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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-12

confer with the pastors of To-
churches, and other persons. n
Major presented a bill for high sch
books, whereupon a discussion arr
as to whether the League was fui
tioning solely as a Parent;Teach,
Association or was to. be broader
its scope and attend TO other nee
of the community as well, which h
ter course was understood by mi
mehers to be the purpose of a Co
munity League, and of this Comm
ity League at the time Of its inc,
ton. After considerable discuss
the question was waived and a co
mittee appointed to raise money
payment of the bill, this being
only way in which it could be hand
as the League has absolutely
funds, there being no membersI
dues or other source of revenue.
next date Of meeting will be anno|
ced later.
Mildred L. Emerson,
Gazette Correspondent
Phone 765-J
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CITY BRIEFS

Alexan4ra council No. 627, Royal
Arcane, hold its semi-monthly
nretae ..ght in Oythian Temple.
IT, -1al election of officers will
TAXI lace and large attendance is
requested.
The American Legion Auxiliary will
hold their regular meeting Thursday
evening at 8 o'clock in the Chamber
Of Commerce.
There will be a regular meeting of
the American Legion Post No. "a at
the Chamber of Commerce on the
night of Friday December 18th at
1880 P. NJ. The object Of the meeting
is for the purpose of electing officers
for the ensuing year. 1t is requested
that as many of the members OF the
most as possible be present for this
occasion. Refreshments free.
The work of improving West street
from King to Princess street and also
having. granolithic sidewalks on the
west side of West street, giving an
excellent walkway to Jefferson
school. now under course of construc-
ton, is rapidly nearing completion.
A large delegation of members of
Alexandria Lodge of Elks will at
tend degree work in Washington to-
morrow night. They expect to make
the trip in automobiles and will as
semble at the Elks' Home at Gas
o'clock.
The law Offices of Duvall and Bla-
den today were moved from l15 to
l27 South Royal street. Their new
offices are larger and better equip
ped than their former offices.
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stricken as teh train neared Alex
andria. Mr.. Simpson had been suf-
ferer from heart trouble for some
time past. Mr.. Simpson besides his
wife is survived by three sons, Nor
man, Raymond and Morris Simpson.
The body was today taken to his late
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
The boday was today taken to his late
residence. 209 North Patrick street
and prepared for burial.
The funeral of Mr.. Simpson will
take place at 2:30 o'clock Thursday
afternoon. Services will be conducted
by Rev Edgar Carpenter, rector of
Grace Episcopal Church and burial
will be in Bethel cemetery.
Members of Potomac Lodge of Odd
Fellows, Alexandria Council No. 5, Or
der Fraternal Americans and the
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen OF
which he was member will attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-12
Chamber of Commerce
Quarterly Meetings

Four meetings a year viii hereaf-
ter be he'd by the chamber of COM
merce irstead of a meeting once a
year. This was decided upon by the
board of directors of that institution
at 4 meeting held yesterday afternoon
1t is proposed to arrange for an en-
tertairC program for each meeting.
The fr,t e the quarterly meetings is
schedule 20 re held March 16 next.
The oum tee in charge of the rails
ing ~' f for the historical tab
l.'- ed that the fund is now
ia, nearing completion.
1t also was reported by the commit
tee on the white way that all is in
readiness for the opening Thursday
night.
The following new members were
elected: Lee Webster Self, Alexandria
Motor Bus Line and j. 0. Hutchinson,
Alexandria Camp Humphreys Bus
Line.
In addition TO the foregoing the di-
rectors also transacted considerable
business of a routine nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-12

