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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-02
mpsc AT YOUR NEW HOME

the past and present day architecture offer The result
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and skillful construction.
Would you like to see some houses and plans that
show the beauty, comfort and convenience of Curtis
Woodwork?
At your request we will obtain for you free port
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-02

rEN thousand people may pass your house where
but one enters in. The passers-by get only
l. glimpse at its beauty What pride will you
know if even they admire it!
The front entrance bids hosptable welcome The
porch tells of it's owners love for the out-ofdoorS The
windows give an insight into his good taste The cor
nice may add touch that wins praise. Dormers, bays.
and shutters bring comfort and joy to the interior and
add interest and beauty to the outside
We make possible for you, through our co-opera-
ton with the manufacturers of standardized Curtis
Woodwork to build beautiful home with as few as
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-02
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ferent architectural types-Coonial, English, West
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of your dreams
Come in and see us soon, and we'll tell you about
our free plan service to homebuilderS We take the
guesswork out of BODYBUILDING and make it real
pleasure.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-09-02

Many different standard designs of Curtis Woodwork
are photographically illustrated in our Curtis Cataog
which you can in our office any time This book
will give you many suggestions for adding beauty,
comfort and convenience to your home
The architects, Trowbridge & Alderman, of New
York foremost authorities in their profession and the
designers of many of Americas most beautiful homes.
translated into Curtis Standard Designs the best that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
Wife and Husband Stage
ROiO OUer Hon. to DriUe
Auto; Husband arrested

Arthur Wolter, 71S f. Keasey St,
and his wife, Ella, are said TO have
been enjoying a pleasant automo-
bile trip yesterday afternoon when
reprimands by the husband led 20
a dispute which resulted in the ar
rest Of Arthur on a charge OF as
sault and battery preferred by his
wife.
Wolter claims that his wife was
operating their machine at a rapid
rate OF speed and refused % heed
his cautions to slow up. The argu-
meut Is said 10 have been carried
TO the home, Mrs. Wolter charging
that her husband struck her in the
face, cutting her and causing her
to bleed.
Motorcycle Officers Schricker and
PCurs were called % the Wolter
home at 1890 o'clock to arrest the
husband. According TO the officers,
Wolter is said TO have not cherished
the idea OF being placed under ar
rest by a couple OF kid coppers, ="
but finally agreed TO accompany the
officers.
Voter was later released on
bonds for temperance in city court
this morning, after beng advised II
Is best to let women have their
own way, especially when it comes
10 driving an autom obile.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
Solsa to Compose Another
Operettd after Brief Tour

That Sousa and his band will ap-
pear here on Oct. Z, in the High
school auditorium is already known
to music lovers OF the city and vicin-
ity. What is not known save TO "in
the profession" is that the March
King is including the city on the
briefest tour he ever shall have made
since he resigned as conductor OF the
Marine band and organized his own
famous organization.
The explanation is that Sousa Is
Welding TO an impulse he has long
held in suppression to compose an
other operetta. The plan IS matured
in his musical msnd. and he is going
20 work on it in earnest at the end
Of his tour. Theatrical managers all
over The world are forever supplicat-
ing him 70 write another FL Capt.
tam Now the march kings an
swer Is: I'll try" "El Captain, -
frst heard in 1895. Is In revival this
summer by not fewer than twelve
comic opera companies. and Is TO be
staged in spectacular style in Vienna
IN August.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
UNYEIL MONUMENT
IN HONOR OF TUFTS
Large Number of Local Red
men Attend Memorial Serv-
ice Near Bristol.

A representative group OF South
Bend members OF the Order OF Red
men attended the memorial services
TN honor OF william Tufts yesterday
afternoon at Bonneville cemetery.
L. miles east OF Elkhart. near Bris-
to-, lad, Ct which a monument 10
the celebrated member OF the Bos-
ton Tea Party was unveiled. The
memorial was erected by the Red
men OF Indiana and a large crowd
attended the services, members OF
almost every lodge in the state be-
ing represented.
The unwilling was done by four
prophets in full regella. The prin-
opal address OF the day was given
by John z. Sedwick, Great Incoh-
honse OF the Imperial Order OF
Redmen. Another address was de-
livered by T. c. O'Connor, Great
Sachern OF Indiana
The program:
Presentation OF the Flag by Judge
William B. Hile. or the Elkhart SUI
perior court.
Flag Raising. by the Boy Scouts.
Salute. by the Thomas Mccoy
post, American Legion.
Taps. by the Thomas Mccoy post,
American Legion.
A srecial musical program furn-
ished by the Redman band Of this
city, the Conn band. and the North
ern Indiana boys band. completed
the ceremony.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
Local Juveniles Display
Interest IN NeW Dances

