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The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05
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the illustrated weekly magazine newspaper published at the national capital. Special bargain introductory offer to readers of this paper - for ten cents, in stamps or currency, The National Republican will be sent six weeks to one address.
 Show this offer to your friends. The National Republican is nationol weekly review of politics and govern ment, printing more interesting cur rent and historical information about national affairs each week than any other paper in America. It is of spec ial value to children studying history and civics in the schools, to new wo- men voters desiring to familiarize themselves with the facts essential to comprehension of public informa- tion for every member of the family. There ought to be on every home reading table in America at least one national periodical intended to furnish information about the nation of which every citizen is part and devoted to the stimulation of serious thought. The National Republican fills that bill. Just send in the names and ad- dresses, with remittance to cover at ten cents each, and our mailing de- partment will do the rest. (The reg ular price of The National Republi- can is $1.50 year) Address Cir culation Department, National Repub- lican, 425 10th St. N. w., Washing ton, D. c. 4-21-3t
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when friend husband failed to ease the family car over the bumps. The accident you mention happened FIVE YEARS AGO on the road to Tolchaco, in a Flagstaff service car with an expert driver at the wheel, while friend hubby was bringing up the rear in Ford truck. Now, MT. Ed itor, you make it look bad for me, when I am neither a moon dancer nor a moonshiner, and it's fine weakling of husband I would be if 1 had to use a car to black an eye or two.
 I hope you stand corrected, until the next moon dance given by the moonshiners.
 "Yours,
 "J. P. KERLEY." Dan Hogan was telling Tom Rees about reading of a man operated or for appendicitis and the doctors,
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05
Mary had a little flea,
 She got it from a dog;
 She put it on a little pig, And now it's on the hog.

"Rimmy" Jim Giddings, when con dolences were offered over his in creasing badness, agreed that he'd lost a lot of hair, but said he still has his appendix, which he argues is something to be proud of these days when there are so many young
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

We're always gettin' bawled out about somethin' or other. Now here comes Johnny Kerley, the Tuba City trader, with this package:
 Dear Editor:-In your issue of April Fist, you mention in your ac- count of the Moon dance at Tuba City, that Mrs. John Kerley receiv- ed some injuries, black eyes, etc.,
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

A tourist asked Neil Erickson, for est ranger at the Ancient Cliff dwell- ings, what he supposed the early in habitants of this section died of. Neil said he thought maybe a good many of them died of eruptions.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

mean, dear?" asked her mother. "I think you are mistaken"
 "No, mama. The man was just finishin' one. I saw him nail on his last foot"
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

