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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Band Concert
Program Tomorrow

The following program will be rem
dered at the Band Concert and Must
cal by the Citizens Band in the Young
Peoples Building on tomorrow even
ing. at S:l5 o'clock.
March, Gippsland .Lithgow
Overture, Lustspiol. ... Keller Bella
Reading Miss Mary Davis
Fox Trot, The Shiek. ......... Snyder
Violin Solo. =. Mr.. A. II. Friedlander
Selection, The Prince Of Pilsen Luders
Solo, ..........M Miss Nellie Pierpoint
Waltz, Roses Of Memory .Hamblen
Violin Duet, Miss Ella and Master
Linwood ScIugg
A Garden Dance, ......... Nargas
Solo, ..............Mr. s. Fl. Field
American Patrol, ........M eacham
March, On the Square. $500. PAMELA
The Star Spangled Banner
Prof. Julius Hamper will direct the
band. Tickets will be on sale at the
Young Peoples Building o nthe even
ing ofthe concert. The proceeds Of
the concert will he for the benefit Of
the Band, Red Men and Degree of Po-
cahontas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Charter Is Granted

A charter has been granted by the
State Corporation Commission to
the Mutual Service, Incorporated,
Fairfax, with a maximum capital Of
.S250,000 preferred, and $500 shares
common stock; minimum $50 shares,
either common or preferred. Officers
and incorporators are: Harry Stew
ems, president; Ernest c. Ruebsam,
secretary and Ralph w. Richards, ali
of Washington, D. c. The purposes
are to deal in and repair appliances
for heating washing, cleaning, re-
frigeration, for use in houses, apart
ments, stores and buildings of all
kinds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
THIS WILL BENEFIT
ALEXANDRIA WOMEN

Stomach trouble in women is often
due to retained waste matter. This
pOisons the stomach for months caus-
ing gas on the stomach and sour
stomach. The old, poisonous accumu-
lation should be cleaned out with
simple buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc,
as mixed in Adler-i-ka. Acting on
BOTH upper and lower bowel, Adler
i-ka removes matter you never
thought was in your system. En-
CELLENT for gas on the stomach
and chronic constipation. Guards
against appendicitis. ]. E. ". Tim
herman, druggist, n. W. Corner King
and Washington sts.-adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Prepare Good Cheer
For Poor At Xmas

Preparations are being made by
the various charitable organizations
of the city for bringing cheer to the
poor on Christmas dav. Baskets con-
tanning food and candy and toys for
the little ones will be distributed by
many of the organizations of the city
on Christmas Eve and the names of
the worthy poor of the city are now
being obtained by representatives of
such organizations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Kiwanis Program
$50 o'clock Tonight

The second annual ladies' night cell
ebrati0n of the Kiwanis Club will be
held tonight at G:30 o'clock nthe au-
ditorium of the Elks' Home. Follow
ing the supper, which will be served.
an interesting and entertaining pro-
gram will be given. There will be
talent from this city and Washington
and the committee in charge promises
some surprises during the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
NEWS IN THE GAZETTE
III YEARS AGO
SATURDAY, DEC. T, 1911.
knlinrntiOR "a Ohi(

EWtyTUItON o OtIU.
The following extract of a let
er from a gentleman in Bobbs-
town, Westmoreland County, Penn
sylvania, shows the immense emf
grafton from the eastern states to
the state of Ohio.
From the 9th day of October,
lst, to the 9Th day of November,
inst. 236 Wagons and other wheel
ed carriages passed through this
place to Ohio, with families-with
4 of the small Wagons were 60
ersons-within the same time 600
Merino sheep passed in the same
direction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
JUST TRY THIS FOR
DIZZY SPELLS

"Tell all your customers" said the
discoverer. "To try one bottle Of
Dare's Mentha-P epsin for dizzy spells,
nervousness, Indigestion or any stom-
ach trouble and if anyone says that
it isn't the best and quickest acting
remedy he or she ever used for any
OF these ailments, return the money
instantly. Druggists everywhere
guarantee a large bottle for $780,
adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
wiz Manage Hotel

