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The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
so SIMPLE

Stirling Calder, the eminent sculp-
tor, said at Philadelphia reception:
"They have been teaching novel
writing by correspondence for some
time and see that company has
been formed to teach sculpture by
"This reminds me of young swell
who said to a sculptor of eminence:
Sculpture is very easy, isn't it ?
every, very easy said the sculp-
tor, and very, very simple. You just
take block of marble and a chisel
and knock off all the marble you
don't want.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
NO JOKE

"There was Hebrew, Scotchman
and an Irishman," began the paying
teller, who"
Perkins, kindly confine your jokes
or other than business hours" ordered
the bank president austerely.
Pardon me, sir, but / was merely
trying to convey the police report of
the men who held up our cashier a
few minutes ago.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
SOUNDS THAT WAY

The two famous surgeons were
standing over the sufferers bed.
f"Shall we open him this moring ?"
asked the first.
81 don't think it would be advis-
able," said the second, Il don't like
his flush"
"Say, what do you think this is ?"
interrupted the patient weakly, "a po-
ker game ?"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
DURNED CLOSE

Nose: "Yo' bullet neyah teched dat
rabbit"
Artie: "Mebbe not. But Ah'm tell
in yo' dat bunny knows who it were
dat was shootin' at him, an he's hav-
ing hard time explainin' to hisself
how comes he still is hisself."
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
OBvEOUSNESS

Aviator's Companion: "What city
are we over now"
Aviator: Look down and tell me
what you see."
1.-TWO holdups."
"Los Angeles"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
ONE ExPERIENC.. ENOUGH

"Why don't you advertiser"
Town Storekeeper: "No, Stree, /
did it once and it pretty nearly ruined
me-"
"How
"Why, people came in, and bought
darn near all the stuff | had"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
TALKS, TICKLES AND
TANTRUMS
: &4%%@+4A%%A4A@A%4 : : :

1t is hard to borrow money because
people who have it, have it because
they don't lend it.
Mistress: How is it, Sarah, that
when you entertain your young man
in the kitchen we don't hear sound 2"
Maid: "Well,. you see, ma'am, he
does nothing but eat"
Young hopeful, aged sixteen, called
on Georgette, college widow of long
standing, aged twenty-four, and asked
for a date.
Indeed not" she said, II can't go
out with baby!"
please pardon me-" he replied, II
didn't know"
Two soldiers foraging for a meal
behind the lines in France, caught
small hen. Pat was about to wiring
its neck when he said: "What luck,
now we'll have a fine supper"
mae! Nae!" said Sandy. "Dinna
kill it yet mon-keep it for break
fast-it might lay an egg"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
TO THE POINT

Hokus: "Have you ever seen the
way our efficiency expert sharpens
a pencil with razor blade ?"
Pokus: "You bet. He applies shaw
ing cream to the end of the pencil to
get the best results"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14

1t resolves itself to this: Would you rather be
on the outside of the European scrap looking in
or on the inside wishing you were out?
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
NOT so GOOD

She: "Did you see the Indian
squaws, John ?"
He: Eyes, and now know why
they call their husbands braves"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
LADIES

Excited Lady: 81 want six ounces of
sulphdric acid"
Clerk: "Yes, ma'am. Are you going
to drink it, or throw it in another
lady's face?"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14

New York City has five times as many tele-
phones as Russia and nearly twice as many as
France. Possibly that is what makes them talk
SO much to themselves.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
A LIGHT BLOW

He: "If you don't marry me I'll
blow outsmy brains"
She: "Well, take my advice and use
an eye dropper."
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
MIXED BIRDS

The stork delivered a fine baby boy
to Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Buzzard one
day last week.-The Nicholas Chron-
icle (Summerville, w. Va.)
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
BUT NOW

Her: Before you married me you
told me you were well off"
Him: 81 was, but / didn't know it. !"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14

How quiet now are the prophets who said John
son would beat Ford in the South Dakota pri-
maries
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
LIKE THE EYE IN POTATO

Phoenix Republican declares it shoull be spelled
Ar-i-z-on-i-a-n. Tucson Citizen says it should be
A-r-i-z-o-n-a-n. Sure. Who gave Billy Spear au-
thority to change the spelling to A-r-i-z-o-n-i-a
If he's right, then it should be Brahmian, Nor
rocion, African, American. The Phoenix Mes
senger contributes to the controversy:
The Messenger will not enter into any argu-
ment with Billy Spear about the photography of
the word Arizonan He has right to violate nat
ural law without giving an intelligent reason and
can write it Arizon' an which is no worse than
some of Hugh Dadds' provinciaisms; Outside Of
certain districts in Missouri educated people write
it Arizonan.'
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14
AXIoMs OF AN AUToIsT

