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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28
MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS

M. Butterfoss, M. Conover and
Dora Reading have all stolen a
march on us. The office force can
bosat of three more diamond rings.
When asked if they We're engage
ment rings, here is what they said
and did:
Myrtle says: Novel, yes, il
is. Then she blushed fiery red.
Dora blushed and acted very de-
mure, but she finally said Eyes"
Mildred Conover stood up and
faced me squarely saying, Surely
if it wasn't | wouldn't wear it or
that finger"
Many good wishes for your future
girlsi
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28
PuliIno Teeth.

Owen Mccarthy, recent arrival
from the Emerald Isle, had spent a
torturing day with toothache. And
after he had finished his work. to-
ward evening, he beat his way TO the
nearest dentist and impatiently in
quired of the extractor of molars:
"How much does yez charge for
pullin' out wan tooth2''
"Fifty cents; seventy-fve cents with
gas"
"Seventy-five cints with gas7"
gasped Owen. 'Bedad. thin, I'll
come round agin early In the mornln'
when It's daylight" - Everybody's
Magazine.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28
Wanted an Illustration.

Wife (who has the foreign Ian
guage "spasm") John. do you know
I'm getting on splendidly with my
Freneh7 I am really beginning to
think in the language.
Husband Interested in his paper)
lis that so? Let me hear you think
a little while In French.-New York
Evening Post.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28
SHUT DOWN CONTINUES TIC
MONDAY, JANUARY 7TH

Owing to the time required for
the installation of mechanical equip
ments, the Rubber Mill will not re-
open for work until Monday morn
ing, January 7, 1924. This will en-
able tests to be made, and everything
to be put in good shape for run
ming again.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

An especially stylish model In a
utility coat is shown here. Note its
length, the clever adaptation of the
Raglan sleeve, the narrow close-fitting
cuffs and coy muller collar, all con-
tributing comfort and warmth as well
as fine style. The design is adapted
to the seasons heavy coating, as
cancels hair, tweed and mixtures.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28
Notice to Creditors

ESTATE OF MARTIN KUBIS, Deceased; :
Pursuant TO the order OF CHARLES d. Nc
CRACKEN Surrogate of the County of
Huntordon, made the twenty-sixth day
Of November. A. D., one thousand nine
hundred and twenty-thrce, notice is hereby
given TO all persons having claims against
the estate of Martin Kuhis. late of the
County OF Hunterdon deceased OF present
the same. under oath or affirmation. to
the subscriber. Executor OF said deceased,
within six months from the date of said
in and exhibit his or her claim (under oath
or affirmation), With nthe time 80 limited.
win be forevere barred of his or her action
therefor against the said Executor.
Dated November 26th, A. D., 1923.
THE MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK
OF TRENTON
Trenton. N. J.
Executor.
mn. 7Eah 1-pr,a foe Sik ool
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28
Breeding Time-Now!

This is breeding time for roashes,
Now is the time they spread their
deadly germs! Don't take a chance
on having your food contaminated
NOW is the time to stop them
next week it will be much harder
Get a box of Royal Guaranteed
Roach Powder TODAY. Sold an6
guaranteed by
ALL LEADING DRUG AND
HARDWARE STORES
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

Notice is hereby given that the following
account win be audited and stated by the
SURROGATE and reported TO the Judge OF the
Orphans Court of the County of Hunterdon
On Monday, january Z, 1924.
In the term of December. A. D.. 1928.
for settlement and allowance.
Est David u. Woman, Deceased.
Central Trust Company OF Camden
Edward r. Baker. Executors.
CHAS. ID McCRACKEN. Surrogate.
(lo-T 10 l-4-pr's fee Shl
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28
NOTICE or SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the following
account will be audited and stated by the
Surrogate and reported to the Judge of the
Orphans Court of the County of Hunterdon
On Monday. January 7. 1924,
In the term of December A. D., 1923,
for settlement and allowance.
Est. Emma II. Barber. Deceased.
Samuel Moon. Margaret Moon, Eliza
beth Firth Executors.
CHAS. d .MeCRACKEN, Surrogate.
(12-7 TO i-d--Pr's fee Shl
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

