was in Pine Grove Tuesday af ternoon looking, over various piecas O real estate with a view of purchasinl for summer occupancy. j. s.-! ,-. ,rs Mr. and Mrs Amos4 Keeney. of Ne1
 London visited her brother. James .aiet
 calf. and family at Pine Grove farm O
 Monday. 1a- -- ,.;i... -...< -i..,. 1 Ernest Brewer and william .a0odrrie
 are shingling the case-Stone cottage
 Henry E. smith of Eas. Haven spen week end at his cottage in the Grove [ Albert Brown of New Haven was re
 cently in the Grove fprs a, few days.-n0 Morton lSwinney has returned from
 business trip to Hartford. --
 Miss Annie, Carlson has retuTnsdi froI
 a visit to Midd.etown and Hartford.
 George P: Smith of East Main stre. l left Thursday for New York to talk . charge of a moriag, picture :theAtre i , Brooklyn. His sons Ralph Smith has r, turned from New Fork, where he hs : besn working, for soma time, and VI , work for ElHsr Wssgusseu at CresceI , Beach. succeeding his father. H,e' Tracy Beckwith motorOd to Myst
 Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
srRANn TO-DAY.

First run vaudeville will be seen at uns Strand for today only. McNally ( Ash ton, two Norwich favorites. who made hit on their first performance in Norwich head the bill in a brand new blaek-face comedy act. They interest all advertistns signs you see in the windows in the most conicai way you can imagine The straight floor dancing and upside down dancing is a novelty in itself lnez Hax . ley delighted yesterdays audience with her delightful singing and piano play ing. She pAesents a real novelty singing act. one which will more than please you. Daily Thomas two old timers. just in from a tour of New York. are third on the program. They are true nov city surprise tnrnbling about the stage and all but disiocate their bodies. If you
 want 10 see two clever acrobatic come dians don't miss this offering. Doran, l Grifsn- and Felteh present their new act ! In Harmonyiand.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

4, Outdoor Meeting No. 2. number of sai- vationists; tabieau, Faith and Hope: Faith, Fannie Butler; Hope; Helen Green; Pilgrim, Captain Colhourne.;s tab leau, From Pilgrim to Salvation Soldier, Captain Colbourne; scene 5. Outdoor Meeting No. B. a number of Salvation ists: reading. Mrs. Eugene Lewis: tab leaui Played Out, Eugene Lewis; dla- logue, The Drunkard,s Home; ,drilh Snowfall, six girls. Spirit of World War: Tableau, Twilight Hour No. i, Mrs. Simmons, Ira Rushman,s Eugene Lewis scene l. Enlisted Mrs. Simmons, John Evans George Setterberg; scene g, Sympathy Mrs. Simmons. and Adjutarit
 Whipple'; tableau,z Twilight Hour; No. 9, Mrs. Simmons and Avis Kenfield; scene 3, Wounded Soldier, George. Setterberg and Captain Colbourhe scene 4, Saliva tion Army Hut, Mrs. Lewis and soldier boys; scene 5. Answered the Gail. John Evans and Mrs. K1pyen; sceney6 6, Re turning Home. Mrs. Simmons, John Ev- 1 taAs,, Avis Kenhelds; final tableau, Soldier and Sailor, Helen Green. Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Kenfield. Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Kenyon, Ad- l jutant Whipple, Captain Colbourne The Star Spangled Banner, audience. Music l was furnished by Clarence I.aFleura pian- l ist; Rexford Cranej yiolnist. and Lester 1 Nichols, fiutist. !. Mrs. Florence Kenyon was in charge of the arrangements for 1 the play. ,. ], .s3; ..s,cs t:.5
 At the First BaptIst church, Rev A i D. Carpenter, pastor, will preach at lO.45 to'clock. Sunday school ilee.s at nocn Christian Endeavor society meets at s6 II
 D., m. followed by evening community service at . o'clock. .g-.,-,-3 y- es.. -, At the Methodist Episcopal church Sun day, morning service is sileld .at110.45 O. at
 worth League meets at 6.15. Eveninl
 service at f7.3e o'clock. s4.-er..l s;-.. C
 At the meeting of: the Nen.s Forum, O the Congregational church, Sunday noor
 a general discussion, will take place ol l the subject, Free. Speech in the, Unite,
 States The question tos be discussed b. members attending is as follows, If tn, rights of free speech, free press and ire tassemblage are denied those who seel
 to change the present social order, wha hope Is there that progress can be SC
 cured by peaceful means? .s- ssi, -,
 | Acting patronesses for the wheato, 1 College Endowment Fund tdance are
 Mrs. James HiIlhouse, Mrs T. R. Barker Mrs. Fred Jordan, Mrs. D. G. Baker an
 Mrs. George Stiles. The following ar the sponsors I he affair: MT. and Mrs l A I. Bill, MT. and Mrs. W. A. Buck, MI l and, Mrs. d.. B. Fullerton, Mrs. Hele Boss Cummings. Dr. and Mrs, R. ( T White. Dr. and Mrs. Owen O'Neial Dl and Mrs. D. E. Tayler, Dr. and Mrs. I
 I. Mason Dr. and Mrs. RI. D. Rfordar
 Dr. and Mrs. W. P. s. Heating, Mr. an
 Mrs. Jay M. Shepard, MT and Mir,
 George s. Elliott, MT. and Mrs. Don Cur tis, Mrs. A. L. French. Mrs. F. E. Wi
 cox, Samuel Chesbro. MT and Mrs. lame F. Bath, MT: and Mrs. Arthur Gates, M
 and Mrs. Frank C0ngdon, Mir. Arthu . Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hall MT. an Mrs. L. I. Crawford
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
RREEp THEATRE.

