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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-09-15
THE THIRD ANNUAL REUNION OF
THE GARDNER-MURRAY FAMILY

The third annual reunion of the
Gardner-Murray family, was held at
Westminster Hotel on Thursday. Sep
TENDER Sth. and was one of the most
enjoyable reunions that said families
have vet held The morning was spent
in social intercourse and the renew
ing OF acquaintance.
After enjoying splendid dinner
served hi the genial manager of the
Westminster Hotel the company re-
assembled in the hotel parlors.
Charles r. Woods was elected
Chairman of the meeting. Believing
that a better knowledge of each one
present would be conducive 10 the
general enjoyment of the occasion the
chairman called on each one present
10 arise. give his or her name and
state how related to the Gardner OF
MURRAY family. This led to an eX-
change of interesting narratives and
incidents of early childhood and some
interesting features incident TO the
early history of the several families
were brought out. Reverend Charles
A. Rotan. of Baltimore City. gracious
ly responded to an invitation to make
a short address, rave some inspira-
tional remarks and related some in
teresting anecdotes relative to his
early life and association with Uncle
Josh Williams
1t was agreed that another reunion
be held on the first Thursday in Sep
tcmber in the year 1923.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: Joshua VI. Will
liams, President; Charles Norris
Stock sdale. Vice-President: Miss Hol-
lace Williams. Secretary: Silas Flynn
Gardner. Treasurer.
Among those present were the fol-
lowing: Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wheel
er. Rev. and Mrs. Chas A Rotan. Levi
Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram l.. Gard
ner. Mrs. Mary f. Woods. Charles r.
Woods. George W. Stocksdale. William
Il Hunter. Mr.. and Mrs Charles NJ.
Hunter. Mrs William Heagy. Mrs.
JabeZ Barnes. Mrs. William Tanner.
Mrs. Joseph Ward. Mrs. Frank Ware
hime. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Parrish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua VI. Williams.
George BENSON. Mrs. Jabez Gardner,
Mrs. John Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Silas
Gardner. Mr.. and Mrs. GUY Fowler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Patterson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Norris Storksdale. Mr. and Mrs
\. SeXsmith, Mrs. Lizzie Shilling.
Miss Elizabeth Sexsmith. Mr., and Mrs.
Trim w. Heagv, Miss Dorothy Heagv.
Misses Gladys and Ruth Heagy. Doh
nea c. Nvgren. Miss Lillian NJ. Ny
gren. Mrs. Raymond Rhoten and son.
Weldon. Mrs. George Beard and son.
Sterling. Miss Emma G. Heagy. Mr..
and Mrs. John II. AIitten and Miss
IIollace Williams.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-09-15
Towels SC Each

bars Palm Olive Soap for 25c.
0. \. T Cotton 4l2c spool.
50 h. Dynamite $10.75.
Ear Corn for Sale $3.7S barrel.
25 ID. bale Fodder Yarn Toe ID.
Roofing Sl2J per roll.
Black Flag lie bottle.
&C Flash Lights 800.
xlU Window Glass 55c dozen.
automobile Tubes $1.25 each.
burger Oil Stoves $1,000.
Mother, Oats l0c package.
Armour Oars Zoe package.
0uaker'S Oats Toe package.
Hayolme Light Auto Oil sc gallon.
Hayolnr Medium Auto Oil SOC gallon
HayoIinr Heavy Auto Oil G0c gallon
So rod bale Barb Wire $2.75 bale.
Mems Heavy Union Suits CSC.
WGnen's Heavy Union Suits CSC.
Cow Chains bic each.
BOYS school Suits $2.9S.
Is . Fertilizer $1,000 ton.
! 8 / Fertilizer $2l.O0 ton.
l-lO ) Fertilizer $1,000 ton.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-09-15
FINANCE COMPANIES ADVANCE
STEADILY
SHARES OF COMMERCIAL BANK.
ING BODIES VARY LITTLE IN Up
WARD SWING.

