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Evening star., 1925-02-10

troit, Miss Janice Draper, Miss Grace
Peaslee, Miss Virginia Sheldon, Miss
Caroline Martin, Miss Martha Mason.
Miss Margaret Martin, Mrs. Edward
Joyce, jr.. Mrs. John Curtis, jr., Mrs.
Lee Lands, Miss Dorothy Schaeffer,
Miss Katherine Wiley, Miss Matte
westbrook. Miss Charlotte McMillin.
Miss Henrietta Pace, Miss Dorothy
Evans, Miss Evelyn Norr. Miss Eliza
beth Sheldon, Miss Elizabeth Morri-
son. Miss Mary Kape, Miss Dorothy
Jones, Miss Lois Linden. Miss Iris
Keith, Miss Dorothy Mccullough,
Miss Katherine Walsh, Miss Davis
Jordan, Miss Dorothy Brooks. Miss
Dorothy Stanford, Mrs. Horace Kemp,
Miss Marie Van Ness, Miss Marquee
rite Henderson and Miss Elizabeth
Parker.
Mrs. Ernest Klinge and Mrs. Fred
erick X. Klinge, members of the
card party tomorrow evening at $3.50
O'Clock at the Hotel Roosevelt.
The Treasurer of the United States
and Mrs. Frank White will entertain
members Of the University Of Michi-
gan Alumnae Association at their
home tomorrow evening.
Maj. and Mrs. Dabney o. Elliott.
who are in the Canal Zone, Panama,
are expected in New York in the
early Spring. They will spend sew
oral months with the latter's parents,
DIR. and Mrs. l.. w. Eugster, in their
nome in Chevy Chase before Maj.
Elliott goes to his new assignment in
the States.
The marriage of Miss Miriam Mae
Gordon, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John c. Gordon, to Mr.. James Rich
ard Griet of Pittsburgh. Pa, will
take place this evening at s o'clock
at Christ Episcopal Church, the Rev.
Calvert Z. Buck officiating.
Mr.. William Bowie Clark, assisted
by Mr.. Breckenridge Long, with a
long line of colonial ancestors in the
background, will have charge of an
unusually distinguished floor commit
tee which will include governors of
at least two States, Senators, Rep
resentatives, officers of the United
States Army and Navy and promi-
nent civilians living in Washing
ton, for the great historical cos
tune ball to be given under the
auspices of the Washington commit
tee of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Foundation Saturday night. Febru-
Evening star., 1925-02-10

Former Gov. Carey of Wyoming has
returned to his apartment at the Lee
rouse after short trip to his home
Evening star., 1925-02-10
Marian Hardy and Miss Margaret Y

Miss Josephine Houston, daughter
of Mrs. Josephine Davis Houston of
Washington, was married at s o'clock
last evening. to Mr.. August Clyde
Ferger Of Chattanooga. in the Church
Of the TRANSPORTATION. New York, by
the Rev. DR.. Livingston Rowe Schuy-
Ter, assistant rector OF the Church
Of the Mediator OF New York, and
following tho ceremony, which was
attended by 4 small group OF rela-
tives and frienda. there was q recep
tion at the home of Mrs. A. j.
Smith. All West One Hundred and
Fourteenth street. New York City.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Dorothy Louise Houston of
Washington, and tho bridegroom by
his brother. Mr.. Herman Ferser, jr.
of Chattanooga. Mr.. and Mrs. Ferger
are on a wedding trip which will end
in Chattanooga, where they will re-
side on Ferger place.
Miss Houston, for some years past
has been prominent In Washington
Evening star., 1925-02-10

Mr.. Franklin Gary entertained a
party at the Club Chantecler last
night
Evening star., 1925-02-10

short time. The guests were Mr. and
Mrs Thomas G. Winter. Mrs. Winters
mother. Mrs. Ames. and her sister. Mrs.
Crosby. both from Minneapolis. and Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen Mather.
Evening star., 1925-02-10

Dallas, Tex, with about one tele-
phone for every Ave persons, now
has approximately as many phones
as all of Mexico.
Evening star., 1925-02-10
renee Lee, and Mr.. Arthur st. ClaiI
Foraker