A detour is the longest distance be-
tween two driven points.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14

The. world isn't upside down to the fellow who
keeps himself right side up.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-14

Lack of tact is throwing crowbar to drown
ing man.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Union Bakers Make
Hard Strong Fight
(By Federated Pressl

Chicago-Sale of Ward Baking Co.
products, both bread and cake, is
going down because of the company's
fight against the union bakers who
were locked out May | in Ward plants
throughout the country.
The Bakery & Confectionery Work
ers International union reports that
the bread output in Wards Pittsburg
plant No. has dropped 10000 loaves
a day. Stale bread, formerly sold at
$50 a ton, now brings $12 and some
of it is used as fuel. Pennsylvania
union miners are making it hot for
Ward bread statesmen.
In Cleveland the campaign against
Ward goes hand in hand with the
signing up of more shops for the
union. Nearly 100 union bakeries
are now operating in Cleveland.
In New England the Sells-Floto
circus cancelled it's bread order given
to Ward before the lockout against
against the union was instituted.
The Newark union bakers have an
advertising auto following the auto
that carries the Ward publicity.
Ten new shops have been signed up
by Chicago locals.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Two Prizes For Eagles

Wednesday morning at ten o'clock
hundreds of Newark Eagles, accom-
panied by their families and friends,
left on special cars to attend the
State Convention at GAINESVILLE. Of
course the Elks Buckeye Band, in
charge of of Leader Fred Abbott and
headed by Drum Major "Bob" Dold,
accompanied them. Previous the de-
parting the Marching Club, number
ing upwards of hundred, in their
spic and span new brown union made
uniforms furnished by George Her
man, with shoes to match from Nc
Donnefl & Son, headed by the band
paraded the principal streets. The
Newark boys were conspicuous
feature in the big parade at the Clay
City and received a continuous ova-
tion all along the line ofmarch. They
were also awarded two prizes, one for
the largest uniformed marching club,
the other for finest and best appear
ing delegation in line.
The Ohio Grand Aerie of Eagles at
the Tuesday session of the GAINESVILLE
convention elected the following Of
ficers: President, NJ O. Burns, Ha-
milton; Vice President, Steve Lesser,
Elyria; Chaplain, Martin L. Sweeney,
Cleveland; Secretary, f. L. Hyneman,
Columbus; Treasurer, M. l.. Brown,
Springfield; Conductor Roy H. Hoger-
man, Delphos; Inside Guard, VIM.
Stromenger, Piqua; Outside Guard,
John B. Abel, Marion; trustee, three
years, A. M. Behrens Norwood; one
year, M. L. Tracy, GAINESVILLE.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22

thousand members of this union have
been on strike since May Fl for a
wage increase Of So day. Attempts
are being made to compromise on an
increase of 81 day over the old
scale of $40, with an agreement to
run until January, 1926.
The 81 day increases won by the
workers in the 38 settled crafts are
to run the remainder of the present
year.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22

trades here, ending, it is believed, the
possibility of a general strike in the
building trades.
In five of the remaining crafts re
gotiatlons for the increase are still
pending, and in the sixth, that Of the
GLACIERS, strike has been called fol-
lowing rejection of the unions de
mand.
The most important of the unset
tied trades is the bricklayers. Two
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Large Numbers Attend Convention

The sixty-fourth annual State
Sunday School Convention, which
convened here Monday, brought q
large number of delegates TO the city,
who we've housed at the homes of
membots of the denominations repre-
sented. Mucl credit is due attorney
A. S. Mitchell for the efficient MAN
ner in which he handled the affair.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Still Another Burglary

The home of B. F. Mcfarland, 105
Elmwood ave., was visited by burg
lars early Tuesday morning. Entrance
was gained through a side window,
and the lower rooms were ransacked,
although only a string of imitation
pearl beads and $400 in money were
secured.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Charles DeardOrff Improving

Charles Deardorff, of Kibler ave.,
who was seriously hurt last week by
a fall from a tree while putting up
swing, is still at the Bader farm south
of town, where the accident happened.
He is slowly improving and will be
brought home as soon as his condi
tion permits.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
CIaesgeS-NieS

