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The Dolores star., 1923-06-29

Department of the Interior,
U. s. Land Office at Durango. Colorado.
June L. 1928.
Notice is hereby given that Roy Dickersop of
Dolores, Colorado, who, on March 49, 1920 made
a9ditionsi Homestead Entry No. 0-2sI for 4
sM 4, 81 4, Sc Sc section %; VIZ Sw
section - NV NV section p; NElNE4
Section %, township 40 north, range i, west
M r Meridian, has filed notice of intention
10 make hnal three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described before the
hegister OF the United States Land Office al
1893. ''H 10y vi '"iS
Claimant names as witnesses,
John T. Jrimbie, j. H. Trimhe Hal Martin
Alexis Blum, all OF Dolores. Colorado,
CHAs. K. SMITH, Register.
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29

the weeds killed and leave a mulch of
two inches of small clods. If, after the
corn is laid BY" weeds start, q one
horse cultivator with small shovels
should be used to kill these weeds. =
Waldo Kidder, Extension Agronomist.
Colorado Agricultural College.
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29
BAPTIST

Sunday School at 1000 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 500 alternating between Baptist and
Methodist churches.
Union services at the Methodist
church at o'clock.
G. L. FLANDERS. Pastor
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publieherl
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Durango, Colorado

Department of the Interior,
U. s. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.
May 26, 1923
Notice is hereby given that James Keene,
made Add. Homestead Entry No. 06U56 for
SW4NEl4, NWA SEA section H., and 81 SEA
section Is, township 80 north, range II west,
New Mexico =. Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make final five year proof, to
establish claim to the land above described
before J. NJ. Brumley, clerk of the District
court, at Cortez, Colorado, ION the Srd day Of
July, 1873.
Claimant names witnesses:
John L. Huntley, Henry Bogolino. David L.
mcCiuer and james Chadd, all Of Dolores,
Colorado.
Cnas. Z. SMITH, Register.
First pub June last pub June ~, le2S.
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29
NOCice,

My Office will be closed from July lst
to 9Th as will be out of town.
DR.. E. E. Howell, Dentist.
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
tPublisher)

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Durango. Colorado.
June 9. 1873.
Notice lie hereby given that Ralph r. Noble.
ct Dolores Colorado. who. on April -. 1920, made
). R. homestead entry No. o6SiS for lots ), 6, II,
", SW section 5, and lots l. Q, 10 Sc Is ecton
!. township 40 north, range II west. Mp
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make
final three-year proof to establish claim to the
land above described before j. NJ Brumley,
CLERK OF the district court, at Cortez. Colorado,
IN the 10 day of July, 1923.
Claimant names witnesses:
Frank g. Pease. Alexis Blum. James W. Bel
NEAR aud Rauey d. Chastain all Of Dolores,
Colorado,
CHAs. R. SMITH. Register.
First pub. June Is 1s-s, last pub July Is, la2s.
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29
CT the Shuvches
CATHOLIC

Services the first and third Sundays
of each month. Services begin at
900 a. m.
The public always welcome at all
services.
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Publisher

Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Durango. Colorado.
june S, 1923.
Notice ia hereby given that Arthur g. Rocdcr,
Ut Ackmen. Colorado wLo on Aurusts. Ifot
made Additional Homestead Entry No. Uae0l,
for lot section IS, lots and s, section !,
Mexico Principal Meridisn, has filed police OF
Intention to make final three year proof. to
establish claim to the land above described.
heforo j. NJ. Brumley, Clerk of the District
If July, 1923. 10y
Claimant names as witnesses.
Guy L. Townsend Eugene Bane .Jsmss W,
Colorado.
CHAs. R. SMITH. Register.
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29
lcIAL DIRRcToRY.
COUNTY OFFICERS