Mr.. Arthur HELEN, chairman Of the
floor committee for the ball to be
given at the Willard Monday, Feb
ruary is, for the benefit Of the Epis-
copal Home for Children, will have
assisting him Admiral Cary T. Gray
son. DR.. Ernest Brenner. Mr. William
P. Emo, Mr.. Victor Kauhfmann, Mr..
C. c. Glover, jr.; Comdr. c. T. Jewell.
Maj. c. l. Hall. Mr.. w. j. F1Ather,
jr.: Mr.. Richard H. Wilmer. Mr..
Franklin H. Ellis, Mr.. David 70. Fin
ley, Mr.. Newbold Noyes. Mr.. Rowland
Chase. Mr.. James r. Ellerson. jr. /;
Mr.. Delos II. Smith, Mr.. Coleman
Jenninga Mr.. C. A. Aspinwall, Mr..
Manning Stead. Mr.. H. H. Obear. Mr..
r. w. Gwathmey. Mr.. William E.
Fowler. Mr.. William II. White. jr.;
Mr.. Arthur Foraker. Mr.. E.. A. Har-
riman. Mr.. +. H. Brooke. Mr., William
Bowie Clark, Mr.. Charles Noble
Gregory, Mr., II. B. Gregory, Mr..
Lynch LuQuer. Mr.. J. Miller Kenyon.
Mr.. Victor Deyber and Mr. Arthur B.
Campbell.
Evening star., 1925-02-10

Mrs. Albion wilkins Tuck was host
ess at bridge tea in honor Of Mrs.
wilfred Chest Fronheiser of Potts
town. Pa. Tuesday. February 3. Ad
ditional guests were asked for tea,
when Mrs. Gustavus Werber and Mrs.
Walter E.. Hutton: presided at the
charmingly appointed tea table. as
sisted by Miss Doris Casey, Miss Sybil
L. Almond, Miss Mary B. Boyd, Miss
Evening star., 1925-02-10

musical circles as a. vocalist, and she
has recently been continuing her
studies in New York, her debut re-
cital having been given in Aeolian
Hall there two years ago, Before
going to New York, she attended
George Washington University here,
where she was a member of Phi Mu
Sorority. Mr.. Ferger was graduated
from Wesleyan University In 1921.
where he was a member of the Delta
Tau Delta Fraternity.
Evening star., 1925-02-10

Mrs Thomas G. Winter, former presi-
dent Of the Federation Of Women's
Clubs, will entertain at dinner informal
ly this evening. There will be covers for
10. Mrs. Winter Ia spending a few
weeks at the Martinique before sailing
for Europe with her husband and
mother, Mrs. Ames.
Evening star., 1925-02-10

Mrs. John E. Sherman, president Of
the General Federation of Womens
Clubs, entertained at dinner at the Fed
GRAFTON Teahouse Sunday in honor Of
Mr.. Sherman, who has just come on
from Chicago to be In Washington for a
Evening star., 1925-02-10
SOCIETY
CONTINUED from Eighth Pare. }

a large company at dinner Thursday
evening in her homo. on r street.
Former Senator and Mrs. willard
Salisbury will entertain a company
of Is at dinner this evening.
Evening star., 1925-02-10

The Attorney General and Mrs
Stone were the honor guests at din
ner last evening of the First Assist
ant Postmaster General and Mrs. John
II. Bartlett, who entertained at the
New Willard Hotel. The table was
decorated in red and white flowers,
the valentine idea being also car
ried out in the favors and menu.
The guests included the Secretary
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
] am little girl five years old, and
have tried to be real coed and
would like you to bring me suit
case, infant doll wrapped in a blank
ct, dolls bassinet to put my doll in,
a set of dishes and a story book. And
Santa be sure and fill my stocking
and don't forget my little brother
Bobby. Your little girl,
Katherine BARNES.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Hampton, Va, Dec Is, 1872