Not 20 Doe outdCne by their elders.
juvenile society folk in South Bend
are displaying a deep interest 10,
learning the new dances and perfect
ing themselves in The old one. Es-
thetic dancing. TOO, is proving far
more popular this season than IN
previous years.
Among those enrolled IN the
classes taught by Mrs Marie Han
Ion in the Rotary room of the
Oliver hotel are Jane Ctmpbcl.
Margaret Krcager Marion Hide
brand. Marian EIbeI Mary Hub-
bard. Jane jackson Margaret Idl 1-
baugh. Elizabeth Grow Betty HLI-
Tor. Margaret Gordau. Mary LOU SEE
Fry. Janette Mcintosh. Helen Lam
Mort. Catherine N'cIneruy, hut n
McInernv. Mary Alice McIneruy
Martha NcIncrny. Jeane Graham,
Lois Webster. Niuse.le Bartlett
Gertrude Shafer, Dorothy Clark,
Lillian ShidIer. Nancy Humble. Larry
Jane Myers. Grace Maloney, For
ence Freeman. Helen Hart Cauley
Elsie Park. Ruth Frances ADLER,
Shirley Jean Woodruff, Jane Thorn
IS and George Louise butcher.
Susan Pettingiu. Patricia Engle,
Mary Ellen Christman, Betty Nor
ris. Betty O'Brien. Frances O'Brien,
Pesgy Reed. jeanette Ericsson. Mary
Jane Hastings. Gretchen Temple
Mildred Adler. Harriet SaHngcr.
Betty Barnes, Margaret Ann Barnes
lois Krumm. Caroline COen, kata-
vino f,r11u1rqci-er. Maxine PiOWatY,
NARY Louise Wright Bernice Nc
gowan. Dorothy Tcmplu, DorotAy
Y-rcdcrez. Betty Myers, Virginia
crow. Jane Crockett. Barbara Be
def John Humble. Jack Shivel-
lack Reed. Robert Preston, Charl s
s-hqdt. Jack Hitler John Snafcr,
samuel DunulcN. Charles Jackson,
Toe jackson. Eugene O'Bren. Paul
,-ereus. Frances Forgis. Thomas
s-lante. John Krun-m. Wafer Fee
San. and Lawrence MyerGeld are
also enrolled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
THREE AUTO ACCIDENTS
REPORTED HERE SUNDAY

Three minor automobile accidents
were reported 10 the police yester-
DAY. with slight damages resulting.
l.. j. Lazear. $50 :. Michigan 81.
reported 10 the police a. 3 o'clock
chat he was driving west on Wash
ington av., and had started TO turn
south OF Lafayette blvd. when his
machine was struck by an unknown
driver who left the scene before
I.azear could obtain his name or
license number. Lazear's car was
pushed against a street car. damag-
ing the front OF Lazear's car.
Harry Mawson, 1902 Seventh St,
River park. driving east IN the 100
block on ". Colfax av. about 7:45
O'Clock last night. struck a machine
operated by Claud Landow. Goshen,
according to Landow's report. Ian
dow claims that Mawson was driving
on the wrong side Of the street at
the time OF the accident. Both cars
we're slightly damaged.
Ms. I. W. Gaik. 107 Stull ST, re-
norted that she was driving her ma
chine north In the 100 block on y.
Main 81. ar about $50 O'clock last
night when ]. -. Benson. 7O7 y.
Gushing St. backed his car out OF
the parking space, striking Mrs.
Gaik's car. Neither car was seri-
DUSTY damaged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
ALLIGATOR ENGLISH
INVENTORS NEMESIS
Passing Friendship Cost Him
Fortune, But He Got Idea
From Amphibian.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Sept H.
Had it not been for his curiosity
over an alligator Stanley Harris, an
inventor. might today be in merry
England with his Wife. As IT IS, he
= stranded in Missouri, dependent
on an alligator invention 10 recoup
his fortune.
Here Is Harris story "a told al
police headquarters. where he came
to look at the rogues' gallery.
He left England IN January land
ed in Vera Cruz with his wife, Wen,
TO Juarez, later 10 FL Paso.
There he saw alligators.
They interested him immensely.
Every day he r-ent TO the big eleva-
tor tank hoping TO see one move.
One day he met stranger named
Blaidel.
Blaidel began O accompany him
70 the alligator pit.
surely the animal VIII move"
he said.
one day Bla.del passing the turf
exchange. met man-"my old
friend Phillips. Of Vancouver.
Blaidel and Phillips from this point
on worked up a betting scheme, al
ways pretending to be enemies, al
ways quarreling.
came a day they said hey need
ed ready money. They persuaded
Harris 10 tide them over with $500.
And they paid him back.
Again they NEEDED money. Harris
leaned them $4,000. Then the Dor
rowed $500. Harris cent 20 Eng
land for that.
Then Blaidel and Phillips skipped.
Harris was broke.
Il knew I had 20 concoct
scheme 10 earn enough so hat my
wife could live Harris explained
on his visit 70 Kansas City the
other day. 4 have made several
fortunes. The alligator gave me
an idea. I've started an invention
that already Is bringing me re-
turns. While I like my home in
S.. Joseph, I want % get back 10
England"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
Cops Continue Crusade
against Auto VioldtOrS