when they sewed him up, left a sponge in him. Tom turned pale. "Ey daG," he said, "that reminds re that D.. Fronske says he's lost his umbrella"
 Dear c. C.-What is a dimple = Minnie Fish.
 The reverse of pimple, dear one.
 Jim Rupe, the Maine farmer, tells about applying for a job and being asked if he brought a reference from the last place. Jim said he hadn't. Asked why not, he explained that month or so before a COW belonging to the man he'd been working for died and they began to eat 1t. A couple of weeks later hog died and they began to eat that. Then the mans wife died, and Jim left without waiting for reference.
 Jimmy Johnston was reading in The Sun about one man hitting another with a canthook. Do you know what a canthook is, Jimmy" his father asked. Sure" said Jimmy. "It's COW without any horns"
 A Flagstaff lady was irate because her son hadn't been advanced in his grades and demanded an explanation from his teacher, informing her that she knew her son had been doing ex- tra good work because his report card had been marked "D" nearly every time. Do you know what 'D' means ?" asked the teacher. Sure" said the mother. Johnny told me 'D' means dandy, e means corking, B is bum and A is awful"
 Little Ann Yaeger was very thoughtful. Finally, she said, "Ma- ma, when I get married I am going to have three babies" That will be very nice, dear" said her mother, "Still. you can't ever tell" said Ann, after few moments, q might marry a bachelor"
 A sweet young thing at the Nor nal school told a young fellow male student, a young farmer, who asked if he could kiss her and told her he had never kissed any other girl, that he couldn't begin on her, because she was no agricultural experiment sta- tion.
 Business is good-Kwitcherbelli- akin.
 Henry Albers rises to remark that it's dangerous to look for drink of bootleg - you might find it. To which Mrs. Albers retorts that your system will never get the necessary vitamines by chewing the rag.
 Joe Crawford says the trade in salt fish has fallen off terribly, which he s'poses is because there ain't no pleas ure in getting thirsty any more.
 Miss Lightburne would like to know where this Kelley pool is that she hears the men talking about. Never heard of any such body of water around these parts.
 A friend up in Nevada sends us the following new idea for fishermen:
 It Can't Be Done.
 Letter received by Chicagoan from friend sojourning in the Wisconsin woods.)
 You must come up this winter and go ice fishing with me. You need bring no tackle. The process of ice fishing is so simple, you simply carry an ax and can of peas. The purpose of the ax is to cut a hole in the ice and with it also cut club. After cutting a hole in the ice you sprinkle peas around the edge of the hole. When a fish comes up to take a pea you hit him on the head with the club.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Dear c. C.--Would you be surpris- ed if you should have triplets in your fan'ily y-N. I. Cenaughty.
 Really, my deaf chap, I should hardly be able to believe my own census!
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Dr. M. C. Fronske asserts that one thir,i of what the average person eats is all ne needs ;o live on and the other two-thirds is wnss gives the doctors son ething to live or.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Johnny Seay, at the Breen-Lewis drug store, nearly tainted last week when q sweet young thing got lit- tie miSed ard instead of asking for a
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Dr. L. B. McMullen says human nature is curious thing, as Instance if you tell a feller there's 270,169,- 325,481 stars he'll believe you; but let him see a sign that says Fresh Paint" an he's got to investigate.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05
bath sponge, requested sponge bath.

"They say a feller should allus eat the skin of fruit" says Carter Joy, argumentatively, 'bui dinged if I ever did like pineapoe skin"
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Carl Dickinson's little daughter told her mama she'd seen the place where they made horses. "What do you
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

The girl who can use her eyes and ears without using her mouth is al ways popular.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05
CHEERFUL CHIRPS
 (By "DEL.O Mostly those intervals when real idea along and is grabbed of.
(By "DEL."

doctors looking for start in life.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

when they sewed him up, left a sponge in him. Tom turned pale. "cy dad," he said, "that reminds re that D.. Fronske says he'; lost his umbrella"
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Miss Lightburne would like to know where this Kelley pool is that she hears the men talking about. Never heard of any such body of water around these parts.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Joe Crawford says the trade in salt fish has fallen off terribly, which he s'poses is because there ain't no pleas ure in getting thirsty any more.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Dear c. C.-What is a dimple = Minnie Fish.
 The reverse of a pimple, dear one.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

A friend up in Nevada sends us the following new idea for fishermen:
 1t Can't Be Done.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

A sweet young thing at the Nor nal school told young fellow male student, a young farmer, who asked if he could kiss her and told her he had never kissed any other girl, that he couldn't begin on her, because she was no agricultural experiment sta- ton.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Little Ann Yaeger was very thoughtful. Finally, she said, "Ma- ma, when I get married I am going to have three babies" "That will be very nice, dear" said her mother, "Still, you can't ever tell," said Ann, after few moments, q might marry a bachelor"
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Henry Albers rises to remark that it's dangerous to look for a drink of bootleg - you might find it. To which Mrs. Albers retorts that your system will never get the necessary vitamines by chewing the rag.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Business is good-Kwitcherbelli- akin.
The Coconino sun., 1922-05-05

