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Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11
REV. ]. IR. HOLLAND
WAS NOT THERE

The article printed in last weeks
issue of The Chronicle which was
written by Mrs. ETA Aiken Prettyman
of Milton, in which she refers to me
to corroborate her statement of the
trouble at Slaughter Beach, when the
colored people were brought into the
limelight, over a fight which resulted
over a girl. I was not at Slaughter
Beach but at my home in Milford
that day and did not learn of the
trouble until the following day. can
not therefore vouch for anything that
happened there at that time, (Signed)
Rev. J. r. Holland.
Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11
RECULAR PIKER

He-What would you think if I
were to steal Just one little kiss?
She-What would you think of a
burglar who had chance to steal
hundred pounds and only took a pen
ny? .,-,
UP-TO-DATE QUEEN
"My Queen" exclaimed her adorer:
timidly, "may I kiss the royal handT
"My faithful subject" !" replied the
Young woman, with the air Of one
gently chiding him, "what is the mat
ter with the royal lips%
Tent & Awning Review.
Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11
DOTTRLE DTTTY

A man named Du Bose met a girl
Who lisped thro' her teeth of pure
pearl.
"Pn hug you or kiss you," he swore
with an oath.
She lisped with surprise, ooh, Mr.. Du
Both!"
Princeton Tiger.
Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11
GOOD FOR HER

Daughter-Everett kissed me last
night.
Mother Indignantly y)-That is out
rageous. Did you sit on him for 1t?
Daughter-I did.
Little Rock News.
TIMELY FILMS, INC
Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11
COMING TO MILFORD

D. w. Grifhth's Super Special
Masterpiece ORPHANS OF
THE STORM" His greatest pic
ture since "The Birth of A Ma
tion a11-tf
Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11
FOR RENT

FARM FOR, RENT to man with stock
and force. Robert P. Davis. 1tp
FOR RENT-Two furnished bed rooms
with modern convenience, III West Srd
street.
Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11
ADVERTISING
RECEIVED TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two ton truck, good con-
dition, cheap. R. d. Davis, Milford,
a11-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11

FOR SALE-Young horse, works lin all
harness and small dearborn. Fret G.
Smith, Shawnee Road. a11-tf
Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11

Call "PETTYJoHN's" for drugs of
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
% Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1922-08-11

Leisure should be used. not wasted.
Evening star., 1922-06-23
ATTEMPT TO FORCE
POISON UPON WOMAN
Two Unidentified Men Escape After
Mysterious Attack on Mrs.
w. B. Wood, Atlanta. Ga.

ATLANTA, June 23-NIrs. w. Z.
Wood i in critical condition a the
result Of injuries sustained early yes
-srday. when two men seized her as
~he stepped from the door Of her home
1T Buckhoad. a suburb. fastened Il
~upe about her neck and attempted
- force her TO drink from a bottle of
pDiSon.
In the struggle the poison was
spilled on Mrs. Wood. and she is sUf-
tariuG severe burns on the neck. arms
and shoulders. and ahraSionS by the
.ope that was tied about her neck,
and by which she was dragged in
'ront of an adjoining church. She was
'Ound bound and gagged and left
ear the church. whore she was later
-0und by 4 son. No clue has been
s0und as to the identity of the assail-
,nts. Mrs. Wood was 10 have appear
ID IN court yesterday in 4 damage
SUIT.
Evening star., 1922-06-23
NATIONAL BOARD
. TO ELEVATE FILMS
Committee Named for Work
at ''CIinic" Addressed by
Director Hays.

