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The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24
JINX NUMBER TOO MUCH
FOR GRAHAM MOTORISTS

So many requests have come from
Graham county automobile owners
who don't like 'No. 13" that Secretary
of State j. H. Kerby has acceded to
their request to remove the jinx num-
Der from their automobile license
plates, he has announced.
By Arizona's system of numbering,
each county has a number, ORDINARILY
fixed by the order of the various
counties in point of automobiles reg
istered. When the system was inaug-
urated, Graham county ranked 13 in
order, and consequently drew No. 13.
The jinx figure has appeared on every
license plate for that county since.
Then the complaints started, not
many at first, but every time there
was an accident, or almost every time,
the owner blamed it on the fact that
No. 13 was on his car. Letters have
increased with time until objections to
the "13" have mounted to several
score.
Result has been that next year Gra-
ham county will be known on the au-
tomobiIe records as No. Is, while No.
13 will be blank.
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24
DONEY PARK
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Mr.. and Mrs. Boern and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Burroughs were Sunday
guests at the Swanson home.
George Copeland was breaking an
apparently healthy young mare last
Friday, when she, suddenly dropped
dead.
The Woodruffs, who recently re-
turned from Phoenix have purchased a
truck to take the place of a span of
mules they brought from Phoenix. The
mules evidently did not like our cli-
mate for they have disappeared and
cannot be found.
Conrad Van Zee and Silas Van Zee
of Tuba City and Mr.. Frey of Oak
Creek were callers at the Campbells'
Sunday.
Earl and Robert Pendergass are
working at Winona.
Mr.. Rice and son Louis were home
Sunday on visit. They returned to
Oak Greek ON Monday, accompanied
by Orville Pendergass.
Ethel Birbb and family of Chand-
ler visited her mother, Mrs. Tom Eth
ridge, from Thursday to Sunday.
Miss Olive Mcclure was quite i'll
last week from a slight attack of
ptomaine poisoning.
Homer and Raymond Dodgin have
returned home from their trip to Oak
Greek.
Mrs. Mary Mathis, former resident
of the Park, is working at the county
hospital.
Miss Hazel Campbell was confined
to her bed one day this week, but is
fully recovered. 1
The Doney Park school will act as
hostess at a community and school
picnic on September Z. Invitations
have been sent to the Winona, Cliffs
and Maine schools. Everyone is cor
daily invited, so remember the date
and watch for further notice Of the
program.
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24

Next Week: The Search for Per
feet Spinal Column,
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24

will give away $65 in cash during
the next 30 days in prizes.
The plan is as follows:
will be given to the two persons over
Is years old who have the straight
est spinal columns, one of the prizes
to go to a person over Is years old
who has never taken a Chiropractic
adjustment, and the other prize to a
person over Is years old that has ta-
ken one or more Chiropractic adjust
ments.
2. Two second cash prizes of So
each will be given to the two persons
over Is. years old who have the next
straightest spinal columns, one of the
prizes to 90 to person who has never
taken a Chiropractic adjustment, and
the other prize to person who has
taken one or more Chiropractic adj
justments.
8. Two third cash prizes Of 81 each
will be given to the two persons over
Is years old who stand third with re-
gard to the degree of straightness Of
the spinal column, one Of the prizes to
go to a person over 15 years of age
who has never taken a Chiropractic
adjustment, and the other prize to a
person over is years of age who, has
taken one or more Chiropractic adj
justments.
4. Two first cash prizes of So each
will be given to the two children be-
tween the ages of 3 and Is years who
have the straightest spinal columns,
one Of the prizes to 90 to child who
has never taken Chiropfactic adjust
ment, and the other prize to child
who has taken one or more Chiroprac-
tic adjustments.
5. Two second cash prizes Of $2
each will be given to the two children
between the ages of 3 and Is years
who have the next straightest spinal
column, one of the prizes to go to a
child who has never taken d. Chiro-
practic adjustment, and the other
prize to child who has taken one
or more Chiropractic adjustments.
6. Two third cash prizes of ST each
will be given to the two children be
tween the ages of 3 a1pd IL years who
have the next straightest spinal coll
columns, one of the prizes to go to a
child who has never taken a Chiro-
practic adjustment, and the other
prize to go to a child who has taken
one>or more Chiropractie adjustments.
4 Al first cash prize of $3 to the
baby under 3 years old that has the
straightest spinal column.
8. "A second cash prize of 81 to
THE baby under 8 years ~old that has
the next straightest spinal column
8. A third cash prize of 81 to the
baby under 3 years old that has the
third straightest spinal column.
10. A grand cash prize of $5 addi-
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24