Notice is hereby given that the following
account will he audited and stated by the
Surrogate and reported TO the Judge Of the
Orphans Court of the County OF Hunterdon
On Monday, January 7, 1924,
In the term OF December. A. D., 1928,
for settlement and allowance
Est. Margaret A. Cronkright,
Fannie NJ. Henry. ADMINISTRATIVE.
CHAS. ID MccRACKEN. Surrogate.
l2-7 TO l-4-pr's fee Sbl
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

NOTTNE VF SEf TEEWENT
Notice is hereby given that the following
account win be audited and stated by the
Surrogate and reported to sthe Judge of the
Orphans Court of the County of Hunterdon
On Monday, January Z. 1924.
In the term Of December, A. D., 1923.
for settlement and allowance.
Est. Carrie Martindcll. Deceased.
Walter +. Hayhurst, Executor.
CHAS. ID .McCRACKEN. Surrogate
~, 4 fr1. ShA
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

NO TRESPASSING for any pur-
poses whatever on the farm lands
known as the j. " C. Barber Farm.
A. J. Timer. tt
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

FOR SALE-Auto Knitter, with in
structions to run same. Apply
at Record-News office.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

FOR RENT-Part of farmhouse, 5
rooms, hall and stairway; on state
road, handy to Oakland" on trolley,
two miles below New Hope; handy
to Lambertville. Edwin Molloy,
New Hope, Pa. 12-7tf
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

WILLIAM HINELINE, instructor
of Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar and
Tenor Banjo. Desires pupils in
this vicinity for Fridays and Satur-
days. Studio at Mrs. Charles Roses
residence, 68 York St., Lambertville.
1929
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

FOR SALE-Two Groom houses,
and 8 Arnett Avenue, Lambert
vile. Can give possession of one
at once. Apply l Arnett Avenue.
12-7tf
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

LOST-On Saturday afternoon on
Bridge or Union streets, black
leather handbag containing money
and papers. Finder will be suitably
rewarded by returning it to127 North
Union St., Lambertville. 1t
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

FOR Unloading car of alfal-
ia hay next week. Call 158-R3,
Lambertville. L. r. Harris. alt
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

LIST YOUR FARM NOW. Get in
my new circular for this coming
Spring. Quick sale if price right.
Kerstner (The Farm NAM, 214 Main
St., Pennington. 1913
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-12-28

$40 REWARD for information lead
ing to the arrest and conviction
of the guilty parties who have COM
mitted nuisances around my place
of business at the rear of Coryell
St., Lambertville. The nuisances
are committed at night and are
menace to life and health. All in
formation will be kept confidential.
NJ. c. MANIFEST. 12-28tf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23

OF II as matters up 10 that night. six
months later. when the battle OF
Scdgemoor was fought.
Decming tho impending action no
affair of his. as indeed II was not,
and indifferent TO the activity with
which Bridgcwater was that night
agog. Mr.. Blood closed his ears 90 the
sounds OF Il. and went early 10 bed.
He was peacefully asleep long before
II O'Clock. at which hour, as you
know, Monmouth rode out with his
rebel host along the Bristol road. cir.
cautiously to avoid the MARYLAND that
lay directly between himself and the
Royal army. You also know that his
numerical advantage-possibly count.
erbainnced by the greater stcndlness
OF the regular troops on the other
side--and the advantages he derived
from falling by surprise upon an
army that was more or less asleep.
we're all lost 10 him by laundering
and bad leadership before ever he
was at grips with Feversham.
Inc arHlea came INTO colllSlon III
the neiRhborhood OF o'clock in tho
morning. Mr.. Blood slept undis.
turbed thru the distant boom OF can.
non.> Not until O'Clock, when the
sun was rising 10 dispel tho last
wisps of mist over that stricken field
OF battle. did he awaken from his
tranquil slumbers.
He sat up In bed, rubbed the
sleep from his eyes, and collected
himself. Blows were laundering up.
on the door OF his house. and voice
Turn TO Page II. Column ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
EZRA MEEKER
ILL. BETTER

Ezra Meeker. aged and famed pio-
neer OF the Northwest. was report.
ed TO be recovering rapidly from an
attack OF grip at the home OF HIS
grandson. Or. c. l.. Temple,on. 1901
cascadia ave. Tuesday.
Meeker first became III Thursday.
and. altho his Illness did not reach
an alarming stage Mt any time. ne
was feeling very III Sunday. On
MondayAshe case turned for the bet.
ter. and IL was expected Tuesday
that no would be completely recov.
cred within a few days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
MOTHER CAN'T
EXPLAIN ACTION
Says Boy Had Everything
He Ever Wanted
BY John w. Nelson