Mr.. c. f. Railing, of New York,
who has been visiting his brother,
George II. Railing. of Ala Duke St,
left today for Palm Beach Florida
Mr.. Railing who is a practical Hotel
man and until recently connected
with the Plaza Hotel of New York,
viii manage The lima very popular
winter hotel at West Palm Beach,
this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Recent Deaths

William NJ. hewitt, sixty-six years
old, died Tuesday night at his resi-
dence near Pohick Church. He is
survived by his wife, three brothers
and sister. His funeral will take
place at 2:30 o'clock Friday from Po-
hick Church and services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. S. A. Walls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Return to Atlantic CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Elkins, who
have been the guests for the past few
days of Mrs. Elkins parents, Mr. and
Mrs. James Sidney Douglas, in Cam
eron street, returned Yesterday to
their home in Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07

Virginia May Mudd, two years old,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace A.
Mudd, died yesterday and her funeral
viii take place at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon from her parents residence
331 North st. Asaph street, Rev. DR..
E. b. jackson, pastor of the First Bap-
fist Church, officiating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
DR.. Amos TO We'd

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F.. Lee, of
lLeesburg and Alexandria, announce
the engagement Of their daughter,
Mary Elizabeth to DR. Chester A.
Amos of this city. The wedding will
take place December %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Leaving Saturday

Miss Charlotte Kemper will leave
Saturday for Asheville, n. c., where
she will be the guest of her brother
and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ed
ward Lee Kemper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Reinrned Frnm FIorida

Mrs w. S. Wood, Mrs. NJ. r. Wood
Miss Eta Wood and Miss Beulah
Fogg, have returned home after an
extended trip through Florida.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Visiting in spOttsylvania County

Dr.. Frank NJ billiard left during
the week to spend several days with
relatives in Spottsylvania County
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
Engagement Announced

An engaRemtnJ OF IHltIVSJ TtCtNI-
w announced is that Of Miss Sarah
Ludington Humphreys, daughter of
the Reverend and Mrs. Ohio Fair
field Humphreys of Milwaukee, to
Duncan McCulloeh, Jr., son Of the
Reverend mad Mrs Duncan McCul-
loch, Of Oldfileds School, Glencoe,
Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
SOCIETY
Cuesf of Mrs. Barrett

Mrs. Upper will arrive here to-
morrow from Atlanta, Ga, to spend
some time with her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert South
Barrett, at their home in Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07
CITY BRIEFS

City Manager Wilder NJ. Rich will
lead the prayer meeting which will
be held in Anne Lee Memorial Home
tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07

Plans for the erection of its new
clubhouse were discussed at a meet
ing of the Old Dominion Boat Club
held last night. The new building
committee reported progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-07

The Willard W. C. T. u. will hold
it's meeting this evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. o B. Pierpoint, ia
North Columbus street. at 8 o'clock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
SUPPLIES SENT
CAPTAIN N0bBS
Salvation Army Head Says nc
Poor Family Will Go
Hungry This Thanks
giving Day.

Capt. Maggie hobbs OF the Salvation
receiving number Of donations Of gro.
ceries as a result of the call sent forth
a few days ago. and the chances are
good that not a poor family in the city
win be overlooked on Thanksgiving
day.
Captain Nobbs says she worked un-
Til midnight Tuesday getting baskets
ready to be distributed tomorrow morn
ing. and as she has found more families
in needy circumstances than were on
her former list, urges donations as she
can find a place for everything given
her.
AS soon as we get through with
Thanksgiving we will begin our drive
for Christmas, and believe me. there
viii not be "a family in Ardmore with
out big Christmas basket IL / can
locate them. and l believe | can," said
Captain Nobbs.
The Salvation army is going to make
a bigger effort than ever to bring cheer
to every needy household In Ardmore
Captain Nobbs says. and she is not only
depending on all her old friends and
stand-bys to uphold her in the work,
but expects many recruits in the cam
paign.
All benevolent societies in the city
have been in the habit OF contributing
handsomely to the Salvation Army in
the past, and will do so this year, ac-
cordins to reports from several lodge
rooms, and not kid is to be overlooked
II lodge members and the Salvation
Army can find them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29