Hampton, Va, Dec 13, 1926
Dear Santa:
As I have been a nice little boy all
this year, I am going to ask you to
come to see me Xmas at my grand
fathers, Mr.. A. C. Richards, Fourth
street. | want you to bring me
cow boy suit with fur around the legs
a blank pistol with box of blanks.
Please Dear Santa don't forget my
little cousin, Lula Crockett and bring
her lots of nice things. This is all
except my goodies and please bring
lots of them. A Merry Xmas to you
Santa. Your little boy,
RICHARDS WHITE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
| am little girl in the Fourth
grade. am nine years old and l am
studying hard this month to make the
honor roll. Now | will tell you what
would like to have. / would like to
have Bye-low Baby, Junior COM
bination board and slicker. DO not
forget my brother and sister. My lit
tie brother Bobby would like to have
n kiddic-car and some rocking horses.
Do not forget candy, cake, oranges
and nuts. I hope to see you soon.
Yours truly,
VIRGINIA CONVICTION.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Williams, Va, Dec. 16, 19E

Williams, Va, Dec. l6, 1925.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ am a little girl 9 years old. |
want you to bring me some toys. I
want a piano, kitchen cabinet, some
nuts and candy and apples. Don't
forget my little sister Ruth and Win
ME Taylor Your little girl,
JEANETTE TAYLOR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

ten pins and Santa want you to be
sure and fill my stocking full. And
ii you have any thing else that you
think | would like you can bring it to
me. Your good little boy,
BOBBY BARNES.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
To
Santa Claus

Pocomoke City, Md, Dec. - 1929
My dear Old Santa:
Just line to let you you know
have been a good little girl since last
Christmas. | am just four years old
and would like for you to bring me a
doll, carriage, ron wash tub and board
and apples oranges, nuts and dom
forget to trim my tree. Goodbye
Santa. From your little girl,
ROSIE f. BLADES.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Oak Hall Va, Dec ID, 13

Oak Hall Va, Dec ID, 1925.
Dear Santa Claus:
You have been good to me for 10
years and l hope you will be good to
me this year and send me a 40 gun
Christmas.
Sometimes l am bad and Daddy has
to whip me and l cry. / bring in coal
every morning and night also wood.
/ cut up wood some time until six
o'clock, then / get supper, after that
/ study my lessons and 60 to bed at
8 o'clock. Please don't forget my
gun and I will try to be a good boy.
Yours truly,
ADAIR WILKINS MATTHEWS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa:
Please bring me pair of bedroom
slippers, large mamma doll set of
knives and forks, book bag and candy,
nuts, apples and oranges. Don't for
get my grandmothers, also mamma
and daddy. Your little girl,
WILLIE WEST.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
am little boy seven years old. |
want a tool chest and paper cap
pistol for Christmas and any thing
else you think | need. Don't forget
my mother, papa, brother and sisters.
Oh! Santa | have a new brother, be
sure and bring him something. Your
little boy,
HAROLD JAMES TAYLOR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
They tell me that you are coming
around soon SO l thought l would
write to you, for mother said / have
been a very good girl the whole year.
] want you to bring me one of those
large dolls which is % inches tall in
Lambden's store. Also bring me
kitchen cabinet, oranges, apples and
nuts and candy. Please remember me
to your wife and children. Remember
to bring my sister and brother and
my parents some things. Good bye.
THELMA SPIDE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

My dear Santa:
l am little boy, three months old
and woul dixie for you to come to
see me as you do the rest of boys and
girls. Please bring me teddy suit,
blanket, pacifier. am not asking
for much From your little boy,
JUNIOR LEE BLADES.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
VIRGINIA CONVICTION.
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
l am a little boy just five years
old and l do hope you come to see
me this year, even though l haven't
been such very good boy, hope to
have a Scooter car; cork gun, a
cannon; a jumping Rabbit; and a
Dump truck like the one l saw at Mr..
Godwin's store. Apples oranges, can
dy and nuts.
Please remember all the other little
boys and girls with whatever they
want most. Your little boy,
HOWARD STEVENSON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
DearSanta:


Will you please bring me pair of
bedroom slippers, pair of shoes,
slate, an express wagon, an overcoat,
a new suit of clothes, book bag and
candy, nuts, apples, and oranges.
Don't forget my grandmothers, also
mamma and daddy. Your little boy,
WILLIAM WEST.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

New Church, Va, Dec. Is, 1925.
Dear Santa:
l thought l would write to you and
tell you what I want you to bring
me. want you to bring me doll and
baby carriage and all good things
that children like to eat / hope / am
not asking too much. This is about
all l know to say. By by, Santa,
VELMA TAYLOR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

