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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
MRS. REMBERT TO BE
HOSTESS FOR CLUB.

The Woman's Literary club will
meet in regular session Thursday af-
ternoon at 3:15 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. w. A. Rembert on West
Church street, at which time. most
interesting program will be given.
This being the last meeting Of the
year until some time in January, it
is expected that the attendance will
be full.
The readers for the Afternoon will
be Mrs. John Daniel, Mrs. R. Ia May
nard, Mrs. w. M. Jones, Mrs. Sallie
Fort, Mrs. B. F. Easterlin and Mrs.
C. j. Clark.
The program to be given will con-
sist of six topics as follows:
The Department of the State-Its
Province and Power.
The Story of the Great Seal.
The Foreign Diplomatic Service.
Poem-"The Statesman" Tenny-
son.
The Consular Service.
Treaties.
At this particular time, when the
Four-Power treaty is being interna-
tionally discussed and arrangements
made for its ratification, it is perth
nent that the women of the club thor
oughly acquaint themselves with the
rudiments of treaties and the diplo-
matte service. The meetings have
been enthusiastically attended dur
ing the fall months, the subject of
woman's francise and her right to
vote appealing to serious minded wo-
men who realize that the time is near
when they must take part in the
governmental affairs of this great
country,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14

his adopted residence, and while stat
ing the advantages of living in a col
lege town, where his young girls
may be educated without additional
cost to him, he says that he regards
Americas as ''home," and ever re-
tains a tender spot in his affection
for the place and the people among
whom he lived.
Margery Beard, who was gram
mar school student when she left
Americas, is now completing her coll
lege course, while the younger daugh-
ter, Rachel, is a Junior in the high
school of Lagrange.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beard returned to-
day to their home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
LOCALITIES

Miss Verna Johnson has returned
from visit of several days to Mrs.
r. M. Monroe at her home in Ash
burn. Mrs. Monroe has visited Miss
Johnson on number of occasions.
Rev. Henry 7. Brookshire has en-
tirely recovered from recent attack
of illness, and will lead the weekly
prayer service at Central Baptist
church this evening.
Miss Mary Alice Stubs is spend
ing several days in Americas as the
guest of Mrs. M. E. Scrutchins on
Church street.
Mrs. Lovelace Eve is spending sew
eral days in Atlanta.
The regular mid-wcck prayer serv-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
SILVER SERVICE GIVEN
MISS SNYDER,

Miss Blanche Snider, whose we'd
ding today was lovely social event,
was the honored guest at the dinner
given last evening by the Lions club
at the Tea Room, and during the eve
ming she was presented with hand
some silver service as token of the
love and appreciation of the entire
membership for her generously con-
tributed talent during the year for
the pleasure of the club. Miss Sni-
der sang at nearly every meeting
Of the Lions, always responding to
the many calls made on her.
Gordon Howell made the presenta-
ton speech, and stated that in Civ
ing the service it was the wish of
each member present that at some
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
PLAINS COW HANGS UP
FINE PRODUCING RECORD

PLAINS, Dec. 14.-J. b. Clarke.
of Plains, is the owner of a cow that
has a record, the like of which few
possess. From August Is to Dec. l
a total of 107 days, the sales for
milk and butter from this COW
amounted to $3.50, after furnish
ing an abundance for the home, a
family of four, her daily butter pro-
duction being two and half pounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
Society
MISS POOLE WON
FIRST PRIZE.

