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The Washington times., 1921-06-19
MANY UNDER 20
|. GET LICENSE TO
Wed IN virginia
Disparity in Ages Of Applicants
Shown in Records at
lynchburH.

LYNCHBURG. Va. June Is.--The
marriage record at the clerks ofics
OF the corporation court here dts
closes that of the $50 men and $50
women who took out licenses this
year, 11z men and 172 women gave
their ages as between twenty and
thirty. There were only four men
under twenty. but thirty-seven wom-
en- gave their ages a. nineteen, or
under. two of them being as young
as ffteen
On the other END of the grade Il
shows that more men yield to Dan
Cupid after forty than do women.
for there were twenty men to wed
over forty years, while there were
only nine men Of that age. Between
thirty and forty there were thirty
nve men and only nve women. OF
the $50 couples. twenty Of them gave
the same age, and in twenty-ons
cases the women admitted to being
older than the prospective husband.
Three single men welded widows
and one man OF twenty-three mar
rfed divorcee OF thirty-threa years
Divorced women have not married
this year as have men, and there
was only one license for both prin-
cipals who have been through the
divorce mill. There were nineteen
widowers and nineteen widows who
were married when both Of the prin-
ere married when both of the prin-
cipals were widowed
In two instances the husbands
outaged the brides 100 per cent, one
man giving his age as seventy and
his prospective frau" at thirty-fve.
and another who was thirty-two gave
hiR nYnQnArftya uyffAta ~t~
In another case there was . differ
ence of thirty-nve years; in another.
twenty years, and there was q diff
ference OF from ten to nftsen years
in four licenses
During this period, thirty-eight
came from out of Lynchburg for their
future mates.
OF the $50 licenses, nfty-thres were
for colored couples.
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
WOMAN IS SORRY
WANTS TO return
HOME, Says NOTE
Letter Only Clue Since She Left
at Same Time Farmland
Disappeared.

cL4ARKsBURG. W. Va. June Ia
Did pretty Mrs.. Bsrton Henderson,
aged thirty, wife OF the truaat omcer
of the Bridgeport public schools, and
ardent church worker. eiope with
Jack McCarson. aged twenty five. q
farm hand, employed on her husbands
farm. and former world war vet
eran?
The woman and the farm hand dis
appeared simultaneously May 26, and
the husband-truant officer says they
eloped- He also says that when Mrs
Henderson and McCarson left they
took with them q deed to the Hendsr-
son farm. other valuable papers. q
watch and revolver belonging TO him
self.
The only trace. II II can be count
In the form Of letter received by
Mrs. Edna Stout, a niece OF Mrs.
Henderson's, and which purported to
have been written by the missing
woman. 1t follows:
'-Dear Edna:
Il am sorry for what ] have done.
I am ont of money, and I want you
TO send me $50 to get home on What
docs Burton say OF me7
YOUR AUNT LOTTIE."
The letter WAS mailed at East
Akron. Ohio. That II was not writ
ten by Ms wife but By Mccarson. 10
the opinion of Henderson the hus-
band. who declares the handwriting
is not that of his wife
Soon after the letter was received
by Mrs. Stout she turned IL over to
Magistrate Jeremiah Seese at Bridge
port The magistrate got into COM
munication Immediately with Akron
authorities, but more than week has
gone By and the missing couple have
not been found
McCarson had been working on the
Henderson farm only about three
weeks when he and Mrs Henderson
disappeared. He came TO Bridgeport
from Akron. he told friends. He dis
played an honorable discharge re-
ceived from the army. and said he
had been Rassed while in action
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
CRY OF LIBERTY" MEANS
"WHISKEY," SAYS JUDGE

ANNAPOLIS. Md. June 1s.--In aa-
dressing the graduates OF st. Johns
College. this city, at the commence
ment exercises on Tuesday, Chief
Justice Morris A. Soper. Of the su-
preme Bench. of Baltimore City,
made a strong plea for loyal sup
port of the Eighteenth Amendme nr.
Judge Soper spoke of the opposi-
tion to the Prohibition Amendment
as one of the signs OF the general
spirit of unrest and unwfIlingness
to observe law. He said that the
Eighteenth Amendment was now
the supreme Law of the land ana
IL was the duty OF every good citi-
zen to give 1t unquestioned support.
He counseled the graduates and 9TH
er hearers not to join in the cry
of those who were saying: liberty
liberty liberty when they means:
whisky, whisky, whisk!-
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
Elks To Enlarge Home.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. June is.-Ths
Annapolis lodge OF Elks Is receiv-
ing bids for extensive eniargemsnts
to it's lodge home In Annapolis
The lodge now occupies COM
modlous and historic structure, for
merly the old Franklin mansion, on
State House Circle. facing the capi-
tol OF Maryland. Its grounds ex-
tend through the Main street. the
principal business thoroushfsre and
H. will be upon this that the sd-
ditions will be erected.
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
lNDICT FOUR IN SlAYINC
OF WEST VIRGINIA MAN