Carazozo, New Mexico, by auto, re-
turned Saturday after having gone
as far as Springerville. The roads
were too muddy to make motoring a
success.
The funeral for Mrs. X. N. Sleeves
was held from the home on First
street Sunday afternoon, attended by
many old friends. The floral offer
ings were many and beautiful. The
body was laid away in the local GEM
etery.
The primary Sunday school of the
M. E. church was delightfully."- surpris-
ed Sunday morning when Miss Harriet
Lebsch, former teacher, came in to
visit for while and to see the little
infant daughter of Mrs. Bennett rock
ed in the cradle and sung to by the
cradle roll department.
The Rotary club entertained the In
dustrial Congress representatives at
dinner at $50 Wednesday evening.
The men made it ladies night" too
and invited all the Rotaryanns besides
other guests, to meet the visitors and
their wives.
Mrs. Charles Burton and Mrs. Roy
Davidson were guests at luncheon
Wednesday of Mrs. Breen in Flag
staff.
The Ladies Aid society met We'd
nesday afternoon to sew for the ba-
zaar to be held in November. Many
beautiful things are being made now,
hoping to supply the wants of the
holiday shoppers who may be looking
for dainty, practical gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. r. E. Poole spent a
few hours in Williams Sunday, mo-
toring over from Ashfork.
Charley Burton has gone to Ell Paso
on business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Elliott and Mr..
Kimball were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. J. C. Butler Friday evening.
The barbecue at Hull Springs Sun
day was well attended by Williams
folk. Those among the crowd Drawing
the threatening clouds were the Bur-
tons, Eastons, Hudsons, McLeeses,
Montgomerys, Whites, Douglas, Byers,
Hintons, Buffers, Miss Lucille Crosby,
the Misses Leith and Renshaws. It
was an ideal spot for a picnic, the
dinner was great and every one en-
joyed the races, bronco busting, box
ing and dancing.
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24

donated cash and lots Of hard work
in addition Ia the meat, etc., and
they are to be congratulated on the
fine entertainment they provided. The
dance in the evening was attended by
a large crowd-all the platform would
hold. The dancing continued until
midnight. The music, which was fur
Ilished by four~piece orchestra, was
good. Duffy Brothers donated the
coffee and bread; Babbitt Brothers
donated the pickles and bread, and
James Kennedy donated bread.
The next big event will be the barn
dance at w. E. Morgan big barn, in
Garland Prairie, on Saturday evening,
September 9Th. Refreshments will be
served, as usual. Everybody always
enjoys good big time at the Morgan
barn dances. Come and enjoy the fun,
and thus keep beautiful and young
The Spring Valley roundup moved
TO Maine last Sunday. The cowboys
worked the country in the vicinity of
Maine, and moved to Pittman Valley
on Tuesday. On Wednesday the
roundup moved to the W-triangle
ranch. While in Pittman Valley there
was some riding, which should have
been staged at the Garland Prairie
barbecue. Dick Duffy's horse sudden
ly took exception to something Dick
did and started bucking. The saddle
cinch broke, and both Dick and his
saddle were bucked off. Dicks hand
was skinned quite bad. Later in
the day Miss Ayonell Roark, sis
ter Of the school teacher, was riding
IA horse, which ran away with her.
The stirrups were too long for Miss
Ayonell, and she fell off. Beyond a
few scratches she got up unhurt, thus
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24
How Straight is Your Spinal Column?