NEW YORK. June 23.-A commit
80 of three. chosen from fifty of the
.argest philanthropic welfare. educa-
''nal and labor organizations of the
country. was called yesterday at Il
inference with Will II. Hays, head
81. the Motion Picture Distributors
- America. To nominate a nation
= de board to present 4 program for
eHe Improvement Of American movies.
The committee comprises Lee Han
r"r, representing the Russell Sage
Fnundation: Mrs Oliver Hartman,
resident of the Camp Fire Girls. and
lanes +. West. secretary of the Boy
scouts of America.
Great Potentiality.
IN opening the gigantic clinic ON the
n orai health of the movies. Mr.. Hays
aid:
In America fifty nationalities mean
Hfty languages. each inCrmprehen-
,."le to the other. but the picture Of
mother is the same in amy language.
The movies are the greatest putruti-
Lily for morality in the world today.
ara it is my aim To establish. through
-hr cooperation "t rh" public. the
highest possible mural and artistic
s'a"dards in motion picture pr"duc-
tir".
Nmerjca must have its amusement.
c. hmerica, like a baby deprived OF
1t- 10Y, will go red The gmuSs mcnt
"' The movies Involves the fourth
'a--est industry in America, an in
dU>r~y in which $3.50 .u"","00 is in
vested. and which provides the pas
tim, of 2n,u0o. 00U persons dtiIy-uver
on--ualf of whom are children"
Sr,4king for the American Fedora
'cin nf Labor. Hugh t'rayue opposed
u"y'' censorship anywhere in The
United States.
Talk by Rev Beach.
Re ountiug the difficulties Of movie
authorship. Rex Beach, writer. said.
I made one picture concerned chief
With the great outdoors Pro-
aucc"S asked for more SeXy material.
? made another according to orders.
TuG Icers said this will mop UP.
'"But the Ccu>urS jn,SucI" states LETT
n.y piCtur" with nothing but the title
al nd the license uuHh,r. Censorship is
a Iabor-~aNiug device. II removes tn"
"-.ceSSity ut muth'i> guarding the
elfacc of their children. anu 50 long
.- movies are made for children. We
rtill have mawkiSh films.
Evening star., 1922-06-23

Perfect freedom for her who
swims. golfs, plays tennis or
goes in for other strenuous
sports in these Sports Girdles
and Brassieres, of elastic and
brooches or elastic and coutil;
others of satin stripe fabric.
satins and batiste.
A splendid variety OF the want
ed models will be found in our
Corset Section, third floor.
Evening star., 1922-06-23

Dark Brown Caliskin Oxfords.
plain tip. English toe, welt
soles and rubber heels. Sizes
2H to o. $3.50 pair.
Dark Brown Brogues, with tip
and perforated; sizes 21a to 3.
$3.50 pair.
Dark Brown Caliskin Oxiords
square toes, welt soles, 1000 lea,
Children's Shoe Section Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1922-06-23
NainSook
Princess
Slips, ST.

Dainty little low
neck model, with
| u e e g d K e d.
tue X e d ruffle,
and lace around
neck and arm
holes; ri b b o II
run. Other at
tractive littl 9
Gertrude S | i p :.
including a love-
ly h a n d m Il q e
model, zoe TO
$3.50.
Evening star., 1922-06-23
Rumed Cam
brio Drawers
Csc Pair

Untrimmed underwaist, plain OF
gathered. Other trimmed styles.
75c to $1.50.
Infants Section, Fourth floor
Evening star., 1922-06-23
The Nestle
LanOiL WaUe

does away with all the dis
comfort of the old way of
permanent waving. No more
steam tubes, knotting and jerk
ing. Now it is done in comfort.
Borax tubes are gone and the
heating time immeasurably re.
duced. No more set kinks,
but instead a. beautiful, natural
looking wave.
And you may have it done here
by thoroughly competent OPP
orators in cool, comfortable
private rooms.
Hair. Dressing Section. Second floor.
Evening star., 1922-06-23
ONE DEAD IN RAID.