CUMBERLAND, Nd. June 1s--Psul
Rousch. Howard Crummitt, James
Betts and Arthur vannort were in
dlcted jointly at Clarksburs. w. Va,
for the staying of Wheeler M. San
ders, aged thirty-four, of Keyser, W.
Va at Clarksburg. W. Va last
May 10.
Sanders. who was born near Oak
lsnd, Nd. WAS formerly . Baltimore
md Ohio Railroad employe- Later he
conducted n hotel at KeySer and at
GRE time he was a life insurance
aren't Sanders had intended to open
music store at Keyser and motored
70 Clarksburg with Frank Hayes on
business when they fell IN with the
quartet accused OF the murder. in
which gambling and drinking IL al
legged to have figured.
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
MRS. COOLIDGE VISITS
MERCERSBURC ACADEMY

HAGERSTOWN, Nd June 1s.--MrA
Calvin Coolidge, wife of Vice Prosi-
dent Coolidge, was ono Of the guests
Of the Rev. DR.. and Mrs. w. Mann
Irvine at the annual class day exer-
cisos at Mercersburg Academy this
week. Mrs. Coolidge wss introduced
By the host and hostess to number
Ct prominent persons Her visit to
the academy ostensibiy was to ar
range for placing her two sons in
school for the coming year. Tho
Coolidge boys have bern attending
rchool in New England. but IL u the
desire of their parents to have them
La a school nearer Warrington
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
Snake Crawls on Girl.

PENN LAIRD. Va, Juno 1S.-whAs
watching her father make hay. little
Miss Arlene Didawick, eight years
old, daughter of b. Frank Didawick,
prominent farmer of Woodstock.
Va was badly frightened by q large
black snake crawling upon her. Mr..
Didswtck responded quickly TO the
girls screams, but the snake cisap-
peared into a nearby hole from which
II came All efforts to unearth IL
failed
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
|NDUCT DR.. SMITH
AS PRESIDENT OF
ROANOKE COLLEGE
Congressman Woods Officiates
at Impressive Exercises In
Gymnasium at Salem.

ROANOKE Va, June 1s.-When Dr.
Charles Jacob Smith accepted the
charter OF Roanoke College Monday
from the hands OF Congressman James
p. Woods. represen tauve OF the board
OF trustees, and pledged himself to the
service of the institution. IL was one
OF the most impressive features OF the
Inauguration exercises in the college
gymnasium at Salem. The exercises
were attended largely by alumni and
friends of the college, townpeople and
students.
The exercises were preceded by the
academic procession from Administra-
ton building to the gym nAsium. Prosi-
dent Smith and Official delegates to
the Inauguration headed the process
sion. with trustees, faculty. alumni
and guests following in the order
named.
The exercises were opened with
prayer by the Rev. George Gordon
Smeade, archdeacon of Mississi poi.
after which the Rev. A. ID. r. Hancacr.
acting president of the board Of
trustees. presented the president-eJect
to Congressman Woods, who had bsea
designated by the board to induct the
new executive into office-
In a brief. but earnest address. Con-
gressman Woods presented the charter
of the institution to President Smith,
adm oni shing him to conduct It's AFFAIRS
faithfully in accordance with fits be yt
traditions. DIR. Smith accepted the
charter In q few graceful words
pledging himself to the service of
Roanoke College for citisenship. sor
God and for power"
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
MILK PoDUcERS TAKE.
STEPS TO COOPERATE

LYNCHBURG. Va. June IA-Ths
nrst step looking to the formation
of an association of milk prcducsrs
in the vicinity OF Lynchbsnx has been
taken here by some of the lsxE~st
herd owners contiguoos to the e4ty-
A committee has been named to
prepare q constitution ssd by~AS
to be reported to . meeting 10 -
called for the purpose. II In PRO-
posed to cooperate In tbs proADetaon
fed
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
MAN INJURED BY HORSE
IS NEARLY HURT BY AUTO

