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The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
UNION OIL co. BEGINS
 CONSTRUCTION WORK ON
 THE WRANGELL STATION

J. ". Bennett. engineer for the Union Oil Company, arrived here Saturday for the purpose of estab- fishing local station for his com pany.
 Mr. Bennett states that for the present two twenty-thousand gallon tanks will be constructed, and that the dock, pipe lines and tanks will all be rushed to completion, and that the new station expects to be serving the public no later than he first of May.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

YAKIMA George Steinkamp, former proprietor of the Butler ho- tel here and for several years a res ident of California, returned yester- ay with a well-developed case of smallpox. He began to feel i'll at Fresno, Cal, but continued his tourney, he told the health officer, who was called to his hotel last night.
 Today was spent by the health officers in trying to locate those who travelled with Steinkamp The stage driver was fumigated, as was the stage, and the driver will be vaccinated. One passenger got off at Zillah, and the health off eers advise the other passengers to be vaccinated at once.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
JAP CANNERY STRAW BOSS CONVICTED OF POSSESSION
 5,250 GRAINS OF COCAINE

SEATTLE, April 6.-Sy Shimo- aka, former Japanese straw boss at the Bristol Bay plant of the Car lisle company was today convicted of possession with intent to sell of 5,250 grains of cocaine valued at one dollar a grain.
 B. A. Williams, superintendent of the plant, dened assertions of Dep uty Prosecutor Meachem that mar cotics for the 1aborers were trans ported to the canneries as lure to workers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
WELL KNOWN ALASKANs
 INTERESTED IN BOOM TOWN

BEATTY, New, April 6=From the chill climate of the Arctic re- gions to the extreme heat of Death Valley have come numerous sour doughs to the boom town of Lead field.
 Among them are Jake Berger. Seotty sllen and M. J. Eunson. Berger made his early stake on Bo- nanza creek in the Klondike. Allen went to the Klondike from Nome and later won the Nome dog derby. Eunson spent thirteen years in AL aska. Berger is one of the pro- motors of the lead and silver prop critics al Leadfield, situated in a narrow gull, l on the eastern fringe of Death Valley
 The former Alaskans will see the mercury well above the 100 mark when the days begin 10 iengthen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
PIT. A. MEETS TONIGHT.

The Pr. A. will meet tonight at the grade school A piano duet, singing by a mixed quartette, q talk by Dr. Whaley. treasurer of the school board, and part of the
 high sehol paly, Nothing But the
 gram. Anyone interested is in yited to attend. The nominating committee will report and officers for the coming year will be elected.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
SERVICE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND NEW YORK
 INAUGURATED TUESDAY

SEATTLE, April T.. Fourteen hours faster than trains for the same distance, postmaster Perkins and Lieut.. K. Matthews, his pilot, flew to Pasco and back to Seattle yesterday inaugurating the new airmail service between this city and New York The flight was made each way in one hour and fifty minutes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
ONE OF THE LAST FUR
 CLEANUPS OF THE SEASON

Fifteen thousand dollars worth of furs from the rich westward region arrived in Seward on the steamer Starr, the shipment comprising part of the cleanup of the past winters trapping. Few of these furs came from the Boring sea district. In the shipment were red, cross and blue fox, mink, ermine and land otter. They are all being shipped direct to the States.-Seward Gate way
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
F0pT DAVIS TO BE
 SOLD AT AUCTION

WASHINGTON, D. C., April G. lction has been ordered Septem- Der 1 on buildings and improve ,nents at Fort Davis, Alaska, which las been abandoned. Cash is re ouired for the bids. No bid of less han $6,455, the appraised value. -yill be considered. The old fort is ear Nome.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
KASAAN TOTEM POLES
 WILL BE PRESERVED

WASHINGTON, D. C.,April G. operation with the United States for eration with the United States for est service, will undertake next summer the preservation of the to- tenn poles as a national monument at Kasaan, Prince of Wales Island
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
CHARGES SHERIFF ENGAGED
 IN BO0TLEGGING BUSINESS

SEATTLE, April 7.-Testimony that Sheriff Matt Starwich engaged in a private bootlegging business in addition to his official duties was brought out yesterday after noon by G. Behner, federal pro- hibition agent, testifying here be- fore Judge Gillian.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

