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The Seward gateway., 1922-12-22

GEORGE TEARS UP NOTES
 LONDON, December 22--I.loyd George intended speaking here today but was so much in accord with the Premier that he tore up his notes.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
MAY DAY SHOWER GIVEN
FOR BRIDE OF NEAR FUTURE

Honorlng Miss May Hedrlck, who
Will be a bride in the near future,
Misses Jane Atkinson and Sarah
Williamson were hostesses at a May
day shower given at their home on
the Boulevard Monday evening. A
miniature May pole was erScted in
the middle of the room with yellow
and white ribbon streamers, and the
room very attractively decorated
with spring flowers.
Miss Hedrick was the recipient OF
many dainty and useful gifts, and
the whole affair came as a comDle'e e
surprise to her The evening was
devoted to music, cards and the us
ual pleasant conversation. The de-
llclous refreshments served by the
hostesses also carried out the yell
low and white color scheme.
The guests of the evening were the
Misses May Hedrick, Fay Carver,
Geraldine Ruch, Leona Marsters, Ila
Myers, Mildred Million, Reuan Tenn
pie, Vera Mannel, Eugenia Carson,
Emma Kelting and Tennie Frakes.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
BEGAN OBSERVANCE OF
CHILDREN'S WEEK EARLY

The Presbyterian congregation be-
gan observance of "chidren's week"
Saturday, when the Junior Christian
Endeavorers hiked to the hills for
a picnic lunch and gathered wild
Flowers 'Or May baskets. Sunday af-
ternoon, after their regular meeting,
they took the pretty May baskets to
thirty shut-ins and elderly and sick
people in the city. Wednesday, after
school, they will entertain the jun
iors of the Congregational and
Christian churches, with party,
Each society will give some of Its
songs or memory work, and there
will be games and light refreshments
to add to the festivities. On Sat-
urday afternoon, the primary depart
ment of the Sunday school, with
Mrs. Van SAINT and Miss Estella
Hays, superintendents, will be host
esses to all the Cradle Roll babies
and their mothers at the church.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
PLAN BOOST
FOR ASHLAND
UTH|A WATER

PORTLAND. May 1.-The Asso-
ciated Industries of Oregon submit
ted proposal to Ashland, the home
of the famous lithia water OF the
Pacific northwest and coast country,
that II the citizens there would fill
and load the tanks Of lithia water
and ship at intervals, arrangements
would be completed for having the
water on draught free Of charge at
the Oregon building, Portland, for
visitors and particularly tourists.
The associated industries proposes
to have the freight and installation
expenses taken care OF and also has
suggested that a large brass tablet
be affixed to the fountain, where the
lithia water would be on tap, as
permanent advertisement OF Ashland
and its wonderful product.
The novelty OF the arrangement.
should It be possible to carry 1t out.
would impress visitors and consti-
tute the best kind Of inducement for
people to stop and enjoys Ashland's
attractions and water.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
BIRTHDAY PARTY is
GIVEN FOR MRS. WRIGHT

A number of friends Of Mrs.
Phoebe Wright gathered at her
home on Liberty street Wednesday.
April 26, to help celebrate her seth
birthday. Grandma Wright was not
surprised, as 1t has been the custom
of her neighbors and friends. for
good many years to thus honor her.
The afternoon was spent in visit
ing, after which substantial and de-
licious refreshments were served.
Pictures were taken during the af-
ternoon of Mrs. Wright, with her
guests grouped about her. Those
present were, Mesdames James
Rudd, F. H. Walker, J. L. Green
wood, II. l.. Moore, S. A. Peters Sr.,
w. s. Ball, r. P. Watkins, Olsen
Potter, James, Praetor, Ada Jones
and Lulu Van Wegen, the three Iii
tie Moore girls and Bernard Culey.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
FIRST CAR CROSSES SIERRAS
VIA BURNEY MOUNTAIN

SUSANVILLE, Calf, May q
w. H. Paulk, of Bieber, states that
the roads between Redding and Fall
River Mills are open, also the Bieber
and Alturas road by way of Candy.
The road between Alturas and Sus-
awhile, by way of Madeline Plains
and Secret Valley also is open.
The first car from the Sacramento
valley came through last week, max
ing the trip by Burney Mountain and
Alturas. The road, however, is in
bad condition.
The Susanville- Bieber stage last
week made its first trip on wheels
since the goth of December.
C. L. Joslyn, who is in San Fran
cisco, states he is to make the trip
from San Francisco to Susanville in
car the first Of the week, coming
by way of Bishop and through south
ern Nevada.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
STATE c. OF e. TO Pun
OUT UP-TO-DATE BOOKLET