CUMBERLAND, Nd, June 1s.-Un-
conscious In the roadway and bleed
ing from numerous cuts, sustained
while being dragged by n runaway
horse, Robert Rizer, of Sand Spring.
had another narrow escape from
death by being run over by a motor
ist who discovered his plight
Joseph Evans. jr- the motorist- was
driving In the dark along the Ma
tional Pike. ono mile west of Frost
burg. when he almost ran into q
horse, with broken shafts and har-
ness dangling At its sides, standing
In the roadway. He made q quick
stop and discovered Rixer lying
almost under the wheels of his auto
mobile He took Rixer to Miners
Hospital where his injuries, which
were not serious, were treated
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
To Make Potato Flow.

UNION, W. Va June fA--M- Il
Mentx, OF Sinks 0rows- MAILING q tar
Of North Carolina inspecting ths
stalled by his frm. writes from Ral-
eigh- N. c., that he has perfscksA q
machine for manufacturing . hsGA
grade of flour from Irish ps&nhDsa.
and Will have Il on tho MARKET ky
next Septembea. Mr.. Mentx has hean
working on this machine for tAs~s
yeArH
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
Women Fight Booze Trade.

SALEM, Va, June 1s.--There Ia n
strong movement among the women
OF Salem to organize a. law enforce
ment league. backed by certain
church circles and the Salem Union.
w. c. r. u. Salem women claim that
th- liquor traffic goes on boldly
after the hour of midnight every
Saturday. and they say they intend
10 stop 1t -
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
Freight Conductor Hunt.

HAGERsTowN, Nd June 1a--I q.
Henry. of this city, q freight couduc-
tor on the Western Maryland railroad
sustained a fractured skull and other
injuries while alighting from the en-
gine of HE train at Miller. Nd He
fell over calvert twenty feet into
a road. landing upon his head ON =
pile of rocks
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
To Conduct Tent Meeting.

RoNCEvERTE w. Va July 1s,-
Dr. Theodore Copeland of Dallas. Tex
a noted evangelist. VIII conduct . ss-
ries of tent meetings In Ronceverte.
on the island. from July 3 to is. in
elusive He will be accompanied and
assisted by Mr.. J. Owen Long. song
leader, OF HarrisonburE. Va
The Washington times., 1921-06-19
Civic Club Elects.

IONACoNING. Nd. June lathe
Lonanconing Civic Club NJ a meeting
in the Central High School auditorium
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President Mrs Arthur
r. Smith, hrst vice president. Mrs.
Aieek sloan: second vice president.
Mrs. II. w. Dellinger: secretary, Miss
Nora r. Geary; treasurer. Mrs. w. Q.
Sailing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Close-Ups Of Local
WHO'S
 WHO?
Pennant Hopes
EUGENE MCCAIN, MANAGER.

derby oniIl
 
  he
  here's luck. baseba which in
  to his belt in a pic1 the team in the Cumber- threefo  n row.
  then him took of the Mann played with Minneapolis managed by Walter Wilo 1eO1o he oneo of Hanlon ma in the box
  o asp p1aye mana ,scouta and agen IIeartbre azing Games RecaIe
  he with in the local In
 
 
 New Iond on Tiumph
 
  in NevLo to the the GarryH Herrma n
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
N.J.GOVERNOR WILL NOT STEP IN WAY
 OF WORLD FIGHT

New Jersey today leads in the bet ting to be picked by Tex Rickard as the site for the Carpenter and Dempsey worlds championship bat tie in July, and the Jersey City base ball park, which last summer is cred ited as accommodating 47.o00 at the testimonial boxing show in honor of Gov. Edwards, is likely to be the spot.
 Gov. Edwards is an ardent boxing enthusiast well as one of the most Hberal-minded governors in the na- uon, and it is a foregone conclusion he will offer no serious objections.
 New Jersey has a. law which legal izes twelve-round bouts and as Demp- sey will no doubt figure an over whe1ming favorite, ring sports gener- ally agree that the route will be suf- fcient in length to decide the much mooted question.
 According to news reaching Gotham today Carpenter may delay his sail ing for America until about June l, it being reported that he has signed up to meet Frank Moran, the Pitts burgh veteran, on May 31, which is Derby Day. in 'MerTie Old Eng 1and.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Roy Grimes Cops
 Berth With Cubs

