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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Thos. Coddington returned home
Wednesday after spending . week In
Nevada attending to GUINNESS inter
ests. Mr.. coddington reports II to be
much colder there than here and plen-
~ OF mud. \
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Roy Steele and his assistants have
completed the tearing down Of the
|oid blacksmith shop on main street
preparatory FOR l1e erection Of tho
NEW library.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mrs. w. J. storrs Of Salt Lake
|spent a few days in American Fork
bthis week visiting her SON W. O.
),storrs and family.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Greenwood mot
ored to Salt Lake and spent the day
on business matters.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Anderson mot.
|pred to Salt Lake Monday and spent
the day on business.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

I Tho Daughters Of the Pioneers met
at the home Of Mrs. Sidney Melodies
Wednesday afternoon. The feature
Of the afternoon was . talk By Mrs..
Elisa WEIGH. and original lines for
the occasion BY Mrs. Jos. Melodies.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

You would look mighty nice 70
dress in one OF those ladies suits or
dresses from Chipmans. :
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mrs. M. L. Scott of Salt Lake spent
Sunday in American Fork visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney q.
Nicholes.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Misses Helen and Mary Chapman
returned to Salt Lake after spending
a short visit here with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Chapman.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mrs.. B. r. Moffett entertained q
number Of lady friends at her home
Thursday afternoon. Needle work
and social chat formed the afternoons
entertainment after which q delicious
lunch was served the guests.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Miss Fay Householder returned 70
,her home in American Fork satur-
day after spending month in Eurs-
VA with relatives.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Llewellyn Pratt spent the latter
part Of the week in Salt Lake visit.
ing friends.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

/. Spring is here buy your seeds at
Robinson Grocery. :
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mrs. Jennie Tanner and Miss Pear
Anderson spent the week end IL
Provo with relatives.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25
Next Week

You know what It does at Confer
ence, get an umbrella and rain coat
before going, at Chipmans.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

J. l. Firmaee left Wednesday for
San Francisco, California on business
connected with the local J. g. PEN
ney store.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mr.. w. A. Robinson spsnt the week
end and fore part Of this week In
Salt Lake visiting her daughter Mrs.
W. p Harrington.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mrs. Marion Gardner Of Salt Lake
spent the week end IN American Fork
and Orem with relatives.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mrs. VIM. NJ Prestwich and chill.
dren Of Aberdeen, Idaho. arrived In
American Fork Saturday to spend an
indefinite visit with Mrs. Prestwitch'a
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Madsen
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs Rem Smart and baby
returned to their home in Salt Lake
Sunda after spending . three days
visit here with Mr.. and Mrs Alma
Rowley and family.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mrs. Jas T. Gardner and children
who are making their home I'd Provo
this winter spent the week end in
American Fork
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1922-03-25

Mrs. J. d. Miller Of Spanish Fork
Is spending the week in American
Fork visiting her daughter Mrs Kin
ley Taylor.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
EDUCATION BOARD
ELECTS NEW HEAD
Although Majority Is Demo
cratic, F. A. Munroe, G. 0. p.
Member, Named President

