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, 1923-11-29
Edited by Mrs. Pearl Miller
Phone 1SOW
Tonight

Wedding Tonight
The marriage of Miss Ava Mc1n-
turf and William H. McAllister,
which will take place at 6 o'clock
this evening will be an attractive
affair. The ceremony will be per-
formed by DR.. James Fraser, pastor
Of the Presbyterian church. and will
be at the home OF the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. McInturff.
A number of friends and relatives
have been invited to witness the at
fair. The bride will be attended
by Miss Foneta Hansen. The best
man will be Fredolph Anderson.
The bride will a handsome
suit Of corona cloth In the e kit
fox gray, trimmed with moleskin.
Her hat will be a jaunty affair of
silver lace and moleskin. Gray slip
pers will complete the costume.
Immediately following the cere-
mony a wedding supper OF dainty
appointments will be served, and
afterwards the young couple will de-
part or a honeymoon trip to San
Francisco and other Californi a
cities.
Miss Mc%Inturff is the youngest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Nc
%Inturff. and is a charming member
of the younger set. She is a grad
uate of the Rawlins High School of
the class of 1922. Mr.. McAllister
is a telegraph operator at the Union
Pacific depot, and has resided here
for some time . This Is the second
wedding in the McInturff family
within a few weeks, the first II oc-
curing in October when the eldest
daughter. Miss Ferne. became the
wife of Rex Reed of Ogden.
The guests at the wedding will in
clude Mrs. James Fraser; Misses
Nellie Murphy. Kathleen Fay. Edna
Anderson. Foneta Hansen: Messrs.
Atha Russell, James O'Donnell. Bill
Hobbs, Arnold Good and Fredolph
Anderson.
, 1923-11-29
Miss Mahoney Entcrtains
Her Club at Dinner

Miss Elizabeth Mahoney was
hostess at a delightful dinner party
on Thursday evening at $50 in her
home. Covers were laid for the
members Of the Midnight Club and
a few additional guests. Chrysan-
themums furnished a pretty center
piece for the dinner table. The
evening was spent in playing bridge
and Mrs. Will Daley and Mrs. C. A.
Brimmer made the high scores at
the game. In addition to the men,
bers Of the club, the guests were
Mrs. Will F. Daley and Mrs. ]. ].
Cullen, Misses Sadie Murphy and
Nellie Murphy.
, 1923-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Nelson were
in the city a day or SO the latter
part of last week from their home
IN Walcott.
Barrett Morgan has been a Raw
Inns visitor for several days the past
week from the Savery section, on a
business mission.
, 1923-11-29

J. G, Hin Of Medicine Bow was .
a 1s visitor for q day the latter
part OF last week and purchased and
drove home a new Ford coupes
Herman Peterson OF the ANDY
Nelson She.n Co, OF walcott, has
been a Rawh1s visitc during the
past week.
, 1923-11-29
Shower for
Miss InTurM

Miss Foneta Hansen was hostess
at a miscellaneous shower on Mon
day evening complimentary to Miss
McInturff. The evening was de-
lightfully spent in playing various
games appropriate for such an oc-
c%asion. Miss McInturff was shower
ed WITH a host OF pretty gifts. Gu
pids and miniature brides and
Erooms decorated the lunch served
late in the evening. The guests were
Mrs. Joe Quinn: Misses Ava McIn-
turf. Nellie Murphy. Leonta Bun
ten. Helen Mosher. Beatrice Cross.
Ethel f'rew. Edna Anderson. Lillian
Stra &. Kathleen Fay and
Bertha Spencer.
, 1923-11-29

Mrs. Ferguson
Hostess at Dinner
Mrs. Olga Ferguson entertained
at a nicely appointed dinner at the
Ferris Hotel on Sunday evening.
Covers were laid for the hostess
and Mr.. and Mrs, Homer France
and Mr.. and Mrs. Walton France.
, 1923-11-29
Nah JOnw Party