Shares of commercial banking cor
porations commonly called finance
companies, appear to be about the
steadiest issues traded in on the To-
cal Stock Exchange. Although these
corporations continue from time to
time to increase their capitalization
to get money to meet their expanding
business, their shares move steadily
upward.
In no case recently has an increase
in capitalization resulted in decline
i'll the value OF the shares, even when
it has happened that the increases
have doubled the number outstanding.
One reason for this is the fact in the
business of these corporation they
more prOtitably can pay dividends of
I and s per cent. to their StockShold-
ers than pay the current rates of in
terest required for banking accommo-
dationS. When they borrow OF banks,
they are usually required to leave part
of the amount borrowed on deposit
and therefore idle so far as earning
anything for the depOsiting corpora
ton is concerned. This requirement
may easily make it cost them from 8
10 ~ per cent. lDT DdHhlHS dCCOlllLlO-
dation in view of the fact that from
day to day most of them can use ev-
cry dollar they can get hold of. They
do ask bank accommodations CON
stantly and can afford to leave the
required balance on deposit because
their profits are large and losses are
comparatively few, but it can be readi-
ly seen that if by selling stock paying
7 or even s per cent. they can get the
use of stockholders money without
any strings tied to it, they can make
it pay better returns than bank loans
will yield.
Recent illustrations of the tenden-
cy of these shares to advance may be
cited in the case of the Commercial
Credit Company, which a short time
ago, put out $1,000,000 new stock of
various classes. The common stock
was sold to stockholders at $50 fiat
! and is now selling at SCI. The prefer
red. which pays 7 per cent, was sold
at $25.50 and is now selling at $26.75
and the preferred, b which was mar
keted at $26.50 is selling at $2S. This
company is national in scope and has
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-09-15
Watches 79c Each

galvanized Roofing $500 square.
Resi- Black Pepper 1Oc III.
CLARK Powder Gun Shells 75c box.
snolel-ss Powder Gun Shells soc
box.
annie Butter Pots 19c each.
vomen's SIX Hose 4Sc pr.
N cans Clipped Beef Sl.SS.
CtiIdrens Handkerchiefs. > for sc
Hanover Gloves 39c pr.
vyyX Powdered Sugar sc ID.
Grapulared Sugar 612c 10.
Ca!ldren's School Suits sos.
Mating 2gc yard.
Full Pound Macaroni loo.
Picnic Hams l9r ID.
House Dresses 75c each.
Eenny's Coffee l5c III.
Rex 4 Rabbits Lye Zoe box.
swee; Potatoes 1913 barrel.
Bauerine re ID.
real OH lie gallon.
Mems Good Work Pants $1.25 Or.
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shown great earning powers. a more
recent case is that of the Finance Ser
vice Company, which has just put on
the market, through Hambleton d Co,
$500, 900 additional stock. This was
sold in units of three shares OF I per
cent cumulative preferred and one
share of common for SAL. the par val
lie of each share being SO The Glass
\ common was traded in yesterday
for the first time on the exchange OF
ID a share. or two points above par,
and the syndicate stock has not even
yet been wholly distributed.-From
Baltimore Sun. August 81. 1922.
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STONE CHAPEL

Sunday school 10 a. m. September
II.
Rev. Randle, our pastor. after
spending his vacation in New Jersey,
has returned to his home and preach
ed at Stone Chapel, September 10, to
a large congregation.
A Sunday school rally will be held
ri Stone Chapel, October s. in the af-
ternUOn.
The Mite Society met at the church
and social hall. September 9. 100 were
present: all enjoyed the meeting A
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son. Haven. left on Wednesday for
their home. On their return trip they
will visit Washington, New York, Bos
ton and Montreal. Canada.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1922-09-15
Lanterns SOC Each

Oliver Plow Shares Csc each.
Wizard Plow Shares Csc each.
ID. pail Sailed Fish 69c.
10 n. nail Sailed Fish CSC.
"a h. pail Sailed Fish 1926.
~ ID. nail Sailed Fish $4.25.
100 Cigars for $1.00.
Jelly THmblerS SOC dozen.
Large Cake Chocolate 15c.
lard Wide Muslin 10c yd.
| doz. BLADES for Gillet Razor 4Sc.
Baby Nipples Sc each.
MoSam Coffee 33c n.
Chestnut Boards &c foot.
uhamDion X Spark Plugs csc.
heIlo:g's Flakes 712c box.
poSt Toasties 7l2c.
Hominv 2l2c ID.
Shlpped Beef 10c can.
Rag Carpet 69c yd.
Fresh Crackes Toe ID.
Ford Guaranteed Auto Tires $7.42.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
MOBILES OF ENGLAND
HAVE SIMPLE MEALS

