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Evening journal., 1921-07-26

Eddystone. was present and was
cheered by the assembledge. Gala.
han collected his last toll from
Charles Firth, a Lelperville merchant
who paid toll there for forty years.
Chester pike was laid out as a road
In 1706. according to plans made In
Philadelphia a '7O4 for a through
road between ~ a41elphia and the
Southern colonies. Queen Anne was
on tho English throne at the time
and the new road was called the
Queens Highway.
In 1747 the Colonial authorities
attempted to lay out the road again
to make it conform with the original
plan, 1t having been discovered
short cuts had been made in the
route by the builders. who were
guided TO a certain degree by the
pathway made by the Lenape In
dams. But nothing was done in that
proposed improvements. for private
property would be affected. Later
the road was known as the Great
Evening journal., 1921-07-26

" you want pleasant psace he tzt<a
the children, try shellpot Park,-AdV.
Evening journal., 1921-07-26
ociation win include primarily the

ISOLATION win include primarily the
great program of our church. Par
ticular stress will be placed upon
personal evangelism, stewardship
and religious education. The great
value of the plan Will be the addi-
tion to the present administrative
agencies of a number of able lay
executives through whom the bish-
ops, area secretaries and district su-
perintendents will be able to mobilize
and utilize as never before the great
latent forces of our church.
with the decline of class meet
mgs and lay preaching the number
of positions of service in the local
church has declined and our church
has never provided any positions for
lay activities larger than the Local
church, except a few memberships
on boards or Offices in organizations
representing small portion of the
entire program of the church"
Evening journal., 1921-07-26
100000 FREES
chester Pike
Pennsylvania Governor
Takes Part in Parade
And Ceremonies
HAS BEEN TOLL
ROAD SINCE 1851

CHESTER, Pa, July ga toll
road since 1881 aid an important
highway since 1706, Chester pike
yesterday was officially freed from
toll payments A check for 100000
representing Delaware County's share
Of the purchase price of the Chester
and Darby pike, was turned over TO
George Atherholt, treasurer OF the
turnpike company at IL O'Clock In
the morning by the County Commis-
sioners in Media. and shortly after
ward Joseph Hunter. Deputy High
way Commissioner, presented an
other 100000 check to Mr.. Ather-
holt at Darby.
Governor Sproul and other
notables headed a procession at
Darby where the Media participants
in the transaction joined IN line for
the final ride over the toll road.
At 11.05 O'Clock George c. Hetzel.
president of the turnpike company
sent word over the telephone from
Toll Gate No. 1 at Eddystone, to
Harry Adams, at Sharon Hill, not to
accept any more payments.
Governor Sproul tackled a sign on
gate No. s. at sharon Hill, the pla-
card bearing this inscription: "Our
hats are OF to Robert J. Burley.
James M. Hamilton and Thomas r.
Feeley, Delaware County's progress
sive commissioners. who freed Ches-
ter Pike from tolls"
At the same time Thomas II. Gar
vim. chief clerk Of the House OF Rep
resentatives and a resident OF shar-
on Hin plaoarded the tollgate with
this sign: Free Highway. Pay no
Toll" That was signed by the State
Highway Departments Governor
Sprouts car headed the procession
down the pike through the boroushs
Of Sharon Hin, Glenolden. Norwood,
Prospect Park. Ridley Park and at
Eddystone a public meeting was held
with the Governor and others speak
ing. The tollgate at Ridley Park was
mounted on truck and conveyed to
the Eddystone meeting. where It was
given TO J. Borton Weeks. chairman
of the committee An charge of the
celebration. who is president Of the
Keystone Automobile Club OF Phila-
delphia. That organization was one
OF the leading factors in effecting
the transfer Of the ownership Of the
road.
THE event is one that will go
down in history" said Governor
Sproul In his speech, "and will re-
move the stigma Of unprogressive-
ness that we have allowed this toll
system TO exist so long. Our draw
back in the past, really, has been
the lack Of authority 10 act. IL being
only recently the State could ap-
proach such subject as this"
The Governor said he recently
came across a letter written by Will
liam Penn which. asked that the new
road be built In as direct a manner
as possible IN, order to provide foi
"Chester, which might become .
sizeable place some time"
After a brief stay at Eddystone
+ the official party went to the Chester
Club whore j. Borton Weeks pre-
sided. Blanche Ring. the actress, en-
tertained, she being a guest at the
home Of the newly appointed United
States Marshal, W. Frank Mathues.
Mayor Ramsey. Deputy Joseph
Hunter. Senator Albert Dutton Mac
Dade. james A. C. Campbell and
Judge Isaac Johnson were among
the speakers. John Callahan, who
for forty years collected tolls at
Evening journal., 1921-07-26
Piles