At the regular monthly meeting OF
The County Board OF Education held
Yesterday full memi ership was
present. consisting of " Frank
CLANCY. Frank a. Munroe and Ridgely
j. Melvin. the latter taking his seat
as The successor of W. Meade HolIa-
day resigned. and VINO had leen
President OF the Board
In the organization OF the Board,
precedent was disregarded in that a
Repul lean was chosen President of a
Beard the majority Of whom are
Democrats. When the subject came
up. Mr. CLANCY a Democrat prompt
iy nominated Mr. Munroe. The Repub-
lican mcml er. and there eing no
other nominations Mr. Munroe's cleo
ton 10y acclamatiom Mr. Chauey also
nominated Mr.. Melvin. Democrat. as
ce-President. but the latter declined
and nominated Mr.. CLANCY. who was
then elected
The following is summary of the
other proceedings of the Board
The Board authorized minor re-
pairs to Birdsyille Jessup and Leon
Schools; the frs two To te done out
of the Bond Issue
T. r. Melvin ana the Superinteu-
dent were authorized and appointed
a committee 10 see what could be don,
to have the State Comptroller pay the
school funds monthly instead OF quar-
terly as at present.
Emma J. Miller colored. was rec
ommended for pension.
The Board laid over the request for
repairs to the fence at the Sudley
school which would cost approxim-
ately S69
A petition protesting against the ap-
pointment of Miss NJ. Evelyn Herbert
as teacher at the Clarks school was
referred TO the Superintendent and
trustees
The presence of a weak minded col
ored man (Crazy JIM near the school
at Harmans was referred TO the Sup
erintendent and DR.. Hopkins
Miss Anna Lee Baldwin's resigna-
ton was accepted, and Miss Esther
j Swanson was appointed in her place
+ The Board refused the request oi
J the colored supervisor for transpor-
tation between here and Washington
/ The Board reconsidered the action
of dropping Mr. Carol Harding as
Latin teacher in the Tracey's Landine
1900 cubic yards OF cinders will cost
in open weather about 81 per cubi,
Continued On Page 81 Z
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
NEGRO PRISONER IN
JAIL TRIED SUICIDE,
DRANK DISINFECTANI

Apparently with suicidal intent, Ed
ward Foote, colored. 10 years old. a
prisoner in the Anne Arundel county
Jail here. drank quantity of pow
erful poison used as disnfectaht
along about o'clock today. The
prompt treatment administered by DE-
J. J. Murphy, county health officer and
jail physician. brought the youngster
around and he is now recovering from
the effects of the dose.
Foote is thought to have emptied the
fluid from a squirt gun. used 10 spray
the hooks and corners of the Jail cells.
The instrument is said 10 have con
tanned over a pint of the poison. None
OF the other prisoners saw him drink
IT, according to statements made by
them. Foote and several others had
been i'm the cell corridor for some
time Suddenly Foote was missed
from the party. and groans and gasps.
as if choking. were heard coming
from his cell. Upon investigation.
Foote was found lying in the cell in
an unconscious condition. Jail War
den Novel; was Immediately notified,
and he in turn caned DR.. Murphy
The physician who reached the jail
soon afterwards used emetics and a
stomach pump, with good effect.
Foote is awaiting action Of the
grand jury on the charge clt lar
ceuv of goods from the store of Leon
Strauss, Maryland avenue. He seem
ed 10 brood a good deal it is said
and according To a statement made
by a prisoner to Warden Novel;
Foote attempted 10 hang himself tc
his cell. using an improyised rope.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
Healthy GrouOth Of Annapolis
ELks On ORDERS Anniversary
Organization Had Inception Fifty Four Years Ago
Tomorrow-Started With 76 Members Now Has S1S-
0O0 And Million Is Objective Local
Lodge Mounts Up

Tomorrow viii lie a red letter day
in Elkdom. and Annapolis Lodge No.
622 ever alive 10 matters pertaining
TO the hest interests and sentiments
OF the Order. is preparing 70 join with
the other Lodges in celebrating the
occasion in true fraternal spirit. II
IS the Elks' 54th birthday and has
special significance this year owing
10 the phenomenal strides made to-
wards the goal OF one million mem
ers and ia the growth OF its IN
fluence as a benevolent and protec-
tive institution disseminating its
principles of charity Justice. brother
~ love and fidelity
annapolis Lodge has teen one OF the
banner lodges in the general progress
that has Il cen made and can point
with pride TO its rapidly increasing
nemt eTship. reaching to the 500
mark.-its public charity results and
to its new $4,000 addition 10 its home
which gives more adequate base Of
operations for its activities
The dawn Of February Is. 1922,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
UNIVERSITY CLUBS
PROGRAM TOMORROW

The regular meeting of the Univer-
sity Club will be held tomorrow night
at o'clock at Mcdowell Hall, ST.
Johns College The program will be
as follows:
II. f. Sturdy. Department OF Eng
lish, Naval Academy. Are Our School
Histories Biassed?': d. G. Howard.
Department of Electrical Engineering
and Physics, Naval Academy, "Disap-
pointments of the Electric Drive" !:
H. NJ Robert Jr.. Department of
Mathematics. Naval Academy, 'Dyna-
mic Symmetry in Greek Art: DR.. 5.
+. Persons. pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, THE Intellectual Atmosphere
Into Which Jesus Came
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
County Agent
States Objects
Of Meeting