Jimmy Johnston was reading in The Sun about one man hitting another with canthook. Do you know what a canthook is, Jimmy" his father asked. Sure" said Jimmy. "It's COW without any horns"
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
WOINENiS AID TO
HOLD BAZAAR

Plans are being completed by the
members of the Maryland Division.
womens Aid. Pennsylvania System.
for a bazaar. supper and dance
which is to be held in the New Cen
tury Club on December 6.
Mrs. Edward McIntire superinten-
dent Of the division is general chair
man OF the affair. She Is being as
sisted by the following sub-chair-
men; Mrs. William NJ Wardrop,
music; Mrs. J. A. Spragg, dance;
Mrs. Harry Rudolph, aprons and
handkerchiefs; Mrs. NJ. r. Gilpin.
fancy table; Mrs. Harry Lawrence,
cakes; Mrs. Thomas Bowling. books
and parcel post; Mrs. Edward Glib
son, ST., candies: Mrs. Frank Lewis.
ice cream; Mrs. Charles Minors.
suppers; Mrs. Charles Triggs and
Mrs. E. o. Barton, DINING room and
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
~ 9 X Old TX "a

/ the Navy ball held in the Bellevue
Stratford on saturday night.
Professor and Mrs. william H
Beacon left this afternoon for New
York City. where they will spend the
Thanksgiving holidays
Miss Katherine Hilles returned on
Monday from a trip TO New Haven
and New York.
Miss NJ. A. Smith. OF Middletown,
y. Y. is the guest OF Mrs Alfred X.
Smith. OF Richardson Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. b. Cooling were
guests over the weekend at Atlantic
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Arthos and
children. OF 1915 West Sixth street,
are spending the Thanksgiving holi-
days in Baltimore.
Mrs. J. Allison Buck spent the
weekend in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. william J. Neal, of
ST. GATHERINGS, Canada, are the
guests Of Wilmington relatives.
Miss Marjorie Wright. of Wash
lngton. is guest OF Miss Jane
Marvel.
Mrs. C. Cleland Jones is a guest
at the Hotel Traymore. Atlantic
City.
Mrs. E. B. Jones is in Akron.
Ohio, where she went to see her
Mrs. F. C. Heath, who is
i'll.
DR.. Hiram r. Burton and Miss
Sally Burton, OF Lewes, were guests
'ver the weekend of Mr.. and Mrs. |
Walter NJ. Doughten, 1918 West
Ninth street.
Mrs. NJ. Davis, 22O6 Monroe
treet, will entertain at dinner to- |
morrow. Covers will be laid for 80 .
;uests. Many out of town guests
will be present. Among the guests .
will be Mrs. Davis sisters. Mrs. s.
and Mrs. p. Goldberg.
Il Philadelphia. Tomorrow evening
drs. Davis will entertain at a Bar
distah party in honor OF her son,
'harles Davis.
Miss Velva Wheatley and Miss
app were guests of friends at KEEL
or. Va, over the weekend.
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
BACHELORS TO
DANCE TONIGHT

The Bachelors Ball will be held
this evening in the ballroom of the
Hotel DUPONT. This years dance
promises to be as delightful as others
given in former years, and viii be
attended by many of Wilmington's
social set.
The patronesses for the dance are:
Mrs. Pierre S. DUPONT, Mrs. Charles
Copeland, Mrs. Henry p. Scott, Mrs.
Harry G.. Haskell. Mrs. George p.
Bissell and Mrs. James A. Draper, Jr.
Among those who will entertain
at dinner this evening before the ball
are Mrs. A. Felix dupont, Mrs. II.
Fletcher Brown. Mrs. Charles Cope
land, Mrs. Martin z. Walker. Mrs.
Harlan G.. Scott. Mrs. John 3. Bird
and Mrs. Thomas w. Wilson. The
last two hostesses will entertain
their guests at dinner in the club
room of the Hotel dupont.
Evening journal., 1922-11-29

