davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-05
METHODIST PHILATHEA CLASS
ENTERTAINED AT
KENNESAW HOUSE

The Philathea class of the First
Methodist church was beautifully en-
tertained at the regular business and
social meeting on Tuesday afternoon
at heKenresaw House by the follow
ing committee: Mrs. Pearl Terrell,
Mrs. Macon, Mrs. VIII Dear, Mrs.
George Brown, Misses Julia Atkinson
and Willie Scott.
Numerous vases OVERLOOKING with
Dorothy Perkins roses adorned the
furnishings and inches in the spacious
parlor and halls.
The meeting was gracefully presi-
ded over by the new president, Mrs.
Floyd Fuller, while all other new of
ticers We're in their places.
Plans were completed for rum
mage sale to be held on Saturday
morning, at Dobbins' Furniture store.
Mrs. Floyd Fuller will serve as chair
man of the sale and all Philatheas
and their friends are requested to
send rummage to the appointed place
or phone Mrs. Fuller on Friday and
she will send for the donation.
A series of silver teas were planned
for the summer, the first of which
will be held next week, probably
Thursday. The place and hour will
be announced at the church services
Sunday. In giving these teas the
class wishes to promote social inter
course, not only among the Phila-
theas, but among the members of the
entire church.
1t was also decided to observe the
first Sunday in July as rally day for
the class. 1t will be called Philathea
Day and the Sunday school session
will be both pleasant and profitable
to all who attend.
Following the usual rule Of leav-
ing the best for last, reports were
made by the several delegates attend
ing the State Baraca meet in June.
Those reporting were Mrs. Fuller,
Miss Daisy White, Mrs. Gordon Gam
and Miss Lillian Boatner. Each gave
full and splendid reports on the work
of the convention and all were graft
fled by the large Marietta delegation.
Ten out of the twelve delegates at
tending from Marietta were from the
First Methodist Sunday school.
Miss Daisy White was reelected
third vice-president of the State I'm
ion and Miss Lillian Boatner was re-
elected secretary of extension work
in the State.
After adjournment the members
enjoyed very pleasant social season
and dainty refreshment course con-
sisting of lemon ice and sandwiches,
was served by the committee. About
thirty members were present.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-05

the occasion we're three grandmothers
Of the bride and groom: Mrs. Matil-
da Bishop Lowe, Mrs. f. r. Hodgson,
Sr., and Mrs. Mcneil, Of Marietta ;
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Z. Dallis, ex-Govern-
or and Mrs. Hugh Dorsey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Beverly DuBose, DR.. and Mrs,
Frederick Hodgson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Woodruff, Mr.. and Mrs Boil
ing Jones, II, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ash
craft, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Porter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Newell, all Of
Atlanta; Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Nc
Neel, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nc
Neel, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles DeFoor,
Mr.. and Mrs. Trammell, of Marietta.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-05

Mr.. Bill Crowder will leave Thurs
day for Virginia where he viii spend
the summer.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-05

Little Elizabeth Boatner has been
quite i'll with flu this week.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-05
with orchid accessories.

with orchid accessories.
Assisting Miss Law IN serving The
delightful refreshments we're Misses
Mary Ellen Law, Annie Mae simp-
son, Sarah Little, Mrs. Earl Jones,
and Mrs. Paul Baker.
Fourteen tables Of bridge were en-
tertained and a number Joined the
players for tea.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-05

Mrs. George Brown and children
and Miss Annie Gilbert will come up
from Atlanta the latter part Of the
week to spend the summer with Mrs.
Lucy Gilbert.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-06-05
Radiant Bride

The bride entered with her father,
Harry Hodgson, by whom she was
given in marriage. Her bridal gown
was an artistic creation, modelled in
the fashion of the sixties, emphasiz-
ing the combination Of chiffon, pearls
and princess lace. The waist was
trimmed in pearls and insets of real
lace medallions. The hoop skirt,
fashioned from two wide lace ruffles
with chiffon between, which were out
lined with pearls, was made over
white satin, the long satin train was
caught to plated lace ruche which
extended from shoulder to shoulder.
A deep band of princess lace finished
the train and the entire veil was Of
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
7. billiard Riley VIII
Glue Water Heater Free

In the advertising columns of the
Democrat will be seen a water-heater
contest to be conducted by T. billiard
Riley, plumber, Of this city.
Mr.. Riley is selling the Holyoke
water heater. To every purchaser of
one of these, he gives the privilege of
selecting number from / to 1000.
In one Of the banks, Mr.. Riley has
placed a number written ON a card
and sealed up in an envelope.
At the expiration Of the time an
nounced in the advertisement, this
envelope will be opened, and the pur-
chaser of heater who has selected a
number nearest the one in the bank,
will have the money refunded which
he paid out for the heater.
The number in the bank is to be
drawn in such a way that nobody will
know what that number is.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
BUSINESS POINTERS.