Mai JOnRE Party
A charming NAH jongg party
took place on Saturday afternoon
when Mrs. A. F. Thode and Miss
Christel Thode entertained twenty
guests in their home. The house was
attractively decorated with chrysan-
themums in lavender and white.
, 1923-11-29
Thanksgiving Dinner

MI. and Mrs. Charles Miller will
be hosts at dinner on Thanksgiving
Day at / o'clock. Covers will be
laid for the hosts, and Miss Sybil
Farley. Mrs. Pearl Miller and
daughters. and Messrs. Fred Solder
and l. w. Dinsmore.
, 1923-11-29
Informal Birthday Party

Informal Birthday Party
Mrs. Andrew Rasmussen enter
tanned several friends yesterday af-
ternoon in her home, the occasion
being her birthday anniversary. A
pleasant social hour was followed by
refreshments. The guests included
Mesdames L.. p. Johnson, Ole Nelson,
Abe Stratton, Pete johnson, N. P.
Carlson and Jacob johnson. Mrs.
Rasmussen's friends will be glad TO
hear that she has recovered from her
recent serious illness.
, 1923-11-29
Mrs Reid Hostess
A. nfNncr

At Dinner
Mrs. Tom Reid presided over a
dinner party Of pretty appointments
In her home on Sunday evening.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
N. r. Greenfield. Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Kelly and Fred Kelly.
, 1923-11-29
Midnight Club Meeting

Miss Edith Larsen was hostess at
the regular meeting OF the Midnight
Club last evening. There were play
n for two tables of bridge. Mrs.
l.. c. Graves and Miss Mary BeeIer
were substitutes.
, 1923-11-29

Club were guests of Mrs. Ethel
Fuiks on Monday evening. Mrs. e.
F.. Bennett made the high score at
bridge.
, 1923-11-29
Receiving Congratulations

DR.. and Mrs. Rex G. Aten are re-
ceiving congratulations on the ar
rival of a beautiful baby daughter,
born at the Memorial hospital on
Friday morning.
, 1923-11-29

A. j.. Kennedy, county stock in
spector. has been a visitor from
Saratoga for several days this week.
, 1923-11-29

Miss Mary Ethel Holiday of Lar
annie viii lbe the house guest of
Miss Elizabeth Mahoney on Thanks
, 1923-11-29

Birthday Dinner Party
Mrs. w p. Hays entertained the
members OF La Joie de Vie club and
their husbands at . beautifully ap-
, 1923-11-29

Mrs. W. W. Daley proved her skill
at the game by making the high
score and Mrs. E. r. Bennett re-
ceived the consolation prize. The
guests were Mesdames Roy Sundin,
Fred HOFFMAN, Sam Kelly. H. E.
Dunlap. E. F. Bennett, H. A. France.
John Cunning. w. W. Daley, w. F.
Daley, Kirk Miller, Fred Rendle,
George Bible. Carl Aman. Ralph
Newell. f. A. Durant, C. w. Jeffrey.
Arthur Rasmussen. Pearl Miller;
Misses Marguerite Murray and
Elizabeth Mahoney.
G. H.. WhittIm
Host at Dinner
c. H. Whittum presided over a
very enjoyable dinner party in the
Ferris Hotel on Sunday evening. His
guests were Mesdames Alice Ferris,
Owen Stitt, Ethel Fuiks; Misses
Eileen Ferris and Sybil Farley.
White Cross Sunday
White Cross Sunday which will be
observed by Methodist churches
throughout the U. S. next Sunday,
will, furnish the theme of the ser
vices in the Methodist church here
next Sunday. In the evening at
1880 a II act play entitled "Her
Choice" will be given in the church,
under the direction of Miss Sybil
Farley who has had considerable ex-
perience in coaching plays. No ad-
mission will be charged, but a silver
offering will be taken for the sup
port of Bethel hospital in Colorado
Springs. Seven young ladies and
three little girls make up the cast
Of the play. and Miss Gladys Coul-
sen will play a violin obligato. The
cast consists of the Misses Martha
Kinnaman. Alma Sanders, Crystal
Jensen, Gladys Tobias, Geraldine
Coleman, Constance Fowler, Louise
Seth, Arlene Kasper, Laura Jensen
and Arlene Poffenberger.
Candy Club Meets
The eight members of the Candy
, 1923-11-29
$3 4