II thought he was just Wild with
the witness OF youth--he was only
zi-and he thought he was a man.
had long talk with him just n
week ago and pleaded with him
to come back homo. But he said
he was getting along all right
don't know what ever caused him
to do thofe thing"
Mrs. Faye Taylor Campbell.
mother of the University student
burglar, grief stricken at the news
OF the arrest OF her son early this
morning. tnlked as the proverblnl
mother would talk IN such pre-
dlcament, with sobs breaking in on
her words. hut with mothers love
fighting for her sons good namo.
John Elliott Taylor. the con-
fessed prowler OF University dis
trict fraternity houses. Is the son OF
Mrs. Campbell by former mar
riagc.
BOYS CASE rs ONE
OF THE ONLY CHILD
Il don't want you to call him
Campbell" she said His name il
Taylor, Mr.. Campbell does not de-
serve The odium my gon's acts have
cast upon his name. Hc has been
such n WONDERFUL father TO John
and treated him 80 splcnddly."
Tho boy's ,cnsc is the old. old
story Of nm only child reared In
tho lap OF luxury with everything
Mt his command that his boyish
mood might wish.
''IIc IL an only son--nll ! have In
the world his mother mid.
John went 10 live at the fraternity
house last spring. l do not blame
the fraternity boys. Themselves, but
| guess the discipline was not what
we thought II was
That young Taylor was undecided
about his future even while attend.
Ing the university last semester and
his inability to como TO a decision,
was Given by his mQther rs the ron.
son for the youths absence from
CTurn TO Page ., Column ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23

After the Peace OF Nimeguen his
movements arc obscure. But we
know that he spent two years in a
Spanish prison, tho we do not know
how he contriycd to get there. II
may be due To thIs that upon his re-
lease no took his sword TO France,
and saw service with the French In
their warning upon the Spanish
Netherlands. Having reached. at
last. the age OF %, his appetite FOR
adventure surfeIted. his health hav.
ing grown indifferent as the result
Of neglected wound. he was sudden
ly overwhelmed by inconsistencies. He
took ship from Nantes with intent to
cross 10 Ireland But the vessel be.
ing driven by stress OF weather into
Bridgewatcr bay, and Bloods health
having grown worse during the voy.
age, he decided to go ashore there,
additionally urged 20 II by the fact
that Il wns his mothers native soil.
Thus in January OF that year 1885
ne had come TO Bridgewater, possess
or OF fortune that was approx
mateIy the same as that with which
he had originally set out from Dub.
lin IL years ago.
Because he liked the Ilncc, in
which his health was rapidly
restored TO him, and because he con.
ceived that he had passed thru nd.
ventures enough for n mans life.
time, he determined to settle there.
and take up at last the profession
Of medicine from which he had, with
80 little profit. broken away.
That is all his story. or 30 much
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23

While Or. Matthes. at the head
Of the provisional Rhincland gov.
eminent established by Sundays
bloodiess coup. was striving to
knit together an yet dIaJoln,cd frng-
mentH Of the separatlst movement.
communists arose in Hamburg.
The Rhineland republic has yet 20
find coherent voice. Their arc at
least three distinct groups Involved
In the break from the reich. Pos
sibIlity that these might fight
among themselves. while the linz
pctus OF the revolt died out. as
well IA that the British In the
Cologne area would have reprcss-
I've influence on tho scparatists.
heartcncd the government.
The scparatist movement was
spreading. with clashes more fire.
quent.
Berlin dispatches reported that
Turn to Page o. Column 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
UNIVERSITY TO
PUNISH YOUTH
Condor Says Taylor Must
Pay If He Is Guilty

Dean John d. Condor. acting
president OF the University OF Wash.
lngton In the absence OF President
suzzallo. said Tuesday In regards
to the arrest Of John Il. Taylor in
connection with the recent frat
house burglarles;
Students OF the University OF
Washington have no exemption
from the operation of the criminal
laws OF the state. They are amen.
nble 10 all laws OF the city and
state, know nothing about the
facts OF this particular cnsc except
as have just been informed by
The Star. II this man is guilty he
VIII be punished both by the uni.
vcraity md the atntc.p
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
BOYS DEATH
STOPS GAMES
Bremerton High Cancels Its.
Schedule for Season