tional to the person of any age who
has the straightest spinal column.
II. An additional $50 in cash
prizes will be given away during the
next thirty days in the following way:
Each morning l will place twenty en-
yelopes in box in my treating room,
and each day / will place 81 bill in
one of the twenty envelopes. Each
day the first twenty persons who come
to my office for an examination or
for an adjustment may each pick our
one of the envelopes. My office will
open at o'clock every morning for
the next thirty days, so come early
and get an opportunity to get a 81
bill. This offer applies also to all
those who have been taking adjust
ments.
II. In addition to all of the above,
/ will give to each person who calls
during the next 80 days free copy
of my leaflet entitled ssDr. Gales
Twenty Rules, on How to Keep in Good
Health.
13. This contest begins tomorrow,
Saturday, August 25th, at 8 q. m, and
will continue thirty days, ending Sat-
urday, September 10th. The hours
will be from a. m. to D. m. every
day excepting Sundays and holidays,
but on Saturdays the hours will be
from s a. m. to / p. m. Please do not
telephone; just come ahead. ! can
easily examine fifty people every day.
I have examined over five thousand
people in the past fifteen years and
.~sx4< :. :. ks.,- :, T&As- - ~ I;1raIxy ~
you will have to wait.
IA. This contest is open to every
man, woman and child il1 Flagstaff
and vicinity. Every one is invited.
You will be under no obligation, and
YOU will not be asked to take treat
fnents.s You can ask me all the ques-
tions you wish. / am a graduate of
a high school, a business college, a
normal school, two Chixopractic
Schools and took a review course in
third Chiropraetie school, and was
for twelve years president Of the Los
Angeles College of Chiropractic.
am licensed to practice In two states.
1 have made some cures that are little
short of miraculous. Maybe my opin-
ion might be worth something to you.
my own life was saved by Chiroprac-
tic. was a semi-invalid for fifteen
years, but you wouldn't think it from
my appearakEe now. never print the
names of people who take treatments,
but if you will call on me personally
can give you the names Of num-
Der of prominent people here who will
gladly testify to the benefit which
they have received from my treat
ments.
Next Week: The Search for a Per-
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24
COUNTRY DOINCS
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The largest crowd that ever assem-
bled in the vicinity attended the Gar
land Prairie barbecue at Hull Springs
last Sunday, and enjoyed the day. It
is estimated that there were fifteen
hundred people there. True to their
promise, the rain gods withheld the
rain, and the day was ideal. Two
beeves and eight. sheep were baribe-
cued, and there was no meat left. The
bronco riding was excellent, as we're
all the events. One of Bill Gray's
gentle mules was so near to being >an
outlaw, and objected so strenuously
to being saddled and rode that they
finally had to give up trying to. The
boxing match between Jack Morris
and Bob Currie was good. The judges
decided the bout was a draw. The
good folks who got up the barbecue
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24
WILLIAMS NEWS
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Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Nordyke and
son returned Tuesday morning from 9
vacation with home folks in the east
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Reese and daugh-
ters have returned from a delightful
motor trip to Los Angeles, Yosemite
and other points Of interest in Cali
fornia.
DR.. Miller and family and the Rev,
H. Fl. Gillies were among those who
left Wednesday for the Hopi snake
dance.
The Rev. w. T. Loomis went to the
Grand Canyon Wednesday morning,
driving over with Mrs. Tom Strange,
who is joining her husband there. The
Stranges will live at the Canyon for
awhile
B. T. Robert and family of Needles,
were guests for a day Friday of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Skeeles, stopping over
on their way to the Grand Canyon
little Miss Helen Rounseville enter
tained severa1Ne her friends Tuesday
in celebrationsof her birthday.
Mrs. Charley Burton entertained at
a pretty bridge luncheon Tuesday af-
ternoon in compliment to her house
guest, Mrs. Roy N. Davidson of Phoe-
nix. A three-course luncheon was
served at one o'clock. The table was
beautifully decorated with yellow
flowers and candles~with place cards
and dainty basket favors further car
rying out the yellow color scheme.
Tshxnn fohIoc IF hridUo r1yovidod an
tertainment for the afternoon for the
following guests. Mesdames Jerry
Lee, G. Kirwin, G.. E. McLeese, N.
Renshaw, Roy N. Davidson, Jas. Ken
nedy, ~Bu Bolt, j. C. Butler, Lilo Per-
rim, E. Elliott, E. R. Byers, Mike Duff
fy and Frankfurter. Mrs. Charles Ell
lott was presented with a lovely gift
for having highest score, while Mrs.
Jas Kennedy received a gift no less
lovely for consolation. A beautiful
gift was also given the guest of honor.
Mrs. Cecil Lugar and daughter
DarIess went to Flagstaff Thursday
to spend few weeks visiting Mrs. Lu-
gar's brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Davis.
Mr.. Pritchard of Ashfork was look
ing after business in Williams Thurs
day.
Mrs. Jessie Sine and little grand
daughter, Grace Sweetwood, are
spending short vacation on the
coast,
j. Edwards and two grandsons,
Thornton and Howard, who started to
The Coconino sun., 1923-08-24
showing that She is good, true Ari-