pointed dinner at 7 o'clock last
evening. The affair was arranged
as a surprise on Mr.. Hays in honor
of his birthday. A color scheme
of yellow and white was carried out
in the decorations and menu. Vel
low and white rosebuds centered the
table and a birthday cake with light
ed candles occupied a prominent
place. Covers were laid for twenty
guests. Besides the members of the
club, other guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
C. H. Hilliard and Mrs. Frank
Schilt. The evening was spent in
playing bridge.
, 1923-11-29
Shower for Bride

Shower for Bride
Miss McInturff has been the in
centive Of a number of pretty af-
fairs. among them being the linen
shower given for her by Miss Nellie
Murphy on Saturday evening. The
guests were entertained at games OF
various sorts until late in the even
ing. when the brife-elect was asked
to follow a trail of rice which lead
to a basket containing many beauti-
full gifts of linen. A color scheme
Of pink and white prevailed. The
guests included Miss Mc1nturff and
the Misses Elizabeth Mahoney, Vim
cent Clause, Edith Larsen, Alice
Johnson, Marguerite Murray, Eileen
O'Melia Sadie Murphy, Edna Ander-
son, Lillian Strandberg, Leonta Bum
ten, Marian Draper, Helen Mosher,
Beatrice Cross. Ethel Frew, Foneta
Hansen, Ina Hill; Mesdames Tierney
Murphy, Sam Kelly and Joe Quinn.
, 1923-11-29

giving and the remainder Of tho
week.
, 1923-11-29

Candy Club Meets
The eight members of the Candy
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
CHRISTIAN HOME IS
NATIONS STRENGTH
DIR. BURWELL STATES

Or. Burwell last night delivered one of
the most powerful messages of the ser
les Of meetings being held AZ the Presby-
terian church. speaking On the theme 81
THE Christian Home" He spoke from
the text And Enoch walked with God
and begat sons and daughters
Genesis 5:22D
DR.. Burwel drew graphic picture of
the true Christian home. declaring tina;
the greatest need OF Brownsville. ana
the nation and the world was the true
Christian home. The speaker then spoke
of the Christian parent. declaring that
the greatest injustice parents could do
10 a child would be 70 rear him in ig
norance Of the Christian religion.
Much favorable comment L. being
heard in regard 70 the morning Bible
study hours. Dr. Burwell il real master
Of the art Of interpreting the Scrip
tuIes The attendance at these meetings
l. increasing daily. the congregation to-
day being the largest in attendance al
any Of The meetings this week.
DR.. BuIwell will speak at the high
school chapel period this afternoon and
will speak again at the Presbyterian
church tonight
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
Escaped Prisoner With
Broken Leg Captured in
Depot with Ticket INLAND
(By The Associated press.1

BALTIMORE. Nd. Oct. lin the
union station last night with ticket to
New York in his hand and the annoInc
er calling the train. Frederick Ramos.
aged Fl. failed 10 complete his daring
break for freedom from the state pcni-
tentiafy here.
According TO his own story, he had
been planning the escape for several
weeks. and had improvised a hook and
rope with which he had gained the top
Of the wall. AT this point the guard saw
him and fired. Ramos Tell outside the
wall with broken leg.
While the authorities were searching
inside the prison Ramos hailed a pass
ing automobile, telling the driver he
had been struck BY passing taicab,
and that he wanted 10 get to New York
He bought ticket and took his seat in
the station, but when the train was
called H. could not rise. A railroad Of
fetal took him 10 the hospital.
"A general alarm from the prison
reached the police at tine same time the
hospital made its accident report. The
description contained in the two reports
Tailed and when Ramos was confront
cd BY the police he admitted his denti-
ty. lie was taken back to the peniten-
tiary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
SALE
Will START AT
10 TOMORROW
Auction Sale Of Fitch Lots
Promises to be Biggest
Land Selling Event in
History Of Brownsville

