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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
NfilIer-Gray NuptiaIs

|unday morning at s o'clock at
Methodist Episcopal church
b, Rev. Perry S. Neldon, the pas
performed the ring ceremony
ling in marriage Mr.. Albert d.
Ter of Malta and Miss Kate Gray
McConnelsyille. Mr.. and Mrs.
laid Nixon were the attendants.
hediately after the ceremony Mr..
Mrs. Nixon took them as far as
lark by auto, and from there the
(Iy weds left on a weeks wedding
which will include Pittsburgh,
Ellington. ID. c., and ether eastern
les ! On their return they will be
home to their friends in Malta.
Ire Mr.. Miller has a home all pre-
ed and furnished. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ter are among our very best
ng people. Mr.. Miller is young
mess man of Malta, being the
owner and manager of the we'll
wn jewelry firm of Miller Bros.
father was the late Frank G..
Ter. He graduated from the NAL
schools in the year 1915, after
ds attending the Bradley Poly
mic, Institute at Peoria, ILL., He
D. soldier of the late war. He is
musician, on the
linet, and is member of Mall
tasband. His bride is the only
ghter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
y of this place. She graduated
n the M. & M. high school in the
IS of IT, following which she at
led the Marietta Commercial col
/, and for the past number of
rs has been valued bookkeeper
the Hoffman, Tanning Company
Malta. She is young woman of
worth.
[r. and Mrs. Miller have a wide
le of friends who will be pleased
xtend best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
ATH or THOMAS ABER
FUNERAL HELD AT CHURCH

|The death of Thomas Aber, men-
3n of whose illness had been made
Ithese columns, occurred last FRI
morning about four O'Clock, at
home in Malta. Death was the
|ult Of heart trouble, and Mr.. Aber
] been falling since last June. He
bid have been SIS years Of age the
hing October.
|Fhe deceased was a son Of the late
leph Aber, sr. He was a lifelong
lident Of Morgan county his
|ehplace being in the Unionville
falily. or the nine children OF the
'ar family those surviving are Miss
: le Aher who lives on the Aber
he place short distance north Of
connelsville, on the GAINESVILLE
d; Mrs. VIM. Best Of this county,
1t side, and Jesse Aber who re-
ps In McConneIsville. Thomas
kr was married twice, his first
b being Emma KentfeId. OF that
pn the following children sur
Mrs. Helen Rossiter of near
Angeles, Calf; Donald Aber of
las, Tex; Miss Frances Aber Of
umbus, o., and Mrs. Emma
poks of GAINESVILLE. His second
rriage was to bessie Porter who
F. b their three sons, Thomas, John
/ Dean Aber, survives him. Mr..
n 8as a member of old Company
' of the local O. n. G., and was at
time of his death affiliated with
gon Company No. 124 of this
Nee. He was also a member of
Jr. o. u. A. NJ. Both Of these
Limitations had a part in the fu-
}al services which were held Sum
at 2 D. m, with interment in
|connelsyille cemetery.
The funeral was held from the
Ehodist Episcopal church of this
be, Rev. p. S. Neldon officiating,
in addition TO making an ad-
ss, reading appropriate hymns. A
f service at the Jesse Aber home
preceded the removal of the
i to the church. Those serving
alI bearers were John Harkins,
i Clark, Sooey Smith, Thos. Con-
Foster Patterson and Charles
lson all from the J. O. u. A. NJ,
being also six honorary pail
ters from Wagon Company. Mall
a band formed a part Of the fu-
IL cortege to the church and
etery, playing appropriate music.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Death OF Mrs. Charlotte wooley