PORTLAND, May IA slate
wide survey Of Oregon's agricultur-,
al Industrial, mineral, scenic and
other natural resources has been or
dered by the Board of Directors OF
the Oregon State Chamber Of Com
merce. The data gathered in this
survey will be used in the compila-
ton of bOokle. descriptive OF O,e-
CONS resources.
Decision to undertake the survey
was reached after reports by Direct
ors in charge of the various depart
ments of the State Chamber of Com
merce showed that Oregon as State
has not sufficient data available set
ting forth in exact terms what the
var Gus districts have to offer to
prospective settlers and investors.
Secretary George Quayle was in
structed to get in touch immediate
ly with all state commissions and de-
partments, the Oregon Agricultural
College and Experimental Station,
the Oregon Bureau of Mines and all
other sources of authentic informa-
ton. These organizations and de-
partmen,s will be asked to state to
what extent they can assist an
undertaking of this kind.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
KLAMATH FALLS STAGE
MAKES FIRST TRIP TODAY

C.. B. Howard, who has operated
the stage line between Ashland and
klamath Falls for the last five years
during the summer months, lert this
morning on his first trip over the
hill. He was driving a new ten-pas-
senger Studebaker car, which he or
dered for this particular work. The
car has a 40-inch additional wheel
base over the ordinary seven passen-
ger car and rides like Pullman
Beginning May 10. the stage Will
carry mail on the trips both ways
over the road leaving the local post
office for klamath Falls at 10:4O
a. m, and the mail will be closed
an half hour prior to that time. II
will arrive in Klamath Falls at 3
D. m. The Ashland mail will close
at the Klamath Falls post office at
1880 a. M, leaving there at 1850
and scheduled to arrive here at 2,
though in the past It has often ar
rived as early at p. M Only first
class mail and daily papers are au-
thorized in the dispatch.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
FORD AND BIKE
IN AN EARLY
MORN COLLISION

Observance of traffic regulations
averted what might have been O
very serious accident on the Plaza
when Ford car driven by G. c.
Reed and a bicycle ridden by w. N.
Cole, colllded at the corner of East
Main stree, just in front OF the city
hall. Mr.. Cole was thrown from
his wheel and his nose lacerated,
while the front tire of the bike was
smashed. The Ford, as usual. came
through scatheless, except for a
busted cap on the radiator, while
the occupants G. c. Reed and ThOs.
Prayter, were uninjured.
The accident was caused by the
efforts made to avoid running down
B. f. Leach, the boniface Of the Ash
land hotel. who was crossing from
the post office. The agility dis
played by the latter in getting out
of harms way when the two ma
chimes came together, II 1t had been
witnessed by a baseball scout, would
certainly have resulted in a big
league offer. The Ford was conf
ing from the direction Of the park,
and the bicycle was swinging around
from the corner Of Main street Mr..
Leach was crossing between the two.
He must have been watching both
sides, for he made leap that land
ed him in safety on the sidewalk,
Just as the machines came together
in a crash, both, however, with
brakes hard set, thus mitigating the
damage.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
AUTO CAMP GROUND
MAKES GOOD SHOWING

Sunday evening marked the end
OF the first week of the season at
the local auto camp grounds, after
the official opening There was a
total of So machines camped on the
grounds during the week, and as In
the past, the campers we're practIc-
ally unanimous in the opinion that
the Ashland camp is the best they
had ever seen. Many were surprised
at the cleanliness of the grounds and
the treatment they received. and
with a few exceptions, they seemed
well pleased at what they received
for the fee charged
II appears thai great many OF
the tourists who are on the road
now are people who have spent the
winter in he south and are low on
their way home.
The following travellers registered
yesterday: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Ray, Phoenix, Ariz, w. H. Ross and
family, Kirby, Or, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Hudson, Indianapolis, Ind; Il. M.
Gravett and family, Gravett, Ark;
and Mr.. and Mrs. II, c. Dose, Cali
fOrnia.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
CHICKEN is FOUND WITH
GOLD NUGGET IN CRAW

A. N. Kramer, Southern Pacific
station agent, was passing around
the city Saturday evening, display
ing gold nugget which he found
in the crop of chicken he killed
during the day Mr. Kramer Is not
in the habit of killing chickens for
the gold that he might find. and
was very much surprised to see the
well-polished piece in the chickens
interior.
Mr.. Kramer is planning to guard
his chicken coop In order to keep
any prospectOr from undermining 1t
In the effort to beat the chickens to
the gold, for he Is always in favor of
giving the Chichens an even shake.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
HAVE FINE CELEBRATION

