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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Old Kris@f>am little boy
six years old, but | believe | could fly
an airship if you would bring me one
Christmas. also want an express
wagon, a ball, and some candy, nuts,
and oranges. Ever your little boy,
Ohio Freeman,
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa am little boy and
| 90 to school every day, and in the
fourth grade. ] want you to bring
me an express wagon. and pair of
boots, size 3, and candy and nuts.
Your little boy,
Glen Twigg,
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa am writing you to
tell you what | want for Christmas.
want a doll, and carriage, set of
dishes, table, slate and slate pen
ell, watch, and some candy and
oranges. Your loving little girl,
Nellie Twigg,
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa am going to ask
you to bring me an express wagon,
gun, and some candy. Don't for
get Helen and Marvel. Helen wants
doll baby. A little boy,
Archie Taylor,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa claus want you to
bring me an air rifle, box of shots,
a tablet and pencil, pair of shoes
and stockings, and some candy, nuts,
a pair of boots. Please bring my
brother a little train and track.
David Taylor,
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa want you to bring
me a jack-in-the- pair of rub
bers, train, and steam engine.
Everett is going to write you let
ter. Please bring him what he wants.
Your little boy, Charlie Mock,
Newark, Nd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Old Kris-I am a little boy
6 years old. | want mouth organ.
a ball, pair of gloves, story book,
candy, apples, and nuts. will go to
sleep soon, ! say my prayers and
sleep tight. From your little boy,
Choncie Collins,
Girdletree, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa Claus am writing
you letter to tell you what ] want
you to bring me. | want a ball, a
rubber doll, and a jack-inthe-box,
and a pair of shoes. Your little boy,
Everett Mock,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Old Kris-I wish you would
bring my brother Archie and me an
express wagon. | am not going to
ask for anything else but some candy.
Your little boy, Ernest Taylor,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

XDear Santa-Please bring me
dbl baby that goes to sleep, ball,
PAIR of mittens, and some candy, nuts.
oranges. apples and raisins. am 5
years old, and am not going to school
yet. ! am a good little girl.
Hazel NJ. Jackson.
Newark, Nd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa Claus live long
distance from town but | shall look
for you Christmas Eve night. want
some nuts, oranges and candy. Also
please bring me a rifle that will
shoot BIS and box of BIS and
some fire crackers. Sincerely yours,
Jessie Taylor,
Newark. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

My Dear Santa am little girl
two years old. ! am asking you to
please bring me express wagon,
doll baby, a rubber ball, and some
candy, nuts and an orange. From
your loving little girl, Ruth Webb,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Old Kris-Please bring me
doll, a carriage, wrist watch, a
wagon, slate and slate pencil, and
a tablet and lead pencil, also some
candy and oranges. Your little girl,
Fannie Twigg,
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa Claus am writing
you letter to tell you what | want
for Christmas. want an express
wagon, a little horse, and cart, set of
dishes. small doll baby, a doll car
ridge. and little table Your little
girl, Lucille Smack,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa Claus-I am writing
you letter to tell you what | want
for Christmas. | want a doll, doll
carriage, set of dishes, kitchen
cabinet, watch bracelet. and a ring.
Your little girl,
Bessie Mock,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

My Dear Santa Claus am writ
ing to tell you what / want you to
bring me. ! want a fountain pen, an
story book big rubber
ball, a pencil and tablet, box of writ
ing paper, and some candy, oranges,
nuts, apples, raisins, and grapes. |
am nice girl, so please bring me
these things. Do not forget my sis
ter and mother and father.
Frances Jackson,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa want steam en-
CINE. machine gun, q, train, set of
construction blocks, a steam boat,
slate and slate pencil, fire crackers,
raisins, nuts and dates Don't forget
Tyler and Noima.--A little boy,
Irving Holston,
Snow Hill. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa Claus am writing to
tell you what | want for X-mas. |
want pair of gray kid gloves, a
mirror and comb, a red and black
belt, ball, and a new coat. Your
little girl, lrma Carter,
Snow Hill, Md
Continued From Page Three
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