Mrs. Charlotte Wooley, mention of
whose serious illness for some weeks
past had been made in these coll
lumns at different times, died Sunday
at 9:15 a. m, at her home here.
She was stricken five weeks or SO
ago, with apoplexy, and her condi-
|tion from that time had been very
critical She had ben unconscious
much of the time and for some time
unable to partake of any nourish-
ment.
Mrs Wooley's maiden name was
Demster. She was daughter of
the late George Demster. She was
born near Beverly and was II
years of age at the time of her death.
Her husband was John Wooley to
whom she was married about AZ
years ago. They We're the parents
of one daughter, Gertrude, the wife
of John Carder. The Carder family
and Mrs. Wooley all have made their
home together Besides the daugh-
ter, Mrs. Wooley leaves four grand
children. She is also survived by,
louF DTOluSfS---EeOESc DGnSCeT OI
Malta; Thomas of McConneIsville
Henry of Hartford, and Ishmael of
Ellis; and three sisters-Mrs. Me-
lissa Nesselroad of Frazeysburg;
Mrs. Evaline Frazier of Beverly, and
Mrs. Rena Schroeder who resides in
South Dakota.
Mrs. Wooley in early life united
with the Methodist church. She was
faithful member of the Rebekah
order, and also of the Woman's Re-
lief Corps Funeral services were
held Tuesday from the residence.
conducted by Rev. r. e. Stevens of
the Main Street Church of Christ,
and internlent was made in the Nc
Connelsville cemetery. Music was
furnished by quartet composed of
Mrs. Nettie Underwood, Mrs. Alice
Smith, Dale Perkins and Maj f. M.
Kahler.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Thomas Ro,,inson Dies

Following an illness of many
months from cancer, Mr.. Thomas
Robinson, aged TO, passed away at
his hotae here Sunday at 4 p. m.
Mr.. Robinson was hard working.
law abiding citizen, and was a life
long resident Of this place. He was
twice married--first to Lillian
Trout. His second marriage was to
Miss Edna Sutton, who survives, also
their two sons Delmer and Bel
mon of the home He also leaves
five brothers: James S. Robinson of
South GAINESVILLE; Josiah of Nc
Luney; Anthony of Roseville;
George of Unionyille, and Mace of
near Roseyille; and one sister, Mrs.
Martha Jones of Chicago.
Funeral services were held Tues
day from the Miller undertaking
.parlor here, conducted by Rev. r. L.
Stevens of the Christian church. In
terment was made in the McCon-
nelsyille cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Sells Fine Ram

Mr.. Lewis Strong, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester s. Strong of near this
place, has sold one of his choice
spring rams to Mr.. George e. Helser.
This was one of the boys sheep
club animals, entered at the state
fair, where it took first premium
1t also took first at our county fair
last week. Mr.. Helser whose home
is at Lafayette, is professional
sheep Judge, and the fact that he
purchased this sheep for his own
flock only goes to emphasize the
very fine grade raised by the boys
sheep club. The sheep sold to Mr..
Helser is of the B type Merino, and
brought a very fine prica
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Several Raids Made

Last Saturday Sheriff Newton and
his assistants made a couple of raids
in Center township. One was at Will
lard jenkins near Centerville where
a small copper still of about quart
was found, also five gallons
of corn mash. Augustus Wiles' place
near Ludlow--was also searched and
a jar OF rye mash was found. Sun
day VIM. Newman's place in Malta
was looked over and ten gallons of
tomato wine was the result. New
man when arraigned before Mayor
Henery entered plea of not guilty,
and his hearing was fixed for Mon
day night. Action in the other
cases will likely be taken today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Common pleas Court sustained


The court OF appeals has sustain
: the common pleas court here in
.4he matter OF the State of Ohio VS..
Pearl Allen. charged with trans
porting and possession of intoxicat-
ing liquors. Allen entered plea of
guilty when arraigned on the charge
of possession, and was fined $500
.and costs. To the charge of trans
porting he entered a plea Of not
guilty, and when his case came to be
heard his attorney fled plea in
bar, claiming that since the same
liquor was involved on the same oc-
easion, etc, that the two were one
se--and not two separate and dis
s4g4fc. actions; that he could not be
placed in jeopardy twice for the
same offense. A demurrer was filed
to the plea in bar and Judge Finley
sustained the demurrer. The case
was tried and Allen was found guilty
of the charge of transporting. The
action was then taken to the court
of appeals, which court as already
stated sustained the decision of the
common pleas court.
This was the first case of Judge
Finley's to be carried to higher
court. 1t involved some fine points
of law, and the court of appeals in
it's decision stated that it had given
the case most careful consideration.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Death OF Miss Eta Duncan