BREMERToN. Oct. 23.- Saddcned
by the accidental death OF their cen.
ter. Allen II. Johnson. II. In foot
ball game AZ Puyallup Friday after.
noon. members of the grid team OF
the Union high school here Monday
evening voted unanimously to cancel
their 1924 schedule and ban football
for the lo2324 school year, accord.
lng 10 announcement OF Principal y.
II. Wolfe. Tho funeral of young
Johnson. who sustained fractured
yortcbra In n acrlmmagc for n
fumbled ball, was hold here sunday.
Brcmerton's union high school ~
smltten with extreme sorrow. Wolfe
pald, ma n result Of the death, and
tho lads who were his school and
tenn mates were held TO reflect the
attitude OF their student body and
Crurn TO Page o. Column ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
Taylor Tells How He Started;
Got Big Kick Out of the Job

The. full story of Taylors depredations was told to
Severyns.
Il got started at my own frat house." the boy said Il
needed money Then the thrill of the thing got me- got
hell of kick out of it. / had marrow squeaks
in the Psi Epsilon house night had just entered
and four students in
my oyercoat and shoes the floor. l jumped
under table and they turned on the light.
"They examined my coat and shoes and wondered
who had left them. was my hands and knees under
the table. One of the men brushed against me, he
so close He nearly stepped on my fingers. held my
breath until they had gone.
Again, was trapped in frat house, forget which
one, when one of the men was robbng awoke laid
down and he went to sleep again. Several times was
caught in tight places, but managed to escape thru the
greatest of good luck 1t was excitement-ife to me-"
What do you think of these gray steel bars 2" asked
Chief Severyns DO you get much of thrill out of this
o -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
BY S. B. Croft


FOLLOWING his arrest early Tuesday John E. Taylor
step-son of Burt c. Campbell president of the Puget
Sound Timber Co. and head of the Washington State Log
gers association confessed to the police that he the
burglar who singe-handed, has looted nearly dozen
fraternity houses at the University of Washington ncud
ing hs-own, the Delta Tau Delta.
From small beginning, when he forced for funds
while student at the university, Taylor told Chief of
Police Severyns how he had gone farther and farther
of the kick he got out of it. until his loot had
into thousands of dollars Taylor has not been in
school this quarter
Taylor, who is 81, and who reporter of
Seattle afternoon newspaper told thrilling tale of mid
night burglares Material evidence worth large sum of
money found by the police in Tayors at the New
Richmond hotel and being held evidence against him.
Il had had trouble with my stepfather," Taylor said.
II robbed my fraternity house. the Delta Tau Delta
first broke and didn't want to appeal to my father
for aid. Then became conscencestrcken and returned
all the stuff to the house officer He made it right with
the members"
Tayors arrest made by Patrolmen J. j. Kush and
H. c. McLennan who returning from another burglary
alarm when they the youth sitting the curb at
Easake and Martin, waiting for taxi He looked sus-
picous to them and they stopped to shake him down."
The officers found six gold watches and fountain
him. and quzzed him to where he had obtained
them Taylor finally admitted that he had stolen them,
it is alleged and took them to his at the hotel where
the officers found four sucases full of loot and other stuff
in great prouson such overcoas saxaphone watches
and ieWelry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
Triple War
Descending
on Germany
Communists Are Starting Revolt in
Hamburg; Rhine Forces Attack for
New Republic; Royalists Menace
UNITED PRESS SUMMARY

Per oesetng the German republic became threeold to-
day.
10 the dlsntegaton wrought by efforts of the Franco
phe separass along the Rhine and Bavaran monarchsts
added the threat of red revolt in the Prussia
Dispatches report Is killed and 100 wounded in fighting be-
tween communists and police in Hamburg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23

Rusty" callow. rowing coach nj
the university. is conducting a Bible
class on Sundays.
Well. why not7 Most athletic
coaches know the Biblical characters
30 well they call them by their first
name.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
Howdy. folks, Sunny how
many fights start In soft drink
parior.