FOR SALE-Eight cords Of wood.
3-8-4t. L. F. LAMBERTSON.
FOR SALE - Mammoth Pekin
duck eggs. $1.O0 per setting.
3-8-1t. MRS. JOSEPHINE POLK.
FOR SALE Three large stacks Of
good fodder. Apply to
3-8-4t. L. F. LAMBERTSON.
FOR SALE = Strawberry Plants
variety Missionary and Improved
Hefflin. Phone $50.
1921. ]. B. HAYMAN.
FOR SALE Oak Buffet, rugs
MRS. GEORGE P. sELBY
3-8-2t. GIL Walnut st.
Just arrived, select line of Buists'
Garden Seeds. Also Stock and Poul-
try Powders and Disinfectants.
3-8. w. H. CLARKE & co.
FOR SALE-Strawberry Plants
Premium, Missionary, and Klondike
varieties. Stock certifcated by Uni
versity of Maryland. Apply at
Mch-8-4t. THIS OFFICE.
GROCERY SALESMAN: - Large
importing and manufacturing COM
pany, established so years selling
coffee, tea and grocery speeialties
through own agents direct to con-
sumers, now has opening, in your
City or County, for additional sales
men in permanent repeat order
business on profit-sharing basis.
A special course of craftsmanship is
furnished acceptable applicants; also
suitable arrangements for equipment
and support while learning the bust
ness.
Write us full particulars, stating
your age, whether married, and condi-
lions on which you would change to
new connections affording better op.
portunities for advancement. Address
P. O. Box 476, Wilmington, Della
ware. Mar-8-1t
/ 49,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
Real Estate Transfers.

Harrison Denston from Harriet E
Bonneville and others, real estate
containing one-fourth acre, more OF
less, in the LIST Election district, on
the South or Southwest side of the
County road, leading from Pocomoke
City to Good Will.
Ounce Ashburn from David Miller
and wife, lot in Pocomoke City.
James M. Crockett from James
Stevenson, lot on a new street called
Fifth avenue, in Pocomoke City.
Merwin P. Selby from Virginia E..
Jones, 20 acres of land, more or less,
on the County road leading from Cir
dletree to Taylor's Landing.
Sylvester w. Messick from Edmond
H. johnson, Trustee and S. Mack
Dryden, "Donohoe's Second Choice"
or the "Henry Dryden Farm" in the
7th Election district.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance of our dear
brother, Allen Robinson, who depart
ed this life, three years ago today,
March 5, 1921.
Your CHEEKY smile and kindly way,
Are pleasure to recall,
You had smile for everyone,
And died beloved by all.
Just when your life was brightest,
Just when your hopes We're best,
He took you from this world Of pain,
To a home Of eternal rest.
FAMILY.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
MRS. JAS. BRITTINCHAM
DIED LAST SATURDAY
Deceased Attacked By Acute Indi-
gestion. Death Came Unexpect-
edly To Family And Friends
(Communicated)