hiss Eta Duncan of Glouster died
i. IL at the home of her parents
and Mrs. w. HI. Duncan in that
fe. She had for number of
Us been assistant cashier at the
lister State bank, holding the po-
bn until she was Obliged to give
|p on account of the condition of
health.
|esides her parents, she leaves
be brothers u. G. and G. f..
lean of Glouster. and George
kcan sf Santoy, and two S
|. f. FFo. McCarty of Colt
Minnie Duncan of the home.
funeral services were held at the
dence Sunday, conducted by the
Eor Of the Glouster Church of
list, and burial was made at Ath-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
w. o. conklin Leaves For South

After having been here since the
middle of July visiting friends, at
tending Chautauqua and the fair,
Mr.. w. %. Conklin left Monday for
his home at West Helena, Ark. On
his way he stops at the tri-state fair
held at Memphis, Tenn. This fair is
one OF the biggest things Of the
south, and takes in Tennessee,
Arkansas and Mississippi. 1t lasts
eight days and nights.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
GAINESVILLE Road Finished

The tarring of the GAINESVILLE road
has been completed, and District
Engineer Merrill of Marietta is ex-
pected to be up today and inspect
it, and If 1T passes inspection it will
be opened for travel. This stretch
goes as far as the Chapel church, at
the line between Morgan and Bloom
townships.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
A Pleasant Birthday

Mrs. Carrie Ham and daughter
Miss Eva were hostesses of de-
licious three course dinner Tuesday,
the occasion being. the fourth birth
day of Billy the youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. Roy w. Ham of Penns-
vile. About Is guests were pres
ent and all enjoyed the day very
much.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Roy SiIer Weds

Last Saturday Mr.. Roy Siler of
Houston, Tex, and his bride arrived
here for a several weeks visit with
the formers parents Mr. and Mrs. G..
f. .Siler and other relatives and
friends. Mr.. Siler was married
Sept. IS to Miss Mabel Murrah of
Houston Mr.. Siler is graduate of
the local high school; also of the
Ohio State University, in the engi-
neering department. He was sol
dier of the late war, holding the
rank of Captain. He has made the
south his home for some time, and
more recently has been at Houston,
Tex, where he has his engineering
office and where he and his wife will
make their home.
The Democrat along with many
other friends extends best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Deaths Toll
Sept. IL to "a

sept. IL TO ~
Thomas Aber, Malta. -
DR.. @. p. PEBBLES, Chesterhill..
Mrs. G. Wooley, McConnelsvilIe
Eta Duncan, Glouster.
Mrs. Rosanna Singree Meigsville TIP.
Mrs. Artison Yauger, Letart. w. Va,
Mrs. Geo. M. Black. Malta,
Thos, Robinson, McConnelsville.
Mrs VIM. Moore NeelyvilIe.
Nelson Carter, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Mary Hanlin, Newark.
Mrs Carrie Riley, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Ill With Intestinal Grip

be following are quite ill with
btinal grip: Mrs. j. e. James of
Malta; Miss Elsie Salzer of
a, Mrs. Nancy Arrick and Mrs.
ph Murray of this place. The
r, who has not been well for
time with a complication OF
ples, Is in quite a. serious con-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Has Attended Them All

/. Joseph Reed of Morgan town
who is past 80 years Of age,
(ded the fair here last week,
h in all the days. Morgan
! y has had 70 annual fairs and
Reed has the remarkable record
lending them all.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Rev. wilson Accepts Passionate

Rev. Walter NJ Wilson who was
assigned by the last conference of
1.-THE Methodist Protestant church, to
Fruit Hill near Cinannati. but who
declined to take the appointment,
owing to the fact that there was no
high school at that place, has de-
cided to accept the appointment. He
left to take charge Saturday. His
family will remain here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
VIM. Harvey To leave

Mr.. VIM. Harvey of this place
who recently disposed of his garage
near the bridge, expects to leave
soon with his wife for Newcomers
town, where he has a good position
with the Hudson Essex concern.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24