Miss Myrtle Poole, a guest of the
Lions club at their weekly dinner at
the Tea Room Tusday evening was
awarded first prize, handsome pair
of long kid gloves, for the best four
line original poem rendered. Three
other prizes were given for original
verses written at the table.
Miss Poole's poem is as follows:
"The Lions have plenty of pep,
When it comes to getting rep;
When you hear their roar,
You know they're on the upper
floor"
In addition to contributing the
poem, Miss Poole gave reading
which was greatly enjoyed by all
present and enthusiastically app.aud-
cd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14

future time the entire membership
might have the privilege of enjoy
ing the hospitality Of the bride
elects pretty home in Selma, when
the silver waiter would be filled to
overflowing with the good things of
life.
The members of Miss Snider's we'd
ding party shared honors with her.
She and DR.. Carter were seated at
the head of the table, which was
prettily decorated for the occasion
with profusion of lovely roses.
In further compliment to Miss
Snider the Tea Room served a de-
livious turkey dinner with all the
dainty accessories.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
$40, 100000 TO FEED
RUSSIANS APPROVED

WASHINGTON, Dec, 14.-An APP
of $2O,00O,000 will be
available for the purchase of grain
and other food products for distribu-
ton to the famine districts of Russia
under bill favorably reported today
by the house foreign affairs commit
tee. The bill was urged by Secretary
Herbert Hoover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
WOMAN SIGNS CHECK
WITH HER FINGER PRINTS

THUMASVILLE, Dec. IA To-
cal bank received check recently
drawn in New York on which were
three finger plints in lieu of the sig
nature of the drawee. The woman
whose money was being called for
for could not write her name an in
that stead the New York bank where
the check was drawn had her finger
prints put on the check.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
]. II. BEARD PAYS VISIT
TO FORMER HOME HERE

j. Il. Beard, Tor number of years
connected with the Allison Under
taking company here, but who now
resides in Lagrange, was a caller
at the Times-Recorder office today,
to renew old acquaintance.
Mr.. Beard speaks interestingly of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
BAKER POWER CONCERN
SEEKS TO ENTER Triton

Triton, Dec. AT. G. Hand,
representing the Baker County Power
company rs in Triton to confer with
the city commissioners on the PROPOSE
ton of bringing the lines of his COM
pany to Triton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
HONOR-WEICHTED
FOCK SAILS HOME
Marshal OFF For France Bearing
Every Distinction Possible
To Give An Alien

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. Ferdinand Foch, grey
ard slight, but bearing with him ev-
cry honor that America could bestow
on one Of alien citizenship, babe fare
we'll to cheering crowds here today
and sailed away to France.
7~c~~~-~~~~o~1---1~-~yoO~~ ~~~~---o-~-~~~~~-~~o
ice will be held this evening in Cen
trail Baptist church, with the lesson
in charge Of Rev. Henry T. Brook
shire, pastor of the congregation. At
the close of the prayer and praise
service, a rehearsal will be held Of
the Christmas pageant which will be
given in the church during Christmas
week. 1t is expected that all will at
tend the regular service and remain
for the practice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14

FOR PROMPT Transfer Service and
Heavy Hauling and country trips,
Phone 303, Clark's Transient
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14
PROBERS FILE REPORT
ON AID FOR FARMERS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Thir-
teen recommendations, including CO.
operative marketing combinations,
the lowering of freight rates on agri-
cultural products and the establish
ment of agricultural attaches in Eu-
ropean capitals, were set forth in the
report Of the joint congressional COM
mission of agricultural inquiry, filed
today in the senate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-14

A spark from the chimney ignited
the roof Of the home Of w. T. Nc
Math, of South Jackson street, at
1910 a. m. today, but was observed
in time to enable the fire department
to check it before more than about
$40 damage had been done.
Tuesday was return day in the
City court of Americas for the COM
ing January term. Approximately
100 cases were filed, most of them
suits on debts Of varying kinds. The
clerks office and the sheriff are
row busy making service on all de-
PENDANTS, which must be completed
by Saturday night.
That punch boards by which prizes
are distributed with merchandise
have made their appearance in Am
CIRCUS in violation of the law is the
word that has reached Chief of Po-
lice Bragg. He asks that all observe
the law and avoid any trouble.
The police are looking for group
of boys whom they suspect of enter
ing the Carswell Drug Store Sunday
night through rear window and get
ting 81 from the cash registers and
stamp drawer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
to w
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING,
l2-l'Oint Typc