The Princeton, bound for Kla- wack, stopped in Wrangell last Tuesday evening to pick up Dr. Diven, 5. chairman of Presbyterian National Missions Committee for Presbytery of Alaska Dr. Diven will be absent one week, attending the annual meeting of Presbytery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
ADMIRAL LINE OFFERS
 FOUR AND HALF MILLIONS
 FIVE GOVERNMENT VESSELS

WASHINGTON, April s. The Admiral Line has offered the Fed eral Shipping Board four and one half millions for five vessels now owned by the government. It is understood that three of these ves sels are wanted for the Oriental run and one for the Alaska service
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
RIGHT DENIED TO OPEN
 SEATTLE VOTING MACHIrFs

SEATTLE, April S.-The right O. the King County election board to open the voting machines of the March 9th election, has been denied by the decision of the State Su- preme Court. As a result the re- turns showing that the City Mana. ger charter amendment was defeat ed, is certified as official.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
HERE IS REAL VALUE

Arthur Brisbane says: "The most useful, earnest body of men in the nation are the editors of the coun- try newspapers. The pathetic fact is that they would be highly pros porous men if business and adyer- tisers realized the truth that the country newspaper in proportion to it's circulation, is the best advertis- ing medium in the country.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
QUEEN N0RTHB0UND; HAS
 WRANGELL PASSFNGERc

SEATTLE, April S.-The Queen sailed Wednesday morning with ls9 passengers including GA for ketchikan; 33 for Excursion Inlet. 29 for Chatham; 25 for Hood Bay: lo for Petersburg and Charles Den ming, F. s. Barnes, Geo. M. Bidwell Mrs. Bidwell, Walter J. Bidwell and Mrs. ". " Mclaughlin for Wrangell
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
SPAIN BUILDS WARSHIPS
 TO AVOID STRIKE

FERROL, Spain, April 6.-To avoid a strike of shipyard workers the naval authorities today agreed to start construction of two new cruisers having a displacement of o,o0O tons and equipped with heavy artillery, and three destroyers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
ROME EMBASSY ASKED
 FOR BASIS OF REPORTS
 DISORDERS AT VENICE

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 7.-
 The State Department inquired of the Embassy at Rome today as to the basis for published reports that sailors from American destroy CTS have been involved in disorders at Venice and that some of them sustained injuries.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

Lena Jack, Charles Bran, and Mrs. Charles Bran were arraigned before Acting U. s. Commissioner c. w. Russell the first of the week on charge of drinking and acting disbrderly The trio were sentenced five days in jail.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
Election Officers Appointed

The Town Council has appointed the following election officers for the primary election to be held on April 27.
 Judges-L. M. Churchill. Pat Loftus. Thomas J. Case
 Clerks Samuel Cunningham. James Nolan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
SEATTLE BUSINESS MAN
 CHARGED WITH BIGAMY

SEATTLE, April 7.-Horatio F. Jorgenson, Seattle business man. was arrested today on charge of bigamy in marrying eight months ago, Miss Lucille Tweed, a Seattle girl and University of Washington graduate. When arrested Jorgen- son admitted he has wife and four children living in Brookline, Mass.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 STATEMENT SHOWS ASSETS
 SEVEN AND HALF BILLION

BOSTON, April 7.- Assets of $742,913,568 are shown in the an nual financial statement of the Ford Motor Company filed today with the Massachusetts State Tax Commissioner.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
Doomed For Governor

NEW YORK, April 7.-Nieholas Murray Butler, president of Colum- bia University, is being boomed for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
COAST AND GE0DETIC SURVEY
 WILL DRAG ALASKA BAYS

WASHINGTON, D. c. April 7.- Announcement has been made that detailed surveys and wire drag ex- animation of Warm Springs Bay and Red Bluff Bay in Alaska will be made this summer by the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

JUNEAU-The complete citizen s ticket headed by James J. Connors. the present mayor was elected Connors received 545 votes; Cash Cole, 427.
 The councilmen elected are Dr. George F. Freeberger, Gunnar Ing man and Arthur McKinnon.
 M. L. Merritt was reelected a member of the school board with out opposition.
 The franchise of the Juneau Water Company was renewed by ar overwhelming majority.
 The number of citizens who reg istered was 10S9 The number of votes cast was 9S3.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
.7OME1i POKER PLAYERS
 LOSE $1OO0 TO BANDITS

