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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-08

riding around in the latest model
S1.765.OO REQ Phaeton-someone else
will be the proud owner Of the $5970O
Superior Chevrolet, both of which will
be given away simply in exchange for
gathering votes in the Gazette's cam
paign during odd moments. Every ac-
tive candidate will be rewarded in
proportion to the interest taken.
Don't wait-don't stop to think it
over and let some more aggressive
candidate secure the prize you your
self should have had. Keep in mind
the first prize automobile represents
a value of 81 ,765. 5.00-more money than
the average man makes in year and
more than the average family saves
in an entire lifetime. Isn't either a
S1.7G5.0O or a $59700 prize ample re-
ward for your spare time during the
next few weeks? Could you make this
sum Of money more easily?
Enter the campaign today. Clip
out the Nomination Blank on page one
of this issue right now. Send. bring
or mail it to the Gazette office az
once. That's the way TO start. Or. II
YOU do net want to nominate yourself,
YOU may be nominated by some friend.
The main thing however IS put
yourself in line for your share of the
100000 in prizes which will soon be
distributed among those who desire
them.
Names of the candidates thus far
nominated will soon appear in the ga
zette. Be sure your name is included
in the list. Call at any time during
the day or until eight o'clock in the
evening. Start NOW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-08
PAYS $50 A CASE FOR
SCOTCH; GET MOONSHlNl

Cape May, n. J., Dec S.-Two boot
Ieggers fooled saloonkeepers and 9TH
ers into believing that they were rum
runners from the Bahamas when they
landed on the lonely shores of the
Delaware by north of Cape May
Point and sold moonshine whiskey at
500 a case. They said the liquor was
Scotch from the British possessions.
The truth of the matter is that the
bootleggers have a still on the coast,
and with a fast motorboat have been
able to deliver and sell many gallons
Of moonshine, despite the watchful-
ness o fthe coast guards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-08

the season here.
The one thing a dancer must for
get his her feet" said Nine. Ludmila.
This is possible only when they are
comfortably, correctly, and beauti-
fully clother as well as perfectly
trained. Only when a dancers feet
are happy and cortented is good dane
ing possible on on or off the stage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-08
HAPPY FEET Is SECRET OF
SUCCESS. DANCER SAYS

Chicago. Dec. S-"Happy, content
q feet" are the secret of beautiful
ianciug. according to Nine. Anna
l.udmila. eighteen years old. premier
danseuse OF the Chicago Civic Opera
Association. which has Just opened
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-08
Bible Thought for Today

rssANvDEATH OR LIFE:-For if
SX die: but if We through the
~ Spirit do mortifc the deeds OF
the body, We shall live.-Romans S;lS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-08
ESTABLISHED 1884

Oldest Daily Newspaper IN the
limited States and Best AdyeTtis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-08
WEATHER

For this section-Rain today and
tomorrow; warmer today, colder
tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-08

Mary Callahan. Mrs John c. Graham
Mrs. T. B. Cochran, Ms. Caleb O'Con-
nor. Mrs. c. 7. Lindsey, Mrs. Harry
Beverly. Mrs. a. K. DuGey, Mrs. ". G..
Cunningham. Mrs. Mary j. Clar.son
Miss Blanche Stansbwy. Mrs. ". s.
Ri6sor. Miss Mary Williamson, Miss
Sarah B. Cox. Mrs. W. Il. Thomas.
Miss Cora Cochran, Mrs. Roe FUlker-
SON. Mrs. George T. Wartield. Mrs.
Carl Budwesky. Mrs. Edgar Warfeld.
Jr.. Mrs. George X. Buddin, Miss Eii
zabeth Byrant. Miss Virginia porc,
Washington. Mrs. j z. Shirn. Mrs
Robert Tomlin. Mrs. Robert +. Down
ham. Mrs. Charles 3. Swan, Mrs.
smith. mother-in-law of Jack BcoAar,
1lrs. =. V. Regester. Miss Alice Groa-
ma. Miss Marian Smith a3d Mrs. Ar
thur X, Warfeld.
The hall wes beautifully decorated,
the work being done by George W.
Welker.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
NEWS or THE DAY
FROM THE STATE
Lightning Strikes Houses and
Shocks Several Persons Dur
ing Storm at Seaford.
lAUREl'S SCHOOL CLOSING