NWDear Santa--I. am a little girl
eleyN years old. j go to school
EVERYDAY. | am asking you to bring
Te a pair of gloves, pocketbook, a
Pencil and tablet. Candy, oranges,
nuts, etc. Your-ioving girl.
Ethel Webb,
Berlin, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa Claus am writing to
tell you what ! want for Christmas.
/ am little girl ten years old, am
in the fifth grade. want a sweater,
cap, and scarf to match, pair of
skates, some big books, also some
nuts, candy, oranges, apples, and
raisins. Don't forget my brothers
and sisters and motrer and father.
Helen Givans,
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa Claus-I have been a
nice girl since last Christmas. Will
you please bring me a sled, book
satchel. companion, and a rain cape.
| live in a big white house third from
Scarborough's store. Please don't
forget me Christmas night.
Curtis Callahan,
Girdletree, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa want you to bring
me a pistol and some caps, some fire
crackers, candles, a story book, and a
black gum switch. Don't forget to
bring me some candy oranges and
grapes. Your little boy.
William Smack,
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa-Please don't forget
me, | want a piano, stool, doll, bed,
bathrobe and bedroom slippers. I
have sisters that would also like to
be remembered. Merry CHI smas.
Esther Rio son,
Snow Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa am in the second
grade and try to learn my lessons
well. would like dress and doll
for Christmas, and please bring my
brothers, Howard and William some
thing nice. Your little girl.
Julia Burbage,
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Santa want doll with
curls, and book bag with com
panion in it. Your little girl.
Ruth kilmon,
Girdletree, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17

Dear Old Kris-I am writing you
a letter to tell you what | want you
to bring me. want set of tin
dishes, ball, and big doll that has
closing eyes. Your little girl,
Hazel Smack,
Newark, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-17
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)

My Dear Santa am little girl
two years old. | am asking you to
please bring me a express wagon,
doll baby, rubber ball, and some
candy, nuts and an orange. From
your loving little girl, Ruth Webb,
Newark, Md.
NYDear Santa--I. am a little girl
eleV years old. j go to school
| am asking you to bring
gfe a pair of gloves, pocketbook,
pencil and tablet. Candy, oranges,
nuts, etc. Your-ioving girl.
Ethel Webb,
Berlin, Md.
Dear Santa want doll with
curls, and book bag with com
panion in it. Your little girl.
Ruth kilmon,
Girdletree, Md.
Dear Santa am in the second
grade and try to learn my lessons
well. | would like dress and doll
for Christmas, and please bring my
brothers, Howard and William some
thing nice. Your little girl.
Julia Burbage,
Snow Hill, Md.
Dear Santa want steam en-
CINE, machine gun, q, train, set of
blocks, a steam boat,
slate and slate pencil, fire crackers,
raisins, nuts and dates Don't forget
Tyler and Noi1aa.--A little boy,
Irving Holston,
Snow Hill, Md
Dear Santa Claus live long
distance from town but ! shall look
for you Christmas Eve night. | want
some nuts, oranges and candy. Also
please bring me rifle that will
shoot BIS and box of BIS and
some fire crackers. Sincerely yours,
Jessie Taylor,
Newark, Md.
Dear Santa Claus am writing
you q letter to tell you what | want
for Christmas. want an express
wagon, little horse. and cart, set of
dishes. small doll baby, doll car
rage. and little table. Your little
girl, Lucille Smack,
Newark. Md.
Dear Santa Claus am writing
you a letter to tell you what | want
for Christmas. | want doll, doll
a set of dishes, a kitchen
watch bracelet. and ring
Your little girl,
Bessie Mock,
Newark, Md.
Dear Santa Claus-l am writing to
tell you what ! want for Christmas.
am little girl ten years old, am
in the fifth grade. | want a sweater,
cap, and scarf to match, pair of
skates, some big books, also some
nuts, candy, oranges, apples, and
raisins. Don't forget my brothers
and sisters and motrer and father.
Helen Givans,
Snow Hill, Md.
Dear Old kris-I am writing you
a letter to tell you what | want you
TO bring me. | want a set of tin
dishes, ball, and big doll that has
closing eyes. Your little girl,
Hazel Smack,
Newark, Md.
Dear Santa want you to bring
me a pistol and some caps, some fire
candles, story book, and
black gum switch. Don't forget to
bring me some candy oranges and
grapes. Your little boy,
William Smack,
Snow Hill, Md.
Dear Santa Claus am writing to
tell you what | want for X-mas.
want pair of gray kid gloves, a
mirror and comb, a red and black
belt, a ball, and new coat. Your
little girl, lrma Carter,
Snow Hill, Md.
Continued From Page Three
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
Coats at $zzO