NEW YORK, April G. Three "unmen held up a Bronx apartment fn which fourteen women were playing poker, and escaped in an automobile with $1,OOO in cash and fortune in gems.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

N J. Nicholson who installed the elevator at the hospital, left Mon day night for Nenana where he will spend the next six months do- ing work for the Presbyterian Mis- sion Board.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
REV. FLINT IS ORDAINED
 PRIEST. SEATTLE CHURCH

SEATTLE. April 6.-Rev John Flint, formerly pastor at Peters burg, Alaska, was ordained priest of the Swedish All-Saints church at the Easter service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
UNION OIL COMPANY
 SUSTAINS BIG FIRE LOSS

SAN LUIS oBIsPo, Calif, Apr & Three hundred thousand barrels of oil at the Union Oil Company rank Farm was destroyed this morning by fire.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
Rummage Sale Postponed

IL has been found advisable to postpone the Rummage Sale which was to De given Saturday until a later date, due notice of which will be given.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
Von Hindenburg Anniversary

BERLIN. April IT, President Von Hindenburg today celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of his en- trance into the German army with the rank of Second Lieutenant.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
News by Cable From all Over
 The World
ALASKA LITERACY BILL
 REPORTED TO HOUSE

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 7.- The bill to disfranchise illiterate Indians and Eskimos of Alaska has been approved by the House Com mittee on Territories and Represen- tative Curry has reported it to the House.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

Charles George was brought be- fore Acting U. s. Commissioner C. w. Russell the first of the week on a charge ofassault and battery The defendant was given jail sentence of three days.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

SEATTLE, April S.-Captain R. B. Dereckson, superintendent for the Coast and Geodetic Survey for Washington and Alaska for the past four years, will soon be sue ceeded here by Commander F. s. Hardy, now attached to the Washington, D. c. Bureau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

The Alameda arrived from Seat tie at noon Monday with the fol lowing passengers for Wrangell: J. Mckenzie, Matt Pellinen, Mrs Matt Pellinen, Ruth Pellinen, Mrs G. H. Yozier.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
PUBLISHERS ASK FOR
 REDUCTION IN RATES

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 7.- American publishers today asked Congress to reduce postal rates on newspapers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

U. S. Attorney Arthur Shoup was aboard the Admiral Rogers Satur- day. He was returning to Juneau after a trip to Washington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

According to an eastern minister people do not always attend church from religious motives. He related that a large crowd thronged the church at Plymouth. Vt, when President Coolidge was present, and that they carried away so many hymn books for souvenirs there were not enough left to sing by the following Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet next Wednesday afternoon, April IA, with Mrs. Diven at the manse
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
Tenders Thanks for Aid

Father Monroe wishes to tender his sincere thanks to the firemen and citizens of the town who help ed put out the fire Tuesday morn ing which but for their timely aid threatened to destroy the Catholic church.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

MT. and Mrs. R. Urata returned on the Yukon from Ketchikan where Mrs. Urata was taken for hos pital care before the opening of the Wrangell General Hospital.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
Fish Buyer Arrives

W. k. Walther arrived in Wran- gell recently to spend the season here as a fish buyer for the New England Fish Co.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
Municipal Election

Two hundred and eleven votes were cast at the municipal election Tuesday. The returns were as fol lows:
 For Mayor-J. G. Grant, 162; Mrs. Johnson, 49.
 For Councilmen-F. E. Gingrass, 176; Leo Mccormack, 1855; Arnt Sorset, 173; Mrs. s. M. Wyatt, A: George Lotz Independent candi. date) 16
 For Schoolboard-A E. Gurr, 60: P. c. Mccormack, IA.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08
HOMESTEAD BOUNDARY
 LINES MAY BE ON OTHER
 THAN CARDINAL COURSES
According to Bill Introduced by Sutherland Which Passed
 Coneress Last Saturday