LONDON, Dec. s0.--Luncheons and
dinners at the House of Lords are
surprisingly frugal. Tho setting
where the legislative nobility of
England congregate and tho cere-
mony attending so many OF their
functions stimulate the Imagination
of visitors, who expect to find the
members of the House of Lords
lunching lavishly at midday and sit
ting down to elaborate and formal
dinners at night
on the contrary, the lord chancel-
Tor recently gave a political dinner.
cheap affair. for when the total
Of the check was divided by tho num-
Der of guests, 1t worked out at the
rate of six shillings each.
Boiled beef. cold ham, apple tart
and grilled chops are most frequently
the orders given from the peers
dining room to the kitchen. An order
often sent down the lift calls for a
Lord Finlay. Many other peers have
that the diner would like q portion
of apple tart, favorite dish with
Lord Finlay. Many other Peers have
their special likes. Lord Haldane, for
instance, takes little but soda waters.
Lord Onslow, cake, bread and butter
for tea, at one shilling a time, while
Lord Buckmaster always has an Or
der in hand for a Sultana roll.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
INDIA IS BUILDING
"A CONVENTION CITY

CAYA. Indian. Dec. 30.-Prepara-
tons are being made hero on large
scale for entertaining the Indian Ma
tionai Congress ut Its coming annual
session. The great pandal. now in
process OF construction, will accom-
modate 10000 people. Special ar
rangemonts are being made for tho
entertainment OF women delegates.
Swarajapuri is the name given to
the temporary city In which tho con-
grsss will meet. The reception COM
mittee IL building ~ blocks of houses.
each with "a rooms Hot and GOLD
water connections and electric lights
are being provided for the whole
area, Tho construction work is now
nearing. completion, and Ii being in
spected daily by crowds of pilgrims
who pour in from all parts of the
provinoet
This Will be the thirty-seventh SEES
sion of the congress, which was
founded in 1855. Its present object
is the attainment of home rule by
the people of India by all legitimate
and peaceful means. The congress
always has laid special emphasis on
neH- violence Is an integral part OF
IL aap-cs-oPeratisa resolutions
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
EGYPTIAN STUDENTS
COMING TO AMERICA

CAIRO. Egypt, Dec. 3o.-Thirty-
three Egyptian students have been
selected by the minister Of communi-
cations to be sent abroad to COM
pletc their technical studies. Ten of
them Will 60 to the United States.
These young men will study the
latest developments in manufactur-
Ing processes. Following an agree
nient' between the American depart
ment of commerce and the Egyptian
government. one of them will be as
signed. for two years training, to
the locomotive department of some
American railroad. Another will
spend two years studying internal
combustion engines. 1t has been ar
ranged that. a third Will pass four
years apprenticeship In the naval
shipbuilding yards, and another will
spend two years In the telephone
service. The other six win spend
threo years in automobile factories.
All the expenses incurred by these
students viii be met by the Egyp-
tian government. 1t Is felt here that
this program will aid in bringing
gbout closer economic and industrial
relations between Egypt and the
United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

Something new IN Birmingham has
been introduced by the Stevens Motor
company, southside Chevrolet dealers,
located at 607 Twentieth street. south.
Their courtesy car" has been fav-
orably commented on by the large
number of people who have seen it
on the streets during this week. IL
is equipped with such accessories as
bumpers, step plates. motometer. ETC.,
which makes it very attractive.
1t is in charge of an experienced
automobile salesman, who is familiar
with the car and will be glad to take
any one where they wish to go, show
ing them its performance, and the
many points of excellence of this new
General Motors product.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
HOW WOULD YOU
HAVE A CAR BUILT.

1T the average automobile buyer
Were given the opportunity to have
car built to his specifications. It
is q pretty safe bet that the majority
would begin their lists with certain
units that have become the standard
of the Industry says W. e. Ewart OF
Ewart- Brewer Darby Motor compa-
ny local Columbia dealers
.sThey would head the list with RED
Seal Continental motor and Thinker
axles, for these two units have be-
come universally recognized as lead
ers in their particular fields. Other
units among the Specifications for an
ideal motor car would undoubtedly
include the Borg & Beck clutch. Gem
mer steering gear, spicer Nniverai
joints. stromberg carburetor and
Auto-Ldte starting, lighting and igni-
ton"
1t is not necessary, however. to
have such chassis built to your
order, for the Columbia Light Six
contains all these and other special
lied units of the same high quality.
Here Is car built OF units you would
choose yourself. yet 1t is the lowest
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
B AN D UE 7 Hell D.
BY EDWARDS CO..