Dear Santa:
am little girl seven years old.
l want you to please bring me baby
carriage. My aunty is going to give
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa:
am little boy nearly six years
old. and am in the second grade. Will
you please bring me tool chest, gun
and boat, also some candy. That is
all | want Your little boy,
HARRY WHITE McCANN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
am Il little boy years old and
going to school every day, and please
bring me pair of roller skates, a
pair of shoes and rubbers and wag-
on, oranges, apples, nuts and don't
forget to trim my tree and don't for
get mother. From your little boy,
FREDERICK w. PHILLIPS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa:
am little girl 9 years old. | go
to school every day. So thought !
would write you and tell you what
wanted for Xmas.
will try to be good little girl and
carriage, candy, nuts, oranges and APP
pies. hope you won't forget moth
er, daddy, brothers, sisters, and my
schoolmates and the poor little boys
and girls. Your little girl,
RUTH B. TAYLOR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Cokesbury, Nd, Dec. IL, 1925

Cokesbury, Nd, Dec. II, 1925
Dear Old Santa:
| am boy, seven years old and
try to be good. Please bring me
large express wagon, pair Of boots,
some candy, nuts, raisins and some
fireworks. Don't forget my little sis
ter, and trim our Christmas tree.
Your little boy,
ALAN LONG. Jr.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
ALAN LONG, Jr.

Dear Santa Claus:
l am four years old and l want you
to bring me table, some little chairs
and dishes on the table. Please fill my
stocking with candy, nuts, raisins,
and oranges. Don't forget to leave
my brother what he wants. / will try
to be good. Your little girl.
PAULINE il. LONG.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
| am little girl nine years old.
You have always been so kind to me,
that / feel that l can't ask you to
bring me any special thing. / will be
satisfied with anything. There are so
many poor children who do not get
anything. Try and look out for them
this year Santa. Your little girl,
AGNES LEE TAYLOR.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa:
am writing you letter to tell you
what l want you to bring me. A foot
ball, air rife, pair of gum boots,
and some candy, oranges, apples,
nuts and please don't forget my little
sister. | will close. Your friend.
PAUL Ards.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

me dolly, so you need not bring me
any. You may bring anything else
you would like me to hav Your lit
tie girl,
DOROTHY REBA McCANN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
have tried to be good girl. l
want you to please bring me big
Mania doll baby, sweater and some
nuts, candies and fruit. Please re-
member all other little children. With
love, your friend
ANNA THOMAS PARSONS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa:

DedT SdHId.
am little boy five years old.
Please bring me tool chest and bed
room slippers, and all you can and
please don't forget my sisters in
Florida and Jersey. I will try and be
real good. Your little boy,
ASBURY WHITE.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
/ have tried to be good boy and
want you to bring me pair of boots,
and a little train, and mouth organ
and nuts and candy, oranges, apples,
and bring my little sister Betsy a
piano, and | want you to bring me a
Donca Box. Yours truly,
DONALD CORBIN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Ny dear Santa:

Ny dear Santa:
Please bring me a little table, an
ironing board and sweater, fruits,
candies and nuts. And will you espe-
cially remember all little orphan chill
dren. l am going to have a Christ
mas tree. Your loving friend,
HORTENSE PARSONS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa:

Dear SanCa:
AS Christmas is getting near will
write and tell you what want. Please
bring me fountain pen, a pair of
gloves, an umbrella, sleigh and all
kinds of CONNECTIONS, and some fire.
works. Please don't forget mother,
daddy and uncle Fred. Your little
girl, CLAYSHIA WILLIS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
! am little girl seven years old
and please bring me a doll and a
ring and a story book and some can
dy and nuts and apples and oranges
and don't forget my little brother
Milton. ISABELLE GILTZ.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

Dear Old Santa:
l am a little boy three years old
and have tried to be real good and I
want you to please bring me a train
with a track, a doll with blanket,
and doll bed for my doll, and some
dishes. l want a story book, and some
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
| would like for you to bring me a
bicycle and | also want nice big
desk and chair. hope you will bring
my mother and daddy something.
have been trying to call you on the
telephone, but central always says
the lines busy. Please bring me a
shiny balls. Thank you.
CECILIA SHAW.
The Washington times., 1925-10-31
THIEF GETS
ONE YEAR
IN JAIL
Justice Stafford Flags Man
Who Steals a Pet Only
to Sell It

