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The Washington times., 1926-08-11
MRS. THELNIA S. WALrENBURG

MRS. THELMA s. WAITENBURG
Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma
Smith Waltenburg, q years old.
well known contralto singer, will
be held tomorrow afternoon at Q
o'clock at the home of her mother.
Mrs. u. Grant Smith. 3405 Lowell
St. n. W, with the Rev. William
A. Eisenberger officiating. Inter
ment viii be in Rock Greek Gene
terry.
Mrs. WaItenburg, who sang
under her maiden name OF Thelma
Smith. died Monday night at the
home OF. her sister. Mrs. Newton
Heston. In. Cumberland. Md.
Born in Brooklyn. n. z, in No
venber, 1893. she came to Wash
tngton while in her youth and de-
voted much time to training her
voice. She had been member Of
the choir In the Church of the
Covenant and belonged to both the
Orpheus and Friday Morning Clubs.
She made her debut as singer
last season In the Washington
Opera Company's La Boheme. "
Surviving her are her mother and
sister. Her father died some time
ago.
The Washington times., 1926-08-11
DEATH NOTICES

sTMPsoN-NRs EDNA. wife Of Bsri.
KEY Simpson. in her b1st year. ct
ithaca, N. r.. Of apoplexy. August :.
4Sha IL survived BY her husband and
two children. Charles w. and Marcelta
Ming. Buriel ut Newfteld. N. 4.
WALTENBERG-on Monday. August >.
1925. At the home Of her sister. Mrs.
Newton Heston. in Cumberland. Nd,
TIIELMA SMITH WALTENBERG,
daurhter Of the late U. Grant and
Mrs. Smith. Funeral services from tbs
Thursday at o'clock.
The Washington times., 1926-08-11
Leo p AHERN

LEO r. AHERN
Funeral services for Leo p.
Ahern. 43 years DID,. a native Of
Washington, who died Sunday Of a
The Washington times., 1926-08-11
FUNERAL DIRECTORS

NORVAL X. TABLER
1925 Z st. N. w Main 1914
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-19
GOLF CHAMP FOUND
MISTAKE AMUSING
When Crowd Thinks Writer Is Title Holder, Miss Eliza
beth Dunn Lets 1t Go at That.

that brisk young woman. PLAY
with me some time. Maybe I can
see what's wrong" She saw all right,
but that was after l got taken for
the Western champ.
Someone started the report few
minutes after we had arrived at the
club house. 1.-THE Chicago champ is
to play with Miss Dunn this after
noon. They'll start in a few minutes. "
The word went round. We soon
knew about it, but it seemed a good
joke. Nobody contradicted it.
When we came out presently to
start our game, a respectful and
gravely watching gallery was at
hand. That was terrible, but Don t
mind, Go ahead" giggled Miss
Dunn, but go ahead was just the
little thing 1 couldn't do. The ball
toppled off the tee twice and my
stage fright was so great that
swung the air twice before my driver
slightly topped the ball and landed
the pesky thing about ten feet to the
left.
The crowd snickered, but evident
ly granting that even a champ has
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-19

Countless girls and women now
know how foolish and needless it is
to purge" and "physic" themselves
to avoid sick headache, dizziness,
biliousness, s9llow skin, colds, or
sour, gassy stomach.
They have found that DR.. Cald-
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-19