Miss Marguerite Watt has recover
ed from a recent operation for re-
moval of tonsils, and returned from
Charlottesville in time to take up her
school duties this week.
Miss Ethel Remington, with her
niece, Miss George Brockett, have
returned to their apartment in North
Patrick street, after an extended
visit in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. E. Remington, in Cottage Park.
Mrs. w. |. HUMPHREYS has re-
turned from Saranac Lake, to remain
over the Christmas holidays in the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
d.. o. O'Neil, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Il. o. O'Neil, in Mt. Ida.
Mrs. William B. Richards and lit
tie son. have returned home to Brad
dock. after an extended visit with her
mother, Mrs. Margaret Crawford, in
Brooklyn.
A bicycle belonging to Jack Rogers
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pledges, etc, should be paid for the
year in order that there may be no
hindrance to the various undertake
Of the conference society. Every
member is earnestly requested to be
present at this meeting.
The mid-week prayer srevice Of
Del Ray Methodist Church will be
held at 1880 o'clock, Wednesday even
ing, in the church. Everybody vel
come.
Mrs. C. c. Dunn and small daugh-
ter, Dorothy, were weekend guests
of her brother in Stacord county.
Although the attendance at the
Community Welfare League was rath
err small, considerable discussions are
vailed on a number of matters. The
chair was occupied by Mrs. K. E..
Wallace, who was made PRESIDENT pro
TEN. Routine business was trans
acted and the ACCESSIBILITY of com
munity Christmas tree referred to a
committee who were instructed 10
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was taken from the front porch Of
his home on Braddock Heights,
early this month, and has not been
recovered as yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hatton
have moved from Braddock Avenue
to Abingdon, the new subdivision Of
Potomac.
Mrs. j. II. Cato with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Link. and baby, of St.
Elmo, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Gates son, Mr.. Eugene Cato, in
Mount Ida.
Mr.. mad Mrs. William Belts, of
Manassas, were weekend guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Norton, on
Braddock Avenue. St. Elmo.
The Del Ray Methodist Missionary
Society will meet Thursday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock, in the home Of Mrs.
John Gary, on Mt. Vernon Avenue.
This will be the annual Harvest
Day" and full payment of dues,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-12
WILL SHE CHOOSE WISELY?

Beth Weeden is a charming girl.
Her suitors are Jack Philley, an old
playmate. and Chip" Whitney, who
seems to Beth a diamond in the rough.
Beth's mother is fond of Jack and
favorS his suit while she opposes
Chip" as an unfit companion for her
daughter.
If you really wish to know which
Beth chooses, come to the High School
Auditorium on Thursday, Friday or
Saturday evening and see GAS A Wom-
an Thinketh."
Miss Mary Lee Spillman has been
appropriately chosen to impersonate
Beth; Mr.. Richard Wright is well cast
as Jack and Mr.. Robert Midkiff as
Chip"
The following names of those who
contributed to the Thanksgiving of the
Anne Lee Memorial home are publish
ed to correct errors that appeared in
the list heretofore published in The
Gazette: c. B. Swan, SO; Robert
Drewry, So: and the three churches of
Del Ray, $3.50.
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LIVE NEWS

The many friends of five year old
Billie Clark who has been quite Ill
at his parents home, Number q, East
Maple street, are very glad to learn
of his convalescence, and that he IS
fast getting well again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Budwesky have
returned from q recent motor trip to
Staunton, where they visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Eau
yer, on their new home farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hammond
have just returned home to Rosemont
after a delightful motor trip through
Pennsylvania, stopping at Gettys-
burg, Harrisonburg. Reading, Lam
caster and other points.
Young Miss Augusta Bode, of
Rosemont, has returned to the home
of her grandmother, in Fredericks-
burg, for an extended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Regal, of Rose
mont, have recently returned from a
motor trip through Virginia and
Maryland, and stopped for while to
visit friends in Baltimore.
Albert Corl, of Mt. Ida, is making
gratifying progress towards ultimate
recovery from his several broken
bones. The worst break has begun
to knit and his doctors ard nurses at
Emergency Hospital are confident
that his leg will be saved, although it
will still be many weeks before his
return home.
Miss Josephine Shuster, of st.
Elmo, was recent guest of Miss
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Many Open Accounts
For 1923 Xmas Funds

The Alexandria National Bank an
nounces that its new Christmas saw
ings fund launched yesterday is meet
ing with considerable success, Judging
form the large number of depositors
10 this fund. Indications are that
from now on the Christmas saving
fund of this bank will be greatly in
creased. There is no better way in
which to have your money ready for
Christmas time than to start year
ahead and then you will be entirely in
dependent and will not have to depend
on the generosity of any one.
Officials of the bank declare that
the deposits in the Savings Club has
far exceeded their expectations and
that the plan, new in Alexandria,
promises to be a great success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-12
Crusade Against
Vagrant Dogs

The police department has launched
its crusade against unmuzzled dogs.
Three such CANNES picked up today
on the streets by the members of the
department are being held at police
headquarters and Chief Goods stated
today unless they are called for by
tonight they will be dispatched by
shooting.
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c. E. Simpson Expires
On Southern Train