ooUNTY OFFICERS
$3.50. u. Brumiey
o., q u. Burke
3snanDssr, Byron D. Brown.
80 - Schools, L. 8. Hutebings
Aa1unDsr, C. r. Hickman
0ku13, Frank Philley.
0WVnDor,, John r. Bauer.
A11ssaDg, 9. W. Carpenter
011unos, E.tE. johnson.
D11u1osntstivs, Royal W. Calkins
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
D1p1Rlst No. l, z. 8. Porter.
U11os1et No. ., Henry Crawford
0G1ofist No. 3, Fred Halter
TOWN OFFICIALS
G1noos. A. 9. Miller.
311nn1rsr. Charles Bear
1ouD Clerk. c. L. Flanders
1Dun Marshal, W. r. Gilliland.
A11nnsy, J. J. Downey.
49, Clerk, C. L. Flanders
WmR eup't, W. R. Gilliland.
4sasosss:
=. 4. Rust, Jack Odsub augh, Grant
Yqo4oes 7. Plumlee, L. W. Lyuton, Harry
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29
METHODIST

Dolores Sunday School at 1000 a. m.
Morning subject: Judas Iscsriot.
Was he always a devil? Text, John
$40.
Evening subject: Sin and the remedy
for it. Text, John l:29.
Let the members and friends of the
church make special efforts to be present
in these services please. ! will leave
early next week to attend the Tiff
School of Theology in Denver, and will
be away for three weeks.
Union services at 800 p. m.
d. A. GREGG. Pastor.
For transfer work see John K.
Becher, or phone SPA. 44tf
The Ladies Aid Cook Book for sale
at The Star office for Sl.OO. Call, or
write enclosing the money. q If
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29

Nut cups and paper napkins at The
Star office.
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29
There's a world of satisfaction in
being perfectly satisfied.
R. ". CALKINS, N. D.
CORTEZ, COLORADO
Will do eye work and fit glasses at
residence every Saturday.
Better to have your work done by a
home man who must make good.
= WORK GUARANTEED =
FINANCIAL STATEMENT

FINANCIAI SETTLEMENT
STATE OF COLORADO
AoSTEzuMA COUNTY, ! SIS.
Town OF Dolores
], C. l.. Flanders, Town Clerk and Recorder
of the Town OF Dolores Colorado, hereby GER
tify that at a regular meeting of the Board of
Trustees OF the Town of Dolores, Colorado
held June 5th, 1923, the following bills were
read and warrants were ordered drawn on the
Town Treasurer for the respective amounts,
The Dolores star., 1923-06-29

Town Clerk and Record
Published June %. 1929.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-22
VILLA WRECKED FOR
 LANDRU SOUVENIRS
Owner Sues for 45,OO0 Francs, Alleging Damage Done by
 Morbid Throngs

PARIS, March 22.-Souvenir hunt CTS reaped great harvest at the Gambais villa, formerly occupied by Bluebeard Landru, who was guillo tined to atone for the murder Of several wives and a boy.
 The owner of the villa, M. Trie, has sued the Ministry of Justice for 45O0O francs, claiming that amount of damage was done by persons who roamed through the villa at will after Landrus execution and took away with them even the lead piping and brass faucets. Nothing but the bare walls remain, according to Tye, who is a cobbler at Melun.
 The Ministry of Justice offered to pay Trie 5000 francs, but the settle ment was refused and Trie has ap- pealed the case.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-22
BOY, 8, REGULAR
 TRAFFIC OFFICER
Substitutes for Officers and Does Good Job; Ambition Since
 Babyhood

MAIDEN, Mass, March 22.-Only eight years old and the youngest traffic officer in the world. This distinction is held by Joe McArthur, eight years old, of Willow Place
 When the senior officers are hav- ing their relief periods Joe never misses an opportunity to be in the center of the busy business squares to direct the heavy traffic. The youth has become first class trat- ric officer and his instructions are followed carefully by truckmen and other drivers.
 Ever since the lad was able to walk if has been his ambition to be- come a cop.
 Recently he was given helmet and lost no time in adding other things to his wardrobe, until now he has a complete policeman's outfit.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-22
BANDIT MADIS COINCSTRAICHT AFTER RELEASE. 18-Year Old Holdup Queen, Was Leader of
 Youthful Gang "LURED" SOME OF VICTIMS Planned Holdups, and Stealing Autos, With
 Gunmen
BLURRED" SOME OF VICTIMS