A man who steals a pet dog
not to keep 1t for himself, but to
sell 1t, Is a "mean, contemplate
thief" declared Justice Stafford.
who today sentenced Harry Tator
to one year in Jail for stealing.
May 6 last, Boston terrier, valued
at $3.50, from the premises Of Doc
tor John F. Brennan. 1901 Monroe
street northwest.
The accused, according to the
police. enticed the dog into n car
He sold the animal to Omer J.
Ouellet. dealer in pets, birds. etc,
for SIS, and 1t was recovered from
him.
Tator is about forty years old
and lives with his second w fe. He
is q Russian and has been In this
country for a number Of years.
being engaged in the shoe-repairing
business.
Tator told the police that some
womaH-was with him in the auto
mobile and that it was she who
called the dog and took it and thu
she gave it to him to keep, and
not hearing from her sold it.
The police were unable to find
any woman in the case. Complaints
have come in that a number OF,
valuable dogs have been stolen re-
Gently.
The Washington times., 1925-10-31
IS
GWEN F|VE:
YEARS
w. w. Hayes Gets Long Term
for Stealing Purse
With $3.50

william Walter Hayes. twenty.
four years old, who was charac-
terized by Justice Stafford in Crimi-
nal Court No. 2 as q regular
pickpocket," and. who. August 70
last, stole pocketbook containing
$3.50 from Mrs. Pearl McInturff,
who was standing on the loading
platform at Seventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue, received
five-year penitentiAry sentence.
The woman discovered the loss Of
her pocketbook on the car and
Police Officer Owens, who happened
to be on the car, asked the nc.
cused to give up the pocketbook.
Instead Of complying, Hayes threw
the purse out Of the window.
Frank s. Shore and William j.
Ford, young white men, who
pleaded guilty to grand larceny in
stealing, March last. a radio set
valued at $50 from Cohen and
Hughes, Inc, were sentenced each
to serve one year In Jail. This firm
told the police that this set was
one OF fourteen similar sets .ha
accused had stolen and that q
number Of loud speakers were also
stolen.
The Washington times., 1925-10-31
FIVE SENTENCED
TO JA|LBY
COURT
Percy Allen Goes Up for Three
Years on MansIaughter
Charge

Percy Allen, colored, convicted OF
manslaughter In connection with
the death April 90 of Burnett
Blakey, whom he killed by hitting
him over the head with a blunt in
strument and who, according to
Justice Stafford in Criminal Court
No. 2, assaulted his friend While
he was lying in the gutter, will
spend three years in the peniten-
tiary.
Harry Larman, a young white
man, who pleaded guilty to send.
ing obscene letters through the
mails was given six months in JAN
for his troubles. John s. Hum
bles, coiored, who March last went
jayriding in the machine Of Ed.
ward d. Willm, was sentenced
to six months in Jail.
Lenora L. Norton, a middle-aged
white woman, who pleaded guilty
to stealing, June 20, $1.20 and some
groceries from the house of Henry
Hoddinott, was sent to jail for one
year.
John johnson, colored, pleading
guilty to assault with dangerous
weapon, June 10, by using a knife
on Joseph Holmes, was placed ON
probation for one year, sentence
being suspended.
Peter e. Berg, white, a married
man, convicted on grand larceny In
connection with stealing, July q,
the automobile of Marshall r.
Shuey, valued at $3.50, was sen.
fenced to one year in jail.
The Washington times., 1925-10-31
PERUVIAN DOCTOR SEES
HIS FIRST SNOW IN U. S

PHILADELPHIA, Oct BLOC
tor Enrique Fabris, director of the
Maternity Hospital in Lima, PERI
and the representative of the Peru
Wan government at the Congress of
the College Of Surgeons, which
closed its sessions last night in the
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, witnessed
yesterday what was to him a
phenomenon.
In Lima snowfall is something
met only in story books and it is
very seldom that it even fains, he
said.