Charles E. Simpson, we'll known
baggagemaSter employed for many
years past by the Southern aRiiway
Company, dropped dead on train
returning to Alexandria yesterday af-
ternoon about o'clock after having
completed his run and gone to Wash
ington on his train. The deceased was
, 1922-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. u. s.
Land Office at Cheyenne, Wyoming,
September 8, 1922.
Notice is hereby given hat John w.
Alden, of Saratoga, Wyoming, Assignee
of Harry f. Kincaid, who, on April 8.
1917, made Desert Land Entry, No.
016072, for SEA SEA Sec. >; NE
NEH. SWH NEH, Section s, Town
ship 16 N, Range 81 W., 9th Principal
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
OF make Final Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore Robert 1. Martin, U. S. Commits
sioner. at Saratoga, Wyoming, on the
18th day of October, 1922.
Claimant names as witnesses Julius
f. Nelson. Hugh G. Mowry. Jessie
Alden. and Matthew NJ. Cushing, all of
Saratoga, Wyoming.
MART L. CHRISTENSEN.
(9-14-10-12) Register.
, 1922-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. U. S.
Land Office at Cheyenne, Wyoming,
September D., 1922.
Notice is hereby given that Jessie
Alden. of Saratoga, Wyoming, Assignee
of Frances f. Kincaid, who, on April
., 1917, made Desert Land Entry, No.
016073, for NWA NEA Sec. o; SWH
SEA- NJ SEH, SWA Section 4,
Township 16 N. Range 81 W., 9th
Principal Meridian, has filed notice of
intention TO make Final Proof. to es-
tablish claim to the land above des-
cribed before Robert l. Martin, U. s.
Commissioner. at Saratoga, Wyoming,
on the 2Sth day of October 1922.
Claimant names as witnesses julius
Il. Nelson, Hugh G. Mowry, John w.
Alden. and Matthew NJ. Gushing, all of
Saratoga. Wyoming.
MART L. CHRISTENSEN,
(9-14-10-12) Register.
, 1922-10-12
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Cheyenne, Wyoming,
Sept. 10, 1922.
Notice is hereby given that Frank o.
Anderson, of Saratoga, Wyoming, who,
on August 3, 1921, made S. X. Addition
al Homestead Entry, No. 029514, for
Lot 10, NWH SEA. NJ SWA See. 4;
Lots 8, 10, SEA, SEA SWH Sec. .;
NEH NWH, Section S, Township 10
N, Range 81 w, 9th Principal Merid-
ian. has filed notice of intention to
make Final Three-year Proof, to estab-
fish claim to the land above described,
before Robert l. Martin, U. S. Commits
sioner. at Saratoga, Wyoming, on the
9th day of November, 1922.
Claimant names as witnesses: AL
fred c.. Bell, Forest X. Hall. Joseph
Wagner. and Boley Shanks, all of Sar-
atoga, Wyoming.
NJ. Il. CHRISTENSEN,
9-2S-10-26 Register.
, 1922-10-12
NOTICE OF CONTEST.
(For publication.)
Contest 2377
Serial O3OT45

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Cheyenne, wyom-
ing, Sept. IL, 1922.
To George NJ. Miller, whose present
place of residence is unknown, Con
testee
You are hereby notified that Ulysses
G.. Forney, who gives "Encampment,
Wyoming, as his p~ost-office address,
did OF Sept. IL, 1922, file in this office
his duly cOrroborated application to
contest and secure the cancellation of
your Homestead. Serial No. 030745
made January 10, 1922. for Lots ., 3.
SEH NWh. SWA NEH. Sec. 4. TIP. 10
n. II. 50 w, E1a SWH. VIZ seq
Section 33. Township il N. Range 50
w, 9th Principal Meridian. and as
grounds for his contest he alleges that
you have never established residence
upon said land since the entry was al
lowed that you have sold all improve
ments from said claim. and that you
have actually abandoned said claim.
And that such absence from the land
was not due to entryman's employment
in h Army, Navy, or Marine Corps,
or any other organization for offense
or defense authorized by Congress dur
ing the war with Germany.
You are, therefore. further notified
that h said allegations will be taken
as confessed, and your said entry will
be cancelled without further right to
be heard. either before this office or
On appeal. if you fail to file in this
office within twenty days after the
FOURTH publication of this notice. as
shown below, your answer. under oath,
specifically responding to these allega-
tions of contest, together with due
proof that you served "A copy of your
answer on the said contestant either
in person or by registered mail.
You should state in your answer the
name Of the post-office to which you
desire future notices to he sent to you.
NJ. II. CHRISTENSEN,
Register.
Date of LIST pub, Sept. 81. 1922.
Date of 2nd pub, Sept. Is. 1922.
Date Of Bird pub, Oct. ,. 1922.
Date of 18th pub. Oct. -, 1922.
, 1922-10-12
NOTICE TO

In the matter of the Estate OF Hattie
Pew. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters
Testamentary were on the 18th day Of
September, A. D., 1922. granted to the
undersigned in the above estate. and
all persons having claims against said
estate are hereby required to exhibit
them with necessary vouchers for al
lowance TO the undersigned Roy Pew.
Mt Saratoga, Wyoming. within six
months after the date of said letters.
or they may be precludcd from any
benefit from said estate. and If said
Claims be not exhibited within one year
from date of said letters they will be
forever barred.
Dated at Saratoga. Wyo., this 2Sth
day of September. 1922.
ROY PEW.
0~2S-1O-12 Executor of Said Estate.
, 1922-10-12
To Hunters and Fishermen.