In connection with tomorrow
NEE ding OF dairymen of the county
County Agent George " Norris ha
issued the following statement as &
The purposes of il:
Upon the request of several
dairymcn selling milk in Annapo-
lis the County Agent OF the Ex-
tension Service of the l. ;. De
partner; Of Agriculture called
meeting Of the farmers supplying
milk in Annapolis for Thursday
afternoon at u. IN Several mat
ters for discussion will l e brought
up among them icing the pro
posed milk ordinance recently
sui mittod TO the City Council II
is believed l.y the majority OF
milklnen that such an ordinance
is splendid thing and ii is the
desire OF all of them 10 supply
a high grade product and to do all
i'm their power to comply with
city requirements. Other matters
10 be discussed will lie the for
nation OF a Milk Dealers Associd-
ton upon which matter ID. G.
Harry. president of tho Maryland
State Dairymen 5 Association. will
address the meeting Mr. Harry
has only recently returned from
the Agricultural Conference which
was held in Washington and
will no doubt have a lot To tell
the farmers of this county.
third topic will he the proper
housing condition and feeding of
cattle during the winter months
which subject will be handled ly
J. \. Conover. Extension Dairy
men. Mr. Conover has had a wide
experience i'm such matters and
will no doubt e very interesting
TO those who hear him He was
connected with the Naval Acad
emy Dairy for about ten years
and was also in the Dairy Divis4
ion of the L. S. Department
y representative of the Annapo
lis Rotary Club has been invited
TO attend the meeting and state
the objects and purposes of the
proposed ordinance
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
AdUonce Strong
Reasons For An
Office Building

strong and impressive reas why
all State Offices should lie grouped at
Annapolis. the seat of the State gov
ernment. We're eXpounded before a
joint meeting of the Senate Finance
Committee and the House Ways and
Means Committee. The hearing was
on Senator Bradys MilHon-D Dollar
Office Building Bill. which provides
for a state loan OF that amount for the
erection of the building to house all
Safe departments
The speakers al the hearing in ad
ditlon 10 Senator Brady. who made a
foTceful plea in behalf OF his bill. were
President Thomas Fell. OF ST. John 5
College, States Attorney James NJ
Munroe. Aldermen James r. Strange
and John dep Douw. of the City Coun-
ell The Finance Committee room
was crowded by business men ana
others OF the city. the crowd overflow r
ing into the corridorf
The main roint emphasized was that
the State now is paying about SIP GOO
for Office rentals in Baltimore; a sum
thai would more than take care of The
interest and sinking fund Of the pro-
posed bond issue II WAS also strong
~ urged that Maryland is the only
State in the Union where all State de-
par,ments are not grouped in Offices in
the Capital city
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15

marks an anniversary Of keen interest
to nearly 100000 American men.
Fifty-four years ago-on February
Is. 1868 "a little group OF fourteen
men sat in stuffy room in New York
City. Twice they voted on a matter
they had been debating for weeks. or
the second Iallot. the now almost
forgotten fraternal order Of the
"JolIy Corks" was disbanded. And the
Benevolent and Protective Order OF
Elks was born
The first membership report in the
archives of the Elks is dated Deeem-
Ter q. iS6S. New York Lodge No.
!. the Mother Lodge Of the Order. was
then It's only lodge There were IS
memI ers on the rolls.
The dfty-fourth anniversary Of the
Orders birth shows a membership OF
more than $4,000 Elks in more than
!. 400 lodges that dot the United States
of America. At Anchorage. Alaska
the farshest north Elk lodge stands
Continued on Page ~
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
ACTION
AGAINST ENGINEER
Baltimore Organization Adopts
Resolutions In Hayman's Case
Routine Business