Mrs. Chas. M. Whitaker and chill
dren Charles and Berta who spent
some weeks at Stow, N. Y, with
relatives. have returned to their
home here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
]. Jas. Lewis Operated Upon

r. JAS. Lewis Operated Upon
s. James Lewis OF North Sew
|street underwent an operation
fesday at the Good Samaritan
|tal, GAINESVILLE, for gall bladder
He. She stood the operation
and is doing as we'll as could
|pected.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Kills White Snuirrel

Last week while hunting, DIR. L. E.
Sharp of Kennebec hill shot pure
white squirrel with pink eyes. Such
squirrels are quite unusual in this
section.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Mrs. Harriet Foster Attends Fair

MIs. IIdTTItII FUst0T IeLUIHtuFt 20
her home at Columbus Saturday. af-
ter having visited here for about
two weeks with her daughter Mrs.
Elmer Miller. Mrs. Foster is 8S
years young, as is evidenced by the
fact that she attended the fair two
days, which she greatly enjoyed,
She made the trip from and to &c
Eiunnbus, unattended.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Miss stebbins Operated Upon

Miss, Glenna Stebbins of Kennebec
hill, who has been suffering for
some time with crronic appendicitis,
was taken to the Bethesda hospital.
GAINESVILLE. Tuesday, and Wednesday
underwent an operation. Word is
to the effect that she is getting
along nicely
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Mrs. Maggie Denny Taken Home

Mrs. Maggie Denny of Chesterhill,
who suffered a stroke of paralysis
Saturday while visiting at the VIM.
Porter home, Malta, was taken to
her home Wednesday, accompanied
by Miss Gertrude Parr of this place
who has been nursing her and will
continue to. Mrs. Denny's right side
was paralyzed and her speech af-
fected. While her speech is some
what improved, she is still in a bad
condition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
Mrs. Mary A. Hanlin Dies

Mrs. Mary Hanlin, aged S5 years,
died Saturday at her home in New
ark following few days illness from
paralysis. She formerly lived in
Stockport, and was the widow of r.
j. Hanlin who died about five years
ago. Mr.. o. v. Hanlin of near
Stockport is a son.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24
ert asautz It al. probate court cer.

lpefs At@ItA et ~, rfoIAte court csst-
ltilcate.
Charley aud Kate Antle to Lewis
Altle, 1926 acres, Homer, 81
Charles Antle and wife to James
Smith, TO acres, Homer, 81.
Frank Parker and wife to Frank
Carney. go acres, York.
Geo. McElfresh, deceased, to Jas.
r.. McElfresh ct al, 1870 acres, af-
fidavit for transfer.
The following have recorded pa
pers giving J. K, McElfresh power of
fattorney: Anna It. Rhodes, Charles
land Cassius Falconer, Jane Demp-
Ister, Fannie Williams, Effie and ",
=. Ball, Clark McElfresh, Wm. Nc
Elfresh. Hannah Woolman and Em-
ina Huffman.
Sadie McElfresh to Clark and
Mary A. McElfresf 1910 acres,
Marion, 81.
James X McElfresh ct al to The
cumberland Oil Co., 123.40 acres,
Marion, 81.
Carl Patterson, guardian of Mary
A. McElfresh, minor, to the Cum
berland Oil Co., 123.4O acres, Mar
ion.
Death or Mrs. Lucy BecISwith Black
Mrs. Lucy Beekwith Black, daugh-
ter of David and Amelia Beekwith,
was born in Malta, Feb. 6, 1856, and
died Sept. II, 1925, following an ill
ness extending over period of sew
en- months, from hardening of the
arteries and heart trouble. She
spent practically all her life in Nal
Ia AT very early age she affiliated
with the Malta M. E. church which
membership she held until the time
of her death. She was also mem
ber of Valley Chapter, Eastern Star,
for several years. On Sept. IL.
1879, she was united in marriage
with George M. Black to which un-
ion were born five children. Ona
daughter, Mary, died in infancy.
Those surviving are Mrs. Nellie
Perkins OF McGonnelsyille; Charles
Black and the Misses Thurza and
Josephine Black, all of Columbus.
Surviving besides the husband and
four children are three grandehil-
tdren Mrs Black was a highly re-
garded woman
Funeral services were held Sat
urday afternoon at 2:30, from the
home, conducted by her pastor Rev.
Frank Gillian of Malta, assisted by
2ev A, E. Black of Jeffersonville.
Two of her favorite hymns We're
read Nearer MY God to Thee, !"
|and Asleep in Jesus" The pail
bearers were Clarence Beckwith,
Frank Beckwith, Charles Beekwith,
Harry Cook, Fred Manly and Chas.
Barkhurst. Interment was made in
THE Malta cemetery.
Ont of town persoas attending
the funeral were Rev. A. e. Black
and wife of Jeffersonville, o.; II. G..
Black and family and w. S. Black.
Mt Vernon; Mrs. Spicer, Frazeys-
burg; Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Hupp, Vim
cent; w. A. Young and family, Mr..
land Mrs. J. S. Black and Mr.. and
Mrs. G. o. Burns, all Of GAINESVILLE;
Mr.. and Mrs. N I'll Farmhouse, Beck
ett; Clarence Beckwith and daugh-
ter, Gaysport, and w. A. Robinson,
Eleanor Anawalt and Lenore Unber,
all of Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-09-24