A wide assortment of distinctive, highly fash
ionable models developed in such costly fabrics
of golden beaver or natural squirrel. Many of
them are the conservative straightline or circular
fare models with wide easy-ftting sleeves, SO much
in demand. Some exclusive fur-trimmed capes are
also shown which might be worn for evening as
well as street wear.
Ws.ezS section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21

Full cut, straight
lined cOAts OF
alonxOs with high
butt0ned collar Of
taupe wolf, Sos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
New Means to
Smart Economy

The dress problem for the
woman with limited income
sometimes seems so over
whelmingly complex that there
is nothing left over for that
extra frock wanted for some
particular occasion. But here
the problem is solved in the
DRESSMAKING SCHOOL
where you can make your
own clothes. The economy
lies in the small price
6 Lessons for S.
Auditorium. Eight door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
Goats at 1885

Without exception the highest type coats we
could possibly offer at this price. Fashionable
versions of the belted straightline, the smart
blouse back, the circular flare and wrappy coats
Many models copied from French importations.
Handsomely tailored, beautifully lined-a great
majority with luxurious collars and cuffs of fur
wolf, beaver or squirreHin marvella, delphine
and orlando.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
Coats at SIS

Unquestionably much better values than you
would ordinarily expect at this price. A diversity
of loose-back, straight-line, belted and wrappy
coats-for the most part designed to wear with
your own furs-although there are some styles
which use Australian opossum, wolf or nutria for
collars. Tailored of Pollyanna, lustrola, bolivia
a wide range of Autumn colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
Goats at W5

These coats represent really amazing values
conservative style models and wrappy eff
fects. With huge collars of lustrous beaver, gray
squirrel, or wolf-including such handsome fab
RIGS as silk, veldyne, alonzo, panvelaine, and
marvella, without fur, relying upon its extreme
beauty and richness to win favor. The color
range is particularly good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21

There is a grace and charm
that goes with fitting even
the tiniest gift to the wishes
OF the person given to
Ask the Gift Secretary
to find out the gifts your
friends want to receive. She
will do it in a few days-then
you come in and get the infor-
nation, and the person never
knows who asked. There is
absolutely no obligation to you,
either.
Gift Secretary. Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
New Suit Blouses

Skilully interpret the finer versions of the modenme
dately such bouses these interest who
slider only the better fashions They of georgette
crepe and crepe de chineor exquisite black acewh
tain touches which discriminating tastes recognize at
bit of exquisite beading embroidery in coorsa clever
bit different Some of them show long sleeves and
many have ree-quarter sleeves WELL and slightly low
round necks But first of ALL they express that neness of
quality without which genuine distinction is impossible
Priced from $10.75 to $3.50
1asoss eetioA Third aoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21

Coat Of panye.
laine, string tie
belt, can be worn
bloused. beaver
collar, $SS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21

"Happy C o q II,
y u u 81 q I sleeve,
black alon10, gray
crepe de chino
lAed, S7J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
A specially prepared sale of
WOMEN,S DISTINCTIVE GOWNS
$3.50
For dinner; evening and dance
$3.50