Hon. Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago,
President Of the Flying Squadron Foun-
dation, directs the work of that organ
ization from the last division Of speak
ers, it being divided into three divisions
This arrangemnt brings him into each
city on the last day of Il series OF meet
ings and permits him to close up the
campaign in each place.
No admission is charged for any of
the meetings held by the Flying squad
ron. Everybody is invited.
The squadron is to be in Ardmore
for a series Of six big meetings on Fri.
day, Saturday and Sunday, December 1,
2 and 8. Both afternoon and evening
meetings will be held in Convention
Hall, the afternoon meetings at 2:30
and the evering meetings at 1880 p. m.
Mr.. Stewart will be heard on the af-
ternoon and evening of December 3.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
ENJOY
banquet SPREAD.
by MRS. S. DAUBE.
Spirit Of Fellowship Prevails
Among $50 Guests at the
Entertainment Given
Last Evening.

With $50 guests seated around the
banquet table. Mrs. Sam Daube was
hostess to the employees OF the Westhei
ner and Daube company last night
Two Of tho oldest employees Of the
company were unable to be present but
sent their regrets to Mrs. Daube. One of
them, Thomas Sloane. was an attend
'ant at the first banquet given more than
a score OF years ago by Mrs. Daube.
spirit of fellowship and cheer pre-
vailed and short talks were made by a
lumber OF the guests. Thomas Roland
acted as toastmaster and those who
were called on to make short talks were
l.. H. Love. Frank Adams, s. j.. White
man, Mrs. Mamie Bishop. Miss Anne
Griffin and Leon Kahn.
gHtarted With Dozen Guests
I When Mrs. Daube gave her first in
formal banquet to the store employees
>re rhan score Of years ago, there
nut a dozen guests at the table,
it Mas Rtated. Each year the number
has grown until the greatest number at
tending were present Tuesday night.
Erhis Is Mrs. Daube's method of show
ing her appreciation for the friendship
Of those employed at the big depart
ment store.
Regret was expressed that more of
the employees of former days could not
be present for the annual gathering Fl.
Il. Gibson, another of the older employees
was unable 10 be present Tuesday
night. but who sent his regrets.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
Detroit Mayor Is
Appointed Senator
in Newberry Place

LANSING, Nich.-Mayor James Cou-
Zcns of Detroit today was appointed
by Gov Alexander j. Groesbeck, as
United States senator from Michigan
TO fill the unexpired term OF former SEN
ator Truman II. Newberry who resign
cd recently.
Mayor Couzens hs. accepted the APP
pointment. the governor said.
The notification Of his appointment
has been forwarded TO Mr.. CouNns at
the hotel Belmont in New York City.
The appointee is in New York TO spend
Thanksgiving with His daughter, a
college student.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
BIDS ADVERTISED
FOR CONCRETE ROAD

VI. NJ. Henderson, commissioner of
highways. has advertised for bids for
The construction OF two miles OF CON
crete highway from the city limits
north to the city lake, and the con
tract, according to the advertisement
viii be awarded December 10.
Plans are on file at the office OF the
county engineer. and may be examined
by all who desire to bid on this pro.
iect.
AS soon as the contract is award
I'd work will begin according to a state
lnent Of Commissioner Roy NJ. John
son.
This will he the first piece of con.
crete highway to be constructed In Car
Ter county. but tentative plans are al
lady made for several more miles to
tie built within the coming year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
THREE INDICTMENTS AGAINST
BANKRUPT BROKER HELD

NEW YORK.-Three indictments
charging grand larceny and bucketing
were returned today against r. H. Nc
Masters and his stepfather, John +.
McMasters. connected with the stock
brokerage house Of r. ii. McMasters
and company. with offices in eight
cities, which failed last February for
5000 600.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
Pleasant Hill Celebration