BLUEFTELD. W. Va. June "a
Jesse Hunt is dead, Julian Hunt prob
bly, fatally wounded and Elliott Hunt is
.. fugitive from justice. as tn" result OF
= raid by five Mcdowell county deputy
sneriffS on a still at Bull Creek. five
miles above Panther, W. Va.
Evening star., 1922-06-23

Tub Silk
Petticoats
Special, s1.95
Just 100 of these shadow
proof tub silk petticoats
to sell tomorrow at the
very special price of $l.9S.
Of excellent quality with
the double panel front
and back and smartly fin
ished with embroidered
scallop.
Petticoat Section. Third floor.
Evening star., 1922-06-23

1AS tA4S SAASASS VI AAAe%AA
Toilet Waters
81 and $l.85
In these odors - Violet,
Rose, Sandal Wood, Lily of
the Valley and Gardenia.
Face POWDERS
Violet Sec, Soc.
Three Flowers, 75c..
Gardenia, ST..
Royal Hudnutine, ST.
Sweet Orchid, $1.50.
Du Barry, 81.
Du Barry Bath Powder,
$1.25.
Toilet Goods Section. First floor.
Evening star., 1922-06-23
Hudnut's I Ioi1etries

discriminating women
Perfumes, $I.25
Attractively bottled in 2
ounce size-in all the fra
grant odors, including Violet
and Gardenia.
Talcun. POWDERS, Csc
In the lovely Hudnut odors.
Violet Sec
Bath Salts, 75c and $1.50.
Sachefs, 75c
Assorted odors.
Evening star., 1922-06-23
Handsome Silk Skirts
SO, $3.50 and SIS

EMPNdSi5e the SHWWeT OgUe Ot H71E
Many charming styles, in many charming white silk
fabrics. make collection most satisfactory from
which to choose.
There Canons. smarty gathered just s1nart,
pleated in accordion box pleat styeBeautifu rhap
silks with pockets OF varied designs silk eponge
tailored and many novelty crepes, in stripes, checks and
plaids-but a-vhite--and all becoming.
ction
Evening star., 1922-06-23
Lawn Swings, 81

This low price surely urges that you do deprive your
self of the real pleasure that you'll get out OF Lawn
Swing during the hot summer days.
The model a particularly good four-passenger
swing of selected seasoned maple-with good substan-
tia stand-the swing finished in green, the stand bright
red. a III
Plan to see these tomorrow the Swing and Hammock
Section, Fourth floor. .rs @@4S <3gs.@se4
Evening star., 1922-06-23
4 Paris Vogue
Comes to America

The Collar and Cuff Set with
the new mousquetaire style
cuff - fashioned of white or
CANDY, simply tailored or pref
tily trimm d with val lace.
There are also the separate COL
lars. ranging in price from 81
to So. The sets. S1.50 to $3.50.
CRISP ORGANDY FISCHUS
AND FISCHU SETS are smart
ly trimmed with lace and net.
The Fischus, $1.50
The Sets, ST and $1.50
Neckwear Section. First floor.
Evening star., 1922-06-23
Boys Like
Good-Looking Oxfords

Youths and Children's Elkskin
Oxiords, plain soft toe, chTeme
leather soles and spring heels.
Sizes 8 to s. So; 81! to II, $3.50;
l1N to ,, 81 pair.
for youths and children. with
II. Sizes 81 to ?. $3.50 pair.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-12
BADGERS LOSE
; STAR BACKS
BY GRADUATION
Fullback Taft Only Regular
Left; Line to be Very
Streng Again.