CHICAGO, March 22. When Honey" Sullivan, winsome Evanston miss, walks forth from the State prison, her offenses against society atoned for, she's going straight"
 Honey" led band of youthful bandits who for time terrorized Ev- anston with a series of daring hold ups. Then followed the arrest of sev- eral members of the gang. The more youthful members-one of them was only 15-soon broke down under the fire of questioning by experienced de- tectives and told all.
 "Sheba" Led "Sheiks"
 "Honey''-Elizabeth is her name was named as the "Sheba" leader of the bank of "Sheik' robbers. The girl, according to the story told police, was the general who planned the hold-ups. She also acted as ''lure"-vamping some of the hold-up victims.
 She pleaded guilty to the charges anu was SeHteHCSu lo oelfe du lh- determinate term of from one to ten years. Along with her several of her "pals' were found guilty and sen fenced to jail.
 One of them, Burton Bone, son of a Peoria minister, was sentenced to serve from three to twenty years in prison.
 This is the story the 1Syear-old bandit queen told police:
 "One day met a gunman, Through him I met Burton Bone. I went with him to Peoria. We were there ten days, during which we kicked in a house. Then we went back to Evan ston.
 "When we got back we picked up some of Bones pals. We staged four hold-ups and stole six automobiles in the next two weeks.
 Nabbed in Stolen Car
 "The night they nabbed us we start ed out in a stolen car. We met one of the gang in Evanston. He suggest ed we rob Reinhold Hook, because his store was in lonely place. Two of the fellows were to hold Hook, while another got the money. But they got cold feet
 q decided to help them. They pushed me out when I went in the store, telling me to Get to hell out of here!' After the job was done we drove away and split the money. q didn't plan these jobs I did furnish the guns the boys used, though.
 "They got us, and we've got to go to jail All right. But Pm telling the world I'm going straight when I get out again. I've learned my lesson!'
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-22
WIFE SAYS HUSBAND BEAT
 HER EVERY DAY FOR SEVEN
 YEARS; HE QUALITIES IT

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 22.- We have been married seven years and my husband beat me every day since we were married-except on three days"
 Mrs Kondrot Holuk, of No. 165 Sharon Street, told this in the city court. The husband made it out not so bad as that, saying that he did not beat her every day, but when he drank moonshne he beat her He was sentenced to two months, but on his promise to quit drinking and beating his sentence was sus- pended for two years.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-22
IDEA" FAILS
 TO FREE DRUNKEN AUTOlST

BOSTON, March 22.-Out in Cali fornia automobiles follow the street cars.
 This was the explanation of Car rol T. Riddle, 31, who followed street car down the incline into the Harvard Square underground station and followed an Arlington street car straight through and out at Mount Auburn Street. He was arrested, charged with driving while under the influence of liquor.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-22
COMMUNIST PROGRAM PROPOSES OVERTHROW
 OF PRESENT GOVT,

ST. JOSEPH, Mich., March 22. - A bitter fight to keep out of the record the communist constitution and it's program of action was lost by the defense in the trial of William z. Foster, the radical leader, who is the first of the alleged criminal syndl- calists to be tried under the recent Michigan law. The program of the communists declares that by the use of force the Proletariat is to destroy the machinery of the Bourgeoise State and to establish dictatorship by the Proletariat based on the Soviet power, and that the Con- munist party is to keep in the fore ground the necessity of violent rev olution for the destruction of the Capitalist State.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-22
MODERN TREND IS AWAY
 FROM CLASSIC AUTHORS