The sale Of the Fitch lots by auction,
which promises to be one Of the biggest
land selling events in the history Of this
city. will start u 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning. and will continue to and in
Rufus j Lakeland, Of Fort Worth, one
Of the most prominent auctioneers i'm the
state has been secured BY Homer Il.
Fitch. owner Of the properties. to con-
duct the auction, and through the cour-
tesy Of the Patteson Motor Co, auto
mobiles have been provided to transport
the crowds to and from the auction.
Approximately enc thousand choice
business and residence lots will be plac-
ed on sale mt the auction and the opin-
ionis expressed that the majority OF
these will find ready sale. Most Of the
lots are located in a section Of the city
which offers great opportunities for fu-
ture developme and which II In main
tanned. will eventually be one Of the
best improved sections Of the city. The
lots were formerly part OF the Stillman
properties which were acquired by Mr..
Fitch two years ago.
A number Of investors and home
builders from various points up the
Valley and also from points up the
state are expected to arrive tonight to
attend the auction The sale has been
well advertised throughout the state.
and In vie% Of the great possibilities OF
devt lopment in Brownsville and vicinity
the auction has aroused considerable
interest among those who are acquainted
with the possibilities OF this section
Arrangements ha,< been made with
the ladies Of the church organizations
to provide lunches throughout the day
ut reasonable prices, and every effort
will be made by the owner and auction
eer to conduct the sale in such ~ man.
ner Gs will assure every prospective buy
er getting fair chance to secure those
lots he may deem the most desirable.
Those who will assist in the sale are:
G. w. bennett. interpreter; Scott B.
Lakeland. head salesman; Ralph J. Tuck
er, A. A. Laurents. Ricardo Garcia, and
the Fitch office force. assistant sales
men; and George l.. Desha and Il. G.
Schaunberg. clerks Of SALE
An automobile will be given away
each day Of the sale and registration for
the automobiles must be made between
and 10 am. tomorrow morning; the
registrations to be made at the ball park.
at which place cars may also be con-
veniently parked
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
ROAD GUIDES TO
Be ERECTED ON
HIGHWAY

Work of placing permanent road
guides On State Highway No. L. in Cam
eron county. a. provided hy law. will be
started az once. according ~ W. %.
Washington. county engineer. The signs
will be placed nj every point where a
public read intrrSects the highway. and
will give the destination Of each road
The markers will be white boards.
thirty inches long. and Of such width a.
l. necessary. The signs will be bolted 10
four BY fourS. set three feet in the
ground. these requirements being laid
down BY the highway department At
the top Of each highway marker win be
painted State Highway No. L. and nj
the lower edge Cameron county,
The name Of the principal town in each
direction. and the distance with direction
arrow will be painted in the center IL the
board. in letters two and half inches
high. Just below the highway sign. and
nj right angles viii be boted the in
terSecting road marker. similar to the
highway sign. except that the words.
State Highway No. H. are omitted.
When these markers are in place. IL
will be almost impossible for a motorist
10 ret on the wrong road. Mr. Wash
ington states. All signs will be uni
form. and of the same design that l.
used on all the state highways.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
BROWNSVILLE ATTORNEY
MARRIED AT LAMPASSAS