Saturday morning, March list, the
news of the death of Mrs. James
Birmingham spread swiftly through
out the community. While it was
known that she had been in delicate
health for period of years, she had,
until Friday of the last week, been
feeling as we'll as usual; so when,
without warning, she succumbed to
an. attack of acute indigestion, the
shock to her family was terrible.
Friends and neighbors, too, felt the
poignancy Of the unexpected snap
ping Of the thread of her life, and
expressed by exquisite floral tributes
and kindly acts sympathy some
thing of their appreciation Of the vir-
tues of the woman whose life was,
in it's uprightness, it's industry, its
love, and it's cheerful pursuance of
duty, worthy of emulation and es-
TEEN,
The funeral service, held at the
house Monday afternoon, at 2.3C
o'clock, and conducted by Rev. D. w.
Littleton, assisted by Rev. J. r. Bick-
ing, was significant in it's simplicity,
and characterized by the devout de-
sire to comfort and console the be-
reft. "Will There be any Stars in
My Crown" the favorite hymn OF
Mrs. Birmingham, was sung by the
male quartette of the Baptist Church,
with which denomination the deceas-
ed had been affiliated for several
years; Rev. Bicking offered prayer;
another selection - "Alone" was
sung; a portion of Revelations XIV
was read by Rev. Littleton and fol-
lowed by a few fitting remarks; and
the service concluded by the singing
of "Abide With Me-"
The pail bearers were Woodland
Tull, w. Bates Hancock, T. F. Nc
Michael, John GUSTS, T. Henderson
and John Parks.
Interment was made in the M. E.
cemetery.
Mrs. Brittingham, who was So
years of age, and a resident Of this
community practically all her life, is
survived by the following, who have
the sincere sympathy of wide circle
Of friends: her husband, James Brit
tingham; her sons, Howard, john
Harry and William Brittingham; one
married daughter, Mrs. Merrill Ford;
and three younger children, two girls,
Gertrude and Mollie, and a little boy
aged 8 years; her sisters, Mesdames
Edward Grey, Edward Landing, Ira
Birmingham, R. J. Long, w. G. Pow
ell, and Grover Dryden; and her
brothers, William, Charles and John
Mason.
Those from out of town who at
tended the funeral were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Merrill Ford, Paramount; Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Birmingham, Phila-
delphia; Mr.. and Mrs. John Britting
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. Horsey and Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Birmingham and son,
Jack, Hopewell, Va; Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Powell, Princess Anne; Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Mason, Onley, Va; W..
Davis, Paul Johnson and brother,
Robert Shockley land Mr.. and Mrs.
Levin Birmingham and son Lloyd, Of
Snow Hill; John Pilchard and Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Birmingham, Stockton.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
FOR SALE

Callow Premier Strawberry plants.
One of he best bearing berries on the
Market. Apply to
E. T. BUNDICK,
Mar-1-3t. Cedar Street Elk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08
Fa0orably Impressed With
First Visit To Pocomoke

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph D. Lloyd,
parents Of Mrs. VIM. K. Funk, visited
their daughter for five days, leaving
for two months tour of Florida.
They liked Pocomoke very much and
spoke of its progressive spirit. They
were pleasantly surprised with their
short visit.
In March 1894 Mr.. Lloyd was elect
ed Mayor of Wyomins, Pa, for 8
years, but resigned in July 1895 to
accept the appointment by Governor
Hastings of Chief Financier of Luz
zerne county. This office was created
that spring by the State Legislature,
and Mr.. Lloyd was honored as the
first controller of the county. He was
also elected by the people to said of
flee in 1896 for three years and re-
elected in 1898 for the same length
of time.
To give an idea of the importance
of the position, Luzerne county has
population of $4,000 which is more
than Delaware or several other states
contain. He has been requested sew
eral times to allow the use of his
name for Congress but has declined,
prefe14ring to devote his time to bust
ness.
For 40 years he was salesman
and mnager of the Sales Department
Tor Northeastern Penna., of dupont
Powder Co., Wilmington, Del.
In fraternal orders he is also
prominent, being past master, by
service of the Masons, is 32d degree
Mason and Shriner. He is past
worthy president of the Eagles and
member of several other orders and
clubs. He is now living. a retired
life.
His wife is also an active church
worker, and has been honored by be-
ing elected a conference secretary,
and in 1923 National delegate of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Dryden
have returned to their home in this
city, after an extended visit in New
York City and Elizabethtown, Pa.
At the annual membership meeting
of Bethany M. P. Church, M. L. Yea
sey was elected delegate to the an
nual Conference which meets in Sal
isbury April I'd. J. T. Young was e.
lected as alternate. By a unanimous
vote the pastor was invited to return
for another year.
Members of the Mems Glee Club
of Western Maryland college will give
a concert, with a sketch and one-act
play and orchestra numbers in the
Municipal Building, April 4th. The
concert will be under the auspices of
the Aid Society of the M. P. Church.
The Washington times., 1924-02-15
SECTION 36 FALLS KEY TO OPEN DOOR OF NAVAL OIL RESERV
History of Section sc,
the Key to Naval
Reserve No. /
|alifornia, subiect. to mineral reserva-