CHICAGO, March 22. - Charles Dickens is passe in Chicago. Thacker- avs novels are gathering dust on library shelves Walter Scott is back number. George Elliot, Bulwer- Lytton and George Meredith have fallen into innocuous desuetude.
 These surprising facts were brought out by circulation statistics of the Chicago Public Library for 1922, as embodied in the annual report of Librarian Carl Rodin.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-22

If you change your address, do Tot notify the carrier boy-report your new address to the office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
|SOLOMON'SWISDOM
FAILED HIM ONCE
Tired OF Books-But He Had None
Such As Now Exist

The wise solomon said: "ot max.
Ing books there II no end. and
much study is a WEAKNESS Of the
flesh But was he wise when he
said THAR We rather think he was
very young-perhaps In his school
In our time only n
school boy would think such =
thought much less say Il.
The word book IL a very old
word. and has an interesting deriva-
stion. II runs thru all tho Teutonio
tongues. and Is thought 10 come from
Eths Saxon word book which meant
beech the wood upon which the
ancient Teutons wrote their runes,
or poetry and sacred writings.
The word write" IL directly con
nsctcd with the word book and
comes from tho German "rslssen. .
20 tear. meaning that The letters
ware cut In the wood. tearing n.
Going hack 70 Solomon again. how.
ever. had The New Universities Die
tionarf been possible In his day. he
would never have called study q
WEAKNESS: bat on the contrary. a
fascinating pleasure. A. least all
those OF our readers who take ad-
vantage of the wonderful distribu-
ton we are making OF that volume
call II n treasure. Our coupon offer.
published daily in this paper. cx-
plains how to get II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
BILL MURRaY's PARTY

In the words of Coue. every meet.
ing OF the Sunshine Smiles society
in every way grows better and bet.
ter. and II Is not necessary 10 refer
the matter TO the subconscious mind
for demonstration.
Otto crowhurst's Pantnges theatsr
orchestra. under direction OF Edwin
Michael, and the following: Homer
sewell. Ralph Parkhurst, John Earle
and George Barbour. gave an excel.
lent program. during which flne
dinner was served at Bill Murray's
party.
Edith Shelton followed with SOW.
erai readings In Italian and Swedish
dialect.
The kindergarten orchestra from
the Hawthorne school. all OF them
under years Of age. performed
beautifully. adding tho school flag
drill to their program by request.
Mrs. Helen Thor gave several fine
selections on the piano. A group Of
young ladies' sang popular songs. and
George Ackerman made a big hit
with his recitations. Katherine
Palmer. soprano. accompanied by
Helen Grove Smelling. sang several
selections.
There were 25 shut.lns present, and
all voted the party huge success.
New shut.ins present were Harry
Gullixson and Fred Hanson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
THE BEAuIY OF HEALTH

Newspapers and magazines are do
voting columns 70 magic or over
night heauttfiors. There Ia beauty
In health that is far more attractive
20 men than mere regularity OF foa-
turcs or a made-up complexion
Health should Do the first essential
OF women who want TO win and hold
admiration. respect and love. Al the
first Indication OF M health. as indi-
Gated By dark circles under tho eyes.
la sallow complexion. headaches
hAckaehe. pain In the side. nervous
ness. irritahility and melanoholia.
women should take Lydia =. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound. the
standard remedy for woman's Ills.
which has been proven 20 help rs out
OF every 100 women who try it.--Ad.
vertisemeut.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
HEALING CREAM
STOPS CATARRH

n your ncstrfls arc clogged and
four head stuffed because Of catarrh
ora cold. get Ely's Cream Balm Mt
any drug store. Apply a little Of this
pufs. sntissptic, germ-destroying
cream into your nostrils and let IL
penetrate through every air passage
Of your head and membranes. In
stant relief.
How good II fesls. Your head IL
clear. Your nostrils are open You
breathe freely. No more hawking or
snuffling. Head colds and catarrh
yield Ike magic. Don't stay stuffed
up. choked up and miserable. Relief
Ia Observation-Disclosures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
HAPPY SURPRISE
ELSIE JomANsrN FUND