Patrons OF the Pleasant Ilill school
viii cooperate with the Farm Wo-
mems club at that place and hold a
Thanksgiving celebration at tho school
house Thursday. A program will be
rendered in the morning at 10:30,
followed by dinner at noon. A poultry
show will he held In the afternoon
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
MASONS STRIKE
ORDER RESCINDED
Lockwood Legislative Commit
tee Gets Busy and Agree
ment Is Reached Until
December 81

NEW YORK.-The Lockwood Legs.
lstlve committee Tuesday averted a
threatened tieup of building operations
among 100000 lahorers by negotiating
truce between building employers and
union workers.
Senator Lockwood said the Mason
Builders association had rescindcd the
lockout order issued to its 1873 members
Monday and that the union workers had
agreed to stay on their jobs. The truce
thus effected would be effective, he ad-
ded, until December 81, when the build
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
NOTICE, w. o. w.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FRIDAY
NIGHT. 29-3
LURE or SURE.ENOUGH COAL
TOO MUCH FOR THIS NEGRO

Probably Barney pontela. negro, had
seen some Of the cartoons and quips
on the price Of coal 80 when he espied
a carload on the Santa Fe yards a few
days ago, he loaded up a sackful, ac-
cording TO the police. Tuesday afternoon
Barney was fined SO and cost ON the
charge. In default OF the cash--and
coal-he started serving time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29

ers' associations contract with the in
dependent union. the cause OF the con
troversy. expires.
The legislative committee, i'm the
meantime. will call a conference OF all
parties concerned in an effort 10 estab-
lish a basis for permanent peace.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29

Mrs. c. G. squires, secretary of the
Red Cross, left Sunday night for Bos-
ton. Mass. to be at the bedside of her
mother. who is reported to be critical
ly i'll. Mrs Squires received first in
formation Of her mothers illness late
Sunday afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29

NOTICE, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
NOMINATION or OFFICERS AND
RANK OF NIGHTS, THURSDAY, NO
NEMBER 80. ION THANKSGIVING
MIGHTY. T. Il. ROLAND, c. c. PRICE
SOUTH, X. II. s.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
Got the Majority

Police Judge Stanley got the major
ity decisions in his court on Monday
when cases were tried Fiften convic-
tions were returned and two Of the
cases were continued. This was the
largest days docket In several weeks
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
Stole His fliyyer

George Norris. 902 Second avenue,
northwest reported to the police We'd
nesday morning the theft OF his Ford
roadster on the night before. He gave
the police name and description of
a SuSpect.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29

NOTICE. KNIGHTS OF PYTHLAs
NOMINATION. OF OFFICERS AND
RANK OF NIGHTS, THURSDAY, NO
NEMBER 30. ION THANKSGIVING
MIGHTY. 7. f. ROLAND, c. c. PRICE
SOUTH, X. X. s.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
SIX FORMER CABINETFERS
EXECuLED IN ATHENS

ATHENS.-SiX former cabinet mem.
bers and army officials convicted Of
high treason in connection with the
disaster in Asia Minor, were executed
Tuesday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
Sold Oyercoat for S1.5o

On evidence that he had stolen an
overcoat and later sold 1t for s1.5o Dew.
ey Sargent. young white man. was
fined $40 in police court Tuesday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
NOTICE, w. D. w.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FRIDAY
NIGHT. 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
NOTICE. w. d. w.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FRIDAY
NIGHT. 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-11-29
OUR THANKSGIVING
WISH TO YOU

Here's hoping the turkey is tender,
And the pudding is bursting with plums;
Here's wishing the jolieSt holiday to all
When Thanksgiving Day comes.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

THE ALTITUDE REC
ORD-HOLDER OF THE
ANIMAL WORLD is the
African giraffe. an espe-
cially fine specimen being
pictured here with one
Of its long-legged d Off
spring. The youngster
eamelopard 1.-THE neeky
critters other name),
which could easily walk
beneath the elevated fuse
lage Of its parent, evident
ly is off his feed, judging
BY his obvious lack of in
terest in the lunch being
served 10 mamma by the
keeper at the left.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