At the meeting OF the Board OF
County Commissioners yesterday. a
received from the Bati-
more Chapter OF the American Asso-
citation of Engineers. protesting
against the action Of the Board in re-
ducing the salary OF Engineer Hay
man. was read and placed on file The
resolution reads:
Whereas, IL has come to the at
tcu,ion Of the Baltimore Chapter
OF The American Association Of
Engineers through The public
press. hat the County Commits
sioners OF Anne Arundel County
have acted upon the reduction OF
the salary OF the County Engineer
of Anne Arundel County in the
sum OF 5000 per annum;
And Whereas. 1t is inferred
from the statements as set forth
that this action OF the said County
Commissioners Of Anne Arurdel
County is retaliatory measure
with no justified foundation:
Therefore. BE 1t Resolved
That this. the Baltimore Chapter
of the American Association OF
Engineers. does hereby condemn
such abuse of political power
which does not make known some
good and sufficient reason for
such action. together with the
right of trial to the injured party.
Bt 1t Further Resolved. That IA
Copy OF this resolution be spread
upon the minutes of the Chapter
and copy sent TO the County
commissioners of Anne Arundel
County; a copy sent TO the County
Engineer Mr. +. T. Hayman. and
copy sent to the public press OF
Annapolis.
t. l.. CROZIER,
Secretary
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
HEARING is FIXED
FOR THURSDAY NEXT

Another chapter was added TO
the controversy between the
Board ot County Commissioners
and County Engineer Edgar T.
llaNman. growing out Of the
stand taken by the latter con
corning the appointment ol road
iorcmcn IN some of the districts.
when At thc weekly meeting OF
the commissioners Yesterday
petition cmbodying formal
charges against the Engineer
Tor "wiIiuI neglect Of duty"
was presented. The petition
is signed by 9G residents OF
the county, most OF whom are
from the Fourth and Fifth dis
tricts Acting upon the paper.
the Board ha> fixed Thursday,
February %. at I0 a m for
hearing in the premises.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
MARYLAND EDITORS
ELECT OFFICERS
Ridgely p, Melvin, OF Annapolis,
Chosen President-Next Meet
ing At Westminster

The Maryland Press Association.
consisting OF newspaper editors from
all over Maryland, outside OF Balti
more CiR. closed it's annual meeting
held al Carvel Hall yesterday after
noon hv the election of officers and the
choosing Of Westminster as the place
for holding the Semi-amdal couven-
ton next August
The officers elected yesterday to
serve for the ensuing year are:
President Ridgely T. Melvin. of the
Evening Capital and the "Weehly
Advertiser" OF Annapolis
First Vice President Clarence YIN
cent. of the Snow Hill Messenger"
Second Vice-PresIdent James F.
Curiey- OF the Laurel Democrat"
Secretary Treasurer Samuel r
Shannahan. of the Eas;on star
Democrat
Directors Leo NJ. Moore of The
Hartford Times. Walter +. Brew
iugton. Of the "Wicomico News" !.
Frank Stromberg, OF the "Ellico't
City Times; f o. Diffendal. of tn
Westminster Advocate" John T..
Collins. Of the "Chestertown Tran
script" and Mr.. Shannahan
Among the principal matters dis
cussed were the relation of the county
press with the various departments of
the State government. particularly tn i,
State Purchasing Agency. and com
mittee was appointed to confer with
The Governor on the subject
State Treasurer John NJ Dennis and
State Comptroller William y Gordy.
Jr. attended the luncheon as guests OF
the Association Governor Ritchie.
who has attended every session dur
ing his term OF office. was absent fron
yesterdays meeting on account of hio
recent illness.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL
OF LATE HUGH PURV|S