Thomas T. Inees second brilliant pro- duction for Associated Producers. Lytng Lips. will be presented ss the feature as- traction at the Breed theatre Sunday. Monday and Tuesday. Here Is the big gest. most conyahKing Thomss. H.. Ince picture since Civilization. The Flame Of the Yukon. The Wrath of the Gods and other notable classics which established
 lurnah drama It combines rare sen tinent an .nteresi with spectacular moments rep- lentinH a new at / cement in cinema artistry. AsrenLs.s. .. -aI star cast head
 ed by House Petera and Florence Vidor are seen in this picture. Lying Lips will prove the most absorbing interesting story eyer presented at the Breed thea tre- Topics of the Day and a Supreme
 comedy make up the remainder of the | bill .N ...
 Today's bill consists of Viola Dana n cinderella's Tw.n. hoot Gibson in Some Shooter. The Pathe News and Sunshine comedy. Four shows today, lao, !. SIS and SIS.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Coming to Park ehsseA Parlah Hsu,,

Of Joseph C. .Lhcoht, who is coming to Park church parish house next Friday ev- ening to lecture, Principal H. A. Tirrell said Friday in an interview; .,-, ....
 It Is safe to say that almost every pub lie library ip. the, United States is.. well supplied with the books of Joseph c. Lincoln. .rt sz. siT..,, ..as -.t
 One does not need sto- visit Cape Cod to realize that the author has drawn pie lures. true to life. not merely to life on the Cape. but to Vie everywhsre. .. ,,.-
 The characters are true to human sna- ture. The authors affection for the peo- pie whom he has. known, from .boyhood has enabled him to -portra5 with humor and sympathy, the sentiments and inner life of all at, us[. The quaint dialect of the Cape, the self-reiiance and sagacity ! of fast disappearing people whose lives have been spent in voynging. the world 1 over; give MT. Lincoln a feId for. hil imagination which. he has succeeded ir making peculiarly his.own. We are glad to cherish among oui friends these children .,+ of, his genius ] Summer foIksH arc fast. destroying tn. primitive simplicity. of Cape Cod life. bui Mir. .Lineoln's Cape. Godders' wIll Av'
 for. many, a year, unspoiled by attumo
 bile and summer hotel
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
"FRUlT.A.TIvEs" Keeps His
 Stomach, and Liver in order
E, R, ADAMS
fM Eln, Sf.. .1.akenort. MI