Mr.. Geo. o. Wood was a visitor
here this week.
The Washington times., 1925-10-07
ASSESSOR IS At
WORK ON TAX
BILLS

Residents of Washington are
asked not to request the mailing
out of personal tax bills, as such
requests may lead to duplication,
William P. Richards, assessor for
the District; said today.
Real estate bills, however, will be
mailed out on request. The real
estate department of the assessors
office has been working on the APP
peals for the bi-annual assessments
and the readjustments for the COM
ing year.
1t will require all this month to
complete the preparation Of the
bills, Mr.. Richards said, as some
$4,000 assessments have been COM
piled.
Requests for real estate bills may
be made by a postal card addressed
to the assessors office or bills may
be procured by personal visit.
II personal tax bills are not re-
ceived by the 10th of November, in
quiry should be made at room 103
the District building. @
The Washington times., 1925-10-07

4sd ST. NV, square 1921, lot 55-Wil
liam G. and Allison N. Miller to Will
liam r. Valance ct lux, Evalanna'
IN North Of Porter st.. west Of Conn.
ave. NV, square 2061, lot 91-Hiram K.
Green ct al, to Marjorie s. Clark, $40.
North of Emerson st.. west Of 7th ST..
NV, square 3147. lots "a and 117--Morris
cafrits to Harry c. Pierce and Annie
?. North tG0e Of M n st.. east Of Halt St. Sc.
Ccrpn. to John T. Knott, SO: 1881
4Sth pl.. bet. Lee and Meade SITS me-.
square 5158, lots &c and 1.-THE NUM-
cipal Realty Co. to LeOtha Wheeler ct.
0S ISIS sO 9Sth st. st. NV, square $685. lot b
Cbas. e. Hall ct ux.. Marie. to Hyia
Isis 10Th 9TH st. NV. square sss. lot b
Hyla Smith to chas. e. Hall ct ux..
Ms Metropolis 70; lis view" part lots :, a.
Leslie e.. r. Prince ct ux.. Helen, to
Hyman Klavans, $40. t9T1
North of Austin ct. east of Branch
ave. Sc. squsre Ss1tS lots lots, rs to -: 30.
North Of Fessenden st.. west of Reno
I'd NV, square 1878: lot 15-Tne Chevy
Nd, to Anton A. Koeber. $40 (1131
GOT 44th st. me-, square 5126, lot A..
Andrew NJ. Hood to Sylvia Talliver. 81.
4 II
North OF M ct. west Of wisconsin
ave. NV, square 1907, part lot 10. 19--
Edmund M. O'EuIlivan to Alberta "
D ST.. between 12th ana 18tia SITS.
NV. square 2s2. part lot 4--Jeannie H.
Dean to Edward B. Dean. sr;. SO.
North of Vista ST., east Of s. Dakota
ave. me-, square 4339, lot 51--Robert
II. H. Spidel ct TX. Velva, to George
j. Slenlmer ct ux., Eunice r., $40.
f ST., between 9Th and 7th SITS. NV,
square 467, part lot 46-Joseph SorreIl
ct al to Kate 8. .outwater. $40 tsD
North of Hawthorne st., west of 43d
c. and Allison N. Miller to Marvin
Murphy ct TX, Margaret, $40. (62l
North of Allison st., west Of Illinois
/. Walter ct ux., Anna e., to Marcellus
1852 st. Sc, square 1885, lot Is
cent. A.. Carlin, SO. (9a)
Vincent A. Carlin conveys same
propertygto Hattie r. Carlin, $40. (g9l
North Of IL St. and west of Potomac
St NV, north of NJ st. and west of
wisconsin ave. NV, square 1906, part
lots 20 and FL; square 1907, part lots
Is and 10, all lot B1S--James e.
Scrivener ct ux., Belle, TO Edmund H.
O'SulIivan, $40. (103)
1922 Florida ave. ne, square s86. lot
59-Edwin B. Donaldson ct ux., Eliza
beth B., to Loyetta NJ. Grimsley, $1O
D
The Washington times., 1925-10-07