z Madison. Wis, Dec. 1e.-When Wis
consin took an inventory of its foot
ball strength after the close Of the
present season, It found an abundance
of line material on hand and in shape
for the next season, but was confront
ed with the fact that the stars of its
backfield will be lost this year by
graduation. "
Captain Rollie Williams, star of the
team this year at %halfback, will be
graduated along with Quarterback
Shorty Barr. and Halfback Eddie
Gibson. Merrill Taft at fullback, is
the single regular to be eligible for
another season.
Steven Eagleberger Of Stevens
Point, a reserve this season, A. r.
Saari Of Eveleth, Mimi, and H. c.
Opitz of Elkhorn. two substitutes, and
Jack Harris Of Racine, are in the
fight for a chance to serve in the po-
|~sitions around him. Harris Is consid-
Tered a coming star.
No n appears readily available to
fill Bars shoes at quarterback.
~Eagleberger is not experienced. l..
p. Reuland of Beedsburg, "a freshman
star of this year, is a strong contender
for the place. -
In the line, Gus Tebell of Aurora,
ILL.,. tar end. will be lost by gradua-
ton, as will Rudy Hohlfeld, guard,
and Tom Nichols Of Milwaukee,, Cen
ter Ben Pearse, reserve center. will
be able to step in thai place, while
"Kibo'. Brumm of Madison, regular
two years ago, will be back In the
game mex season.
Steve Polaski OF Nashota and Russ
Irish Of Madison Will be back. p. E.
Nelson>-of Superior, a flashy wing
man of the freshman squad, also will
be available.
Captain elect Marty Below Of Osh-
koshH will I'll one tackle position mex
year; and will have Pat Smith,, also
of Oshkosh, atfthe other other tackle
with Hairy Mccormick Of Madison,
bidding for the regular position. A.
J. Bieberstein Of Phillips, regular
guard, will be back. leaving the other
weight position to be filled.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-12
1923 CUB nine
TOBECOMPOSED..
OF YOUNGSTERS
Bill Killefer, "a, Also Young.
\ est Manager In National
League.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE Chicago
Cubs will 60 into the 1929 National
League pennent ace with a team
made up Of more young players than
any other club in the major leagues.
1t also will be piloted by the youngest
manager in the older organization,
William Killefer, 81. who was reap
pointed for a term Of two years.
Forty players are on ths clubs
roster to report for spring training at
Catalina Island. The majority were
with the club in 1922, when Manager
Killefer began ~ processSof econ
structing the club. ana with the ex-
.ception of Iarty Krug, who filled in
at third base the latter part of tho
season, will be on hand when called
together.
From this array of talent. a club
of seasoned players Is expected, which
should be an improvement over the
1922 aggregation, which made a cred-
liable showing despite the fac it fin
ished in fifth place.
Fourteen pitchers on the clubs ros-
ter will strive for permanent positions.
or these, only one, Grover Alexander.
is a veteran. Although handicapped
part Of the season Of 1922 because OF
a lame arm, he still has considerable
pitching prowess. -Four are south
paws.
The Cubs. arc believed to have &C.
quired star players In George Graath-
am and r. p. Barrett. who will con-
test with ten other men signed up fol
infield: positions.
Charley Hollocher, rated as one OF
the best shorstops in the majors
should nave no trouble winning his
regular berth. but Ray Grimes, one
Of the leading first basemen IN the
league in 1922, and. an excellent bat.
ter, may find some stiff competition
among the young men.
Other candidates for infield oerthI
include Johnny Kellefer, and 10,
klugmann. who returns from Atlanta
Bernie DeVieveiros also comes bacl
for another trial. Ten men are slate<
to battle for outfield berths. TIL
catching department should show t,
greater advantage IN 1923, as Bol
O'Farrell has developed into one o
the best backstops In the league. II
probably will be the first string re
ueiver, but will find Some strong com
petition in Wirts and Leo Hartnett.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-12
FRANK CHANCE
WILL RETURN
TO BASEBALL
Peerless Leader" Signs AS
Manager of Boston Red
Sox
tBy The ASSOCIATED PRESS,