Can't BE Cured From the Outside.
External treatments seldom cure Pile
Nor do surgical operations
The cause Is inside-bai circulation.
The blood is st1gnaDt. The veins hahby.
The bowel walls are weak, the parts al
rlost dead.
To quickly aud safely nd yourself Of
piles you must free the circulation-send
a fresh current through the stagnant
pcols. Internal treatment n the one snfo
method Ointments aud cutting won't
DO H.
j. s. Leonhardt. N. n, a specialist se,
~ work some years ago to End a real in-
ternal remedy for piles He succeeded
He named his prescription HEM -ROID
and tried 10 il LOO cases before he was
satisfied. Now uhM-ROID is sold bv
cyuggista every where under guarantee
II Is harmless tablet, easy TO take ana
can always BE- found al Eekerd's on Dan
fcrth's Drug Stores and druggists every.
where, who viii gladly refund the pur-
chase price TO any dissatisfied customer
Evening journal., 1921-07-26
AourE AppFNp1orrrs FATAr.

CHESTER. Pa. July 26.---Mrs.
Nora J. Smith, of Marcus Hook.
taken III while attending to her
household duties, died in the Chester
Hospital the result of an attack of
appendicitis Mrs. Smith, wife of
Clarence f. Smith was bride of a
few months. She was 23 years Of
age. She lived but two hours after
being admitted to the hospital
Evening journal., 1921-07-26
THIEF FLEEING HOME
KNOCKS WOMAN DOWN

CHESTER, Pa, July 26.-Hearing
a noise in the living room when she
returned home. Miss Martha Gibbs,
daughter Of William Gibbs, of Mar
Gus Hook, surprised a thief when she
went to investigate. The burglar
switched of the light and when Miss
Gibbs barred his way of escape. he
knocked her down and bolted
through the door.
The return OF Miss Gibbs prevented
the burglar getting away with 3
large bundle of loot he had collected
for removal. He got away with a
Evening journal., 1921-07-26
An Unfailing Way
To Danish Hairs
(Reauty Notes.

Ah'1uN9 %NtNNot
Ugly hairy growths can be removed
in the privacy of your own home if
you get a small original of delatone
and mix into a paste enough of the
powder and water TO cover the hairy
surface. This should be left on the
skin about minutes. then removed
and the skin washed and every trace
Of hair will have vanished. No harm
or inconvenience can result from this
treatment. but be sure you buy real
delatone.
Evening journal., 1921-07-26

Southern Post road. and was the
main artery in the traffic between
Philadelphia and the Southern oil
onies and later the States.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

A model of heavy satin
with deep flounce trimmed
with shirred pin tucks and
a wee pleated ruffle.
RAGy;c Third Floor, Centre.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
COMFORTABLES
Pure Lambs Wool Filled

Pure Lambs Wool Filled
COmfortabIes
Only 426 S6.94 Full size.
Lowest Verified Price Elsewhere, s9.75
An attractive, warm, durable COM
Portable.
Filling is pure lambs wool. The
covering is Of dotted null.
Imported Silk Covered
Comfortables
Plain colors. S16.S9 Full size.
Good quality silk stitched in artistic
designs, in solid plain colors, makes
these comfortables exceptionally rich
looking.
Filling is pure lambs wool.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

~HIS sale presents before-season opportunity
plenish your stocks OF bed coverings substantial
savings We have bought merchandise Of our usual
high quality. Careful shopping elsewhere reveals that
prices unusually low IN fact the benefits OF cash
buying and cash selling apty illustrated by every
item in this SALE
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

Novelty Comfortables, S2.97
Plain color borders and novelty
centres.
Good comfortables Of dependable
quality, filed with white sanitary
cotton.
Satin Comfortables, $3.50
Full size. Formerly s25.75
Covered on both sides with good
quality satin, stitched in artistic
designs. Floral centres, with plain
color borders.
Filling is pure lambs wool.
Lambs Wool Filled Comfortables
Full Size 1884 Plain Colors
Dainty coverings Of three-quarters
silk and ne-quarter'cotton. Stitched
in artistic designs.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

36-Inch Unbieached Muslin,
good quality. &c yd.
45-Inch Piiioto Case Tubing,
Special 34c yd.
72-Inch Bledched Muslin Sheet
fngs, good serviceable quality.
Special 47c yd.
Fancy Bed Tickings-An assort-
ment of neat, attractive designs in
good quality tickings. Formerly
soc yd. Special 47c yd.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