The largest type permitted In tho
Want Al pages is IL point, and the
smallest space in which l2-point
type al may be set is one inch. The
rate Tor this large type is I cents a
word daily and cents II word sun
day. The same seal. OF reductions
viii apply as FOR regular want ads.
These rates apply only TO Advertise
mentS originating In iiichmond and
suburban territory. From other
sources the rates are: Daily. IA cents
an agate line. sunday. Is cents an
agate line icount D words to the lineI.
Cash must accompany the order.
Longer term rates for business ad-
N0rtis,.S on request.
advertisements received as lat. az
10 y. NJ. and 10 l.. NJ. each week da!
ami up To 4. NJ. saturday for correct
class iicaiion in the next EDITION.
situation Wanted Ads-Male and
Female whcn presented at the Want
Ad Counter in The Dispatch Building
by those out Of work will be inserted
Free OF Charge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
Phone Your Wants
TogRandolph l.
iNDEXED FOR QUICK
REFERENCE
Cse the Teiephonc--Cail Randolph
AK fuS Want Ad Taker


CLASSIFIED advertisements ordcrc'
for THE RICHMOND TIMES DIS
PATCH daily morning edition viii
appear in the next edition OF TIL
EVENING DISPATCH. The rate
given herewith cover morning AN,
evening service in ali instances. will
the exception OF THE SUNDAY
TIMES DISPATCH. which is price,
separately.
Schedule OF Want Adj Rates
c;.c word daily. minimum
soc, set solid.
Sc word daily, minimum 5Sc.
agate caps.
SC woru sunday, minimum
SUc. set solid.
&C woid sunday. minimum
SIC, agate caps.
consecutive Insertions price
OF ga insertions.
consecutive Insertions price
Of 5ia insertions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.

To the creditors of GEORGE T..
niANCOS, trading as Gem Electric
OF ienrico. and district aforesaid
Rankrupt:
Notice Is hereby given that on De-
cember u. 1921. the said GEORGE
shop. was duly adjudicated hank
rupt, and that the first meeting
OF his creditors will he held in
my onice. Rooms lllS-lll9 Mu-
tual building, Richmond Va. on
the 2tTli DAY OF DECEMBER, 1921.
at 10 o'clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend.
prove their claims. appoint trustee.
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
THOS. B. SNEAD,
December II, 1921, SIs7I : 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deaths

K,RI.--Di.d suddenly, December -.
, 1874. M->. Mary y. kahi wife OF j. h.
kahl ~. lp3 Midlothian Turnpike. IN
tn. .srd year o. her ag". B"S,d"s hs'
husband. she is survived 10y her mother.
Nr-. May J. Brown, thr". daughter.
Mrs. blanche r, MiiinEton. Misses
Grace r. and Vera y. kahi, tw" SOFAS.
w r. and r l.. kahl. three krandc hill
dren. Funeral viii lie held Friday
morning II o'clock from Caption street
Raptis, Church. InIermcnt IN Naury
C.met"rN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15

In the matter OF
GEORGE T.. MANCOS,
trading as Gem IIlcc-
tric shop,
Bankrupt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
Phone Your Wants
To Randolph l.
AUCTIONS-LEChLS
Legnl Notices
d 1
ALt,sKA MINES conponAriON.

80 -'h'Dhh nun.
~ a.. '"'N' p"c"mber 10, 1921.
' ho'h.rs OF Alaska Mines
corporation:
d,o.,. i".'"r 10 stockholders
~. .us' ~ 1871. you were Informed
- 'he f"ceiN"rship Of the cor
] WV" haa 1857 MI Its property ex-
w"u:d probably all u. r.aulr.d In n,
rr 3d.. ] np"hs's leaving nothing
, n,,,., 'rc"i'ofH and stock
Al 49,,
n, proceeds hhv" been used
,.n,.,,inn ~" =" 'h"i today III" cor
- ;" III" p"Sitlon "f having no
PROSPECTS OF renewing Its busi.
.i,ir. w''h several hundred thousand
vi "cn's winch II can never r,v
Am mn, n,t s'P"r"'i"h therefore.
I,, my Su"S"r'" u" useful purpose
-, .S"'t w IN" accumulation OF fur
...,,,,, nn' f'd"fai taxes and other
'"P'hs"S'
" "''r'"'s believe. Therefore. thu,
'"" corporation should he DISCOVER an,
20, ,h.. ,'''''.hs OF your board hc!d
ru' pos" on i,"c"mbcr II. 1921. a
'"'"'l"" "sN adopted that In the opIuI,,,
u your board IL wss deemed nJvi,.hL.
an" i"i the benefit OF the corporatl,n -,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15