No Fishing or hunting allowed on the
Condict ranch ON Brush Greek.
w. G. CONDICT.
, 1922-10-12
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT.

STATE OF WYOMING.
County of Carbon.
In the Justice Court.
To John Reardon, whose present place
Of residence Is unknown:
You are hereby notified that pursu-
ant to a judgement rendered against
you in the Justice Court at Saratoga
Wyoming. in favor of J. A. Phillips. in
the sum of 5000. your personal prop
erty has been seized and attached.
Unless you shall appear In this court
ana pay, or cause To be paid. ON or be-
fore the 9th day Of October, 1922, the
amount Of said judgement. together
with costs accrued, said property will
be sold to satisfy said judgement aud
costs.
Dated nt Saratoga. Wyoming. this
11th day Of October. 1922.
IRA g. WANT.
1O-12-1O-2G Justice of the Peace.
, 1922-10-12
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT.
STATE OF WYOMING,l

STATE OF WYOMING,
County of Carbon.
In the Justice Court.
To John Reardon, whose present place
of residence is unknown
You are hereby notified that pursu-
ant TO IA Judgement rendered against
you in the Justice Court at Saratoga,
Wyoming, in favor of Stock Growers
State Bank of Saratoga, Wyoming, in
the sun Of $1,000 and costs of action,
your personal property has been seized
and attached. Unless you shall appear
in this court and pay, or cause to be
paid, ON or before the 11th day of Oc-
tober, 1922, the amount of said judge
ment, together with costs accrued, said
property will be sold to satisfy said
judgement and costs.
Dated at Saratoga, Wyoming. this
26th day of September, 1922.
IRA q. WANT,
9-2S-l0-12 Justice of the Peace.
, 1922-10-12
NOTICE.

The State Highway department Is
not responsible for contractors bills
incurred In carrying out contracts with
the State Highway Commission.
The Statutes OF the State Of Wyom-
ing provide n method Of collecting such
accounts from any contractor or his
Surety.
WYOMING HIGHWAY
COMMISSION.
, 1922-10-12
NOTICE.

Local trappers are hereby notified
to keep off the Meyers ranch on Lake
Creek.
l have leased the trapping privilege
On this ranch and will take possession
of all traps and furs found thereon.
II LLOYD II. PULLUM.
, 1922-10-12

The above proofs will he pen for public inspection at the office of the
; cretary of the State Board of Control Tor ome day only from . a. m o 4 d
m, Oct 20 1922, at Cheyenne. wyo, and if II contest is filed within fifteen
ing of the Hoardo Of Control with "A recommendation that final certificates of
appropriation be issued. L. @ BISHOP,
Superintendent Water Division No. l.
, 1922-10-12
NOTICE.

Absolutely no fishing, hunting OF
trespassing ON my ranch down the
river. John a. McFarlane.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-29
Relief Assured to LeperS.

A letter to Mrs. w. Tucker fro NJ
her daughter, Mr.. Spoerry, brings
the following:
Captain G. w. Spoerry, regimental
supply officer and quartermast'r of the
Post of Manila, has taken an active
interest in the relief of the Leper
colony. Visiting the island, he took
pictures of the lepers, wrote articles
concerning them and their condition,
obtained the signature of the governor
general to all his statements, and
sent. the written articles and pictures
to the K. P. Supreme lodge at San
Francisco, with the request that each
mem Der of the various lodges donate
one dollar toward the fund for the
relief Of lepers. He has received
cable that his request was granted
and million dollar lift for charity
was pledged by the knights or
Pytbias Through their generosity
the poor leperS will have a home,
laboratory and an endowment for life
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-29