Announcement was made this morn
ing Of the marriage al 9:3O n. III. yes
tcrday of Harry T.. Faulk. well known
young attorney az Brownsville. 10 Miss
Ruth Abney. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William II. Abney Of I.ampasSas. Texas.
the ceremony taking place AZ the First
Methodist church at IampasSas.
Both the bride and groom are well
known here. The bride II a cousin of
Mrs Sherwood Bishop. and has spent
several winters in Brownsville She l.
talented young lady. having graduated
from the Georgetown University. the
4. H. A. III Denton. and took special
course at the State University. Mr..
Faulk l. a son az Mrs. l.. III. Faulk. and
has resided IN Brownsville several years.
lie j. graduate of the State Cniver-
Sify law hool. and has built up an ex-
cellcnt practice in this city.
Mr.. AMI Mrs Faulk will spend few
days IN San Antonio and other points "a
interest III the central part ~ the state.
returning 10 Brownsville the first Of
next week They will reside in West
Brownsville, where Mr.. Faulk recently
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
LEGION PROBLEMS
OCCUPY ATTENTION
NATIONAL MEET
CBy The Associated Pre<s.)

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf. Oct. IT.
Problems in connection with the organ
ization policy. athletic contests. and
sight seeing tours formed the principal
activities Of the Legiannaires assembled
here for the national convention An
elaborate aerial program was also one
Of the features or the day.
Alvin Owsley. national commander in
an address at banquent declared
that the military safety Of the United
States can only be assured through real
limitation Of ornaments or the assem-
bling Of the most powerful feet Of air
planes the world has ever known, this
fleet to be combined with adequate sea
and land forces
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17

gnpTC XImatcly one block from the rI. s-
ent depot, making The location one ~
the most desirable III the city for ho-
tel.
Woik on the structure. which will vir
tually le an addition to the Tiav, lers
Hotel. will start within sixty days. Mrs.
More sisted this morning MI Morc
has been considering The pGrcha Oi
this property for some time. ard A.lec
b. Ayrcs. the san Antonio archit q wnu
drew the plans for the Brownsville high
school ard the Cameron county court
house. has been cnraaed by Ms More
to draw the plans foI th- hotel. The mr.
chitcct will arrive hee III few day,
but full details regarding the building
will not b. avs silatle unit, the plans are
completed and accepted.
when this addition, which viii ~
four stories in height. j. completed, the
hotel will have approximately leo
fooms." M.s. More stated. Every room
will he equipped with bath and all mod
crn conveniencts, and III least $40 900
will be expended in making il thor
oughly modern and up-to-date hotel.
can give no definite information in re-
gard To the architecture and arrange
mcnt until the plans are completed,
but can give the assurance that il will
be hotel that will be credit 70
Brownsville"
The blilding will have two entrances.
one on Levee street fronting the VI
road property. and the other on Twelfth
street. A large lobby will occupy the
ground floor Of the new structure. and
il is understood that a complete re-
arrangement will be effected in that
portion Of the building now occupied By
me Travellers Hotel
II have been considering the erection
Of an extensive addition te the Travel
ers Hotel for two or three years" Mrs.
More stated. land feel confident thai
Brownsville has reached the point
where such an investment would not
orly prove profitable. but i essential
to the future growth Of the city. when
this addition i completed. Brownsville
will have hotel that will rank with the
best in the large cities of the South
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
BOY SENTENCED
TO SIX MONTHS
FOR HOMICIDE
Pedro Delgado Convicted Of
Negligent Homicide in
Connection With Death Of
Mrs. Kate Gentry