Seven arrests were made Sunday
by local police for automobile law
violations.
Those arrested and the charges
are: Harry Fox, 1920 y. Lawrence
ST. no tail light; William Frdtz. 1121
s. Carroll St, improper license; Har-
~ Purdy. Buchanan, operating an
automobile with the cut out open
George ". Lehman, 1O4 s. ST. Louis
blvd. parking in front OF a fire
hydrant: Byron Boilinger, Riverside,
Ind. no card or container; William
A. Hanger. Lafayette Ind. and c.
W. Shulmaer, 7. NJ. c. A, both charg-
ed with parking within a mo park
Ing zone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
CONDITION OF BOY,
|SHOT BY PLAYMATE,
| CONSIDERED GRAVE
Six-Year.Old Stephen Napier
alski Gradually Weaken
ing, Doctor Says.

Hes gradually weakening vas
D.. J. A. AbeIs comment last rish-
n the condition Of Itt.0 S-epheh
of 1907 Is Division e..
|UhO was ncc.deu;ly shot through tEe
hest Friday by a bullet fired from
l. IS caIlbre revolver iu tle han-'
j. his playmate. Leonard NoWlrsk'
when the la.ter t=.ed % demon trata
the way they done i- in tho mo-
bic"
stephen IS six years old and his
|hances for recovery, Or. Abel sara,
|sere slight, explaining shat The boy
|as had a high fever ~ result
IL his serious wound with con-e-
|luent and increasing weakness. DR..
abel felt Lass night, however. THAI
|,he lad wa hot in immediate dan
ger OF death.
The bullet passed completely
through the lads body. striking the
slass cigar case and falling, Hat
ned piece Of lead. on the floor q
NowinskPs soft rink 7arloT ~
|1s01 W. Division ST. in front az
which store the boys were playirs
III the time a. the shooting
Parents az the TWO lads agree that
ne shooting was accidental anu that
there had been no 81! feeling between
the two boys Leonard NoWinshl -
-four months the juior of the in
|ured boy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
"CrOuch Killers" DrGIC
Headline HOnOrS Upon
NelC Orpheunl Program

4 couple Of "yaps' and pep
bundant" divided honors. in the
opinion OF a capacity crowd that
greeted the new bill Of vaudeville
l. the Orpheum Sunday afternoon
IA bin scheduled 10 play here until
the final curtain rall Wednesday
might. And Of the 5wo, probably
Miller. Parker and SELF. who have
termed themselves The Crouch
Killers" draw headline honors with
Their array Of wit and humor and
the makeup that tops .-' off. Their
Jokes go over big. weighted with
personality and the realistic imper-
scnations or the .'yaps' that they
contend TO be.
Pearson. Newpor- and Pearson
eParson give a study in Pep" that
brings applause abundant and
makes vaudeville hungry crowds
wish for more Their act is clever
ard different from the average run
90 "footwork.
4 little one act dizzy. called The
Ouakeress" is the entertainment. Of
fered by sam Hyamd and Clara
Louise Evans. Ut met the favor OF
the acditors.
The Iaraya have something new
and thrilling to offer .n their aero
battle presentation. Interesting in
deed are the cheer satches' that
Iaray employs white doing aerial
stunts
The H0lIns Sisters.
Pathe News and Topics of the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
Argument Over Meal Proues
To Be UndOing of Murph,