ia Elm St., 1akeport, NH.
 ''I realize that have reached the age fS5) when, one often requires fixing up., My digestion was not right and trouble with my Liver and Bowels caused considerable distress.
 1could not get rid of he COnsti- patton; and the insufficient action of my bowels, resulted in my blood absorbing the poisons, ......
 Last fall, l began taking Fruit a-tiyes' or Fruit Liver Tablets, and after, using them for short time I could see they were just what my system required. My liver became active apd improvement in every way was spparent. I,doubt whether anyone could feel better than I do;. and I am willing to give credit where credit is due, to 'Fruit7a.tiges',','' E. R. ADAMS.
 5oc. a box. 6for 8 50, trial size 25e. Itdealers or from FRU1T-A.TIVES Limited, oGDENsBuRG. N. r.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
opeplLn,r 5 .uInere.t Th..tre.

The Hiilcrest theatre in Taftyiile will open tonight with, Charles Ray In Forty. five Minutes From Broadway as the fea. and promises. nothing but the best class of pictures. Sunday. matinee and even. ling entertainments win Dc given.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

Mrs. Josie Reed. 217 N. Exter St, Tulsa, Okla. writes: "I was in beS three days with my back. I took Foley Kidney Pills and in two days was at my work again. I cannot praise your medicine too much.'' Foley Kidney Pills stop bladder irregularities and strengthen the kidneys: They help eliminate from the system the poisons that cause backache. rheumatic pains. stiff joints, sore muscles, swollen hands and feet. pufiness under the eyes. Lee 6 Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Manning d of South windham1.

Manning of South windham. .s < O. Miss Rena Rase, spent Friday with her sister. Mrs. Lucius Browning, of Nor wich.,, .....,. .,.,.., .e. .. lt. .s
 Mrs. Annie sherman was Norwich visitor Friday. s. s,.....,., .,,. ,-. $
 Mrs. Fred Duerr Is spending the week with her son.. Charles Duerr, of Groton. .s
 Miss Elizabeth Smith. is spending the week with her grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. Isaac Geer, of -Ledyard. .. |.
 William Tate of Trinity college. Hart. ford, spent the week end with, his par. epts, Rev. William Tate and Mrs. Tate.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NORWICH MUSIC ASSOCIATION P.
 BUSINESS AND PROoRA1fAr

NORWICH MUSIC, ASSOCIATION q, "a BUSINESS AND PROGRAMME
 Tho Norwich Music Association will hold It's annual meeting on Monday eyen- Ing. April, 4th. in Slater Hall at o. clock. Reports will be read by the sec- retary and. treasurer 1Qt the Rssociation, and officers will be elected for the ensu- ing year. .s,>..--
 An Interesting musical program, under the direction of Mis MariongG. Beebe, will follow the business meeting. SongS-. f Sag "a
 Florian's Song, H. Goddard Lullaby, .-- Brahms
 .voi-chs. sapete, Ls Nos.s al Figaro. -
 t'- Miss Doris -xyott. ,i.-, sMr. Lester at the b ano.
 Violin; Solo s,z.=n ns;-s
 Reverie, v~. vieuxtempl Miss Faiia E. Curtis. | Mir. Lester at the piano.
 Lesende. ... ga. .s.-- TschalkowsiS,,
 All Through the Night. Old welsf | Natures, Alteration, . ,.rs Beethoven 1 MT. Henry La Fontatne Mr. Lester at the piano
 Plano Solos '- i1.ss@ .as, .tc'
 cssTdas op. si. No. <, -g-I -t. DsSa DsS1'tF. ,' Edward AfacDowel
 as , Miss. Beatrice Gadbols. Songs--i't-.. ,-zE. C. ffs,... .iss a.
 To Butterfly, John Powel
 Ny Heart Is Lute.ss. Eleanor Marur T An Old Song Re-sung, .. "-. a,; Charles T. Griffe '. @. Miss Mary Lester .s Mir. Lester at the plano.
 Duet--
 La Ci Daren from Don Giovanni. ? .4. -ss ..- .-.. Nozal T Miss Ayott and Mir, La Fontaine : ....-, Mir. Lester at theNpiano 5 Interpyetatsve Dance ..... 3 TalSs Caprice, .:e -s Rubinstei 2 Miss Elaine Wilson 2 Miss Fuller at the piano.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
fREsTON CfTY.