Tho Elsie Johansen fund Is well
over the top. but now comes word
from her aunt IN California that she
win be unable 20 caro- for her. So
all Elaie's plans will bo changed. A
specialist viii give her thoro exam
ination here 10 SCI II she can b.
treated In Seattle.
All those giving 20 this fund will
b. informed and their sanction OBJ
tanned as 10 whether the money held
BY mo be given Elsie or returned
Tho latest contributors 60 the fund
arc: Tho Swedish Baptist Church
Sunshine club. IS: a reader. 50
cents. and little Helen Williams. who
extracted $3.50 from her savings
bank 20 help Elsie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
SEES RIcKENRArKER

Albcrt studaman and myself had
the greAt honor OF n call by soattlo's
distinguished guest and Americas
greatest aviator. Capt. Eddie Rickon.
hacker last week. He was accom-
panied by l. ~ Cline. Seattle dls-
triou'or OF tho Rickenhacker auto
mobile.
Mr. stutaman n TO b given the
opportunity Of selling q block Of
Rickenhaeic-r automobile stock. He
II very enthusiastic over tho worth
OF the stock. His number Ia suns.,
400.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16

Nerd; "smnes." Meta Book; "a
Little Boys Prayer" Mrs. Elsie
lAunder; The childrNn's Hour"
Anita Chapman. ''The Unfortunate
Man. Mrs. Gladys Minard: apple
hlossoms.' Mira Froya Brodcck.
'fippa Passes" Mrs. Estella Bran.
BILE; Little songu." Leila Edwards.
Nellie May Proctor. Esther Wood.
ford, Trees" Garnet KaEcr. Mono.
iogN," Violet Brand. "a Friend OF
Two Mrs, Mac Mllligan. "Hullo. /"
Mira Margaret Cullen: a Life Los.
SON. Sylvia Hurst. "cuddlo doom"
Mabel jackson. "a Picture" Mrs.
Maude Cline; THE Crossroads" Mrs.
Lucy knapp; Tony on Age" Mrs.
Edith shelton: Power" Mrs. LconA
Rousc; How bid You Die" Daphne
Anderson; occasional" Thom Box.
9TH, Lord Tom Noddy." Mira. Jessie
iiagorman. ''Aian With tho Hoe. e
Don Milligan. "ClinRing Vine" Mrs.
Theresa Thatcher. Day Is Done, g
MarEery lcnkins.
HAPPY SURPRISE
Miss Layinia Randall. Of New Cas-
tie, the shut-in who Il taking cor
respondence course and who wanted
70 borrow a set OF encyclopedias. viii
have a wonderful surprise when she
receives fine 800 set for her own.
tho gift OF Mira Minnie Mecabe. OF
Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
ENTERTAINs snIrfNs

Mrs II. r. Maithy. president Of tho
Seattle Federation OF wouRns clubs.
has expressed a desire 10 assls, Va In
our efforts 10 bring cheer 20 tho shut.
ms and Mrs Louise c. Beck. chair.
man OF the music committee. II also
very enthusiastic.
Mrs. II. G. Smelling OF the Norilca
Call club was first 10 respond with
Miss Katherine Palmer. a wonderful
soprano. accompanied by Mrs. sneIi.
ms. Miss Palmer rave tho Sunshine
folks delightful treat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Lad Dies Three
Times, Now Dead

LONDON. Feb. fs.--Gordon Hay.
3. cut his hand on rusty tin and
developed lockJaw. Physicians cay
his heart stopped beating thrice and
every aspect Of life disapepmed.
Twice tho boy was revived by artiflc.
Iai respiration. but the third time
this WINS applied in vain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
BENEFIT RECITAL

Pupils Of Nora psytsa Geek viii
present a benefit recital for the sun.
shine guild At tho y, w. c. A. build.
.ing Monday eycning. The program
will be made up OF selections from
tho works OF the best writer's IL
viii he as follows
''chndren's Poems" Alberta BRO
deck. "a Foolish Maiden" Virginia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
cARRIEn sHrr.INs