and DR.. Joseph H. odell as deserv-
ing of the gratitude OF every citizen
in the state.
The speaker referred to educa-
tional week which will be observed
next week. She pointed out that a
special program would be held in
the schools during the week and sew
eral night programs will be pre-
scented.
Brief greetings were given by Mrs.
A. Edward Rhodes Mrs. Floy E.
Booth and Mrs Joseph Scott.
Among the musical numbers given
was a piano selection by Madame NJ.
A. Tarumianz. Mrs. Leroy Work and
Mrs. S. Greenwich contributed a vlo-
lin duet.
In addition 10 the honor guests
above those who enjoyed
the luncheon were; Mrs. William
Tinsman. Mrs. c. r. VanSant Mrs
Kirk, Mrs. w. II. Kratz. Mrs.
william II. Watson, Mrs. Henry
Primrose. Mrs. c. E. Jones, Mrs.
Collins. Mrs. Wilfred Austin
Mrs. Robert S. Valleau. Mrs. Esther
II. O'Blenis, Mrs. Elizabeth NJ.
Mrs. A. X. Smith, Mrs. J.
I. Jessup. Mrs. ]. c. Welt, Mrs. r.
[. HUT Mrs. Leroy e. Work. MRS.
VI. A. Tarumian. Mrs. Ginger. Mrs.
Fred Huber. Mrs. Fred Lang, Jr.,
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
p d II & lie S

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Presthofer
gave a party to their daughter
Peggy, in honor OF her fourth birth
day anniversary, at their home. 61S
DUPONT street, on Saturday after
noon.
Those present were: Peggy Prest-
hofer, Christina Catalina, Ann, Lille
and Esther Smith, Pauline Connell
Beatrice litter, Elizabeth and Mar
ion Magee, Marie Bazzano, Florence
Yetter, Mildred Handy Margaret
and Estella Kane. Dorothy Davis
Junior Davis. Roger litter, Ray
mond Barline, Jack Mearns, Billy
Brown, Amos Johnson, Mrs. Egner,
Mrs. Albert Smith, Mrs. Allison
Mearns. Mrs. Raymond Barline, Mrs
Thomas Magee, Mrs. william Kane
the Misses Mary Catalina, Rita and
Florence Brown, Charles and Jo-
seph Brown, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Brown and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Presthofer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Coleman, Of
Colonial Heights entertained on
Saturday evening in honor Of their
tenth wedding anniversary. Music
and dancing were enjoyed and
supper was served late in the eve
ming.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
James Hallman, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Peppin and son, Mr.. and
Mrs John Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. |
Alfred Adair and family, Mr.. and |
Mrs. George Thompson, Mr. and |
Mrs. Charles Wolhar and family, |
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brewer and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sowden,
Mrs. John Levinson, Mrs. William
Patton, Mrs. George Haney and son,
Mrs. John L. Walton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Silas Coleman and daughter, the
Misses Anna Colison, Frances
souder, Ethel Campbell Herbert
Evening journal., 1922-11-29