bad moments, waited while I tried
the shot over again. The ball acted
like it was bewitched, turned turtle
and went in the opposite direction.
Such a plain evidence of knowing
nothing should have retired the gal
lery at once. but some followed eX'
pectantly for several holes. gave
them thrills all right, only they
were not the kind expected.
They saw the supposed Western
champ the real one, by the way is
Miss Page, who lives in Wiscon-
sim, get in sand and take about five
shots to get out. They saw her
slice and lose half a dozen balls,
shoot two balls into the water haz-
ard instead of over it, so on, world
without end.
Miss Dunn was in fine form. She
has the cleanest cut swing that's a
10Y TO watch and made shots of IT'S
yards and more without half try.
ing. Gee, but it looks easy-when
watch YOU" 1 remarked.
at is easy" she said consolingly
what you need is a jigger (new
kind of club with a steel shaft.
yep, I know it," answered
"and if that was all 1 needed, I'd
surely be feeling fine"
Miss Dunn will lay her golf sticks
away until spring. Il don't play golf
in the winter" she remarked. "HoN
do l keep in form? oh, ice skating
when it's cold enough and just plain
hiking when it's not
The Indianapolis champion is
"crazy" about fishing and hunting
Gee, I wish I had a gum" she re
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-19
Women Need
a Mild Laxative
Not a "Physiic"

so pleasant that even cross fever
ish. bilious. sick child gladly takes It,.
Buy a large 60-cent bottle at, any
store that sells medicine or write
Syrup Pepsin," Monticello, Illinois,
for a FREE SAMPLE BOTTLE and
just see for yourself.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-19
PUSHED OUT OF THE RACE

PUSHED OUT OF THE RACE
When Chas. McAllister Of Kear-
ney, N. j., reached the point where
he had to drag his tired, aching,
weary body from a well-nigh sleep
less bed, he did wise thing
bought a bottle of Foley Pills, and
then After taking Foley Pills for
n time. 1 became all right and my
pain and weakness is all gone" Fo-
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the kidneys, are a reliable, valuable
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re.-Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-19
By Eldora Field

1t feels great to be a champion. 1
know because 1 not only played with
the State, city and South Grove
champion, Miss Elizabeth Dunn the
other day, but fiourished for fully
fften minutes as the winner of the
Western meet held in Chicago in
August. This is how it happened.
Miss Dunn, play a fierce game
of golf. Wish 1 could improve" 1
said to the Indianapolis champ about
a month, ago. You can" answered
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-19
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

summer, is a telephone operator and
gets practice in her favorite game
onl yafter her days work. If 1
really had time to practice" she
ruminated st could play good golf"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22
PIRATES 10 HAVE
 TOUGHER SEASON
Reor8aniZed and Reinforced
 Teams Are on Every Front

New York, Jan. 2@ tPl-Thc Pitts burgh Pirates, favored by the youth and confidence of machine which sealed the psychological barrier Of past failures last year, will face re- organi2rd and reinforced teams on 1 every front of the National circuit 1 in thSir 1926 drive to retain the | championship.
 Despite a general condition Of | prosperity among club owners which , has frightened the winter trade mar | lct, siX of the teams have been able to make major league deals to strengthen positions at which they displayed weakness last year, The Pirate lineup. however. will remain unchanged, unless Hal Ryn", in fielder, and Paul Waner.s outhelder. i Pacific coast additions, succeed in 1 winning regular bCrths at the train 1 ing camp,
 Chicago, cellar occupant last year alone of the clubs has been unable to make q winter deal in the majors, | dospitc the bait of q generous Wrig- lev bankroll. The new club pilot, Joe Mccarthy, will make his fight for a better position with q team re- built from minor league recruits.
 Four clubs from whom vigorous opposition to the Pirates has been predicted on the basis of their per formanccs last ycar-Ncw York. Cincinnati. St. Louis and Roston- havo taken steps to remedy short comings.
 Players whose temporary loss through injury weakened the Giant drive to head off Pittsburgh last year have recovered under medical care, while MCGraw has added Jim my Ring, former Quaker, to his pitching staff. Hugh McQuillan' mound star of 1924, who was sus- pended shortly after the start of th" season last year, has been mailed a contract and is also expected 10 add slab strength to the New York of tcnsive.
 First base in the Cincinnati in field, gap in the Reds 1925 de fensc. will have q new and capable guardian this year If Wally Pipp, re. gently acquired from the Yankees fuliills the expectations of Redland While the recent recovery from al operation of the Cuban, Luque, as sures the same strong pitching corps Cincinnati had last season.
 The benefit of an early start un
 der the leadership of Rogers Horns by, installed as manager of th
 Cardinals last June, is expected f
 aid the fight of St, Louis for its frs
 pcnnant. Purchase from the Giant
 of the youthful Huntzinger likewis
 adds to the clubs pitching possibili
 ties.
 Trouble from the Huh was fort cast in the strong 1925 finish of in Boston Braves, whose brilliar
 young hurlers repeatedly turne back both the Giants and Pirate Manager Bancroft also acquire , Jimmy Johnston, seasoned intielt , rd, Brown, an outiielder. and Jimn ! Taylor, catcher, from inc Robins.
 Brooklyn. rebuilt with vetera
 material, and Philadelphia. lookiT
 Tor added infeld strength at fir ', base from Jack Bentley. are hopcft Chicago's prospects with ne
 manager and an uncertain lineu
 however, arc cloakcd in doubt,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22
HOV ATHLETES TREAT
 STRAINS AND STRAINS
Gymnasium director advises simple, easy treatment