Congress Last Saturday
 A cablegram received by the Sen tinel from Delegate Sutherland stated that the bill authorizing a departure from rectangular home stead surveys passed the House on Saturday.
 This law will be applied in cases where water fluctuations of land make it impossible to locate a homestead The passage of this bill will enable the homesteader to make entry on a point of land jutting into the sea where former ly it was impossible to do so and maintain a perfect square.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

School Tax Collector Appointed
 The Town Council has appointed L. NJ. Churchill school tax collector for the ensuing year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

Mrs Roy Cole arrived from Cor doya today and is the guest of Mrs. ]. G. Grant.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

VI. c. Jensen and Steve Vokovieh arrived from Juneau today to locate here. They expect to open a sheet metal works and plumbing shop.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

KETCHIKAN- Mayor Thomas Torrey was reelected over his op- ponent D. c. Cannon, by a two to one vote. The councilmen elected are J. Daily, H. P Hansen, Alfred Howe
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-08

C0RDOVA- Eddie Boyle was elected mayor of the city by an overwhelming majority.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-13
THE AFFAIR AT GEORGETOWN.

Delawareans adopted novel method of repusng body of
Justly ncensed citizens bent on yncng ravsher of
young white girl.
Rather than the of the militia guarding the Jail tear
supplied and these exploded the midst of the
crowd These humane and possibly effective bull
let's The these also showed certain sympathy with the
woube ncers heancy take the lives Of those bent
melting out wretch who inflicted than
death upon his victim ~ @=s >.>g.
While the authorities are to be commended for doing
duty in phong the law there who of the opinion
that these depoer of female honor should be cassed
reptiles rabd dogs and shot down sight This may be
of looking at the matter but savage than
the instincts of the brute that subver everything to his
PRAYED nature He is the opinion of outlaw and
should not be considered worthy the benefit of patcpa
ton in the due of legal proceedings.
For the moment he has lost his classification human
and reverted the level the lowest creation Moth
ing apparently is too for him the way punishment
The Delaware authorities have given fine example
quick justice Not hours elapsed
hangs the twenty sixth of February This should be warning
to evil doe but strange such crimes will
time and punishment effective in stamping out
this terrible attack against the of our land.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-13
MRS. JACOB E. STEVENSON.

In the death of Mrs Stevenson with whom so many
delighted to relationship they hail her husband
Jnce jacob the community has lost more OF those IN
whose families representatives of two or more genera
tons. ~ 49,, e
The company that count their back to early 4Os OF
slightly earlier fast disappearing The people who connect
our city with when the modern now seen
were almost nconceivab being slowly gathered to their
ers furnishing striking examples of the mmnence ana
nevitabity of final dissolution -
Mrs Stevenson lived beyond the allotted term OF hfe ana
seemed to be an impressive contradiction Of the Biblical statement
that life beyond the of three and ten one
of labor travail While for years an invalid there was
within her spirit which discounted the efforts OF bodily ahc
ton to her life not worth living.
Amidst suffering the smile faded from her hps the
pleasure she family decreased the company OF
her husband ending delight the intercourse with
friends delightful DIVERSION her trust in an aw1se providence
must have been well grounded principle -
Surely rich reward awaits such she AS mortality puts
on Immortality the sorey tried earthly tabernacle exchanged
for the spiritual the soul takes its fight to it's everlasting
abode no one Mrs Stevenson baskng in the sun
light of heavenly home free from all the Affections she
perenced here and still wearing smile beauted by her unaoy
ed delight in the Kingdom of her Lord
And this would be well to note that death has
been active midst this week. The Destroyer has cut
down more than one has laid them victims and they
should active reminders to the living that time is eetng ana
all approaching common end
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-13
THE USE OF THE CITY SIDEWALKS.