For dinner; evening and dance
Many adaptations Of Paris latest ideas
Smart Elegant Distinctive Gowns designed for
every social OCCASION formal informal of fall and winter
Gowns emphasize the capces in captivating
modes svee bouant in in adorn
ment new, distinctive, unusual.
An exquisite array of color awaits youfmy orchid chiffon
over istening metal CLOTH deep purple Nile green light
pink delicate grded with velvet and satin flowers
Black chiffon with ostrich plume sweeping from waist to hem
radium tafetas in blended uca shades exquisey beaded
glorious rose and gold beaded in old blue and gidled
with dainty pcoted petals Still others show cleaning rhine
stone ornament their ribbon girdles.
Four typicaLy striking styles illustrated.
sGgwase ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21

Loose-back model
Of silky lustrOla.
crepe lined, collar
OF natural beaver.
411O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
Personal Greeting
Christmas
CARDS

Time is the important factor
in obtaining the very best re-
sults-time which allows I'M
hurried workmanship. Orders
placed now will bring just these
results. A very good selection
of distinctive, new designs
await your selection.
Card Engraving esot30u. First Asor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
Lace Curtains

Have Your Curtains up for Thanksgiving
Those who have yet selected their Lace Curtains will find
here large assortment Designs appropriate for all types
of homes and for every in the home.
Beautiful Curtains from Switzerland. .,.-...
Irish Swiss Point, Duchess Lace shown excellent
range of designs mostly in medium width borders
Many and effective patterns. Ivoryoned mostly, but
white and ecru are also shown.
Excellent values, $780, $780, 49, SIC, $3.50 to SIS
Lacet Arabian Curtains from France
Attractive border designs in color The laces
mounted heavy French bobnette and will give excellent
service.
$3.50 to $3.50
Sectional Panel Curtains
You buy them for any length window up it. and they
any desired width fit windows of all Sizes You
may select them in Beautiful Duchess Lace Embroidered
Wolfe, Embroidered Net
The prices which are very reasonable depend upon
the width desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-11-21
Certain Nets
Handsome Tapestries

For Drapery, Upholstery and Decorative Uses
Wool and Cotton Tapestries of French or American make
unprecedented range of handsome effects The cooengs
cover every possible desire or demand
$4.75 to SIS yard much less than they have been,
DsuU toaA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
RAILMEN ASK STATUS
UNDER NEW CONDITIONS

MARION, O., Aug. 1s.-With the
situation growing out Of establish
ment OF new working conditions in
the Erie railroad shops here and
their subsequent operation by the
Railway Service company, charac-
teT1zed by union officials as uie
and death fight for the principle Of
unionism, former shop employees Of
the railroad Tuesday sought 10 have
some light thrown upon their status.
under the ESch-Cummins act.
Former shiImen whose connec-
ton with the Erie company was
severed when they refused 10 COM
ply with orders esta blishing the To-
hour day. disseminating Sunday
overtime pay and requiring physical
examinations and who have not &C
cepted employment with the new
operating concern, Tuesday laid
their case before B. NJ. Jewell. head
of the Railway Employees depart
ment of the American Federation Ct
Labor. Mr. Jewell was asked in
letter 10 take up the matter with
the railroad labor board and reques;
that the present status OF the men
be defined.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
CONTINUE EFFORTS TO
HALT FLOW OF LIQUOR

DETROIT. Mich, Aug. 16.-State
policemen Tuesday continued their
efforts 20 halt the flow OF liquor
from Ontario into Michigan as
Canadian officials took definite
step in an attempt 70 plug the leak
in the border Acting on orders OF
y. VI. Mosseau. Windsor license in
spector. provincial. authorities began
20 prepare a new test case on rum
shipments, following the seizure
Monday OF liquor in Windsor
WORD from Toronto was 10 the
effect that ". z Raney attorney
general for Ontario. was not salts
fed with a recent Windsor court
ruling that provincial authorities
could not interfere with shipments
Of liquor from the province into OUT
side territory. Windsor police said
Tuesday they had not as vet receiv-
ed orders from Attorney General
Raney 70 stop all shipments OF 10
uor by any other mode OF convey
ance than a common carrier. Tor
onto dispatches declared the 4ttor-
ney general has made such an
order
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
TO EXTEND PROBE
OF KENNEDY CASE
Will Investigate Lives of MAZDA.
lvnne and Burch-Pawn-
broker Sees Burch.