YOU'VE always wanted a little ruburban
home, where you CoulL rails" your own
chickens, have garden. fruit etc.
Here's your chance: Three acres uf rich
mi on S"rcn In"s car line" two
houses. un- OF rouin- one Of rooms
E"w barn. t"-f"nt chicken house. all in
excellent condition. piirc. $4,000 IL aHg
cash. easy t-ruuS on balance. See MIR
West. with ". r.. IIsrrI-. 81. East Main
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
Legal Nuiu.rs
NOTICE OF SALE
81 ann fOO nn%ns


CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Sealed bids Will lie received by the
committee on Finance OF the Council OF
me Chy OF Richmond. Virginia. in Room
81. In The CITY Hall, until O'Clock l.. ~
an TUESDAY. DECEMBER % 1921 for
the purchase OF }75U.O0D Sewer bonds
tooo.o"0 School Bonds and $3.50, 900 Ga,
works fonds Of tn. CITY or Richmond.
IN" bonds VIII lac dated January l. 1872
ana viii lie of the denomination OF $1,000
rach and in coupon IOrin payable To
bearer. with the privilege OF registration
as L" principal only or as to both prin.
cipdi ana Interest. Principal and Inter
est viii he payable At the Office OF the
cry Comptroller Or (uniess the bonds be
reEistercdJ at the Office ~ the hsca! agent
OF the cay Of Richmond in the City OF
new YORK. Interest viii be payable semi
annually on January LIST and July LIST
bidders are requested to submit bids
Tor bonds maturing January /. 1856.
bearing interest at the rate OF live per
centum taro) per aDnum.
Bids should be Enclosed in sealed
envelope. marked "ProposaI for Ronds :.
and addressed to II. G. Cofer CIV
Comptroller. Room lO3. city Hail, ana
must he accompanied by certified check
upon an Incorporated bank or trust com
phny Tor lhio Of the face amount nf
bonds bid for. For further information
apply to the Comptroller
all bids. ~"
The successful bidder will he furnished
with the opinion OF Messrs Reed Douyb
erty & linyt, Of New York CITY thu, ,h.
bonds are valid and binding obligations OF
the city of Richmond. The bonds will ha
prepared under the supervision OF th.
united states Mortgage and Trust Com
rahy. "f New York city. which will Certify
an TO the BenuiDeness of the signatures OF
me city officials and the seal impressed
thereon.
BARTON II. GRUMPY.
chairman, Committee on Finance
December Is. 1927.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
". :. RYLAND. Cs.h,.,
SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE Gown, -.
OF AMERICA

o., nhcas". Illinois. December II. 1872,
10 the stockhuid"r. Of IN. Scc,,t,
tnsurAhce Company OF America:
40" arc hereby notified ths, IN. ,.-,,
Jar annual meeting Of The .,nrLh,,s
OF the Security Life Insuranc. comn,n,.
OF American will Toe held at IN. orlr, -,
~ any Mutual building In tn.
"a: me eleventh day OF January. n
Is--' NJ the hour OF 10 O'Clock :, TO-.
me purp"." OF elect!nE directors of Tho
,.. '"l IN" ensuing year. and IN.
transaction OF any and all other husin.,
"hich ma! lie submitted 10 tn. m,e,iny
form Of proxy in favor Of W p
D"f nm Joseph r. Otis. George W Dixon
L. -. Newman and O. IL ''"".
any ar either OF them. Is h.r.wi,b a.,
closed. which you may sign ana r..rr,
u you desire such persons to repr.s.n,
you at the meeting
ny order OF the hoard of diroctor.
y. W. JOHNSON
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
DISPLAY CLASSIFIED
DISPLAY CLASSIFIED
BY \. w. BOWIE 4 son.
feai Estate Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF
Two Valuable
Stuart Avenue Lots
AT AUCTION
AT AUCTION.