Anthony Murphy, no definite ad-
dress. after losing a battle or
words with the proprietor OF the
star restaurant on South ST. about
$3.50 o'clock last night lef. the place
ard providing himself with two
stout pieces OF cement proceeded 70
wreck the restaurant with fair sue
cess
Murphy was later arrested BY
Motorcycle Officers Poure. Schrick-
81 and o. Hamilton. charged with
drunkenness and malicious res
pass.
According 70 Murphy's story. ne
Rad paid for his meal and was
about 10 eat Il, when the proprietor
asked for another payment. When
Murphy refused 20 pay, the meal
was taken from him. A short time
after Murphy lef. the place crash
ing OF glass was heard ard Muir
ply was seen winding up" for an
other deiuge Of stones when the
officers arrived. No one was in
jUred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
ZeitIer Farm TO Be Sold
As Home Sites and Tracts

Six hundred home sites and y
number OF one and five-acre tracts,
comprising what IL at present the
Zeitler farm on the EdwaTdSburg
road. will be sold a. auction on the
morning OF Sept. IS. beginning at
10 O'Clock A band concert VIII
be part OF the days program and
lunch will be served at the scene
OF the sale. i has been announced.
The sale will be under the direction
Of Lynn Adams OF Louisville.
Arrangements for plating the
farm were completed by the own
or. w. G. Ponader. who has secured
the National Realty q Development
Co. OF Louisville 10 place the farm
on the market.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
MISS O'KEEFE Is
WARMLY GREETED
Scores Any Reputation of
Foreign Debts, in Address
in Fulton County.

a crowd Of over 200 men ana ryC-
nep applauded Miss Esther O'Keefe
on Saturday night when she made
a political address at Grass Creek in
Fulton county.
no Reputation Of foreign debts
and economy in government at
home" were the pianlzs in her plat
form which she emphasized IN this
speech. pledging her efsorts when
elected. 20 a program that lad for
its purpose the reduction Of taxes
through a lessened cost Of admins
tration and the elimination OF waste
IN government.
Every dollar that goes tc some
useless job holder, sitting IN come
sinecure that is created to pay a
political debt must Dc earned by the
toll and drudgery Of some worker
or some farmer. The money which
is wasted in the political dOmina-
tion Of government is paid by citi-
2ens who know the value Of q dol
lar through the privaCons they en-
dure TO earn them" said Miss
O'Keefc.
The reception which she received
in this locality, usually a strong
hold of her political opponents was
most enthusiastic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
Plymouth Couple Celebrates
10th Anniversary of Wedding

PLYMOUTH, Ind. Sept 17-Over
.125 friends and relatives gathered
Sunday ~ the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Niles. two miles ives,
Of here. 70 assist them an ce,ebrat-
Ing the 46th anniversary of their
wedding. Most OF their married life
has been spent in this community
and the anniversary brought togeth-
CT the friends and relatives not only
from Marshall county but from 9TH
Ct points.
During the day addresses Of con-
graduation were made by Rev. smith
Of the United Brethren church
Samuel Toralinson, local merchant
and Miss Esther O'Keefe. demo
cratic candidate FOR congress from
this dfstric.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
Big Homecoming Celebration
Planned Soon for NapPanee

%appanee is planning huge cele-
bration and Homecoming Sept. 21 and
%. 20 be conducted under the aus
nices OF the American Legion. II IS
hcralded as the greatest celebration
ever" and an attractive list OF prizes
and an unusual number OF athletic
events and amusement features have
been arranged.
Thursday and Friday. Sept. q and
%. Will be set apart BY citizens or
Nappanee for the purpose of parti-
chatting in the celebration. There
viii be industrial farm. garden and
home exhibits. bs nds, merry-go-
rounds. Ferris wheels. ball games
and other contests Of skill. tourna-
ments, pink lemonade and other fea-
lures.
Hundreds OF dollars IN prizes Will
be given away in connection with the
farm. garden and home exhibits.
Prizes Will be Of various kinds, money
four. trade credit and even an auto
mobile being included.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
Officers Dirits
Rise AS Valuable
Dog Is Recovered
Officer Luzny's Queen
Missing Three Months, is
Found in Unusual Way.