The local Christian Endeavor
workers celebrated last evening, the
occasion being the presence of two
Christian Endeavor leaders, Lloyd
Carrick and Miss Alice Davis, in the
city.
Miss Mary Spencer, union presi-
dent, entertained at o'clock din
ner in their honor, other guests be-
ing Union officers from Medford,
Phoenix and Ashland. An informal
party followed at the Presbyterian
church, where an old time merry
making was held.
Mr. Carrick graduated from San
Anselmo seminary last week. and is
enroute to Portland. where he has
accepted the call as pastor OF Forbes
Presbyterian church.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
ASHLAND WALLOPS
YREKA'S PITCHER
AND WINS EASILY

The baseball game Saturday af-
ternoon between Ashland and Yreka
high schools, started off in a man
ner creditable to professionals.
Shutz, Yrekas pitcher, kept the
locals hits fairly well scattered up
to the eighth inning, when he blew
up. The locals found him for seven
hts and made II runs in that inn
ing. Yreka came back weakly In
their half of the ninth and made
another run, hut only secured six
hits off Welsenburger during the
entire game. The final score was
lG to 3.
Tho. local team gave Weisenbur-
ger fine support playing practically
errorless ball, while the Yreka field
ers were generally in the wrong
place to stop the bali at critical
moments. The locals made total of
16 his and an equal number Of
runs, while the visitors made a to-
tai Of only three runs,
The line up was
Ashland -Weisenburger p, Heer
c. Young lb. Guthrie 2b, Wentner
3b, Chapman IS, Wild If, Bell CT,
Rush IF.
Yrska-Shultz p, e, iHuestis C.
Tyrer 1b, Brown 2b X. Huestis 3b,
Ladd IS, Jones If, Cunningham cf,
Martin rf.
Umpires-McMillan for Ashland
and Sharp for Yreka.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
MASS MEETING
To MAKE PLANS
FOR 4TH Of JULY

A meeting of the committee On
the Fourth of July celebration vas
held last evening at the Chamber OF
Commerce rooms to organize the
committee and to discuss plans Of
procedure.
The discussion last night took fn
wide range, involving the question
of one day celebration, or seversl,
the amount of money to be spent,
and the manner in which II Is to be
raised For the past two years rhe
financing the the celebration has
been handled through the budget Of
the Chamber Of Commerce, nearly
half of the budget going for tSis
purpose
By the budget plan, all such af-
fairs have been cared for ou, of be
general funds, and no solicitations
made from merchants or citizens FOR
anything outside the buoSet.
Some of tfhe questions that have
been raised and should be settled
are: "Shall the budget plan be con
tinued?" what shall be the special
features Of this years Fourth 7"
Shall 1t be a southern Oregon affair
on a larger scale than ever befOrei"
If you are interested in a Fou-th
of July celebration this year, come
out to the mass meeting to be hsid
tomorrow "wednesday evening al
the city hall The committee which
has been appointed for the Fourth
want to get an expression from
representative gathering of citiz9ns,
as they feel the citizens must stand
back of them, If celebration of any
kind is to be held. If there Is a suf-
flcient number present at the MET
ing to justify going on with tie
plans, the committee will do go.
Otherwise all plans may be dropped,
and no celebration held. Make yoHr-
self felt by being present.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
DRY DETECTIVES ARE
"ROUGH-HOUSED" BY MOB

EUREKA. Calf, MaE 2.-Clar-
ence L. Stitt and Charles Hendricks,
private detectives of San Francisco,
narrowly escaped being beaten to
death Saturday evening by an infur-
lated crowd of 100 when they sought
to obtain evidence against alleged
vioiators of the Prohibition law at
W2ldood, an Italian settlement thir-
Il miles south of here, in an an
nouncement made here today.
The two Investigators were badly
injured. They were saved by
County Dry Operatives william Nc
Kay, A. P. Cheetham and Stephen
Nash, who dispersed the mob with
drawn revolvers after firing several
shots as warning.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
PARENTTEACHERS HOSTS
AT SPLENDID LUNCHEON