Wednesday morning at st. Francis
de Sales church, Miss Margaret Mes
and Mr.. William Claesges were mar
ried, nuptual mass being celebrated
by Rev. John Nugent. Immediately
following the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Claesges left for motor rtip through
Ohio, and upon their return will be
at home at 20 South Fourth street.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
I.Ouis Lane in the Tolls

n raid at the home of Louis
LaEe, 325 West Main street, Saturday,
a quantity of suspicious liquid was
confscated, which after analysis was
declared to contain from four to
seven per cent alcohol. The case will
come up for hearing at an early date.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Shower For Miss HaZlett

Miss Elizabeth Hazlett was enter
tanned with kitchen shower by Miss
Mary Long at her home on Moull ST.,
Monday afternoon. The rooms were
decorated with roses and ferns, and
luncheon was served to fifteen guests.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
OperatiOn For Appendicitis

Earl Wagers, movie operator at the
Rex TheatEe, was taken suddenly i'll
while at work Sunday afternoon. He
was taken to the City Hospital where
an operation for appendicitis was per-
formed. His condition is improving.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
HOd Carriers Get Raise

Kansas City--A strike of hod car
riers in Kansas City involving 1000
men and affecting 5000 was settled
with a 10 cents an hour increase in
wages.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Danish Butchers Care For Children

Copenhagen-The Danish Butchers
union has raised $500 crowns for the
purpose of making it possible for chill
dren of German butchers families
living in congested Berlin to spend
the summer out in the country.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Automobile On Fire

Edward Dodson's automobile took
fire at Leslie Groves filling station
Sunday afternoon and was almost
completely destroyed before the
flames were extinguished
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Opposed to Night Work

Dallas, Texas = Night work in
bakery shops was opposed by the an
nual convention of the Texas state
federation of labor.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22

Jersey City, N. J.-Striking hod
carriers of this city have won their
demand for wage increases. Rates
are advanced from 81 to SO a day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
Town Topics
Recovering From Illness

J. M. Ankele, of West Locust street,
is recovering from a severe attack
of influenza.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-06-22
N. Y. Building Trades
Get General Increase
(By Federated Press)

New York-Employers in 38 out of
IA crafts affected have granted fiat
increase Of 81 a day in the building
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Trustees Sale Of Valuable Busi-
ness Property, Being 9I5
Louisiana Ave. and Nos. 918
and 92O G. St. NV.

By virtue of certain deed of trust duly
recorded in Liber No. 4737. folio / ct seq,
of the land records OF the District Of Colum-
bia, and at the request of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned trustees will sell at
public auction, in front of the premises on
WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTY-sIxTH DAY
OF DECEMBER. AID. 1928. AT FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described land
and premises. situate in the District of Colum-
bia and designated and being parts of lots
and 3 In square 3Sl, being improved by
premises Nos. 915 Louisiana ave. and 9lS and
920 c st. NV, said property being the same
property conveyed to Frank B. Guest by deed
from William Il. Turpin and stanton c. Peele,
trustees under the will of Jennie V. Jewell.
deceased. dated February g. 1922, and recorded
February 10. 1922, as paper No. 1O6, said
property being more fully described by metes
and bounds in deed Of trust.
Terms of sale: Sold subject to a first deed
of trust for $45, 900 and second deed Of trust
for 81, 500 and the amount over and above
said deeds of trusts To be paid in cash.
81 600 deposit required upon acceptance OF
bid Conveyancing, recording and revenue
stamps at purchasers cost. Terms OF sale to
be complied with within thirty days from
day OF sale, otherwise deposit forfeited, and
the property may be resold at the risk and
cost of the defaulting purchaser after five
days advertisement OF such resale published
in some newspaper published In Washington,
D. O. ii: W. VAN sESDEN,
LEE BROWN.
delS-d&ds exSu&h Trustees
Evening star., 1923-12-18
THos. ]. OWEN 4 son. AucrIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
sTORY BRICk DWELLING. No. GA