Ray Grimes is Johnny Evers' choice of his candidates for the initial sack position, and the for mer Bridgeport player is in line to start the championship season filling the job. Grimes is now playing the corner for the Cubs on their California tour, following the completion of the training period at Pasadena.
 John King. of Fairfield avenue, is the recipient of a letter from Ray, dated Pasadena, a few days prior to the departure Of the Cubs, in which the player stated he was having the best of luck and expected to land the regular berth. Late adviceS indicate his expectations have been realized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Betting Brisk On Bud WeOfer And
 SteQdnaOza Bout

sport who is also a dough handler declared yesterday there is more money wagered on Monday night S battle than was up at the time "Red'' Allen and Battling Kunz fought two years ago. Most of the wagers are recorded on an even basis.
 The substitution of Young Erne for Johnny Reese as fRed'' Aliens opponent meets with the approval of thethe fans. Reese is practically an unknown actor in these parts, but ring fans are familiar with the ring record of the Buffalo boy, who is re- garded as one of the best performers in the lightweight division. By pIac- ing him on the card Matchmaker Dwyer has provided a tougher pro- position for Allen.
 Patsy Bogash issued another bulle- tin from his training quarters yester- day afternoon.
 I'll win over. this fellow Volk sure," declared Patsey.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Four Games On
 Soccer Card

Soccer fans of Bridgeport and vii cinity have four games to make a choice in seeing on tomorrows pro gram, two contests to be staged at the Meadows. Alt 2 D. m. the Swedish A. c. and Ansonia elevens will clash, and at 3:30 the St. Georges and Co., lumbia Grafs will engage in a tilt.
 The Crane eleven will perform at Norwalk, while at Ha1low cen Park, Stamford, the Danersk and Stamford F. c. will play.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02

After their gym sessions tomorrow Steady Steadman and Benny Weafer, performers in the star bout, Monday, at the Casino, will have practically completed their training for the go which is making the boxing fans of Bridgeport and Norwalk itch like the 'old Harry" The battle is simmer ing down to something like a base ball game between the teams of rival upstate communities. Sporting cir ,cles in both towns are stirred up to a high pitch of excitement which will not subside until next Monday night about 10:30.
 Steadman's followers cannot see how the local boxer can lose, and ;NorwaIk friends of Weafer are think ing and talking the same way about the kayo specialist. The bout is go- ing to be a hummer. Admirers of both boxers are backing their favor ties to win with real money. A local
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
BASKETBALL HAS POOREST SEASON
 IN B. \. s. SPORT.
Schoolboys Wind Up Season With Six Wins Five Defeats and One Tie-Ray Whelan
 Shines As Individual Star
BY EDDIE SHUGRUE

Bridgeport high quintet
  any
  did accomplish pension athletics longer The with
  Ray Whean who the star of the grid" also points other varsity his mentioned doubtful whether he will be successful in baseball  Critics who the the A A U predict a future Maher, who captain during the  being this playing dfd him to A a wal a e the forward positions. Lewis a ter
  a on a
  is WI be 10 a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Hutchisoll Is
 Golf Choice

Pinehurst, N. C., April "A close finish in the North and South open golf championship was expected to- day when the field played the final 36 holes here. Jock Hutchinson of Chicago and George Fotheringham of Breton Woods, who led the field at the close of yesterdays play, were paired this morning and a large gal lery trailed behind them
 Hutchinson looked like a probable winner with some of the finest talent in America struggling to, nose him out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Cage Champs
 Here Sunday

Local basketball fans are on edge for the game~-between the Y. NJ H. A. quintet and Waterbury K of c. teams which will be staged tomorrow afternoon on the local court The Brass City Kaceys are generally rec ognized as the state champions as a result of their remarkable showing this season. having beaten all of the best teams in the Nutmeg domain. In expectations of a banner crowd ex- tra seats have been provided by the mana aCenI ent. The game starts at 3:13 with the regular Y. M. H. A. lineup in action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Pratt's s Fate
 With College

Ann Arbor, Mich, April 2-The University of Michigan Athletic Board of Control is to meet tonight~to decide whether Derrill Pratt, baseball coach, shall be released from his contract to join the Boston Red SoX. It is un- derStood Pratt has decided to return tO professional baseball after the Michigan team returns from it's south ern training trip, if the board gives it's consenE. Pratt signed up with Michigan for three years as an all year coach and began his duties last October.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Winsted O1a JOb;;
 First Fish Yarn