The local circle OF the Parent
Teachers association entertained the
national president, Mrs. Higgins, of
Boston, Mass, and the state presl-
dent, Mrs. Hill, of Portland, at a
luncheon at 1890 today.
Mrs. H. T, Elmore, district vice
president of the organization in the
state, presided at the luncheon, and
introduced the noted guests, each of
whom responded in a few well-chos-
en- remarks. thanking the Ashland
and Medford circles for the loyal
support which they have accorded
the organization, and emphasizing
the fact that the children's welfare
Is something which should not be
neglected They asked the hearty
cooperation of all parents to the
end that the children be given the
best possible advantages.
A quartet from the high school,
composed of two boys and two girls,
gave a song which was well received.
Following the luncheon, a bust
ness meeting was held at which re
ports from the various circles of this
and neighboring towns were read.
Announcement was made by the
Medford circle that they had elected
Mrs. George Kunsman to 60 to the
national convention at Tacoma, to be
in session next week.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
BOY SCOUT WILL RE-ENROLL

All Boy Scouts of troop two are
asked to come prepared TO re-enroll
for the year 1929, this evening.
The annual enrolment fee is so
cents. which must be sent to head
quarters at New York. The payment
of this fee entities the scout to pur-
chase the official scout material and
makes him part of the national or
panization. The money is used for
meeting the expenses necessitated
by the national committee in carry
ing out its work. c. F. Koehler,
ScoutmaSter.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
GIVE TO i. W. YORK

F. w. York, of the Belleview dis
trict. was given a pleasant surprise
Saturday afternoon, when a num-
ber of neighbors and friends gath
cred at his home to remind him that
it was the anniversary Of his birth.
The appearance of his children was
real surprise to Mr.. York, and yet
a very pleasant one. The chief event
of the day was the fine feed which
had been prepared and was served.
Those present from a distance were
Mrs. James Logan and children. OF
Grants Pass, Miss Ruth York, OF
Roseburg. and Mr.. and Mrs. William
York, Of Talent.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
GREAT NAVAL AIR
IS PLAN Of
SEC \ OENBY
WANTS ADDITIONAL NfNH MIL
LIONS FOR PACIFIC AR
PLANR RASH
Would Develop Great Aviation Cons
Which Would Place United States
On a Par with Gceat Rlttain's
Sea Forces.

WASHINGTON. May s.-- Great
aerial war fleets may be developed
by the American navy to place II on
par with the sea forces OF Great
Britain, 1t was revealed today before
the senate naval appropriations
committee. In discussions OF the
amendment of the honae naval ap-
preparation bill.
Secretary OF the Navy DENLY II
urging that the appropriation be In
creased by ninn million dollars to be
used to create new aviation base
on the Pacific coast and in acqur-
ing great naval air fleets which will
be ready at an instants notice to
give battle to invading air flesA
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
CRIPPLED FORCE
OPENS POSTAL
|MPR0V'T WEEK

Postal improvement Week." May
to 6 inclusive, opened in the Ash
land post office this morning, with
a nice assortment of obstacles to
overcome. The office was one clerk
short handed, and the general sub
stitute clerk-carrier, who has been
substituting for carrier on sick
leave, himself developed "flat
wheel" and could not take the
route.
It was a double mall after the
Sunday holiday, and first-of-the-
month statements of firms thrown
into the heap. 1t was handled by
the postmaster and assistant post
master getting on the job in the ear.
ly hours this morning.
The substitute clerk-carrier with
the FLAT wheel" after handling the
midnight mail, cased and routed ur
and marked up the mail for his
route, which was picked up early in
the morning by the postmaster and
a raw recruit and delivered to the
patrons on time.
After train 13 arrived at 10
o'clock. the regular carriers cased
and routed the absent carriers mai
which was delivered promptly in the
same way. Others in the office step
ped on the accelerator, and the pub
lie did not know that anything had
happened.
This Is what Postmaster General
Hubert Work expects, and the postal
administration heads, through the
Daily Postal Bulletin, constantly
shows its appreciation of all en-
ployes who demonstrate resourceful'
ness that, although 1t may incon'
venlence themselves, delivers the
goods to the patrons.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH
IN GOLD HILL SAWMiLi

GOLD HILL. May Elsie Mabel
Herman. 5-year old dauhter of Chas.
v. Herman, sawmill operator In the
Gold Hill mill, was fatally burned
when her clothing caught fire Thurs
day afternoon and she died few
hours later.
She was playing alone at the saw
mill furnace when she was discover
ed afire by her mother. who extin-
guished the flames by plunging her
into a trough Of water. The child
was fatally burned from head to
foot.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
WHITE MAN IS
KILLED IN NEGRO
FAMILY BRAWL
GEORGE NICHOLS SHOT DEAD IN
KLAMATH FALLS BY HIS
TENANT
Negro Fires Three Ineffective Shots
At His Fleeing Wife and Then
" Turns Gun on Landlord and Kills
Him-Still at Large.