Granted to the State of California, subject mineral
ton clause in Act Of March 3, 1883
Reported covered with mineral locations in 1899.
Entry suspended February 8, 1900.
Survey completed December ~ l9Ol, and mineral character
noted by surveyor in field
Survey and mineral notation approved by Surveyor General
August L. 1902
Report accepted and plat filed and approved with mineral
character notation by the Commissioner Of the General Land
Office January 26, 1908.
Suspension terminated April S, 1904.
California petitioned for nonmneral indemnity land in lieu
Of Section SO, March 7, 1908.
Withdrawn from agricultural entry September H. 1908
pending classification"
Classified by Geological Survey oil land and approved by
Secretary of the Interior June 1905 Withdrawn from mineral
entry September n, 1902
Patented January TO- 1920 by the State of California
purchasers from whom Standard Oil claims title.
Pickett Act passed June 1910 and Section Sc included in
petroleum No by Presidents order Of July 1910
Included in naval petroleum No. by Presidents
order of September 2, 1872
Charges made by field division chief April S, 1913
Hearings ordered in Vsaa Land Office by commissioners
letter Of January IA, 1914. Letter aray and in
Abeance until February 1921 when letter discovered and
reported Land Office with information that Standard Oil
and PanAmerican Petroleum Company already devel
opng the section and taking three four thousand barrels
daily
Commissioner February % ordered charges amended and
hearings instituted the local Land Office Vsaa, Cali
forna notifying the Secretary of the Interior who March
notified the the Attorney General asking him take action
to protect the Governments interest.
March the Administration took office.
Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall June g. 1921,
the General Land Office heard oral arguments by attorney
for the Standard Oil Company and verbally directed dismissal
If the proceedings abandoning the Governments claim for
the land.
The Washington times., 1924-02-15

closed its locai office a couple of
months ago.
Senator Walsh is reported to
have refused to call this latter
broker to the stand until complete
assurance is had that all the
records Of his company will be pro-
duced in response to the formal
summons.
The second impetus to the move
II given by the demand Of Senator
for the immediate passage Of a
officials who receive more than
$4,000 a year salary to file a record
OF all the stocks and bonds held in
public service corr >rations by them.
selves and their miles.
Senator Frazier said today that
his demand is bas on the primary
right of the pe> p.e to know the
private business cnnections Of their
public servants in order that they
may properly gauge the reasons for
their public acts.
Senator Frazier said that IL any
Senator owning heavily In the rail-
roads spoke and voted for the
1SCu"GuIlL0luS ACLs MS COIISIlIueuIS
ought to be in possession Of that
Information.
Denunces Oil Scandals.
While based on the general situa'
ton, Senator Frazier's resolution
strongly denounces the Teapot
Dome scandals. It says in part:
Whereas, the recent revelations
regarding the leases of naval and
other oil reserves have shown culpa
bic and probably criminal connec
tons OF Cabinet officers and othel
employees Of the Federal Govern
ment; and
Whereas, much of the Legislation
before Congress affecting railroads
taxation, mining. water power ant
oil development and marketing oi
farm products may conflict with thu
private business interests and in
vestments Of members of the Hous'
and Senate and Of employees OF thu
Federal Government; and
Whereas, 1t is clearly improper
that any member Of either brancl
Of Congress or any enploye Of TIM
Federal Government should b
swayed or influenced in his attitude
toward pending legislation by con
siderations Of personal gain" and
then resolves that they must fil'
The Washington times., 1924-02-15
RULE IS

''MOtiOn for the exercise Of
supervisory power will be con.
sldered only when accompanied
by positive showing Of. extra
ordinary emergency or exi'
gency demanding the exercise
Of such authority"
Upon former Secretary Of
tho Interior Albert B. Falls
employment Of this Depart
mental Rule Of Practice, "un.
prec0dented," 10 Assistant Sec.
rotary Of the Interior F1nney
testified yesterday, the case Of
the Government for the re-
cOVery Of Naval reserve lands
and leases, may finally hinge in
the courts.
The court has already held
that property rights pertain In
the common practice OF the
General Land Office and the
Department Of the Interior.
Conversely, according to an at
tOrney expert in the practice
Of the department, IL may be
expected to hold that acts are
fnvaIidated by such notable de-
parture from the common prac-
tico as appears to have been
exercised In the leasing cases,
| particularly In the case Of
Section SO.
The Washington times., 1924-02-15