partment. He will relieve Captain
Howard Angus, the best press agent
the army has ever had, who resigned
from the army to enter business
with the Radio Corporation of Amer
lea. Captain H. w. Caygill, for
merIy with, the Thirty-fourth infan-
try, is ordered to Washington for
duty with the '"hignN pressure" pub
licity or clipping bureau of the
army. He relieved Captain Elbridge
Colby, who has been ordered to the
infantry school for duty on the
staff of the commandant of the
school.
Captain e. L. Bennett, Z. S. N,
assumed the duties Of acting chief
of the Bureau of Engineering OF
1. when Rear Admiral j. K. Robi-
son completed his tour of duty.
Captain Bennett had been the as
sistant chief OF the bureau. There
is much speculation as to whether
or not he will be made the chief or
the bureau. This will carry the
rank of rear admiral. In addition,
Washington naval circles are buzz
ing with many rumors concerning
the future assignment Of now Cap
tain Robson, as the Secretary OF
the Navy has made no announce
ment as yet. Several officers or
the navy have been mentioned in
connection with the assignment or
the new chief engineer and chief OF
the Engineering Bureau OF the
navy.
The annual convention of the As
ISOLATION of Military Surgeons of
the United States viii be held on
October 8, 9, and 10, at the Waldorf
Astoria, New York. Reports will
be made by the surgeon generals of
the army, navy, and Public Health
Service, respectively. The associa-
ton was first formed in 1891 and
its members are drawn from the
army, navy, national guard, and
reserve corps, and the Public Health
Service. 1t is stated that seven
teen foreign governments win be
represented by official delegations
to the conventions.
Word has been received that the
Woman's Army and Navy League
will hold a irummage sale and ba-
zaar here in Washington, on Octo-
Der IA, Is and 16, for the benefit
Of the Soldiers, Sailors and Ma
rines' Club, 1915 l. street. The
League requests that articles such
as furniture, rugs, curtains, pic
lures, books, victrolas, wearing APP
parel, be furnished the League for
this sale. The article so donated
should be sent to Mrs. E. III. Lis
cum 2119 Bancroft Place, or to the
club.
Major General and Mrs. Amos A.
Fries, chief Of the Chemical War
fare Service of the army, enter
tanned at their home, 1905 Woodley
Road, in honor of the officers and
their ladies, of the Chemical War
fare Service Reserve. In the re-
ceiving line with General and Mrs.
Fries were Colonel and J. Edward
Cassidy, Chairman of the local re-
serve unit of the service) and DIR.
and Mrs. Charles E. Parsons. As
sisting were Mesdames Albert John
son, Claude Brigham, c. C. Coombs
and William A. Du Puy.