The sixth annual banquet of the
the Old Colony club rooms, Tutwiler
hotel. Wilson Harris was chosen as
toast master and presided in fine
fashion. Speeches were made by
Dickson Bridges, sales manager;
Sterling Edwards, manager, and other
department heads. Two former en-
ployes OF the concern, Messrs. Lam
beth and Eddy. were present. A mu-
steal program was rendered by two
Of tho employees, Durham of the SER
vice department and Schaeffer of the
parts department, who acquitted
themselves with distinction. The at
fair was thoroughly enjoyed by all
those present and a fine spirit OF
loyalty and cooperation manifested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
RUSSIA MAY REVIVE.
HER CANAL SYSTEMS.

HELsINGFORs, Dec. so.--The
soviet government has completed me-
gotiations, according to reports
reaching this city, for a loan from
Scandinavian banking firms to be
used for the extension of what is
known as the Marie canal system
Canals connect the upper reaches Of
the volga with the Neva, thus max
ing Petrograd virtually CONNER
eial port for Caspian sea trade. A
German steamer recently demon
strated that ships can pass from
these canals, and the plan is to make
them navigable for big river lighters
and boats of fair size.
Tho amount of tho loan has not
been made public.
The steamer that made the pas
sage of the canals and rivers reached
Enseli, the Persian port on the Cas-
plan sea, direct from Hamburg with
a cargo of sugar, footwear and sew
ing machines. The trip was part of
the German plan to regain former
shipping influence, and more or less
in the nature of an experiment. The
steamer left Hamburg in July, passed
through the Baltic to Petrograd, and
By the Neva entered Lake Ladoga.
Thence she made long journey
through the canals which brought
her to Ribinsk, on the yolga. From
that point the Yolga is navigable for
small vessels. The boat reached
Mini Novgorod on October s, de-
scended the river to Astrakan, and
proceeded to Enseli.
The trip seems to have proved that
the route is satisfactory, as a Ham
burg company has been organized
and will build fleet of vessels to
make regular trips along this route.
The boats will begin operations in
the spring of 1923, and will carry
German manufactured goods into
Russian and the Caspian ports.
Many other German shipping lines
are displaying remarkable activity in
shipping service and scarcely any
shinninr is unemnloved in Germanv
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
COURTESY carr WEIR BROTHERS.
At STEVENS co. BUY C0[UMB|As|

Another make of cars has been
added to the list of those that may
be rented and driven by the renter.
The chauffeur Yourself company"
operated by Weir Bros. at $40 Twen-
tieth street, north, has secured three
Columbia Six cars from Ewart,
Brewer, Darby company and VIII
offer them to the public.
W. e. Ewart says that these cars
were selected by the Weir Brothers
after careful consideration of other
makes and that this choice reflects
great deal of credit upon the Column
bia Six. He says also, that the
Columbia being OF standard units will
give an economical and satisfactory
service in every way.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
FRANCE TO SEEK TO
DEVELOP HER COLONIES

PARIS. Dec. 3o.-A proper develop
ment of her rich colonies would help
France fiji the gap made by the
waste of the general war. Is the ar
gument advanced today by Albert
Sarraut, minister of colonies, who Is
known in the United States because
of his work at the Washington dis
al mamcnt conference, M. Sarrsut Is
the leader in an effort to SO equip
French colonies that in case of an
other war. France would not depend
on the outside world for her stocks
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31
Alabama Dealers to Meet at
Montgomery January Eighth

The Alabama Automobile Dealers
association viii hold its annual meet
ing in Montgomery on January 8, At
the Exchange hotel. The meeting will
be called to order by w. X. Johnson,
president of tho state association, and
will begin at 10 o'clock on the morn
ing of the eighth. Important matters
will be taken up at this meeting, az.
cording to p. L. Scouten, local pres
ident. who urges a full attendance by
members all over the state. AT this
meeting, also, the annual election of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

of food coal and other supplies
THE French colonies in Africa and
Asia are slightly larger than the
United States, with total of
so. 600 900 inhabitants. Through pro-
teetorates and otherwise. France
controls above 40 per cent of the con-
tinent Of Africa. According to NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

sarraut the richest Of all French
colonief Is Indo-China. with a popu-
lation of 100000 people and an
area six times that OF the state of
Alabama.
NJ. sarraut has bill before Par
lament to bring about the develop
ment of Frances colonies, their
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