Score another hit for the indefat' frabIe Winsted news digger. The up- state town which has date-line known from the Atlantic to the Pa rifle comes to the front with the first real fish yarn.
 Winsted. April 2.-The trout fishing season opened officially vcsteriay with a snowStorm in. nrooress Frank l.. Wentworth, rural mail carrier, deficd the eie- mcnts and going out carly was rewarded with a catch of eight speckIed beauties which he had for breakfast.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Track Squad
 Out Sunday

The HilEtoppers laid off track practice yesterday afternoon because of the bad condition of the track but Coach Anderson wansS all track men o'clock. as he plans to have q stiff workout The hurdles and pole vaults will be set up for practice next week Anderson plans to have his charges in the pink of condition be for the latter part of next week. It is practically agreed upon to enter the New York University games on April 16.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Paddocks Win $500 Game

Paddock basketball players and their packers today are in jubilant spirits over the $500 split made pos sible by the victory of the Paddocks over the Devon quintet last night for the Milford cage championship. The score was 30 to IT. Lneups:
 Paddocks-McCle11an and BentZ, forwards; WeIch, center; Roach and Shea guards.
 Devons-Lewis and O'Rourke, for wards; Chapman, center; MacTag- gart and ScoIlins guards
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
WIENER CLEANS UP
 $1, 200 ON FIGHTS

like" Weiner. New Haven auto dealer, who promotes boxing as the side line has discovered there's as much kaIe in the game as selling .bubble wagons Ike is credited with cleaning up about $l,2OO on Tuesday nights show. The paid ad- missions totalled S5,661- Pilkington and Shugrue each drew 25 per cent of the amount, while the lesser lights sot4YeE-little- of the dough
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Anderson Bros.
 I1l Net Final

New York, April 2.-Two brothers Fred c. and Frank T. Anderson of Brooklyn,-were opponents today in the final for the national indoor ten his cham pionship. Fred, who elim- mated Vincent Richards in the semi final, is 1-2 feet in height.
 The doubles championship final brought Richards and s Howard Vo- shell against Fred Anderson and Ben LetSon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Title Swim
 On Tonight

Detroit, April 2-Swimmers entered in the National Championship meet at the Y- M- C. A. pool here tonight in National A. A. U. and the central A A U.
 Norman Ross and Robert Skelton of the Illinois A. C., Chicago; Steve the Olympic Club, San Francisco, and Warren Hyde, University of Michi- gan, have entered for the 440.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
WALTZ TURNS DOWN
 S1OO WEIGHT FORFEIT

Sammy Waltz, the Hartford boxer, who was outboXed by Al Shubert. Thursday night, is being heralded as a true sportsman by his Capital City admirers. Waltz refused to take s1OO from Shubert when the pair weighed in and the latter was one pound overweight.
 Hugh Rorty, Waltz's manager, in former Sammy of the fact and asked him what he wanted him to do?
 Let it go,' replied Sammy, ''I don't want his money"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
CRESCENTS CLASH
 WITH K. c. TONIGHT

The K. of c. and Crescent basket ball fives will clash tonight in the Y. W. c. A. court on Barnum avenue. The1 ineups
 K of C.-Coogan and Hauks for wards; Duva1, center; Judge and Clancy, guards.
 Crescents Dorkin and Merten, forwards; Blade, center; Kayan and Eddy, guards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Landis Dodges
 Minor Scraps

Chicago, April 2-Judge Landis has declared he will not be burdened with the many little disputes in the minor leagues, especially regarding the reinstatement of players.
 Judge Landis held that, under the major-minor agreement of January 1921, which made him baseball com missioner, he held Jurisdiction only in major-minor disputes, or where a minor player had Q financial claim of more than $500 or else claimed to be a free agent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
ANDY CHANEY ON
 CAPITAL CITY CARD

Hartford, April 2.-Andy Chaney. flashy Baltimore featherweight, and Bobby Michaels of New York, will top the boxing card at the Hanover A. C. show on April 12. In the semi-final Johnny Dwyer and Johnny Winters will swap punches, while the prelin- mary will bring together Young Mack and Kid Lewis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
Merkle May
 Join Phillies

Philadelphia, April 2-There is a possibility of Fred Merl1le joining the Phillies- The former Giant, is playing first base for George Stall ing's Rochester club, and he is in fine shape If Sta1Iings is willing to let him go the Phillies will offer either to purchase him or give one of the young pitchers now on Dono- vans roster.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-02
90 Start In
 Marathon Race

Detroit, April 2.-Fifty-two long distance runners were ready to start in the second annual Auto City mara thon today the entries including score of prominent runners from Chi cago, New York and various Canadian athletic clubs.