,Iard exercise brings lame muscles and often bruises and strains as well.
 An athletic directorfn gymnasium at Utica, N. r., writes that he has found a simple and always effective way of treating them.
 Just pat on a little Sloan's Lini- ment, as the bottle says, without rub bing. It takes out stiffness and pain as nothing else will. We have it al- ways on hand and VIC think it is the best ever"
 Sloan's gives real help because it doesn't just deaden the pain: it gets at the cause. Right to the place that hurts it brings healing tide of fresh new blood builds up the injured tissues clears out the fatigue poisons.
 Almost at once you feel relief. Stiff ness, swelling, inflammation go down, The pain stops. Get bottle today and have it on hand. All druggists 5 cents,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22
Federal Agents Raid
 Middlet0wn Druggist

MlddletoWn. Jan. 2"--FederaI prohibition agents, raiding the drug store on Main street owned by Louis I. PciSner, yesterday after. noon obtained 22 gallons of alleged alcohol. whiskcy and wine. Thcj claimed that pcisner had no permit to sell and that they had knowledge of an alleged sale. No arrest was made.
 Max Dworkj s, Durham farm. CT, on whose place state police seizt q mash and q stll was fined $500 and costs. When arraigncd before Jus. tice Of the Peace Bailey this after moon and sentenced 10 20 days in Jail. He was convicted on three counts, manufacture, possessing and sale.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22
Ruphacls Dept, Store I.engue
46S, ilQ ili-i.3
Champion With Gun, Yet
 Has Never Hit a Due

Boston, Jan, 22 (Pl-Boston has q duck hunter who boasts that in L. o91 consecutive days of duck hum- ing within the city limits he has fired approximately 24.000 shots and never killed q duck.
 Nor even hit one. He Is David Mahoncy of Brighton who spends eight hours n day patrolling the Chestnut hill reservoir firing of blank shot gun cartridges whenever ducks. seagulIs and other birds at tempt 10 light on the water,
 The metropolitan district commis- sion hires him 10 scare away the birds to prevent pollution of the reservoir.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22
New Type Slot Machine
 Dispenses Perfumer,

New York, Jan. 22 P,-A new type of slot machine is taking pos session of New York. 1t is a dime perfume dispensary, and like its predecessor, the chewing gum or candy machine, it takes the coin and puts out its bit of sweetness. St0nd- ing for another feminine invasion into the realms Of commerce, tn" perfume slot machine is becoming as common in hotels. theatcr lounges and beauty parlors as gum machines arc on subway platforms.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

tho quality of basketball material this team brings to New Britain every year and after the Atlas of New Haven received an excellent trimming from the same combina- ton few weeks Ggo on the New Haven floor, we consider that enough is said about the team.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