Single Bed Sheets Bhachcd Muslin
hsnn Hemmed If end ohss OF COT SIZE peas Pilow Cases
s4x9o inches CSC each With hemmed ends quality
muslin.
Rl17-othc-MW 4sx56 inches 24c each
Bleochcd Muslin Sheets
Slight heavy threads which IIcHSCHed lHOU Eases
will affect their wearing
their being Fine quality muslin, with
called "Run-ofth Mill"
8x9o inches S144 each 4sx3o inches 39c each
MAgy|- asemn eet, Rear.
The New York herald., 1921-08-14

Bleachcd Muslin Sheets
Good serviceable quality sheets
Seamless, with hemmed ends.
63x 90 inches CSC each
7zx 90 inches $1.09 each
Tx SO inches $1.19 each
Blk 90 inches $1.19 each
ooxIoS inches $1.54 each
The New York herald., 1921-08-14
BLANKETS

All Wool Plaid Blankets
Double bed size, 1854 Pair
Truly remarkably low price for
an all wool blanket, particularly for
a blanket which measures up to our
standards of quality.
Colors: rose and white, blue and
white, pink and white, tan and white.
All Wool Plaid Blankets
1884 Pair
An especially high grade all wool
blanket, offered in attractive block
plaids of rose and white, pink and
white, blue and white, tan and white,
red and black.
All blankets are double bed size,
7ox82 inches.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
300 -
DON'T FORGET TO PAY
YOUR INCOME TAX

Times, lerington, New, Gentlemen ;.
VIII you pease mention in your
next edition as news item that
will be in Yerington on Friday Feb
.ruary 18th, and Saturday. February
10Th, and can be found at the Holland
Hotel, and will furnish taxpayers with
such information as they may desire
regarding their income tax and assist
them in making out their returns.
Income tax returns should reach
the Collector OF Internal Revenue
Reno, Nevada, OH or before March
18th. Otherwise a penalty must be
imposed. Very respectfully
7. H. BROWN,
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue
Will also be found at the Post
Office in Mason on Monday, February
2lst.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
FIVE TO
SAVE LARGER BILL

The other ay q stranger entered
the Nevada First National Bank at
Tonopah, it is said, and asked to
borrow S.. He was told by Cashier
Arthur Raycraft that the bank did
not lend such small sums.
But" he went on, lending money
is your business, isn't it,"
The banker admitted that it was.
well, have good security" said
the stranger, and | want to borrow
S."
Finally Mr.. Raycraft, half from
fatigue and hall from aroused curl
osity, agreed to make the loan When
the note was drawn up and the interest
Of s. cents paid, the stranger drew
from his pocket $4,000 worth of
government bonds and handed them
over as security. Before the banker
,oud express his establishment the
stranger said
Now, this is something like it
Over at the other bank they wanted
me a pay $40 for safety deposit
box to keep these things ill.," Tono-
pah Bonanza.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09

The junior high school play is to
pe given this year at Mason, i'll the
Spragg hall, on February 18th. There
is considerable objection to giving
the play out of the city. but the COM
mittee i'll charge was unable to Sc
cure the necessary accommodations
scenery, etc, i'll any OF the local
houses, and have decided on Mason
The name OF the play and other de-
tails will be announced later.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
BASKETBALL

In the two basketball games
played at the Rink Hall last Satur-
day evening the grammar school
boys beat the high school feather
weights by score of 10 to 49, The
high school girls beat the town girls,
score to 10. Following are the
names OF the players: Grammar
school-Joseph Leavitt, Bud Burns
Gilbert Mathews, Fred Baldini. Willie
Lothrop; High school-Roy Whitacre
Francis Brooks, John Lucas. Vernon
Leavtt. Granville Leavitt High school
girls-Viola Ross, Gertrude Codding-
ton. Esther Ryan, Mary Murphy
Fern Dillon, Maude Some. Beatrice
Thralkill; Tawn team-Misses Ross
Lothrop. Swanson. Dardis, Vaillen-
cour, Swanson.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
THE FIREMAN'S BALL

Preparations are about completed
Tor a big crowd at the Firemans' bail
Saturday evening, February 18th
Chief Kelly says:
When the raging flames are nigh
God and the firemen is the cry.
When the fire is out and all is
righted.
God is forgotten, the fireman
sighted.
The bali is given to raise funds to
buy additional equipment for the fire
truck, and to pay off Indebtedness
already incurred. In efficiency, it is
doubtful if any city the size of Yering-
ton can equal our fire department.
and the dance will undoubtedly re
ceiVe liberal patronage,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
NT-TEACHERS
BENEFIT PARTY