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING, No. CA
BY virtue of a certain deed Of trust duly
recorded In 1iber No. 1885, folio 1879 ct seq
of the land records Of the District Of Column
ba and at the request Of tine party secured
thereby. the undersigned trustees Will sell
at public auction. in front Of the premises, on
FRIDA1, THE TWEMTY- EIGHTH DAY OF
PM. the following described land and prem
ises, situate in the District OF Columbia and
front by the full depth OF lot IS in Charles L.
Banes subdivision of part of original lot IL
in square 653, as per plat recorded in Book
55. page 169. of records of the office Of the
surveyor OF the District of Columbia
Terms of sale: All cash. Deposit OF S20G
required upon acceptance of bid All convey
ancIng recording and revenue stamps al pur-
chssers cost Terms OF sale TO be complied
with within thirty days deposit forfeited.
SAM'G A. DRURY,
JAMES B. SICHoLS0SE
dplS 20 % 26k2S Trustees
Evening star., 1923-12-18
THoS. j. OWEN & son, AUCTIONEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE VALUABLE
TWO-S1DRY BRICK DWELLINGS, Nos
1881 AND 1883 Is ST. S.H., AND No. 20l
18th ST. Sc.
BY virtue of three certain deeds Of trust
duly recorded in Liber No. 1885, tolios 494 49l
and ASS ct SEQ. respectively, OF the land
records Of the District of Columbia end a the
request of the party secured thereby, the
undersigned surviving trustee will sell at
public auction. IN front of the premises on
THURSDAY. THE TWENTY SEVENTH DAY
OF DECEMBER. AID. 1923, AT FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described land
and premises, situate in the District of Co
iunIbia and designated as and being all OF lots
80, 40 and II in J. I. Bealmear's subdivision
OF certain lots in square 1857. said Beal-
meaT's subdivision is recorded IN iiber 81,
folio 1893, Of the surveyors office for the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
Terms of sale: One third OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash; balance in two
equal installnents, payable in one and two
years, with. interest at per centun per
annum, payable semi-annually from day OF
sale, secured by deed of trust upon the prop
erty sold, all cash, at the option of the
purchaser. A deposit Of 500 will be re-
Quired upon each lot at time OF sale All
conteyancing, recording, revenue stamps, etc,
at cost Of purchaser. Terms Of sale to be
complied with within thirty days from day
OF sale, otherwise the surviving trustee re-
serves the right 10 resell the property al the
risk and cost of defaulting purchaser after
five days advertisement Of such resale IN
some newspaper published IN Washington,
ID. &. SAM'L A. DRTRY,
dc15--1Nds aNSn&h Surviving Trustee
Evening star., 1923-12-18
ADAM A. WESCHLEH, 7AUUIIUNEHhI
Trustees Sale of Valuable Busi-
ness Property, Two-story
Brick Building with Store and
Living Rooms, No. 1740 7th
St, NV.

BY virtue of a decree OF the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia passed in Equity
Cause No. 41S49, the undersigned trustee will
offer for sale by public auction. In front Of
ne premises, ON 81, THTRspAY,a nrRsnaT,a IHE
1928, AT FoUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK PM.
the following described land and prsmises,
situate in the city Of washingto ton, District
Of Columbia, to wit: Part Of original lot 8
in square 418, beginning for the same at
point on 7th st. distant 9.25 feet north of
the southeast corner Of said lot and running
thence north along said street 1915 feet;
thence west e5 feet to an alley; thence south
along said alley 1915 feet; thence east e5
feet to the place Of beginning, improved as
above.
money to be paid in cash, the balance In two
equal instailments, payable in one and two
years, with interest at per cent per annum
nayable seml-annually, from day Of sale
secured by deed of trust upon the puroperty
sold, or all cash.. at the option of the pur-
purchaser at the time of sale. All convey
ancing, recording. revenue stamps and nota-
rial fees at the cost of the purchaser. Terms
of sale to be complied with within thirty
reserves the right to resell the property at
the risk and cost of the defaultlng purchaser
after Eve days advertisement of such resaie
In some newspapey published In the city OF
HARRY s. BARGER. Trustee. !.
fssd&ds. .sxSuA Evans Blds.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
THos. ]. OWEN & son, AUCTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO.
STORY BRICk DWELLING. BEING NO.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING, BEING NO.
1915 18th ST. NV
by virtue of a certain deed of trust duly
recorded in Lfber No. Ass, folio 357 ct seq,
of the land records of the District of Column
b!s, and at the request OF the party secured
thereby, the undersigned trustees will sell
at public auction, In front of the premises,
THURSDAY, THE TWENTIETH DAY OF
DECEMBER, AID. 1928. AT FOUR O'CLOCK
z. NJ, the following described land and prem
ises. situate in the District of Columbia and
designated and being lot 190 in Addison
NJ. Smiths subdivision of lots in Square 208
as said subdivision is recorded in Liber II.
D. &C, folio "a. OF the records Of the Office Of
the surveyor of the District of Columbia.
Terms OF sale: Sold subject to three prior
deeds of trust, Of which particulars will be
announced at the time of sale (all cash
acceptance OF bid. Conveyancing. recording
and revenue stamps at purchasers cost.
Terms to be complied with within thirty days
or deposit forfeited.
LAVISIA DE VEILE,
WILLIAM 4. BOWIE,
dell. 1915. II. .Is 1920 Trustees.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
THos J. OWEN & son. AUcTIoNEERs.