showing that she is a good, true Ari-
zona girl.
Arthur Gibson, forest ranger, in
charge of the Anita Moqui ranger dis
trict, stationed at Hull Hanks in the
summer, and at Anita during the win
ter, has sent in his resignation, eff
fective the 1st. Prior to his transfer
to Hull Tanks this spring, Arthur was
stationed at Spring Valley. Since Ar
thur has been with the forest service
he has won the respect and esteem of
the xstockmen and others. 1t is said
that Arthur has interests in Tonto
Basin that demand his attention.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
ChiIdren's S
Wear

Just sir days left to select
the ChiLdrens 'Somethings"
for Easter Sunday.
LoueIy Dresses-of aIL-silk
Crepe de Chine, in all the
new shades Of blue, cocoa,
taIIor and bro,cn. Touches
OF hand work or Paisley ef-
tects. e to IA years. At
SI2.98.
Goats and Capes-conle
and look at the PaIais Royals
complete assortment and de-
eide rchich. Goats ,Uith sep
arate cape sleeves are ne,c,
perhaps not as practical as a
coat; ho,ceuer, bring the chill
dren in and try on both.
Sizes 2 to 6, 6 to 10, 10 to I6.
All moderately priced. Small
sizes, S. to SIS. Large sizes,
1898 to $3.50.
Easter Hats and Bonnefs-
of Stra,U, Leghorn, Panama.
peanut braid, noueIty braid
or adorable little ones of
Lace, Crepe de Chine, en-
broidery, S,Ciss and Point
fEsprit. Sizes for babies in
arms and up to 10 years. At
SI.98 to S7.98.
Dresses-louely models of
Ratine Linen, SUiss, dotted
StUiss, VoiIe, English point
Calico, Crepe and Organdie;
rohite and dainty colors; all
Nth attractive spring-sun1-
mer trimmings. 6 to Ia years.
At $500.
Pnlnis Royn1-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
Laces

Spanish Lace .4ilouers. in
Paisley coforings; the pOpu-
lar lace of the season. At
$3.50 yard.
Spanish 4llouers and
Flouncings, in black. tan,
gray, mhite. Copenhagen.
blue, bro,un, green and red.
At $500 and S2.25 yard.
Cotton Nets, - inches
uide, in ,chite and ecru. At
Csc. 85c, Sl.OO, SIPS and
SI.5O.
An extensive showing of
Fash Laces in FiIet, Calais,
TaI and CIuny; large table
full Of these desirable laces.
At SC, I0c. I2c, 15c and 2Oc
yard.
Palais ROyal-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
Hundkerchiefs

Mems Pure Linen Hand
kerchiefs, rrith "a and -
inch hem, ,rith hand-en,-
broidered initial. At SOC
each.
Mems Pongee Handker-
chiefs, hand-dra,Un threads
and hand hemmed. At SI.O0
each.
Mems SILK Handkerchiets,
1rith Polka dot border in
uhite on navy and blue on
broun. At SI.OO.
Women's Pongee Handker-
chiefs. with draun threads
and embroidered corners. At
39c and SOC.
" men's Pure Linen
Handkerchiefs. in ,chite and
coIors, uith dainty enbroid-
cred corners. At 39c, or 3
for SI.OO.
" mems Pure Linen
Handkerchiefs, in all the new
coIors, mith I-inch hem. At
25c each.
PaIais Royai-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
The Beauty
PdrIOr