prom Every Evenings Correspondents
Laurel MAY g6.--Graduation excr-
cises OF the Laurel High School Will
begin SUNDAY evening. June 4. when
tho sermon to tho class Will he preach
GA an tho auditorium of the new High
School building by Bishop Philip
Cooke. sunday evening services At
local churches will he dispensed with.
% civ, All an opportunity Of hearing
Rishop Cook. class day and com
mencement exercises Will he held IN
tho auditorium on tho evenings ot
June 6 and :. respectively. pr. Joseph
II. oacli 81 Wilmington. will deliver
the address 20 the graduates at The
commencement.
The graduating class this year CON
r,sts of "a members, "a follows; Misses
Narv Allen. Ethel Baker. Mildred
Henry. Salnc Galloway. Ruth Collins
Merhlm Holt. Eloise Rodney Reulah
'rhorpsor. Ella Wilhelm. Walter
birmingham. Ice Knowles. James
NarVn and Raymond Matthews 1ge
class Officers are Raymond Matthew's
president James Marvu. vice-presi-
dent f.lniSe Rodney. secretary :
Reulah THOMPSON. treasurer.
The following class day program has
h,,n announced song. class history,
MARY Allen: history Of the historian,
Ner,um Holt; presentation, Raymond
Matthew's presentation 20 presenter
tnp,es NarVu: SONS class poem. Reu-
lab ThompsSn: class prophecy. Eloise
Rodney. prDphecy " prophecies. Ethel
Baker. class inventory, f'la "hheAni :
class viii Leo Knowles. class song
Mildred Henry and Ruth Collins
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
HIS FIRST WEDDING.

Richardson Park. MAY es Rev.
Van 7 Northrup. pastor. oficiated AZ
his first wedding since he was as
signed 80 Richardson Park NJ F.
church "Wednesday when Miss Edna
Elizabeth Armstrong az Middleiown
was married 20 Victor Paul Gray Of
Nj Pleasant. The wedding took place
81 the parsonage at noon. The bride
wore A. dress Of periwinkle canton
creme with hat 20 match and carried
a hoquet Of bride roses and ferns.
Folowing the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. GRAY left for a wedding tour tc
New York and other northern points
They were members Of Middle;ovn NJ
y church where DR. Northrup was
pastor prior 70 his transfer here
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
SHOWER FOR TEACHER

Laurel May 2s.-Members OF the
Junior class VI Laurel High. school
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
SEAf0RD NOTES.

Ssaford. MAY 26.--Mre. Carrie Wool
lsy. widow 81 a. s. woolley Of this
town. was taken 20 Beebe Hospital.
lSwes this week. FOR treatment. Mrs.
Woolley has been IN for several weeks.
She is the mother OF Federal Judge
Victor y Woolley.
Mr.. and Mns William T. Allen are
visiting Mrs Aliens brother. Mr.. ].
n. Landlord. IN Chicago, III.
The "Wednesday Afternoon Bridge
Cub was entertained THE week by
Mrs. Harrison NJ. Manning, on Pine
street
A bargeload % stone, which arrived
here this week for the Scaford- Laurel
connecting link OF the State Highway.
wse condemned by a State Highway
inspector as being too soft None 81
the stone had been placed on the road
before the discovery Was made.
Albert I. Diamond .s on "A motor
trip 20 Cleveland. ohio. his former
home.
Miss Ethel Donoho leaves tonight
for Wilmington. where she will Join
Mr.. and Mrs. T r. Mercer OF that city
on motor trip 20 New York and
points OF interest on Long Island.
Mi~e Emma Smith spent part OF the
week with friends at Salisbury and
Princess Anne, Nd.
Mse~ Corinne Warren entertained
q few 81 hsr young friends al a Ave
hundred party. AT her home on Poplar
street. "Wednesday evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Seaford. May 2s,-7The new home 81
Mrs I.avfna Nlarlinson ~ Whining
ton. which ~ nearing completion on
= site in Northwest Seaford on which
her former home was destroyed by
fre. was struck by lightning during
~, electric storm the first 81 the week.
.v wrecked 4 bolt entered the
while the storm was al its
L -I.. dung damage 20 much Of the
new carpenter work
Al the time of the storm Robert
Knowles, Soaford merchant and
brother of Mrs Markinson. Was in the
house, and cane near being struck by
the bolt. which no saws was az large
A. hts fist. II passed only a few inches
from him.
The residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. War
ren Handy. acrose the road from the
Markinson dwelling also was struck
by the lightning. but not seriously
damaged
Garfield West and Edward Taylor.
both 81 Concord. were slightly stunned
by the lightning during the same storm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26