KLAMATH FALLS, May O.
George Nichols is dead because he
tried to stop a quarrel between his
cOlored tenants.
Nichols entered house which he
owned and which is occupied by Will
liam Lewis, negro. and his wife.
just as a quarrel between the col
ored. couple had reached climax
last night.
Mrs. Lewis attempted to flee from
her husband, when the latter fired
three shots at her, none Of them
taking effect. He then turned the
revolver on Nichols, shooting him
through the neck and causing in
slant death.
Lewis made his escape and has
not yet been captured.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
PLAQUE PLACED ON GRAVE
or RAINBOW DIVISION HERO

RED BLUFF, May flames F.
Clausen of Sacramento Northern
Railroad Company has arranged for
the placing of a memorial plaque
on the grave of Clyde A. Mckea,
whose body was returned from
France last summer for interment
here. The plaque has the following
inscription:
in memory of Clyde A. McKea,
Company D, Second Bat, III Engi-
ner Reg, 42nd Division, A. e. F.
France. Born October 30, 1898;
killed in Battle of Marne, July Is,
1918" He was a member of the
famous Rainbow" Division.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
CONGREGATIONS SURPRISED
IN YESTERDAYS SERVICE

Congregations of the various local
churches had a surprise sprung on
them Sunday morning, when the
ministers appeared in the pulpits,
for without previous announcement,
the pastors had exchanged pulpits
for the day. Rev. C. A. Edwards
preached at the Christian church,
Rev. Oldfield at the Presbyterian,
Rev. Champie at the Methodist, Rev.
Finch at the Brethren, and Rev.
Smith at the Baptist. The theme of
Sabbath Observance" was the sub
ject by each of the ministers.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
MEDs ORD MAN BUYS
HOTEL At SANTA CRUZ

SANTA CRUZ, Calf, May III
Jansen, proprietor of the Medford
Cement Brick and Block Works OF
MedfOrd, Or, has recently invested
In real estate here.
The sale Of the Hotel Rowarden-
nan property, which has been sub
iect to court litigation for num-
Der of years past, has been made In
its entirety, the result of the fore
closure of a deed of trust. The pur-
chaser was II. Jansen, who bought
the property on the low bid OF
$1,000.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
CUT IN FREIGHT RATES
ANNOUNCED BY s. =. co.

Reduction IN transcOntinental
freight rates on agricultural imple-
ments from eastern points to the
Pacific coast terminals ranges from
$2.661s from New York to $2.25A
from st. Louis and will be reduced
to 50 per 100 pounds provided the
interstate commerce commission
grants the carriers relief from the
long and short haul clause of the
commerce act.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
DPY ENFORCEMENT PAYING
BUSINESS IN SHASTA

REDDING, Calf, May 2.-Sum-
ming up the results of the little
Volstead" ordinance adopted by the
supervisors in October, District At
to- nev Jesse w. Carter reports the
collec ton of nearly $4,000 in fines.
He estimates the cost of enforce
ment at between one-half and one
thi-d that sum.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
GEORGE II. ICENHOWER BUYS
FATHERS INTEREST IN STORE

George B. Icenhower, who has
been in partnership with his father
]. b. Icenhower, for some time past,
has purchased his fathers interest
in the new and second hand store
located at SS9 East Main street. and
will operate II from May l as his
Individual business.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
MEETING OF CIVIC CLUB
HAS BEEN POSTPONED

The meeting of the Civic Improve
ment club scheduled for tomorrow
afternoon has been postponed for
two weeks and will be held Tuesday
afternoon, May 16. The cause OF
the postponement is the reception to
be given tomorrow afternoon by the
Parent Teachers association.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
MISSOURI CO-EDS ARE
LEARNING TO USE GUNS

COLUMBIA, NO., May 2.-Pretty
Missouri University co-eds are be
coming expert markswomen.
Regular classes are conducted IN
rifle shooting, under the tutelage Of
Captain John p. Lake. Field prac-
tlce also is held at intervals.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1922-05-03
DIR. SUTCLIFFE NOW
LOCATED IN PORTLAND

Local people who attended the
Moody Bible school extension course
here two years ago, will be interest
ed to learn that DR.. Sutcliffe has
been called to the pastorate Of Cal
vary Presbyterian church, of Port
land. DR.. Sutcliffe is a mastery
teacher of the Bible and won many
warm friends while in Ashland. Mrs.
Sutcliffe is a cousin of Mayor Lam
kin.