trust. dated April ia, az I,sG aeed d, o.,
re ooG e!hd In the clerks ONCE of :sich-
d d65aAi page sol. there having been
ussi"nIt in inc payment Of Il portion
G in me n debt therein secured. and be-
nS neiu'red s." to do by the bene-
,Tns,S IN said deed. the .undersig ned
rus'ce IN said deed OF trust will
T rit,I l9r sale; on the premises. on
TUESDAY,. DECEMBER 10Th, 1921
ut O'Clock +. NJ,
nose TWO highly desirable building
,otS on the north line OF Stuart
Avenue. between Belmont Avenue and
Gi me as," Street; as proposed. front
one hundred and twenty-five feet
Il29' To an alley In the rear. being
designated as lots 81 and 81 on the
MAJ OF the property Of the late w.
TERMS: CasN.
FEDERAL TRUST COMPANY.
Trustee.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT or THE
UNITED STATES FOR THE EAST
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
In the matter of M ose,
GEORGE r.. MANCOS,
trading as Gem Elec- In
trc shop,
bankrupt. Bankruptcy.
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING, OF
CREDITORS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
Don Let En-
Beat You to 1t!

Too atc
hs rather uncomfortable feeling, it, when the
agent shouts those words M Iyouy M
night trnn rounding the the city.
Midnight country station. No more trains and n
tw"-lnc walk back To the village hosiery.
III this certain tracyccr had
more closcly-hcd have been there ON time
Don't let Richmond resident shout "Too Late at
when inquire about choice bargain offered
for sale In The Dispatches classified section.
Read those classified ads just closely
clcr reads his railroad schedule You have To see
the splendid offers of The Dispatch snachcd up ,y pcr.
sons who get TO the given addresses before you
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Richmond. Va.

NIVHmOhU, Va.
December H. 1921
me directors Of thx bank have this
"as aee'ared the regular quarterly divi.
OF per cent on the capital stock. nav
able January 2. 1922, to stockhoiders of
record December 81. ia:i. Cheeks win hs
mailed December 81. 1921.
JAS. M BALL, JR.,
20 e; Cashier. Y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-15
Statesmen and Agents
situations Wantcd-Fcmale 80


Situations Wantcd-Fcmale 80
ASSISTANT BOokkEEPER and stenog.
rsphcr Wishes position at once Best
references given. * 40. care The Dis
patch.
hookkEErER-Iigh class bookkecpcr
iyp.s; ana Office woman desires exccu-
tiNc position: 10 years successful expert
-nC", responsibility accepted: results
produced; $40. care The Dispatch.
CLERICAL. position wanted by young lady
Of experience. Madison 1856
CpNrANIOS-ReGncd lady wishes n po-
stInn AZ companion for old lady or
houscke"pcr. is.st references given. Mrs
VI. J.. G. ~ West Cary. Richmond. Va.
Cook-Wsntrd. place as cook in steam
heated home: only dining room and
nitoh.n work considered. by white wo-
man. experienced. Bo1 IL e92, care The
Dispatch.
IiElPER-P0sItion wanted by an edu.
c't"d settled lady to assist in family
fot "nchange for pleasant home during
winter months. BOX |. SOL. care The
b!spa,ch.
HptSEk Reconsideration wanted as
nousckeeper or csretaker for w!dower:
experienced; in city preferred. Madison
'5'' Can give reference.
MIDDiE-AGED lady twhite) desires light
work and companion; can do good cook
,nE RoI ?ss. cars The Dispatch.
WHILE you're reading this. other people
are reading the CLASSIFIED ad. page.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
AnNERTIsEMENT
ADNERTIsEMENT.
Remarkable Phosphate Discovered
By French Scientist Increases
Weight and Strength Of Thin,
Weak People in Two Weeks
Time in Many Cases.