BY Associated Press
Los ANGELES. Calf. Aug 16.-
L. A. Rosenthal. pawnshop proprie-
tor. who Monday identified 20 the
satisfaction of the authorities. a
shotgun stock found on the beach
near Santa Monica shortly after the
killing of ]. 3. Kennedy. as part
OF a gun he had sold 10 a customer
entering his shop late in July,
Tuesday was given an OpportunOty
TO see and talk with Arthur c.
Burch. indicted for murder.
Rosenthal was taken 10 the Of
and there. il is understood, he
looked at the young man. After
the meeting. ROsenthal said he had
been told not TO give out interviews.
Attorneys for the prosecution an
nounced Tuesday night that they
would extend their investigation to
Chicago and other cities n an eff
fort 10 obtain further evideI &c. Mrs.
Madalynne Obenchain. VINO vas in
dicted with Burch. formerly resid-
ed in Chicago. home of her divorced
husband, Who is now a, her side.
aiding in her defense.
The prosecution said that efforts
would be made 10 learn something
OF the earlier life OF Mrs. Oben-
chain. Burch and Kennedy. The
first two named and Obenchain
were classmates at Northwestern
university. Evanston. III.
Obcnchaiu learned Tuesday that
his resignation a. counsel for a Chi
cago firm had been accepted. Mes
sages received here indicated that
he had been dismissed, but he said
that he rendered his resignation be-
fore leaving Chicago when he was
informed that his coming 10 Los
Angeles would result in a request
for the resignation
1T was unfair 20 announce that
! had been discharged he said. 1T
il simply another load 70 the bur
den must carry. and I viii bear
Il with a smile-for Madalynne's
sake"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-17
FEAR WOMAN MAY
COMMIT SUICIDE
Muncie Milliner Suffering
From Nervous Breakdown
After Murder.
IN Associated PCS

BY Associated Press
MUNCIE, Ind, Aug. 16.-Miss
LaVaughn Cunningham, pretty mil
liner, who was with Irwin o. Parish,
Fort Wayne and Cleveland travel
ing salesman, when he was shot and
killed by three masked men south
west OF the city last Saturday night,
is suffering from a nervous break
down, according to information
given out By members Of her fam
ily. Tuesday night, and her cOndi-
ton g such that she cannot be per-
mitter interviews with authorities
investigating the case. Deputy
Prosecutor Ogle said Tuesday night
that someone communicated with
his office BY telephone during the
day and told practically the same
story, but added that II was feared
she would attempt 70 kill herself.
II is evident from the manner n
which the police conduct their in
vestigation Tuesday that the story
told by clyde Brindle. young farm
or residing near the scene Of the
shooting. - serving as important
evidence Brindle said he saw a
man and a woman Standing between
the automobile and the fence at the
spot where the shooting occurred
when he went 10 his home about %
minutes before the murder. Miss
Cunningham is very much incensed
over his story and has make futile
attempts 10 have him make a re-
traction.
Detectives are thought 70 have
made some headway in their in
vestigation Tuesday, although ehey
have offered no information TO. that
effect. They are still OF the opinion
that the shooting was done by mem
bers OF a gang whose purpose il -
10 conduct q blackmail game with
clandestine lovers as their prey.
Description Of strangers who have
stopped dinArent motorists on lone
iy roads near huncje are said 10
tally with the meager descriptions
OF the slayers OF Mr.. Parish. No
arrests in the case are likely until
after the coroners verdict is Ned.