Manager Clarence Lanpher has n list of feature attractions planned for the next few weeks that will give the fans of this city the best possi- hle in basketball. The Guards are traveling like champions now and with the good work being kept up, the team Is bound to come through for the runner-up position at least in the championship standing for the state.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

His condition is said to bc not serious and his brother last night stated that he has a bad cold, con tracted, his family think. following q basketball game. At first it was rumorcd that he had been injured in the game last Tuesday night at the Y. M. C. A, but this was secuted by his brother last night
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

Basketball fans in this city will be sorry 10 hear that Billy Darrow, snappy little forward on the Ma tional Guard Reserves and the l.. F. A C. basketball teams, has been forced to coniinn himself to his home because of illness.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

This does not mean 10 imply that the DiNies are composed of players whose ages are advanced by any means, but when ono considers that the Legion team, practically as a unit, represented the Boys club in this city last year, it can bo seen that they have taken long jump into the middle of the state com petition through the victory won last night.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

II may bo that he is getting too much basketball. In many cases, especially in young corners, their love for the sport and their ambition to show their wares to as many people as possible has led them to take too large q dose of the game.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22
Speaking e a of Sports s

Youth will be served, Such was the caso last night when the Amcri- can Legion five handed the Dixies a setback at the I, w. C, A, gym naSlum and justified all tho favor able predictions said about them through these and other columns.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

Darrow, by his pluck and grit, has won for himself the admiration of a large number of the fans here in Now Britain Being diminutire in stature and a willing player, his work on the courts has been excel lent and he shows much promise.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

In last nights game between the Burritts and National Guard Re serves. it appeared that "Toots''' Po- litis was suffering from this malady. Instead of his usual fast work, Poli- lis gave the impression last night of being very tired. This may not have hccn so, but he was forced to play in the game the preceding night and his strength might not be equal to two games in two nights,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

Has anybody seen Judge" Harry Ginsberg. coach Of the Legion bas- kctball team. since last night. Harry is all swcllcd up with pride over the accomplishment of his team in turn ing back the DiXies and his chest is pushed out through his vest but tons because Of the elation within. Harrys smile always has been broad, but it has developed into a real grin overnight. IIArry's advice and coach ing has made the Legion team a well balanced combination and he has reason 10 be proud because inc "kidS" won.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

To those fans who saw the cn- counter, the Legion team outclassed the Iiartford five in every depart- ment of play, To those who were not present because they expected to see the Dixics run away with the game, only one thing can be said and that is that the Legion team can play with the best of them.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

Then again, the spectators at the Y, w. last night were treated to Il double bill that had all the car marks of championship match. The game between the National Guard Reserves and the Burritts MAS 10 most of the fans present a better spectacle than the Legion ITN.o game.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

Not only did the Burrtts even up inc series with the Reserves, but they also, and this is q stinging blow To the Reserves, stopped the win ming streak of tn" team which had up to last night won l9 straight contests.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

Two husliies, Benson and Madden, .olJ the rcins in the back court. .fnn4c two are compared with Wat -~man and IIafnor of the Hartford niXlrs and are easily the two best .~,.arlS in their section of the state. Tine plainiirld team. being near NOrwirh, has played most Of it's 2.lm,s in that locality and in Rhode Island. To date, the team has swept everything before it and confidently .,p4r,s 10 take the Guards tomOr- TOW night.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

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New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

A week from tomorrow night, the >, ,ason'S feature will be staged be- .N,en the Guards and the City Col "gc team of New York city. The rau4 of this city know only too well
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

The National Guards will have ough slrdding tomorrow night to
 ext the Plainiicld town basketball am when it plays al the state nrmory. on the team which Wl'l rare the Guards is Normandin at forward, who has h""n one of the .lainstays of the Willmanlic team. uo has been a luminary in state basketball circles for many years
 nd is enjoying at the present llmc' ul biggest $cHs II.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

p"4singcr, another WiIlimantlc ,luyrr, is considered q flash on the
 purts and pairs up well with Nor rHndin in team work. Norris, who ., a member of the Mcridrn En- .!.,s. also will be in the game at
 .ul"r aud his work with the Mcri- ,son team Wr1n"sday night shows ,uat he is the class as q basketball llay5r.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