the presentation Of proof Of fraud
or plain and serious error.
However, the status quo was not
long maintained. On September II,
1908, the department again with
drew the entire township from agri.
cultural entry, subject to the pur.
suance Of valid claims Of prior
date, pending classification by the
Geological Survey" which classi
fled 1t all as oil land, June 4.
1909. This was approved by the
Secretary Of the Interior June Z
1903.
Included in Reserve.
Though the State OF Californis
still was pressing its lieu of selec
ton in place of Section 36 before
the Department until December
1908, it accepted application fol
the purchase Of Section 36 in Au
gust, 1908, just the month before
the withdrawal order of Septenbe:
IA for the entire township in which
the section is located.
The township was withdrawn
from mineral entry by the depart
ment on September q, 1903, pend
ing legislation" and after passage
Of the Pickett act, June s, 1910
was included in Petroleum Reserve
No. 2, by order Of the President or
July 2, 1910.
The State issued the patent under
which the Standard Oil Company
claims ownership Of Section SO, ex
cept for forty acres claimed and
developed by Edward L. Doheny'G
Pan American Petroleum Company
on January 20, 1910. This trans
action was, Of course, not Of record
in the General Land Office and
was in no way recognized there.
The President by order Of July 2
1912, included Section SO and the
township in which 1t is located IN
Petroleum Reserve No. /, to- b<
held for exclusive use and benefit
Of the United States navy"
More Hearings Ordered.
On April s, 1918, the chief Of the
San. Francisco field division for
waTded reports Of an inspector and
q special agent to the commissioner
charging that the lands in Section
The Washington times., 1924-02-15
LABO R LEADER
HITS c. D. ?.
RECORD
Charles P. Howard Declares
Independents Hold Fate Of
Old Line Parties.

The Republican party must clean
house and give evidence that It
will be kept clean Of scandals like
the Teapot Tome affair. II it wishes
to receive the votes of labor. Presi.
dent Charles p. Howard, of the In.
ternational Typographical Uni0ns
declared In an interview today.
Mr.. Howard also indicated that
the denomination Of President Cool.
idge would not appeal to the great
body of organized labor.
Whichever party nominates the
cleanest and most progressive man
will receive almost the solid vote of
labor" he said. The country ia
no longer divided into two big
parties. There is a great third ele-
ment which will throw the election
to the party with which 1t sides
President Coolidge is regarded
generally by labor, he declared, a.
being too conservative.
Mr.. Howard arrived in Washing.
ton yesterday for conferences with
officials Of the American Feders-
ton of Labor. He will go to New
York tomorrow to take part in the
wage negotiations now being con.
Quoted there,
The Washington times., 1924-02-15

Commissioner on January 26. 1903.
On March Z, following the State of
California petitioned to exercise Its
lieu of selection but, because #
prior entry on it's selection it was
disallowed after dragging along to
December 18, 1909.
The State then was privileged to
but did not exercise its lieu III the
selection of other non-mineral lands.
In the meantime on April S, 1904.
the township was restored to entry,
upon order Of the commissioner.
The. Southern Pacific railroad ex.
erc1sed its right of selection under
the grant for the building Of the
road, selecting the odd numbered
sections Of. the township. These
lands were afterward recovered for
the Government in the famous Elk
Hills suit, fought all the way
through the United States Supreme
Court on the ground that at the
date of the selection and, more i'm
portant,, the date of approval OF
the survey, the lands were known
to be of mineral character.
Now the Department Of the In
terror, with it's General Land Office
is a most complex institution, exer
cising alternately and sometimes
co-ordinately, administrative, exc
cutive and judicial functions.
Under Complex Rules.
It is governed in a general wa5
by act Of Congress, but in its more
intimate functions by a vast body
Of rules, regulations, precedent ant
practice, many of which, under
court decisions have taken on thu
character Of general law.
The Secretary of the Interior
and under him the Commissioner
is accepted in the courts as havinl
final decision on questions Of fact
except in the presence Of fraud o.
plain and serious error.
Under the common practice o.
the Department, the restoration o
the township to entry after sus
pension and investigation constitut,
"clear listing" .as non minera
in character, and the matter woul(
be closed in perpetuity except OF