Howdy. folks, Sunny how
many fights start In soft drink
parior.
Why doesn't some Seattle dentist
call his office n filling station"
British scientist predicts that cleo
irical vibrations win soon serve as a
substitute for food.
Hey, waiter. take back this cleo
trio oyster stew and put few cleo
trio oysters In it,
OF course. this idea OF electric food
Is nothing new. We already have
current jelly.
Mrs. Homer Brew can turn on the
switch and serve Us a few volts for
dinner. But we'll know exactly what
Il viii be- II win be hash.
NATURAL HISTORY NOTE
Having just bought a pair Of
rabbits, LII Gee Gee il now seek.
ing 10 borrow the office adding
machine TO keep track OF them.
Metro Dame football players took
lessons in esthetlc dancing this fall
in order 10 become fast on their feet.
Football men who wish TO learn how
10 shake OF taclslcrs ought TO take
up hula.hula dancing.
can't afford 10 6Ev a cheap cigar.
can't afford 70 pay the ioIcesi
board.
NY Pile Of coin Is dotcn so very far
cGn'i afford 1918 Ford.
LII Gee Gees sweetie Is a proud.
proud boy. He took a drink Of moon.
shine this morning that made him
see double. and now he thinks his
Ford is an eight.cyiinder car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
Has Mayor BroaUn Made Good9

The Star phases this
question. 4.4AAI
yoNfeol
hall conditions?
BE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
By Rafael Sabafi,ri
Q PArAsL aABkTlni
kQpoI MA SERVICE re

Peter Blood bachelor Of medicine sits his balcony calmly smo
ing his pipe and watering his while the the
itself battle Monmouth
England
he placidiy himself the oycrSy,
STORY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23

The brains Of most persons are 10
Gated directly under the skull. but
the brains OF people who try to beat
the train to the crossing are gener.
ally located along the right Of way.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23

what are you so mad about7'
Just had the doctor remove /;
speck Of coal from my eye"
Did he overcharge your
mo. but he kept It,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
in
Jail Says
II Was Fun
First Robbed His Own Greek Letter
House Because He Needed Money,
Then Went Farther for Thrills

John f. Taylor, the fraternity house burglar" was
charged with second degree burglary in information
filed in superior court Tuesday by Prosecuting Attorney
Malcolm Douglas.
Taylor, Campbell as he Is known, was specifically
charged with burglarizng the room of Edward A Brx
university student, in the Beta Theta ri house. 1917
Z. 47th ST., early Tuesday morning He had just COM
pleted this prowl when arrested.
Taylor to be arragned Tuesday afternoon before
Presiding Judge King Dykeman and was to enter plea
of guilty, according to Prosecutor Douglas He also
to be sentenced.
Taylor made complete confession to Douglas Tues
day. admitting than 20 burgaries since September.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
e Biggest Circulation in Washington
JOHN E. TAYLOR, university stu

VIIN II n ILVIN, UNIVERSITY SIu-
y dent and confessed fraternity
house burglar, and some of the loot
police found in his room. Taylor says
he stole first because he was broke and
later because Of the thrill it gave him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23
Port of Seattle Shows q Profit

yE port terminals September showed profit Of
l. nearly $4,000 This the districts history
for the abnormal period Here tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-23

Boarding house gink whose
favorite crack nj the dinner tn
BILE Is, please drive the COW UP
this way"
Seattle's prosperity depends upon
tho lumber industry! DO your Bit
Use toothpicksl
Sport writer's claim that football
Is growing too tame.
Suggestion: Let the players use
midlrons.
This fopc's q fake, us really not
Worth tohdt II costs bv far.
For every time you hug girl
You break q good cigar.
Lloyd George. according to n dis.
patch. wants to meet some American
men Of liberal thought. Has he tried
the talls yet?
There Is just one maxim for an
after.dinner spcaker--a Maxim 81.
lencer.
YE DIARY
October 22)
This day did receive telephone call
from ". Carter, whom I have not seen
since the wnr In the Jowianhs, and "
did remind me of our last meeting, when
we sat In q little cafe In ADJou, drink
Ing rlium ehnud. yermouth cassis aud
all gther pleasant things, and before
that had not seen HON for five years,
and that In Washington. when we did
used TO meet In tho cobwebby back
room Mt Shoemaker, pDaffing fInEobs
Of dark KuJmbacIser, and indeed II IL n
good thing Those wicked days ARE gone,
but !, poor wretch, cannot but think
sinfuily Of the merry times we had, sing
Ing and merry -maitinE and all the limo
cent fun In the world.