TOMMY TAPIR, one Of
London ZOo's newest born.
snapped in the act OF leav-
ing home and mother for
the first time. The snooty
beasties are Malayan ta-
pirs, the only members OF
their family found outside
Central and South
America. Back in India
these nocturnal roamers,
who boast four toes for
ward TO three toes aft,
frequent the heavy forests
bordering the water.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

THIS SMILING BLONDE
* a sister TO Miss Shoe
biH the brunette bold in
the other corner Of the
paee. This member Of the
Eell-known stork family
seems to be giving the
IauRh 70 visitors at the
London Zoo.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

Rioht - A LIVIN G
FERRYBOAT. A pair Of
graceful Black N eek
Swans who forsOok their
native waters of South
America for the more re-
stricted swimming pre-
serves Of the London Zoo.
Mamma Swan takes no
chances with her kiddies
by leaving them at home.
but takes them with her,
perehed between her am
pie wings. every time she
and dad 20 on a cruise.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

III WINS BY A NOSE. Above is a broadsde
III OF the giant echidna, or Poreupine Ant
eater, Of New Guinea, a remarkable NAM
| NAL who'll never have a tOothache since he
is sans any dental equipment other than a
long tensile tongue with which he laps up
the poor little unsuspecting ants
Left-SALLY SHOEBILL gracefully poses in all
Ter pristine beauty for the London cameraman.
This eomical wader from old Egypt, whose be
lraggled plumage is Of an ashy gray. is just so
tired OF being cooped up she doesn't care how she
trails her huge wings in the mire.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

Left-THE P0DARGUS
or, as he is more intimate
" known. the wny
FrogmOuth (the snap
dragon of legend), a be
whiskered member OF the
goat-sueker family, whose
home address is somewhere
in Australia. The odd
bird is a splendid example
of protective coloring;;
looking for all the world
like the lichen covered
limb of a tree.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

Captured by ID. Seih-Smiih, Explorer
The Holbrook news., 1922-10-27
HUGE DIRICIBLE IS TOTAL LOSS
EXPLOSION DESTROYS BALLOON IN RETURN FLIGHT ACROSS
 COUNTRY.
ARMY BLIMP BURNED
PASSENGERS ES APE WITH LIVES IN DROP; SEVERAL
 HURT.

| San Antonio, Texas.-The dirigible C-2, the United States army's best and , largest 'blimp," on return transcon- 1 tinental flight from Ross field, Cali ! fOrnia, to Langley field, Virginia, was burned here and seven persons were 1 injured.
 According to Maj. H. A. Strauss, commander of the ill-fated ship, the accident was due primarily to the pulling out of the fabric of the en- velope during a strong wind A board of inquiry was appointed by Major Royce. commander of Brooks field, to investigate the accident. The ship, which Major Strauss said was valued at possibly S70,000, originally cost the government $270,000.
 The seven men, Including five army officers and two newspaper men, who were injured, were reported to be not seriously hurt. None of them suffered broken bones in Jumping from the car riage of the balloon after 1t had struck the end of the giant concrete hangar at Brooks field, which was built ori- ginally to house the Roma, which blew up over Hampton roads, Feb. 21, 1922. 1922.
 The C-2 was preparing to make a flight over the city of San Antonio, primarily for the benefit of newspaper reporters and eight army officers of headquarters Eighth corps area, at Fort Sam Houston. It had been pulled out of the hangar about half way. when strong gust of wind, estimated by Major Strauss at not more than fifteen miles velocity, swung the ship around.
 "A strong puff came. dragging the bag along the ground" said Major Strauss written statement regarding the accident. "I ordered the ship back into the hangar. Just as we started another gust came, and the fabric to which the windward handling guy was attached pulled loose, another hand ling guy broke under the sudden pres sure and the third handling guy failed. releasing the bag and permitting 1t to swing to leeward Into the concrete structure at the base of the hangar door. The bag was torn.
 AS the bag became loose the car broke in two places. Thirty seconds after the car broke the hydrogen in the envelope caught fire. due to the hole and rapid Influx of air"