New York, Dec. 11.-Frank Leroy
New York, Dec. 12.-Frank Leroy
Chance, former manager OF the Chi
cago Nationals and the News York
Americans, signed n contract here, to
manage the Boston American league
club for 1928.
Official announcement of the on
summation Of the deal was made by
II. H. Frazee, president Of the Red
sox from his New York office. Both
F'razee and Chance refused to reveal
details of the financial terms involv-
ed. President Frazee. however, stated
that Chances salary would compare
favorably with those of the highest
paid managers in baseball.
To Reconstruct Club.
The Boston owner also said that the
engagement OF Chance marked the
first step in the reconstruction Of the
Red Sox. Every effort will be made to
strengthen the team in order to make
1t q factor in future pennant races.
Chance Will nave full authority and
may appear in playing uniform on the
coaching lines. He will not play.
nance expressed keen pleasure up
on re-entering major league baseball
and stated that he expected TO make
his home in the cas-
The signing of Chance brings back
to the national game one OF the most
popular and dynamic personalities
baseball has ever known. AZ arst
baseman and peerless leader a de-
cade or more ago of the famous Chi
cago Cubs-National league cham
pions four times and worlds cham
pions twice-Chance estab lished q
brilliant reputation. 4 +,
Went to New York.
After fifteen years with the Cubs,
eight OF them as manager. Chance
severed his connections in 1912 with
the intention of retiring to his Cali.
fornia~ orange grove but was persuad-
ed to take over the Fnianagership> OF
the New York Yankees. He piloted the
team 20 seventh place in 1913 but ir
1914 when tho Yankees finished sixth
ne resigned because of disagreement
with owners over team policies.
Chances interest in the game
however, has not waned n report,
have been current at various time.
that he intended u come back" as ;
major league manager.
Chance achieved his success thr,
quick, decisive tactics at critical mo
ments. His included a humble.
; Of brilliant s~trategists as we'll as play
crs. Notable among them was John
.. ny Evers, second baseman; Joe Tink
er, shortstop me Johnny Killing
, catcher. "Three-angered" Brown
Jack Preister, Orva Overall and e.
Ruelbach were h pitching stars.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-12
CONDITIONS OF
FIGHT STATED

Paris, Dec. 12.-The FrenchsBoxinE
federation announces that it1ts ready
to authorize q tight between Battling
and George Carpenter under the
following conditions:
Tho receipts must 70 to the aid of
some fund OF national Importance; the
contest must be organized by the fed
epetion ard financially controlled by
representatives Of the fund; aIl mons
!ei collected, Including the Gums from
photographic and moving picture
rights shall be paid over to the fund.
The only deductions %perniitted will
bs fer rent OF the hall, unless ~ Is
hoped, Il hall will be given free; ana
the expenses> Of attendant..sk
fherc will be no free seats. sIhe
members ofsthe federation, official ref
erscs. judges. timekeepers, seconds.
nlnnaRe,s 9; boxers and reporters II: ust
ali pas IN admission fee. (
Tho federation also makes it a ION.
4dition lhat Sikh appear Sbefors an M
vestigatiOn committee and Justify the
Charges he has made. 1t has further
been decided that all persons holding
a license from the federation who re-
fuse 10 appear and testify or rr0dpse
sdacuinsnts asked for shall tbe liable
to disciplinary action, even to The ex-
tent Of 7withdrawSl Of their license,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-12
DETROIT OUT
AFTER H0NORS
NEXT SEASON
With Stronger Pitching
Staff Tigers Hope For
Pennant
(By The Associated Press.J

Detroit, Dec. 12.-Detro!t. baseball
fandom. (which loyalty has supported
the Detroit Tigers whether they were
''up" or down." has set It's heart on
an American League pennant for
1928. s.
The Tigers, coming from the cellar
position to third place in the 1922
race. are expected by the fans to be
stronger in 1923, than they were this
year, Frank Navin, president OF the
club. believes that sue should be the
case.
Poor pitching has been the down
fall Of the Tigers FOR several years,
In the opinion of observers: Next
season, Detroit will start with the best
string of hurlers Of which the local
outfit has bcasted in va number OF
years. In speaking OF his teams pros
pectsrMr. Navin said:
Great Pitching Stnff.
"we should have the BEST pitching
staff in the history OF tho club. Rip
Collins. whom we obtained from Bos-
ton for Howard Ehnakc and other
players will give us help whore we
need 1t most. Sylvester Johnson out
nearly the entire season, duo to in
jur1es, undoubtedly will deliver. Her
a Ptllette, one Of the leading pitch
ers in 1929, and who with johnson was
obtained from the Pacific ,Coas,
league, will. With Collins. head our
hurting staff. . 1t is possible that We
will make, one or two deals this win.
ter hat will give us even create,
strength in the box,
'"The team will be strengthened al
second base by the addition Of De
Pratt: Blue. is. one Of thu best frs,
basemen in the game inc Rigney
with but n year in the majorsS al.
ready is considered one *of the hes,
shortstops. At.third..' wasshave Hane,
and Jones. excellent fielders. Jones'
"a left handed batsman, can alternate
with Haney. a right handler.
I'm Bassler, we have a great catch
or and Woodall is close behind him
The ability of the Detroit outfeld il
Itoo we'll known to need comment.
The club, with an even break
should do better next season than i,
1922. when we finished third
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-12
International League
Opens Annual Meeting