The Parent-T eacher Club, under the
direction OF its able president, Mrs
on Friday evening, February 18th, at
Il s O'Clock, in the grammar school,
after which refreshments will be
served
Cards will be the order of the evening,
\ charge of so cents will be made.
the proceeds to go to the European
Relief fund This is worthy cause.
and the ladies of the club are working
hard to make it success and invite
everybody to come
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
NOTICE

The City Clerk has prepared and
has on file III his office, subject to pub
lie inspection, a detailed statement OF
the financial condition OF the City OF
Ierington, Nevada, as provided by
law for the year ending December
3lst, 1920,
Dated, February 9th, 1921.
+. II. WHITACRE,
City Clerl, and Treasurer
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
--------OUU-------
MAIL TO CARSON BY PLANE

Senator Matt Penrose left here
Monday for Carson via airplane
after spending the weekend with
relatives and constituents. The sena-
tor took with him pouch OF mail
from the Yerington office to the Car
son office, which according to Post
master Nugent. saved "a hours in the
delivery of the mail
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
ODD FELLOWS INITIATE

At the last meeting OF the Mason
Valley Lodge | O. O. F., Rolin N.
Gibson, of Ludwig, took ,the first
degree. This lodge is
steadily increasing fits membership
lists with substantial members.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09

4. f. Rawson returned Monday
night from the southern part Of the
state. where he has been soliciting the
trade i'll the interest Of the Farmers
Mill 4 Feed Company.
Jim Neeley was an arrival Saturday
from Reno, where he had been visiting
Tor several days.
Mr. and Mrs r. c.. Locke were
outgoing passengers last week for
Luning.
Reports from Masonic state that
,he snow there is about three feet
deep on the level and drifted in the
canyons very deep.
Mrs L. II Gilman, teacher at the
Rosaschi school. resigned her position
and left for San Francisco the last
part OF the week.
l. Iaconielli departed on Monday
of this week for Silver City, where he
las secured employment.
II PilSington left the fore part Of
last wcel, for San Francisco.
Harry Warren, Mr.. Jolly and Mr.
Dayton departed for Falon on Mon
lay, and from there continued on to
Reno OIL business trip.
Attorney Pilkington is in San
francisco in the interest of the Pizcn
Switch Oil Company. He expects 20
secure equipment with which TO
prosecute development on their land
II Smith Valley,
Two small Indian boys, Harry and
Ernest Rube. aged II al IA years
respectively, were killed instantly
asst Sunday, while playing i'll a gravel
ut i'll Smith Valley. 1t seems that
he youngsters had dug small tun-
lcl into the pit. and in their play had
inferred the dugout, when several
ons o. earth caycd in on them, sue
,osedly killing them instantly, as they
both were dead when found Il shor;
inc afterwards
Fred Wade who has been i'll Cali
ornia for the past few months was
II arrival i'll Yerington last week,
Mr.. and Mrs J. L Geldcr, who
rave been in Reno during the past
month, returned to Nerington last
week.
Odd Fellows and Rcbekahs are in
.'ited to bring their husbands or
friends to valentine basket social
which is to be given at the Lcavitt
Hall at pm, February 18th
y. II Van Astine and Charley
gallagher were in Reno several days
asst week taking in the sights and
njoying Co some very nasty weather
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09

Chief Kelly is agitating for a CO.
operative cleanup for Yerington
The various organizations are to be
asked to assist, and suggestion for the
best method of Kidding the city of any
unsightly accumulations of rubbish
and untidy premises will be welcome
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09

Chief OF Police Kelly has secured
a supply of dog licenses, in accordance
with the intructions of the city council
Any dogs without licenses. after a
reasonable length Of time has elapsed
will be destroyed The price of the
tags is 50 for male and So for fe-
male dogs.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
-------OOO----
DIVORCE SUITS FILED

Three suits for divorce were filed
with County Clerk Lothrop during
.he past week as follows
Rhoda " Wright vs.. Chas. Ed .
Wright; Cora Ethel SHUTTER VS.. Floyd
SHUTTER; Charlotte Cofer VS.. William
Cofer.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
Items OF Local Interest