gave their teacher. Miss Bernice Hast
ings. whose marriage to Professor
Robert s. Brock. instructor of agri-
culture In the High School. will take
place In June. a shower at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard r. Deputy.
on Eighth street. Wednesday night
Those present were; Misses Bernice
Hastings. Gladys Ellis. Irma Ransom.
Naomi Bishop. Ella Davidson. Emma
Ralph. Madelyn Riggin. Edna Lowe,
lmogene Hitch. Virginia Hastings
Olive liebowitz and Elizabeth Hobbs ;
Messrs. Robert s. Brock. Alton Woot-
ten, George Spicer. John Marshall,
Ivan Henry. Norman Waller, John
Gordy and Elwood Pollitt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
I. o. o. F. MEMORIAL DAY.

Milford. May 26--Menorial Day Of
the Odd Fellows lodges OF the United
States will be observed by Crystal
Fount Lodge of Milford on Sunday,
Juno IL, when elaborate exercises will
be held. The memorial service will he
conducted in Plaza Theatre and will
be participated in by the various
lodges OF Odd Fellows OF the two lower
counties. making II a Joint affair for
the lower part of the State.
The address Of the services. which
will be held Tn the afternoon. will be
delivered by Rev ]. W. r. Sumwalt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
NEW CHURCH SITE.

Dover. May ga congressional
meeting of members of the First
Church last evening.
selected the location OF the new church
donated by Sanford Murphey of Den
yer. Colorado. as a memorial to his
father. Rev. Samuel G. Murphy de-
ceased.
The selection is tho lot now occu-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
WATTS FOR DEEP WATER.

Milford. May 26.--The lighter re-
Gently launched by the Vineyard Ship
building Co, N Milford for the British
government Is still at the mouth of
the Mispillion river, being unable to
get over the sand fate. The vesse
draws considerable water and tho
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Laurel May 26.-Mrs. Hattie Brad
shaw gave party at her home We'd
,nesday night In honor OF the Sixteenth
birthday anniversary OF her daughter.
Ruby. After dancing, games and
music. Ice cream and cake were served.
Miss Bradshaw received many beau
tiful and useful presents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
BODY RECOVERED.

Dover. May 26.-The body OF Will
pm Kurtz Of this town, who was
drowned Monday afternoon last while
pushing his boat OF from the wharf
at HUM Landing. was recovered. yes
terday. floating. in the water about
half a mile from where he fell in.
lntermcnt OF the remains was made
this morning in Lakeside cemetery,
this town.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26
FIRST SOFT.sHELL CRABS.

Milford, May 2e.-Thc first soft-shell
crabs OF the season to he brought TO
the Milford market arrived yesterday.
They were caught in Loves creek near
Rehoboth bay, and retailed for 81 per
dozen.
Fishermen say soft-shell crabs are
very scarce for this season OF the year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-26

Delaware bay ut this point Is shallow
making exit from the stream difYlcult
The vessel In now awaiting n high
run OF tides before making another at
tempt TO cross the lats. The lighter
will be used in the Bahama Islands.
to convey the mail from Ocean liners
to the coast.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
GLAD TO GET BACK

Recently when z. L. Smith. now
acting postmaster, returned from a
trip to Europe, he formed the ac-
quaintance on board the ship, Scythia,
of John S. McGroarty, newspaper
writer for the Los Angeles Times,
and author of "The Mission Play In
letter which Mr.. Smith has just re-
ceived from McGroarty in California,
the newspaper man draws fine COM
parison between the United States
and European countries in saying.
"+ = we can have the opportunity to
review our experiences while crossing
the briny deep from poor old battered
up England to our own glorious
America"
The Mission Play of which NEGRO
arty is the author enjoyed its l750tt
performance at Old San Gabriel Mis-
sion on January 10.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
WELFARE NOTICE