.siAt the Preston City Baptist church, Rev. F. w. Tholen. pastor. morning ser vice. at Il o'clock Sunday Rev. William T. Thayer of Hartford will preach, Also conduct Bible school conference after the morning service. There win De a Hnion service in the evening at 7.3o o. clock. --
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

z. ,Pepuiart Mechanics says liihat South America is a paradise for tho ornithoio. gist.. 1t is thought that the Andes mountains account sorl thes great variety Of sperie%, Costa Rica 1.onel no. .iaEssf than $50 apeciAs of ,iand birtiz.a whf6 la all America, north of Mexico, only about 500 species have been catalogued.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
s.iis rnmn st. Prnn.rtr.

The sixlroom cottage with rnrs-e anH land of Town street owned by F. Leu. das of. St. Petersburg Fla. has been sol ! through. the agency Of John A. M3rans real estate breker,sfo orrin r, Merfz of this city. The proper.y Is burcnascd by Mir. Merry for a home.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Ar arnAsn suNpAY.

On the same program Is Mack She nett comedy, Let Er Go. This promises to be aabig laugh hit. Episode No. l9 of Fhunderbolt Jack ls real thriller. A selznick News Weekly finishes the pro- gram. -
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UNUSUAL SERVICE AT Y. M. c. A
 SUNDAY AFTERSOC

|I bNNDaN FtT H7ENOV"
 A former brewery Gtockholder. and wholesale produce dealer of Scranton. Pa. A. J. Saunders. who was converted at the "Bniy", sunday meetings seven years ago, will relate his Interesting Experience at .the I. MO A. hall tomorrpS tSun- day) at 4 p.rm.
 hNr. Sauneers was one of the srongest opponents Of "Billy" Sun iay, and worked strenuousIy against his cJming to ScrIn-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

It's better to be brought up on . bottle than to be brought down by one
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
4sa AT
High RoIlee1

In playing over a disputed ganse, the High Rollers took two from the Army and
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
WAS IN BED THREE DAYS.

The body of Charles Huriihy. who di
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-08-12
OIL LAND CASE
IS BEFORE GAL.
COURTS AGAIN

vISALIA. Cal. Aug. 12.-Another
chapter In the story OF ten years
litigation over Elk Hills oil land.
near hero. worth from S20.000.00o
to $4,000, 900, opened in tho
local court last week. when
United States land office officials
begin rehsaring an action OF the fed
eral government against the Buena
Vista Land and Development COM
pany OF Kern county. with the state
OF California and the Honolulu Con-
soiidated OIL company as interven-
ors. .EE
One year ago the case was decid-
ed By John Barton Payne, then Sec
the matter was closed. In March Of
rotary Of the interior. in favor Of
the government. and Il was thought
this year. however. there came a
United States supreme court deci-
sion upsetting Payne's ruling. and
resulting in q rehearing here.
The land In question. consisting
Of eighteen sections Of oil produc-
ing Kern county territory. was orig
inaily selected by the state Of Cal
ifornia in lieu Of school Indemnity
selections which fell in federal re-
serves. Tbs, state sold the land to
the Buena Vista company. but in
the meantime the Honolulu firm
had prospccted the land for oil. and
had filed applications with the land
office here for patents. Next came
a federal government geological sur
vey's decision classifying the land
as oil and gas known producing
fields Under this classification
the government contended the state
had no right to the property. and
thereupon sued the Buena Vista
company TO quiet title. with the
Honolulu people acting as interven-
ors. claiming they had a vested
right to the land IL the state did !
not. by reason OF their patent ap-
plications.
For several years this three-cor-
nered legal battle waged. and final
ly was passed mp to Franklin X.
Lane then secretary Of the interior.
Secretary Lane after year finally |
decided the Honolulu company had
. right to thirteen OF the eighteen
sections and the federal government
right to the remaining five.
When the Lane decision became