Today is Ash Wednesday. Good
Friday calls on March 18th and
Easter Sunday on the 27th OF March
II. S. Morgan and wife Of Eas;
Walker, accompanied by Mrs Os-
borne and family and John Wichman
passed through town to Hawthorne
via Schurz, Friday. They returned
Sunday
Mrs. June Newman OF san FRANCIS
co. spent last week as the guest of
her mother in leringon.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Wishart former
resents Of gtonisvisitngc muir
residents OF Yerington who were di--
vorced here last year were remarked
last month in Laramie. Wyoming.
Sam AREN'T and Mrs AREN'T passed
through Yerington Thursday enroutt
from their Smith Valley home to the
east, where Mr. Arentz will make
preparations for the coming session
of congress.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nparraguirre.
q. Sweetwater were visitors i'll Yer
ington Monday. Mr.. Yparraguirro
says there is more snow in the
"a, {,,, mi
insuring good feed for stock during
the coming summer.
Miss Ruth Vardy, court reporter
from Yerington was in Fallon last
week taking the testimony i'll d watcl
case.
Mrs. Guy Rogers, o. Smith Valley
came in to consult physician abou
injuries to her back sustained i'll :;
fall from her porch last week. Tn,
doctor says the back is sprained bu
no bones were broken and She will b,
entirely recovered in short time.
Mrs. John Baupert, who has been
very i'll with an attack OF influenz;
is improving slowly
r. L Everett lett Sunday foi
Hawthorne, where he is engaged in
decorating the residence OF J. ii.
Miller
Mrs Laura Deering. who has
been visiting in Mason. was an arrival
today i'll Yerington, where she is the
guest of her niece, Mrs. ]. L.
BEAUFORT.
]. f, Kendall and T. ]. Tasting;
have formed partnership, and open
opposite the neral all IA. MIN
ed Offices III the Kaufman building. OPP
posite the Odd Fellows building
They will conduct a general com
mission, real estate and brokerage
business
Bert Sales was down today from
the SALES ranch on the East Forl
returning after attending to business
matters here
Bill Pierce was brought to Yering-
ton from his ranch in Wheeler Pass
Mineral county, today. He is suffer
ing from Bright's disease, and owing
to his extreme age. his condition is
considered very serious. He will be
taken care OF by relatives in this
valley.
Don't forget the card party at the
grammar school Friday evening
Miss Phyliss Little observed hel
fourth birthday with a party thi
afternoon and had about Is children
as her guests
The sale of the Fox building ha
been completed and the local lodge
of Eagles will be the new owners
They contemplate tearing down tht
present old shack and erecting L
modern building.
#%#%#&xs
Mrs. A. Z Brown and family
moved over to Ludwig, the latter
part of last week, where Mr.. Brown |
is employed in the gypsum works
&@%A%E#
Miss Alice Salisbury is visitor
in Reno this week.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

Christian Science Services are held
at Leavitt Hall Sunday mornings at
II go o'clock A loving invitation is
extended to all.
The Lesson-Serimon for February
18th is Spirit"
FOR SALE-Twelve Durham bulls.
For sale cheap Can be seen at
the Flo Reymers ranch.
Ia. Strosnider, Yerington, New.
Fo-3t
FOR SALE-80O #. a inch Hanged
casing suitable for air, water or
oil line. 900 #, standard pipe.
Address W. H. Miles, Virginia
City, Nevada. FIT
PLOW- For sale. See Cooper, real
esatc agent. J1o-2t
FOR SALE-Pure bred White Wy
andottc rooster, years old Sell
cheap. Could sell 2 good hens of
same stock. Inquire at Times Office.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
Methodist Episcopal Church.
M. E. CHURCH

| 100 \. II. Preaching.
100 p. NJ. Service at Wabuska or
Perry
80 z. NJ. Service of Song and Ser
non.
600 \, NJ. Sunday school.
80 p NJ. Wednc, day, Service in the
'arsonagc..
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09

going passenger on Fridays train.
+, Mrs. Walter Warren was an out
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09
1t YOU need
for the
house,

BETTER ATTEND THE SALE AT
Baker & SWeatS:' Furniture Store
Goods sold at big reductions. 20, IS and 81
per cent discount our entire stock.
Nothing reserved
TICKETS WITH EACH PURCHASE ONE
TICKET FOR EACH $1.O0 PURCHASE WHICH WILL
GIVE YOU A CHANCE ON A BEAUTIFUL LARGE FIBER
SEWING ROCKER, EXHIBITION IN OUR STORE
DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE FEBRUARY 2oTH-THE
LAST DAY OF THE SALE-GET TICKET
STARTING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH WE WILL GIVE
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09

Mrs. A. Z. Brown and family
moved over to Ludwig, the latter
part of last week, where Mr.. Brown
is employed in the gypsum works.
%@&4%*#
Miss Alice Salisbury is visitor
in Reno this week.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09

City Clerk and Treasure
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1921-02-09

PLOW- For sale. See Cooper, real
esate agent J10-2t