Pedro Delgado. Mexican youth who
was indicted for murder in connection
with the death of Mrs. Kate Gentry sew
eral weeks ago. plead guilty To negligent
homicide in the first degree in the
criminal district court this afternoon.
the murder charge being dismissed. and
was Senteneed to six months confine
ment in the county Jail. Delgado was
riding a bicycle down the concrete side
walk, and ran into Mrs. Gentry. causing
injuries which later resulted in her
death.
The ease Of the state Of Texas " l..
j. Combe. charged with violation Of the
Dean Liquor act. wa Scontinued until
the February term Of court. because Of
the illness of the defendant. The ease
Of G. III. Richards. cf Kansas City.
charged with operating an automobile
while intoxicated. and also for trans
porting liquor. was also continued. the
date for trial being set for March -.
The continuation was granted On the
ceriificaticn of physician that one
II the principal witnesses was too i'll -
testify Richards was the driver Of a
car which ran through barricade at
the end Of the concrete several weeks
ago. overturning the car and seriously
injuring his lady companion.
The morning session Of court was
devoted TO the trial OF tax suits, and
~ eases were disposed Of. pudgmentS :
being granted in each ease. Today
session ended the work Of the special
term. and for the first time in years. the
court j. up with the docket. all criminal
cases thar were ready for trial having
been disposed Of The minutes of the
court will be closed tomnrrow. Next
Monday Judge Cunningham will open
district court nj Corpus Christi.
During the session just c!osed. about
81 cases were brought 10 trial. convic
lions being secured ii. 20 of these eases.
Ten Of the eases where convictions
were secured, were for violation If the
liquor laws.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
Revolution Threatened
in Mexican State of San
Luis Potosi; Fear for City
(By The Associated Press)


MEXICO CITY, Oct 17-Boody developments feared in
the state Of San Luis Potosi Of uprising Of the Cdlo
Aureio Martinique for the governorshp
Jorge Lauen, president Of
the rival faction the yesterday graphed
War Serrano confirming the Of the uprising Of the
brothers, whose activities in the have trouble several
The Cedi brothers. according Lauens telegram have de-
authorities
the telegraph and telephone lines
federal
of he federal
with the rneifi Of the Cdi,ts the city
said
the
men
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
LLOYD GEORGE NOT
ABLE TO FILL HIS
CHICAGO DATES
tBy The Associated Press.l

CHICAGO. II. Oct. l7.-David Lloyd
George has cancelled sll engagements
for today. but hopes to be able to keep
his speaking engagement tonight at the
international amphitheatre. Owing 20
the continuance Of a slight temperature,
his physicians ordered him to remain i'm
bed and rest the greater part of the
day.
The former premier i. suffering from
a cold. aggravated by fatigue, his sec
retary said. He added that with 30 much
Of the tour ahead, and with the exam
pie Of President Harding's death, and
former President Wilson's breakdown
while on a tour. IL is felt that the for
mer British premier must be- given the
best Of care.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
MRS. BROUSSARD ON
TRIAL TODAY FOR
KILLING HUSBAND

FORT WORTH. Texas. Oct. lT.-Mrs
Lillian Broussard. age 2s. went on trial
today charged with killing her husband
on September Is. This j. the second trial
Of the case, the jury disagreeing in the
first. The state contended in the first
trial that the defendant had killed her
husband in cold blood. while the de-
fense claimed she had killed him be
cause she had feared he would kill her
after cursing her and accusing her Of
infidelity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
DEBT Commission
WILL MEET WITHIN
WEEK, Is REPORTED

WASHINGTON. ID. q. Oct. IA
meeting he American debt commits
sion within a week or ten days l. fore
cast bv Senator Smoot. republican. Of
Utah. one Of the members Of the com
mission after conference with Secre-
tarv Mellon.
lie declined 70 disclose what develop
ments had served 10 change the pre-
viously announced plans 70 delay Sur
ther meetings Of the commission until
the opening OF congress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-17
LEGAL BATTLE In
DIR. COOK TRIAL IS
WAKING VERY WARM
fRr inc Associated Pressl

FORT WORTH, Texas. Oct H. The
defense counsel today objected To much
OF the testimony introduced By the
government in the trial Of DR. Freder
lex Cook and his thirteen associates.
charged with using the mails to de-
fraud The defense clashed with the
court III one point when q. W. Whit
tier OF Fremont, Iowa. testified in con
nection with the Burk- Hoyt Oil Com
pany through the purchase Of stock and
the subsequent transfer Of this stock
irto the Petroleum Producers Associa-
tion OF which DIR. Cook was president