mines, forests, and agriculture, q
program which would require s,000,s
100000 francs, If France could ar
range matters with Germany SO she
would be sure Of no further inva-
sions. this money would be fortheom-
ing by reductions in tho national
budget. N. Sarraut declares.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

officers will take place. Another
feature OF the meeting will be the
presence Of an automotlve merchan
dfsing expert, who will address the
members upon very interesting and
instructive subject.
Besides Mr.. Scouten, Il number of
members of the association will go
to Montgomery from Birmingham,
and full local representation is ex-
pected.
The meeting Will be held at tho
Exchange hotel beginning on Sunday
January s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

priced specialized six-cylinder car OF
the market"
THE equipment and construction of
the Columbia Light Six are of the
same high character as the major
units in the chassis. There are barrel
lamps, cord tires, crown tenders and
the upholstery, is of genuine leather.
Columbia bodies also are built to suit
the ideals and requirements of the
average buyer. for they are staunch1,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

constructed OF wood and steel with
a beautiful finish and high grade up
holstery."
Almost every day some visitor
who comes into our showroom to see
the Columbia says that it offers every
feature he ever hoped to find in a
moderate priced car--six cylinder,
standard units, high g.ade bodies,
carefully selected equipment and all
around dependability"
The Washington times., 1922-08-07
TWO CHURCHES .
OFFER PRAYERS
IN RAIL STRIKE
Alexandria Episcopal and
Catholic Pastors Join for
Shopmen's Success.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Aug. -
Prayer meeting for the success OF
the strike of the railway shopmen
was held In Trinity Methodist Church
yesterday and was largely attended.
Practically every striker as well as
their family and friends were In at.
tendance at the service, which was
conducted by the Rev. Edgar Car
penter, rector OF Grace Episcopal
Church. The pastors Of the other
church taking part in the prayer
meeting were present. No public
meeting of the strikers was held yes.
terday afternoon. Yesterday, pray.
ers for the success OF the strike and
its speedy termination were said in
st. Mary's Catholic Church and In
Christ Episcopal Church. During
the progress Of the meeting many
Alexa ndria stores closed.
The funeral OF William NJ. Whalen
will be held from st. Mary's Church
tomorrow. The Rev. l.. +. Kelly, as
sistant pastor will say a mass of
requiem and the burial will be in st.
Mary's cemetery. Mr.. Whalen died
suddenly at his home Ala Earl street
last Saturday evening. He is sur.
vived by four children, Mrs. l.. c.
McCauley. Mrs. J. ID. Beeton, Miss
Nettie Whalen and Arthur whalen,
He was employed by the Southern
Railway Co. here and was sixty.
four years old.
L. c. Hall. sixty-four years old, Of
Lorton Fairfax county is at the
Alexandria Hospital. suffering from
fractured leg caused by being
struck by bus.
Fitzgerald Council, No. 459,
Knights of Columbus. will give a
moonlight excursion down the river
on the steamer st. Johns this eve
ming. II Is expected that a large
crowd will go with the knights On
this excursion.
The funeral Of Mrs. Blanche Nick.
lin Beagen was held this afternoon
from st. Psul's Episcopal church.
The Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rector
OF Grace Episcopal Church. con-
Quoted the funeral services and
burial was made in Ivy Hill Gene.
terry.
On next Thursday Company NJ,
f16th Infantry, known as the Alex.
andria Machine Gun Company, will
leave for Virginia Beach to go into
camp with the rest Of the second
infantry Of Virginia. The company
at it's meeting last Saturday evening
elected Ivey w. Cashatt second lieu.
tenant.
The Washington times., 1922-08-07
AUTHORS RISE
IN WRATH At
HINT Of CENSOR
John S. Sumner Not Big
Enough for Job Like That,
Chorus Cries.
BY CHARLES b. FARMER,
International News Service.

NEW YORK, Aug. Baseball
has a Lands to keep the DIAMOND
heroes straight. motion pictures
have a Hays to tell the pretty ladies
how much silk and lace they must
wear, and the drama has a Thomas
to lead It toward the stars, but free
born American authors will never
submit to a pecksniffian proconsul
OF morals-no, not by all the
Olympian Gods that be!
This was the consensus OF opinion
expressed to international News
Service today when some OF the bet
ter known writer's were asked
whether they approved Of the pro-
posal. advanced by John 8. Sumner.
secretary Of the New York Society
for the Suppression Of Vice. that q
committee, or super-lord be named
to pass on all manuscripts before
they are published, in order to pro-
tect the morals Of the public.