The Alma Welfare Association is
putting on a drive for funds this week
and announces that it is impossible to
make a complete house to house can
vass, therefore, if any who would like
TO contribute have been overlooked
they are requested to leave their con-
tributions with Mr.. Carl Washburn
at the First State Bank.
Mrs Fuller, the executive secretary
of the Welfare association, will be at
the rooms each week on Monday
Wednesday and Saturday afternoon
from 300 until 600 o'clock.
The Investigating committees foi
each ward are as follows:
1st ward-Mrs. GARNER, Miss An
nette McLaren. Miss Laura Soule.
End ward-Miss Frances Stitt, Mis-:
Winifred Trapp, Mrs. Ed. Parker.
3dr ward-Mrs. Geo. Ogden, Mrs
Geo. Randels, Mrs. V. p. Cash.
4th ward-Mrs. Kleet, Mrs. knud
son, Mrs. Frank Bennett.
Any person who knows Of cas'
which should come under the notice
of the Welfare Association should re
port the same to some member of thu
investigating committee for the ware
in which the case is located.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
TO EX-SERVICE MEN

All ex-service men who are disabled
as a result of their service in the re-
cent World War should file claim for
compensation for this disability.
Many claims are being disallowed
daily by the Washington office of the
Veterans Bureau. Our past exper-
fence with these disallowed claims
make us feel that many of these
claims can, and should be reopened.
The County Home Service Secretary
of the Red Cross, MRS. Nina Har-
rington, Ithaca, Michigan), will glad
" assist with these claims when re-
ported to her.
All ex-service men who have filed
claims for compensation and whose
claims have finally been disallowec
because of disability less than 10 per
cent. and who have not received a GER
tificate of disability, should immed-
lately request a Certificate of Disa.
bility in order that they may be fully
protected should the disability become
aggravated to greater extent IN the
future.
Nina A. Harrington, Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
$33,264.5O COunty's
Share of Auto Fees

OF the $6,751 1924 the department of
state collected in 1921 from automo-
bile license fees, certificates of title
and operators, manufacturers and
chauffers' licenses, the counties will
get back S3,l26,456. In 1920 "A total
Of $5,754,900 was collected and 3d.
737, was given back to the coun-
ties.
The 1921 collections were divided
as follows: Passenger car licenses
5,320,963; commercial cars, 1878, 100;
motorcycles, 1882; manufacturers
and dealers, S5l ,4s0; chauffeurs,
Sl34,553; operators S57,6l5; transfers
S42,995; duplicates S32,4S2; certiti-
Gates of title $222,2S1.
Counties in each case will receive
back approximately one-half of what
they paid TO the state in fees. The re-
naming one-half goes to the state
highway fund.
Gratiot and adjoining counties paid
over to the state in automobile license
fees the following amounts, Of which
half comes back to the counties: Ora
\ tiot county $66,529, Montcalm county
S57,51s, Isabella county $53S,919, Shi-
awasee county $76,542, Saginaw coun-
ty 1871, asa, Clare county S9,7S7.
The largest amount from any
county in auto fees was from Wayne
$1,971 SIC, and the smallest amount
from any county was from Keweenat
county, this amount being S2,702. The
total amount collected by the state IL
1921 was S6,75l 1924.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
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ING months furlough visiting ais
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
Local happenings
TerseIy Tod

w. A. Bahlke was in Owosso ON
business Monday.
You will find the best bread in
Butter Cup wrappers. 02-tfc
Jay Swarthout Of Saginaw' was b.
Alma on business Wednesday.
Mayor c. r. Murphy left Thursday
for Chicago on short busine- tim.
DR.. +. G. Sluyter, osteopathic ply
stefan, State Savings Bank Buildine
Alma, both phones. 5l-tt
Miss Blanche Dickerson left Mw
day for Chicago, whore She will ,sre
a course in nursing.
Get your 1922 automobile lceus
of Sharrar & Watson, Alma, Mich.
advertisement 32tf.
Charles II. Goggin was in Saginaw
and Flint on business Friday and
Saturday of last week
The Tifin Cafe viii serve a good
35c MONDAY luncheon commcac.n~
Monday Jan. 23rd advertisement
Bring your beans TO Alma Roller
Mills. Top prices and fair pick. Bean
dept. equipped with new machinery
| 19-tfc
Mr.. and Mrs. Marzzoini OF 81.
Johns were guests at the home q
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Luchiri
week
President II. NJ. Crooks Of Al
College attended q meeting Of tho
Board Of Trustees held i'm Detroit VI
Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19