The Thanksgiving holidays prom
iss pleasant round OF functions 10
all seekers OF pleasure. From this
afternoon until Saturday night local
society will have much 10 entertain
them. Today Is marked with a tea
which IS being given this afternoon
by Mr.. and Mrs. Martin f. Walker
This affair Is in honor OF Miss Mabel
Walker ana Miss Lucy Gawthrop,
niece OF Mr.. and Ms. Walker.
Following the tea there viii be a
dinner dance at the WILMINGTON
Country Club. after which there will
be the Bachelors bali. in the Hotel
DUPONT
Tomorrow will be devoted to fam
lily gatherings. and many private
dinner parties. On Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip d. Laird will
give a dance for Miss Cornelia Chi
chester. of Sandy Springs. Md
Saturday evening the Junior
League will give the first Small and
Early dance OF the season. Mrs.
John A. Montgomery. Jr., is chair
man for the dance and is being as
sisted by Miss Elizabeth Holiday.
Miss Sarah Chichester, Miss Dorothy
Curtis and Miss Katherine Hilles.
Mrs. T. Coleman DUPONT and Mrs. |
Hollyday S. Needs, Jr, are at the
Brighton, Atlantic City, for several
days. n
Miss Julia Elliott entertained at
cards yesterday afternoon in honor
OF her guest. Miss Essie Read. of
ottowa, Canada.
Mrs. Edgar NJ. Hopes. Jr.. VIII
give a dinner on Saturday evening
before the Small and Early dance.
Miss Victorine dupont and Miss
Margaretta DUPONT will entertain at
Inner before the dance which Mrs.
Philip ID. Laird will give on Friday,
evening in honor OF Miss Cornelia
Mrs Charles B. Holiday and
Miss Elizabeth S. Holiday are at
The Ambassador Hotel. New York
City.
Miss June Durham, OF New York,
8 the guest of Mrs. Charles A.
of this city.
Miss Letitia O'NeiH. 21O3 Lancas-
er avenue, has returned from Phil
-delphia, where she was the guest
'ver the weekend of Col. and Mrs.
snyder. Miss O'Neill attended the (
Army-Navy football game and also !
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
GRACE WOMEN
TALK MISSIONS

The December meeting Of the Wo-
mans Foreign and Home Missionary
Societies OF Grace NJ. E. Church will
be held in the church house on Fri
day. the morning session will be in
charge OF the home society. Devo-
tions viii be ed by Mrs. Emma
Shilling. The program will be pre-
scented by Mrs. Caleb z. Burchenal.
The subject for discussion Will be
''The Negro-An Asset or a Liza
bility"
A box luncheon viii be served
from 1880 until o'clock. The
hostesses VIII be Mrs. Emma wood.
Mrs. L. p. Winner. Mrs. J. ]. Jones.
and Mrs c. Z. Iszard.
The foreign society Will be in
charge OF the afternoon program.
Mrs. william Foster will lead the
devotional services. The topic is
"India's Handicap 70 Progress. Mrs.
4. J. Wuertz viii lead the discussion.
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
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N % I .!.!!..!| Us

A business meeting OF the Clay
mont Women's Club was held on
Monday evening in Overlook Col
ony. The amount OF $50 was pledg-
ed by the club for soup and cocoa
to be distributed in the public
schools. Five dollars was pledged
to be given in prizes to pupils of
the fourth and eighth grades, in
elusive, who will write the best es-
say on Highway Safety" The
club is holding Americanlzation
classes. Current Events were read
by Mrs. Lester Riggs. An interest
ing paper on the Life and Work OF
Geffery Chaucer" was read by Miss
Elizabeth Speakman.
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
HEAR ABOUT SIAM.

The Missionary Society of First
Central Presbyterian Church me
last evening in the lecture room Of
the church. Mrs. Joseph S. Ham
ilton presided. The devotionals were
in charge of Miss Sarah d. Prochnow
and Miss L. V. Armour read an ar
ticle on "The Mountaineers." A pa
per, Bible Women of SIAM" was
read by Mrs. c. w. Backus. A duet
by Mrs. Harry Hobson and Mrs
James McMullen. was enjoyed. An
interesting monologue, Her Morn
Ing Mail" was given by Miss Ellen
Aiksa- LEI
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
MANY TO ATTEND
SUNSHINE BALL
Event at Hotel dupont Will
Close Relief Fund
Campaign
MOTION PICTURE
STARS TO BE GUESTS