Main FIOOr-BalcOny
Dame Fashion DEGREES a full
ness in coifure for Easter and
Evening star., 1923-03-25

summer. n Qes
HghtfuL C h an G e
can be accom-
plished by using
n S witch or
Ira n sforn,ation
that tOiU blend
effectively With
your hair. Our
experts lUiIL shotU
ynyy ho,p In mr.
Evening star., 1923-03-25
NecklUear

Beautiful NeU OHImpeS,
made Of fine novelty roile
,Uith Peter Pan collar. At
$3.50 each.
Pure Linen Testees, en-
broidered in tuhite and col.
ored dots, ,Uith Peter Pan or
Tuxedo collar ,Uith cuffs to
match. At SI.59.
Fiber SiIk Scarfs, in solid
colors, stripe effects and
Paisley colorings. At S2.98
to $3.50 each.
SUeater Sets. in an endless
rariety of styles and mate
rials. At SOC.
PaInis ROynI-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1923-03-25

Glore knit, Uith a
drop stitch effect. At
trGctiue M o d e l s in
gray, brotCr, tan and
navy. At S22.50.
Evening star., 1923-03-25

range your hair to make your
Easter hat more chrming-and
naturally, making your Easter en-.
sembIe q complete success. Hair
goods at $3.50 up to $1,000.
Expert ser6ice and attention
Shampooing, Manicuriug, Facial
and Scalp Treatment. arrange for
appointment: Main $3.50.
Beauty ParlOr-Main Floor,
Balcony.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-03
If Back Hurts
Begin on Salts
Flush your Kidneys occasionally
If you eat too much
meat.

No man or woman who eats lots of
meat regularly can make a mistake by
flushing the kidneys occasionally, says
a well-known authority. Too much meat
may form uric acid, which clogs the
kidney pores so that they sluggishly
filter or strain only part OF the waste
and posons from the blood; then you
get sick. rheumatism, headaches, liver
trouble, nervousness, constipation, dizz-
mess, sleeplessness, bladder disorders
often come from sluggish kidneys.
The moment you feel a dull ache in
the kidneys or your back hurts, or if
the urine is cloudy, offensive, full of
sediment, irregular of passage or at
tended by q sensation of scalding. get
about four ounces of Jad Salts from
any reliable pharmacy and take a table
spoonful in a glass of water before break
fast for few days and your kidneys
may then act fine. This famous salts
is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia, and
has been used for generations to flush
clogged kidneys and stimulate them to
activity also to help neurralize the acids
in urine so it no longer causes irritation,
thus often ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and can not
injure; makes a delightful effervescent
ilthia water drink, which everyone can
take now and then to help keep the
kidneys clean and the blood pure, there
by often preventing serious kidney COM
plications. IN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-03
SHELLMAN LOSES GAME
TO FAST LESLIE TEAM

LESLIE, Feb. 3.-Ine one of the
hottest contested games ever played
was the outcome of the one staged
and played Wednesday afternoon in
Shellman. It was the determination
Of the courageous U. H. S. lads that!
lowered the smoothing blanket owe
lac Shellman fading flame. 1t was
the efforts produced by the entire
bunch of U. S. S. basketeers, which
were six, that spelled victory and
defeat at the same moment of time.
From the gong there was extra
speed shown to the Shellman spec
Gators that they had never witness
ed before by no two teams that had
ever played upon their court, was
the statement made by a group of
Shellman fans. The u. H. S. Quin-
tet, as whole played in wonderful
style, exhibiting a remarkable brand
OF ball that pierced the hopes of
the locals, sending their prospects
Sllmmering into The air without hope
OF victory. The local were leading
1918 and three minutes to play
when the I'm on High squad made a
desperate attack that resuItde in four
heId goals that produced the twelfth
victory out OF as many starts for
the winners.
me lineup tells the story as:
UNION HI (23) SHELLMAN az
X. hines -..--.lrf...... R. Crittendon
b. Hines lf........J. Salos
bradley, Capt.----..c.-.... L. Crittenden
- LINES ------------rgg -....,..-.. Weathers
Oo'Ne ,--------,,------lg 1900. R. Helm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-03
300 GALLONS RUM
SEIZED IN CAPITAL
Detective From Mountains Fools
Gay City Moonshiners And
Collect Wet Evidence