All that most weak. nervous, thin,
mentally depressed people need is
ten grains of pure organic phos,
phate (such as Bitro-Phosphate)
with each meal for a few weeks.
That is what nerve specialists in
London, Paris and New York are
prescribing with wonderful results.
DR.. Frederick s. Kolle, author Of
medical text books and editor OF
y. Y. Physicians Who's Who" de.
clares: 1T would be a godsend If
more weak, thin. nervous men and
women were aware of the efficacy
of Bitro- Phosphate" Peoples Drug
Stores and leading druggists every
where have a brisk demand for Bit
ro-Phosphate because of its powor
TO help re-vitalize the nerves, in
crease bodily weight and bring back
energy and mental keenness.
CAUTION: Although ;Bitro-Phosphote
Is an ercellert aid IN relieving toeok,
nervous conditions, its use Is not advised
unless Increased ,oei0ht Is desired
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
"Too Wise Wives"

Lois Weber. in Too Wise Wives"
has given the screen one of the most
powerfully dramatic and scenically
magnificent productions that the
screen has yielded in the past year,
and it is a production that will un-
doubtedly take precedence, in many of
it's qualities, over those two more re-
cent Weber productions. What's
Worth While?" and ITO Please One
Woman" Offered at Loew's Colum.
bia Theater yesterday for the first
time in Washington. as the feature
offering, TOO Wise Wives" reveals
Miss Weber's directoral genius at its
best, and her cast includes Louis
Calhern, Mona Lisa, Claire Windsor
and others.
TOO Wise Wives" was written and
produced by Lois Weber--a woman
for women. 1t will be of particular in
terestN however, to husbands whose
highest domestic ambition is to be let
alone and IL will particularly fascinate
those wives who spend their time I'm
vain attempts to please their husbands
and do not know why they fail. Fur.
thermore. II Ia the story of one wife
who was unfaithful in thought, but
drew back from the borderline of
wrong, as well as the story of wife
who loved not wisely but two well.
TOO Wise Wives" reveals a wom-
ans marriage for money and the sub.
sequent marriage OF former sweet.
heart out of pique at her desertion of
THAR love. Alter marriage. the man
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
MISSING BANKER|N
MILLION DEFICIT IS
SOUGHT IN CANADA
Chicago Financier. Wife, and
Daughter Vanish as Police
Spread Net Nationwide.

CHICAGO. July 25.-Police of a
continent today took up the hunt for
Warren c. Spurgin. missing presi-
dent of the Michigan Avenue Trust
Company who is accused OF lootiny
the institution of more than $1,000
600.
Although the search is centerin 9
chiefly along the Canadian border,
the net which is being thrown out
for Spurgin extended, today TO other
sections q the country. 1t was ex-
pected that evidence against Spurgin
would be presented to the grand jury
today. and his indictment is expected.
Discovery in Detroit Of an auto
evidence that the wife of the miss
ing banker and her daughter We're IN
Detroit a dav or two ago lead u
the belief that Spurgin has fled to-
ward Canada, and that his wife and
daughter are enroute to join him.
Among the latest clews to- spur
gins possible whereabouts was a re-
port received today from Des Moines.
Iowa, that friends of Spurgin ct
Panora, Iowa. believed him to he
hiding either at Mobile. Ala. or
somewhere in Florida" Spurgin
was postmaster, at Panora and At
one time was connected with bank
there. According to dispatches from
Panora, Spurgin fled TO Florida for
time twenty years ago when he
became involved in difficulties with
the Guthrie County National Bank.