Tho following motorists assisted IN
carrying shut.ins at the Sunshine
Smiles party at w. J. aurray's: Mrs
Stanley Griffeths r. S. Copeland
Mrs. Coltne Radford, Gordsn Nc.
Kay. Mrs. Arthur Houghton. Bon.
ney Watson Co. Mrs. Charles w
shatia. Butterworth & Sons, Mrs
Richard Mcintosh and Lcasant a
Wiggin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
pnSTnn\E MIsETING

OWNS 20 tho storm Il was
necessary 10 postpone the SEIZED.
uicd meeting OF tho Sunshine
Guild Al the houre OF MIS-. T. L.
Barto. 1893 4. Fir a.. 20 Feb
ruAry a..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
THEATER PARTY

Manager l.. V. johnson Of the
Liberty theatsr had is shut.lns down
to see the closing performance of
DIR. Jack" Friday evening Of last
week. Mrs. Robert w. Gran looked
after the shut.ins and the following
motorists carried them TO and from
the theater; w. a Bishop. George
Karn. W. Roy Golden. ]. II. King.
Mrs. Jacob Mason and Dick Sweet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
ENTFRTarS

Mrs. Charles w. sha,ia. 1875 r.
Madison. entertained Is at dinner
Friday evening In honor OF Miss
Mary e. porter's birthday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Too Old to Wed,
Man Shoots Self

NEW oRLEANs. Feb. 1s.--Leav-
ing note saying men over so were
too old to marry. Henry slmmonds,
81. and a bridegroom OF few weeks,
killed himself
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
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Dresses kimonas praperIss
ekirts Curtains Glnghams
Coats Sweaters Stockings
waists Coverings Everything

Buy Diamond Dyes'-no other
ktnd-and follow the simple direc-
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Ing Is guaranteed with Diamond
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
YOUR LIMITS

No matter how narrow your limits.
Go forth and make them broaa
Nou are every one the daughter or
son.
Crown prince or princess OF God.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Dutch Smokes
Up in Price

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 1e.--The price
Of cigars has advanced owing 10 tho
recent strike OF Dutch oigarmakors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
OF SOCIETY---CLl

Bryant Guice, John Henry Cnitwood William Harvey Elrod, Charles Maze Tyndal, Grover Cleveland Keadle, Horace Smith Thorn, Samuel Randall Towns, James Robert Francls, raul Cooke, James Arthur Bentley, Elijah Berry Ogbrrn, Walto Armenter Thornpson. Robert Mack Bentley. Jesse Franklin Peek, Grover Cleve- land Corley, John H. Pearson. David Barton Sargent, Thomas Jackson Chitwood, James Henry dallman, William. Walter Black, George Astor Rice, Clyde Arlington Snerrlll, John Wesley Brooks
 Characters passed upon and vouched for was the center of ac- tivity of the Methodist conference Saturday afternoon. Every l2 months, according to the rules of tbe church. before minister can offer his report of the years labor, his character must be attested to by the nresiding elder of his district. All Saturday afternoon for two hours or longer the conference, with Rev. l.. c. Branscombe presiding, minister's name was called and the elder of his district would drone ''nothing against him." indicating that for at least one year, there had been no charges filed against the minister. This custom of the Meth
 
 been misunderstood but is one of the fundamentals of that church.
 Following the attestations the minister would give his report of whether his salary had been paid, whether his people had liquidated their assessments, whether they had added to the church and other gen. eral information. There was evil dence that during the past year the Methodists of this conference have paid rather freely and have left little undone to enable their pastor to make a satisfactory report.
 A celebration of the Epworth evening beginning at 6:30 o'clock in the Methodist church. Rev. o. K. Lamb, associate pastor of the Ens- ley church, will preside. There are many widely known Epworth League workers attending the conference and it is believed the church will be filled.