Traffic officer Cashier Luzay.
better known as Casey loves ais
dOgs in general, but has a spscia
affection for his priced hunun-
dog, queen" queen" mysterious
ly disappeared thtrce months ago
and although numerous trips have
beeu made by Luzuy To neighborins
state following clues that m.sht
lead 10 the finding CT the canine.
none was successful.
The thoughts OF being without
The help Of the priced canine dur
ing the hunting season caused
Casey cOnsiderab BILE worry so much
so that "Casey's" laundering bulk
has dwndled 10 an even 800 since
the dog first strayed frCm home.
During the heavy traffic AZ JEFF
ferson blvd and Michigan St. abost
go o'clock last night, Luzuy's at
tendon was attracted 10 a dog seat
ed on the corner. Sergt. Hanson.
standing nearby, also noticed the
dog attempting TO wade through the
heavy traffic Of pedestrians and aU-
tom0biles 10 reacn the side Of his
master. but was under the impress
sion that it was a mad dog from MS
antics.
In lUsty tones. Luzny was sudden
y heard % shout 10 queen" ana
start for the dog Traffic was no
longer of any interest TO The eXcit-
ed owner as he sped towards the
dog. The officers form stopped
over grasped the painting Dog and
started Off I'm the direction Of his
superior officer to ask leave Of ali
sence 10 return the priced hunter to
his home
Officer I'D. Smith jumped in 10
fill the gap and soon dispersed the
large crowd that had gathered ID
witness the affectionate meetin;
while Casey happily headed for
home. The greeting rendered the
''prodigal son" had nothing on the
fond embraces shOwered uFOn the
dog by its master.
Casey IS again back &C normaicy
as far rs his usual high spirits are
concerned and is expected to regain
the % pounds he lost from worry
over the strange disappearance OF
his favOrite hunter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-18
Golden Wedding Anniversary Source
of Joy to Local Pioneer Residents
Mr.. and Mrs. Wenger Honor.
ed by Host of Friends and
Relatives Sunday.

Mr.. and Mrs G. " Wenger. pio-
neeT residents OF this county, yester-
Z day celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary a. their home, 1927 Mi
ami ST.. a large number OF friends
neighbors and relatives visiting them
during tho day.
Both have lived in this communi-
IS during their entire lifetime. Mr..
+ Wonger being born May q, 1s4s. on
the old Wenger homestead in the
southern part Of this city. while his
wife was born Feb. 2. 1853. on her
! fathers farm near the St Joseph
river north OF the Four Mile Bridge.
They have lived at their present
home on Miami ST. for 30 years.
After a half-century OF sharing
/ labor. joy and sOrrow with each
other. Mr.. and Mrs. Wenger find
themselves in the harvest time OF
! life when they may in happy re-
Im!niscence reap the benefits OF their
/ past struggles and reflect with sweet
anticipation upon the mysteries OF
the future Their present content
ment and happiness IS admirably
described In the following poem,
"Our Wedding Day" written ~ Mr.
Wenger on the occasion OF his 50th
wedding anniversary:
OUR WEDDING DAY
There Is a day that is marked by
time,
\ A day most precious 10 me:
or pighted troths. fond hopes and
joys.
Sealed in the book or memory.
Years truly span an historic date
! In the record OF my life,
When hope and fate a test did
make
/ I'm The choosing Of wife.
I Fond memories tv-ine around that
day.
So hopeful yet so new;
With Hfe's glad dreams unrea-
liZed.
/ IN future 20 pursue.
AS we roll the scenes OF passing
years
! Across memory's checkered face.
Hardships and labor made light
by love.
! Bring thoughts time cannot erase.
To think of the years together
spent,
Tn toll and anxious care;
! or hopes so high for the little ones
That came our love 70 share.
Those little ones are srownurs
now.
With families Of their own;
I While wife and I in the old home
stead.
/ Arc keeping house alone.
love 20 think of byEone days,
I The work OF heart and hands.
The treasure OF faith and deeds
OF love
Our Master understands
Fifty years of welded life
/ Today legacy rare;
In years to come, be they short
or long.
Together our joys would share.
| There is "A name with a halo rare,
\ High above all other;
/ A name won by love and sacri-
ice,
7 Is that Of wife and mother.
I Hundreds OF congratulatory let
! ters have been received by Mr.. and
| Mrs Wenger. Present at a dinnes
at their home yesterday were their
/ four children. Mrs. Z. j. Whitmer
land Mrs. l. W Jackson, OF this city,
Mrs. r. II. Woods OF LaSalle. Mich,
and Howard L. Wenger, OF Los An
geles.