Mrs. J. r. Kuhns. chairman of|
the committee in charge today an
nounced some of the arrangements|
for the Sunshine ball. which will bel
held in the Hotel DUPONT next Mon-l
day night as the final to tn can't
paign for $4,000 being made by|
the Sunshine Society this week.
The affair will be given in tff
gold ballroom OF the hotel and prom /
Uses to be one of the largest eVentsI
of the social season. Five hundred
tickets already have been disposed
of and It is anticipated fully asI
many more will be-
A novel feature will be the pres
ence of several motion pihture
actresses from New York, including
Mary Carr, the famous screen artist. |
who appeared in the production
over the Hills TO the Poor House
which scored such a success in
Wilmington only a few months ago.
Mrs. Carr will be accompanied 10
Wilmington for the ball by lrer
daughter and three sons Several
other screen artists also have slgni- |
fed their intentions of being present.
Their names will be annouced be-
fore the end Of the week. Many
members of the theatrical and TO
ton picture profession are affiliated
actively with Sunshine Society
work.
Mrs. Kuhns IS being assisted in |
making the arrangements for the
Sunshine ball by the following com
mittees: Mrs. W. J. Webster, Mrs
Thomas c. Mum. Mrs Donald S.
Ashbrook. Mrs. Frank Ford Palmer,
Mrs. J. n. Hartman and Mrs John
Kellum.
Among the patronesses VIII be
the following: Mrs. Victor dupont.
man dupont, Mrs. william Speak
man, Mrs. Thomas c. Mum. Mrs.
Frederick Bringhurst, Mrs. Daniel
o. Hastings, Mrs. George w Dors
sey. Jr., Mrs. Daniel S. Ashbrook,
Mrs. William Beadenkopf, Mrs. J.
Monteith Jackson. Mrs. W. J. Web
ster, Mrs. O. V. OFT and Mrs. John
Alden.
Mrs. Alden is president general Of
he International Sunshine Society
and is coming from New York
for the ball. The grand
march, which will open the festivi-
les, win start promptly at o'clock.
It will be led by Mrs. Ashbroor.
chairman of the Sunshine campaign
and Mrs. Kuhns, chair
nan Of the Sunshine ball committet.
AS the line reaches one end of
gold balSoom, the leaders will step
me side, leaving Mrs. Carr, heF
'amous daughter. Miss Mary Carr.
md her brothers. and the other
Green. stars, who are coming "a
for the affair 10 lead
he march.
Music VIII be furnished for tho
occasion by The Original Six Or
hestra. Tickets for the ball may
,e procured at the office of thu
Iotel dupont, Robelen's music store,
10 Market street, or from any
member of the Delaware Division OF
he Sunshine Society.
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
SEWING sooIETYs FAIR.

The annual supper and bazaar Of
the Sewing Society of Grace NJ. E.a
Church which will be held Thurs
day, December Z, promises to be a
delightful affair. There will be-
many novelties on sale. both for the
grown-up and Riddles. The FRS
table at the supper will be served a /.
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
TO GATHER AT
HUNT BREAKFAST

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Felix DUPONT will
give a hunt breakfast at Point Look
out Farm near Guyencourt, on
Saturday, for the members OF
the Vicmead Hunt Club. The
breakfast will be served from
IL o'clock until o'clock. The
Original Six Orchestra will be in
attendance and the guests will also
enjoy dancing. The house commit
tee in charge OF the affair is as fol-
lows: Mrs. A. Felix DUPONT, chair
man; Mrs. Edward Whiteman, Miss
Eleanor Thompson. Mrs. Victor
dupont, Jr.. Josiah Marvel, Jr.. A.
Felix DUPONT.
Evening journal., 1922-11-29
READY FOR BAKE SALE

Miss Mabel Houpt who Is chair
man OF the Christmas bazaar and
bake sale to be held by the Young
Woman's Missionary Society Of Har-
rison Street NJ E. Church on Tues
di-y. December 8. has announced the
following chairmen and committees:
Fancy tablc-Miss Sue Gibson,
chairman; Miss Mary Thatcher. Mrs.
Miller Graeson. Mrs. Irene Farra,
Mrs. George Sallaway.
cake--Mrs. Victor Bailey. chair
man; Mrs J. A Dockety. Mrs.