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY pRICK DWELLING. BEING No.
7O2 18th ST. +.
Ry virtue Of certHip deed of trust duly
recorded in Liber No. 4615. folio AS ct seq.
OF the land records of the District of Column
bs. and at the request Of the party secured
thereby. the undersigned trustees will sci; at
public auction. in front of the premises, or
FRIDAY, THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF
DECEMBER AID. 1923, AT FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and prem
ises, situate In the District of Columbia and
designated and being lot 81 In George r.
Repettis subdivision Of lots in square 10T7,
as per plat recorded in the Office of the sur
veyor of the District of Columbia in Liber SO,
at folio 27.
Terms OF sale: Sold subject to first deed
Of trust for about 81. 500 All cash above
said trust. 500 deposit required upon sc-
ceptance OF bid. Conveyancing, recording and
revenue stamps AZ purcih pi.,iSe cost terms
deposit forfeited.
WALTER II. NARROW, JR.,
de11-d&ds.exsu Trustees.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
FUTURE DAYS.
THOMAS J. OWEN & SOY. AU0TIoSEERs

1HUNAS J. V"LN q sV-S' AOVIIV-NELHs'
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING SITUATE
No. 1884 4th STREET NORTHWEST.
Py virtue of deed Of trust recorded in
Liber No 2634, folio 267. of the land
records OF the District of Coumbs We shall
sell. in front OF the premises. or FRIDAY,
THE TWENTY FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER,
AID. 1928. AT F0Uk-THIRTY O'CLOCK
2. NJ. lot - In square 30s1.
Terms Of sale: One-fourth cash. balauce in
one, two and three years with interest az ak
per cent per annum. pay able semi-annually. De.
p0sit of 500 required at time Of sale. and
the purchaser allowed fifteen days from date
OF sale to complete the purchase. Further
particulars at time Of sale
CHARLES L. BENJAMIN.
FREDERICK ]. BENJAMIN,
H II. BENJAMIN,
VIRGINIA s. BENJAMIN,
IRVING G. BENJAMIN,
Heirs OF
CHARLES F. BENJAMIN,
deli-d&ds. exSu Surviving Trustee.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
RESORTS.
Acetvlene Anesthetic Used.

Prof. Straub of Freiburg, has de-
veloped acety1ene gas an an. anes
thetic He mixes il with oxygen SO
that while the patient is kept un-
conscious he is supplied with oxygen
necessary for breathing and can be
kept unconscious for any length OF
time.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
PROPOSALS

U. s. ENGINEER OFFICE. $50 OLD LAND
Oflce Building, Washington. d. C.-Sesled
proposals will be received here until IL m.
January 10, 1924. and then opened for the
construction of tho fltrationN plant and pump
ing station substructures for the District Of
Columbia water supply project. Further in
de15.17 is. 10, ja1a&14
Evening star., 1923-12-18

BOSS & PHELPS
$lOo50-ON THE HEIGHTS
house,
se rc double rear poshes oak soOr 9um6er Of added
$15,5OO-AN ABSOLUTE BARGAIN-NEAR
DUPONT CIRCLE.
honest mrhc
house,
$1o85O-CHEVY CHASE
and
side porch; breakfast
another
Of
$13OOO-CLEVELANDP PARK
Sock e n %
$oOO0-SUBURBAN HOME ~ =
be
BOSS PHELPS
MAIN 4o4o- - 1417 K st. NV.
Evening star., 1923-12-18

SgTHE ABOVE SALE Is FURTHER
POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY. THE
TWELFTH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1928, AT
THE SAME HOUR AND PLACE.
BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE.
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