Brecht: II. S. N. G., Lizzie Shaver; X.
S. n. G., Emma Lang; Warden, Mae
Smead; r. V. c., Minnie Yelsik; l..
Y. G., Minnie Tomlin; Conductor,
Cora Evey; |. G., Newell Baldwin.
Mrs. Josephine Smith, who was here
in the interest of the r. N. OF A. was
a visiting member. On account OF
some of the officers being ill they will
be installed later. After installation
supper was served and good time
enjoyed by all.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
WHITE SHRINE INSTALLATION

The installation Of the officers of
the White Shrine was held Tuesday
evening, January II. About two hun
dred invited guests attended in ad-
dition to the members of the st. Alma
Shrine. Officers installed follow: w.
H. P, Mrs. Marie Bistline; W. of s.,
Earl O. Parker; n. F., Mrs. Laura
Blakely; w. s., Mrs. Flora f. Day; W.
r., Mrs. Hannah Hall; W. c., Mrs.
Winnie Adams w. Shepherdess, Mrs.
Zelphia Stilgenbauer; W. e., Mrs.
Marcella Stuckey; W. H., Mrs. Grace
Calkins; First w. NJ, Charles Y. Cal
kins; Second w. NJ, Merrill Stuckey;
Third w. NJ, Earl Danford; First II
NJ, Mrs. Lillina Madden; second II
NJ, Mrs. Olive Orwig; Third ii. NJ.
Mrs. Esther Mead; King, j. Lee Potts
Queen. Mrs. Esther Smith; organist
Mrs. Iva Reynolds; w. G.. Mrs. Pear
Weatherbee; w. Guard, George
Weatherbee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
EMERSON

The Literary Club had splendid
program for it's meeting Friday
evening. Following some interesting
recitations and songs, discussion
was held on the subject that the
country is better place in which to
bring up children than the city. The
same program committee will have
charge of the program for the next
meeting.
Miss Bailey, of Alma, is assisting
Mrs. Basore with her homework for
a short time.
Mrs. Skunk entertained the Ladies
Aid society on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Schade entertained
relatives from North Star over the
week end
Wednesday evening the school
children and their teachers enjoyed a
skating party at Tedham's pond.
Shortly before midnight the boys fur
uished vicente roast and hot coffee.
The scratch pads for sale at the
Record office are handy and just the
thinu for the grocery list.-advertse-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
CARD OF THANKS

We desire at this time to thank
our many friends and neighbors, and
the |. O. o. F. for their beautiful
floral offering during our sad bereave-
ment.
Mrs. Anna Elliott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Elliott ana
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hubbard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-19
1Dll(3l::: BROTHERS

Will announce on February
|, 1922, a substantial rsduc-
ton on the prices of their
cars, effective January |, 1922.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-07-26
CHICAGO PLANTS READY
TO USE OIL AS FUEL
fRv Associated Pressl

CHICAGO, July 26.-Several Chicago
industrial plants are preparing against
q possible shortage of coal by hurriedly
equipping furnaces and boilers with
facilities for burning oil as fuel, it was
learned here today.
Thirty per cent of the city's pumping
stations and incinerators have been
equipped with oil burners, according to
Deputy Commissioner Burkhardt
Armour and company and Swift and
company are among those preparing to
substitute petroleum as fuel in case of
necessity, it was learned.
The cement industry is beginning to
feel the pinch of restricted coal sup
plies, William NJ. Kinney, general man.
ager of the Portland Cement associa-
ton, said in a statement. Some plants,
he added, have been forced to close,
and it is probable others may have to
do so or operate on part time unless
relief is had soon.
The cement industry, Mr. Kinney
said, used more than seven million
tons of coal a year and many mills
have been forced to procure fuel from
other than the regular sources at high
er pdices and with longer haul.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-07-26
COAL IMPORTATION
JOKE, SAYS LEWIS
(Rv Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, July 26.-Importation
of British mined bituminous coal to
avert a fuel famine among American
industries, lis so apparently futile
and absurd as to constitute a huge
joke" John L. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers of America as
serted today.
They tell me 100000 tons of ccal
already has been contract for at the
mines in Wales said he enough to
keep the miners of America digging
just two and one-half hours on a day
of average production:
When it is realized that the normal
coal requirements of this country are
100000 tons a week, while the ut
most unloading capacity of all docks
on the American seacoast is less than
25,000,000 tons year, it becomes ap-
parent how farcical are attempts to
break the miners strike with foreign
fuel"
Mr.. Lewis said he had not been in
communication with English union
leaders or sought any agreement with
Welsh miners which would result in a
refusal to load union-dug coal for ship
ment to America.