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3. - j. l..
Asher, a revenue agent from the
Kentucky mountains, who came to
Washington three weeks ago and
has put in his time since in guises
ranging from an ash cart drives
to a Kentucky colonel at a fashion
able ball, yesterday directed more
than so capitol revenue agents and
police in liquor raids on 60 places,
netting the arrest of about 80 peO-
pie, including II women, and the
confiscation Of more than 800 gal
Ions of intoxicants.
Evidence for the raids which were
begun in five police precintcs at II
a. m. and were not completed un-
til late in the day, the most ALL
inclusive campaign conducted in the
city since the advent of prohibition,
was obtained almost entirely by Ash
er.
The five precinct stations present
ed their business appearances in
years as bondsmen FASTENED to gain
the release of prisoners, practically
all of whom were held for 81 800
bail, and police and revenue agents
guarded prisoners and directed the
storage of huge supplies of corn
whisky, bonded goods and wine car
ried in from the raided homes in
government trucks and automobiles.
In only one instance were the raid
ers disappointed by failure to find
the good described by the Ken
tuckian.
Asher first drove into the under
world in quest of the bootleggers'
rendezvous aboard an ice wagon as
helper. He then switched to an ash
cart and quickly caught up the
"empties" in all corners of the CITY.
Then as coal wagon driver, he got
into the homes again, assisting in
storing away the coal and modestlv
accepting pint bottle rewards. He
later appeared as a piano tuner and
again as a lawyer.
Before long Asher had won the
confidence of the principal bootleg
gers IN various section and bv aiding
TO store away the goods in his ca
paclty as a wagon driver and helDcr
gained knowledge of numerous and
clever hiding places for the goods
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-02-03

erected for the fishermen and camp
ing parties arc being planned. The
following compose the membership
Of theaclub; DR.. L. G. Stewart, C..
R. McCrory, w, F. Costner, 4. r.
Hart, C. 7. Rainey, 7. y. Strange,
Il. J. Dyess, j. H. Holloway, W. T.
Poole, S A. Mannings, j. R. Wall,
c. s. Wall, N. c. Strange, c. ~
Carter, w. T. Tondee, A. A. AIRING
ton, Charlie McNeal, George billiard,
E. R. Jordan, H. W. Hogg, Hamp
Rigsby, L. p. Gartner, ]. II. Stevens,
Eugene Dixon, c. L. Battle, c. C.
Williamson, H. J. Williams, E. z.
Collins, Carl Rigsby, E. W. Strange.
Professor Pepp,' play, was pre-
sented by the pupils of the Ellaville
High school in Oglethorpe Tuesday.
The play was given under the au-
spices Of the Oglethorpe chapter,
United Daughters f the Confed-
~At"N IOI bllC DCHGlll Vi LiIG uIllh-
ing fountain, which the U. D. C.'s
plan to erect at the old artesian
well. Howard hite sang several vo-
cal selections, and Misses Christine
Stewart and Gertrude Burt render
ed instrumental solos. Miss Kittie
Pearl Collins read "The LittIest
Rebel" The play was sponsored by
Mrs. Artie Merritt of Oglethorpe,
Mrs. Rogers Williams and Mrs. Fl. j.
Williams of Ellaville. Miss Ida Mae
Pruitt, teacher of expression in the
Ellaville High school, directed the
play
A burglary occurred in EIlaville
Tuesday evening when the Hotel.Pea-
cock was robbed of an empty trunk
left in an upstairs hallway by a for
mer boarder. The entrance tc the
hotel was gained by back stairway
and SO quietly did the thief proceed
that the servants did not hear them.