j. III. Zornes of Garwood brought
100 sheep here The first of the week
TO pasture on stubble fields in the
vicinity until rains settle the dust
when the long drive will be made TO
the winter feeding grounds along the
Palouse river near Washtucna. Wash.
Mrs. Leo Lentsch and Mrs. Geo. Y.
Morris went to Lewiston the forepart
or the week as Representative from
The Twentieth Century Reading
circle to the convention of the FEEDER
alton of Woman's clubs of Northern
Idaho.
X b Skibeness, bridge and build
log supervisor of the Northern Pacific
railway, was in town Tuesday in
specting the new cement sidewalks of
the company. He observed that
drivers are cutting corners in enter
ing the depot grounds and expressed
the desire that the town authorities
take steps to see that the crossings
are used and that traffic is not per
mitted to damage the walks b.
cutting across outside the crossings.
Butter fat is up cents a pound;
Bran and Shorts down. White r. & |
5. now sells at ST % per sack or $50 |
per ton Red B. & S. $l.15 sack or $2S |
ton. ALL Flours have dropped an
other 10 cents per sack: Banner now
So; Big Loaf $l.95; Hard Wheat
3 %. Trading stamps mean further
'eductions in all these prices. -Rath.
lrum Grain g. Supply Co. adv
A. H. Richmond and party consist
ny of Ernest Satchwell, Rant Satch-
veil and son, Earl, N. Fl. Taylor. D.
}. Cleland. w. E. Brace and Bert
ninth, arrived home Monday evening
rom Pendleton, Ore, where they
njoyed three days Of the Round Up
hey made the trip by auto and had
ut one accident, a bearing burning
Ut before they reached Spokane on
be first day out and delaying them
averal hours.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-29
Reception Tonight.

The following invitation, submitted
for publication, is given 10 everyone
interested 10 the Community church
and the local schools, and all are
urged to accept.
"You are cordially invited to
reception given to welcome Rev. and
Mrs. Harvey, the School Faculty and
New Corners of Rathdrum. Friday,
Ser TENDER twenty ninth, at eight
o'clock D. m., Community Church"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-29
centIemanIy Auto owner.

Here is lesson in courtesy. Pass
ing the Deaconess hospital on Jefferson
avenue during the sloppy weather OF
last week, a thoughtless chauffeur driv.
ing q big limousine whizzed through
a pool of water near the curb. Or
the curb stood a nurse dressed in spot.
form resembled the familiar shepherds
plaid. The owner Of the automobile
ordered the car stopped and returning
to the wrathy nurse, rendered his care
with the instruction to have the uni.
form cleaned and the bill forwarded
to him.-Detroit News.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-29
Local Paragraphs.

The Modern Woodmen will NEE
next Monday evening at 1880.
Ellison-White chautauqua festiya
dates announced for Rathdrum ar,
oct. II, %, 80, 81, and Nov. l.
The East Greenacres Irrigation
company bad nearly all the water 10
The creek shut off last week and the
ditch below town is reported dry.
The P. f. Rogers sawmill has been
set up about four miles west of town
and lumber has been cut for the mill
buildings, preparatory to starting the
seasons run.
Sororities at the State College OF
Washington, Pullman, pledged IS
new members Wednesday night OF
last week. The list includes Sarah
Wenz Of Rathdrum who becomes
member OF the Kappa Kappa Gamma.
The home talent entertainment at
the Community church Thursday
night of last week was enjoyed by a
fair sized audience. About $50 was
realized for the piano fund.
A dance is billed for tonight at the
ball, and wrestling match Saturday
night between WIN. Root and Tom
Grant. There will also be the usual
show at the Star thcater Saturday.
Owing to low water caused BY the
long dry spell, sprinkling was stopped
10 all parts of town by orders issued
Monday by c. f. Borell, chairman OF
the village board, upon advice OF the
water committee. This action and |
the coming of cooler weather has
restored the pressure in the mains.
Frost was reported to have hit a
few potato tops on ia rms east of town
asst Friday morning. Rain came
Early Wednesday morning Of this
week, settling the dust and smoke
Ind causing perceptible drop in the
temperature.
Rathdrum Lodge No. 10, 1. O.O.F,
leld we'll attended session last
Friday evening, when plans were per-
ected for district meeting for the
onferring Of degrees to be held in
lathdrum on November 4. Delega
ions were preseat from Post Falls,
pirit Lake and Occur d'Alene lodges.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-29

"Dis fashion note says az how
clothes may be made chick by a
clever use Of fringe"
well, got plenty Of fringe, but
dunno whether I got Il cIeverIy
placed or not.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-09-29

LOST-Auto license plate No
27349, between my place and RatL-
drum. Finder please leave at Tribune
Office VIM. Fisch. Garwood, Ida. Tsp