Many relatives and friends gathered
in St. Anne's Church at 5 o'clock yes
terday afternoon and attended the last
rites for the late Hugh Purvis. well
known citizen of Annapolis, who died
at his residence early Sunday morn
ing following an Illness OF compli-
cation of diseases. Services were
conducted hy Rev. Edward d. John
son. rector OF the church. and Rev.
James l.. Smiley. the latter having
been a friend of the family for nam
her of years. Interment was in Cedar
BLUM cemetery.
The pallhearers were: William F..
Clark. William F. Minnick. John b.
Holladay. Charles E. Myers. Theodore
Eckderhoff. and George Miner. Fu-
neral directors James S. Taylor and
Sons had charge OF arrangements.
Mr. Purvis was the holder OF Dis
tinguished Service Medal. won by him
for bravery in action in the Battle oe
Korea. tough; in 1871. 1T that time
he was a corporal of Marines ana
was serving under the late Colonel,
then Captain, Mclean Tilton. of the
Marine Corps. Ii was Corporal Pur-
Wis. who singled-handed. captured the
enemy's flag. which is now displayed
among the trophies al the Naval
Academy
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
S.P. c. A. ANNUAL
MEETING TOMORROW
Continued 0n Page 81

All members of the 5. p. c. a. are
urged to attend the annual meeting
which will lie held tomorrow afternoon
at 4:S0 in the sun parlor of Caryel
Hall. This meeting will he of espe-
cial interest as the Society has grown
and extended its scope to marked
degree during the past year.
The election of officers for the com
ing year will take place at tomorrow 5
meeting and the reports of the Off
GERS will be read
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
CHANGE MEETING DATE
OF MOTHERS CIRCLE

The date of the monthly meeting ol
the Mothers Circle has been changed
from the last Friday in the month 10
the third Tuesday in each month The
hour has also been changed from S:15
.p m to 2:30 p. IN.
The meeting next Tuesday will be
held in the rooms OF Mrs Mclean.
The slogan adopted for the rest of
the season is More Cooperation,
Pnd with this end in view the teachers
OF the different grades have been ask
ed to speak of their work before the
members Of the Circle. This month
the first and second grade teachers
Will talk to the mothers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
orALS OFF TODAY
TO PLAY CAMBRIDGE

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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
Highway In Bad Shape

Acting in compliance with request
made by the Commissioners regarding
the condition of the county road in the
Eighth district from Oakland Church.
toward Chalk Point. Engineer Hay
man filed report stating that about
eght-tenths of a mile of this road
has no surfacing material and the ma
tural soil is such that at this season
of the year it is almost impossible for
automobiles: that TO properly surface
this distance will require about 25,000
bushels of shells or cinders: about
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
Supper AT Calvary Church

a church supper will be given nexi
Friday night by the Ladies Aid So
ciety of Calvary NJ +. - 1urch. The
supper should be well patronized. as
a special menu is being arranged for
that evening.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
Display Of Northern Lights

There was a fine display this morn
ing. before dawn. of the aurora bore
alis The celestial exhibition con-
tinued from 4 O'Clock until after 6. the
heavenly pageantry showing itself in
continuous flashes of light in the sky.
each following the other in rapid or
der The hues were golden
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
Church Supper Tomorrow

a supper will be given tomorrow
night at St Anne's Parish House by
St. Anne's Society. All sorts OF salads,
oysters and other delicacies will he
served from $50 on
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
Six Speciiic Charges

The petition contains six specific
charges and rccites, among other
things. tina; the engineer is guilty
of wilful neglect of duty aud other
acts and omissions which impair his
usefulness as tho incumbent of that
Office. within the meaning OF Chapter
G54 OF the Acts Of the General As-
semLly OF Maryland of 1905. as SCI
out in the Code OF Public Local Laws
Of Anne Arundel county Of 1914. CO.
dlned by Ridgely r Melvin. Esq" aud
that such wilful neglect and wrongful
and illegal aud omissions are suf-
llcient 20 justify and require his re
moyal ty your honorable body. ~.
provided ly said Chapter 65i OF the
Acts of the General Assembly OF Mary
laud az 1g08 !"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
What Charges Are

The charges as set out in the
petition are as follows
I. Failed TO properly supervise
the work on the roads
=. Purchases material in the
Continued On Page -
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
NE WMOvE MADE
IN SCRAP WITH :
ROAD ENGINEER

Petition Filed BY 26 Residents OF
County Alleges .Wilful Neg
lect OF Duty" And Asks For
His Removal From Office
Salary Situation Unchanged
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15

Continued on Page -
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-02-15
,IsOClATED PRESS

4 2n'',.'lhe 2oO q late
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