We have been requested the Mayor and City Council to
make known the fact have caused them
take consideration of their periodical meetings. the
passing ordinance prohibiting the of the city sidewalks
for roller skates, "scooters" and bicycles.
thought wise to do this edtoria rather than in oui
columns thus emphasize the feeling of the town Board
They oah deprive the people of innocen;
pastime content present to issue warning that
should there repetition of such accidents have occurred
lately will enaction of prohbtory laws and strict en-
forcement of the
Board that the young people must have recreation
and that the handicapped by not having sort OF play
ground where enjoy themselves 1t is felt that de-
pvng the Youngsters the sidewalks would
less the Streets and by doing surround them
with dangers that might cause fatalities
So Council out with word of caution and trusts that
parents will cooperate the matter and take such oversight
of the children reduce minimum the chances OF recr
renee of accident.
We think very liberal attitude of the town authorities
and one that gives consideration to the matter in its present
light No deny that with the risks attendant the
rapidly moving automobile there dangers apenty ahead OF
the when he compelled to the highway Inc
sidewalks should be made safe possible.
good time for to be made toward provld
playground In places concrete speedways are Du
for skaters Others and they thus removed from danger
collision except probably with those young enough stand the
bumps when aged people down, serious injury re-
suits and these depored parents of the children
implicated as by anyone If possible the YOUTH them shouo
be segregated with public playground this could be done
It might the take into the old bal
park and see could be obtained at small cost It il
is possible that private contributions could be obtained
further the proposition.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that the
subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court for Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, letters of Administers
ton on the personal estate of
WILLIAM M. STEVENSON
late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 31st day Of July, 1925.
They may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefits of the said
estate. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
date payment. Given under my hand
this 3Oth day Of January, 1926.
Test: Administrators.
MARCIE E. G. STEVENSON.
PAUL JONES, Register of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-13

Stock will arrive at least 8 days be-
fore sale and we invite your inspec-
ton. They will be a well-broken lot,
ready to go to work; ages range from
3 to years; weight $50 to 1900 fbs.,
each. Will have a few big horses, the
kind you like; and plenty of mules
that are broke right. Come and see
anything you like hitched before sale;
and if you want to swap bring what
you want to deal anytime before sale,
and we will try to do business. We
know we have the fight kind. Come
and be convinced that this is the time
and place to get what you want.
TERMS OF SALE-Four months
credit will be given, the purchaser to
give bankable note with approved Sc
curly, or cash at option of purchaser.
BOWLER & GIBBONS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-13
Notice to Taxpayers

This Board will sit each Monday
during January and February for the
special purpose of REIMBURSEMENT Of
taxes, when found necessary, for the
year 1926.
WARNING IS GIVEN THAT AT
TER FEBRUARY %, 1926, NO RE-
.DUCTIONS WILL BE GRANTED
AS WE MUST CLOSE OUR BOOKS
FOR THE LEVY.
Board of County Commissioners for
Worcester County.
JOHN w. MUMFORD,
President.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-13

Ordered that the sale made and re-
ported by James M. Crockett, AS
signee for the sale of the real estate
in the above cause described be rati-
fed and confirmed unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the 9Th day of March, 1926, pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper printed in Worces-
ter County once in each of three sue
cessive weeks before the LIST day of
March, in the year nineteen hundred
and twenty-six
The report states the amount of
sales to be five thousand dollars.
SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk.
SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-13
Crockett & Crockett, Attorneys.
ORDER NISI.

In the Orphans Court for Worces-
ter County, Maryland. December
Term, 1926, to wit: January rs, 1926.
Ordered this 26th day of January,
1926, by the Orphans Court of Wor-
cester County, that the three sales
made and this day reported by John
Francis Wilson,, Executor of Francis
M. Wilson of three tracts or parcels
of land of said decedent in Dublin
District, Somerset County, Maryland,
be ratified and confirmed unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the list day of March next;
provided copy Of this order be in.
serted in some newspaper published
in Worcester County once in three sue.
cessiye weeks before the 2Sd day OF
February, 1926. The report states the
amount of sales to be $4,265.OO
y SAMUEL E. SHOCKLEY
4 THOMAS J. FASSITT
8 ISAAC J. DAVIS,
True Copy, Test: ,.a
Rebister of Wills for Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-13

This is the best load that ever land
ed in Maryland.
They are all broke and ready for
use, and will weigh from 1000 to 1900
pounds. This is a good opportunity
for anyone needing mules as they are
exceptionally good animals. They can
be inspected a. few days before the
day of sale. Sale will take place rain
or shine.
Terms of Sale-Four months credit
will be given, the purchaser to give
bankable note with approved security.
JOE KINDIG.