New York. Dec: f2.-Adoption Of a,
1853 game schedule for 1923 with the
Season opening April 1S, and closing
Sept. 20. constituted the chief business
transacted here at the opening Of
the International leagues meeting.
The club owners appointed q sched-
ule committee to meet in February to
frame schedule details.
In. declaring the draft a dead issue
SO far as the<International league was
concerned, President Tool revealed
that several other minor leagues
planned to seek exemption from the
iselectivk law, which in addition.to the
International is not recognized by the
American association, Pacific Coast
Western or[Three Eye. leagues. He
mentioned, the Eastern, league and
Southern association, both Glass "A''
circuits. among the leaders in the "ins
surgent" move!
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-12
Old Tennis Official.
OF Britain Losing Out
The Associated Press.

London, Dec. 12.-yThe-powers-that-
be; in sGrsht> Britain's tends world
were scored here by speakers at..the
anDual general, meeting of the Lawn
Tennis association fof defaulting to
Spain in the Davis cup matches last
summer, for rigidly adhering to their
only of the winners OF the
sWimbledon, tournament as world
despite the American pro-
tests and for failure to extend an Of
Aeial welcome to- the Haryard-Yale
players who visited England during
the past season.
The Meeting Was attended by more
than 100 delegates representing all
sections OF the United Kingdom and
insthe elections Of the governing coun-
Gil, the critics of the old regime won
some of%the states away from those
who have ruled the game here for
years. 4 Y Ms
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-12-12
BEGINNERS
WEEK ON AT
CURLING CLUB
Will Instruct New Men In
Afternoon and Evening \
Of Each Day.

raHt g. Ha". 49,. -. 80 ~ ~ ~. r"
This week is membership. and be-
ginners' week at the Caledonian-. Cdrl-
ing club OF Grand Forks. according to
an announcement made by ]. e. Turn
er, president Of The organization, to-
dny. \
Three sheets Of ice. are now ready
for use attthe rink, he added. Each
afternoon and, from z until 8 o'clock
each evening this week, experienced
skips will be at the club to give in
Struction to beginners In the art of
curling, says the president. From 8
O'Clock OF each evening, exhibition
games will be played by local Kinks.
Trophy play will not begin until next
week some time.
The general public is extended q
cordial invitation to visit the rink and
see the curling games at any time all
through the winter, it was announced.
Spectators will be admitted at al
times although curling privileges are
restricted to members.
During the remainder of the pres
ent week skips will be busy filing uE
their Kinks and making preparations
for the trophy, play to open soon. Be
ginners are urged to visit theerink this
week and receive instruction at the
hours stated.
The following committees, author
ICED at the last meeting of the organi'
cation. have been appointed by the
president to serve for the coming sea
son HGH T.,
Membership COMMITTEES: F. F
Burchard. chairman, c. E. Garvin ant
Ernest Carlson.
Ice committee: j. G: Sheppard
chairman, Robert Green\ and Perc!
Wilder.
Events committee: Henry Haugen
chairman, Frank Waterbury and N. J
Nelson. ,- =,
Committee on draws: J. f. Turner
chairman, Sherman schlesser and W
| A. Collins.
Committee on rules: T. c. Griffith
IV.hairman. Paul Girard and Harve;
| Mood. "