The Burritts could not be beaten ast night. They were in there to light it out with their most bitter rivals and in winning, they have placed themselves on d par with the opposition of last night for the jun iur championship of the city.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-22

The Reserves appeared to go stale .uli it is probably because they had played the flight betor" against q rung team from Mcridcn, inc S. -Dauislaus, although this fact did uot have any bearing on the Bur utl's victory. The Burrltts won the oane on superior team work ana ,HIly 10 cage them when they were needed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-22
COLORFUL STORY
ANIMATE IRENE
Fashion Episode in Colleen
MOOre's New Feature EvOkcS
Hollywood Praise

A musical comedy, irrespective Of
what success it may have achieved
before the footlights on Broadway, is
q difficult subject to register prop
erly on the screen. but in the case Of
"Ircnc," Colleen M0orc's latest, which
shows at the Eltingc today, tomorrow
and Wednesday. there is so much
color, together with perfect story.
running through the episodes, that
it is going to be hailed rs something
extraordinary wherever shown.
Miss Moore has made the fashion
show the highlight Of the picture. Art
directors have given the star and her
company, which. besides the many
principals, includes sixty Of Holly
woods most beautiful model-actresscs
some exceptionally attractive and
massive settings. The fashion cpl
sode is filmed in giant garden set
several hundred feet in width. From
a grand marble staircase, decorated
with imposing pieces Of statuary. the
girls appear, wearing costumes depict
ing the four seasons of the year.
The entire fashion show sequence
is made in colors. The initial color
tests showing the flowers, trees, and
gala decorations as background to
the beautiful dresses on equally pref
ty girls, caused all Hollywood to make
comment.
There are laughs aplenty in the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-22
TO QUESTION
HUSBAND OF
SLAIN WOMAN
Mystery Presents Blank Wall
Body Was Found Sub.
irs1rs
merged in Tub of Water

Troy. Ohio. Feb. 22.-tR)-Re-ex-
animation Of Jacob Nesbitt. husband
of Mrs. Francis Drake Nesbitt,g Is,
whose body was found submerged in
a bath tub of water at their home
here, was the next step of police to-
day in an effort to solve the crime;
Officials admit they are up against
a blank wall Of mystery in attempt
ing to find a solution to the murder
of the attractive former college girl.
1t has been definitely determined
that Mrs. Nesbitt was not seen from
II o'clock Thursday night until her
body was found. She had gone to a
Dayton theatre with a party Of
friends. while her husband was at q
food show demonstrating the kitchen
appliance which he distributed aa
Ncsbitt met her after the show and
brought her home.
Mrs. Nesbitt's wrist, watch had
stopped at IL o'clock and officials
have said they believed that was the
time of the Staying. They had gone
on the assumption that it was noon
Friday
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-22
Watch Your Frail,
Puny Child Grow
Strong Take on
Weight

In just few days--quicker'. than
you ever dreamt of-these wonder
full flesh making tablets called Nc
Coy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tab
lets will start to help any weak, thin,
under-nourished little one.
After sickness and where ricketts,
are suspected they are especially
valuable. No need to give them any
more nasty Cod Liver 0il-these
tablets are made to take the place Of
that good but evil smelling, stomach
upsetting medicine and they surely
do II. They do put on flesh.
Ask Cowan,s drug store or any
druggist for McCoy's Cod Liver Oil
Compound Tablets--as easy TO take
% candy and not at al expensive
60 tablets so cents.
BE sure and get McCoy's, the orr
einal and genuine and give the child
: chsnce Tor 20 days. II you arsn't
deliehtsd with results just ret your
money back.-Adv.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-22
SEARCH FOR
THRILL ENDS
IN DETENTION
Girl Arrested After Threaten
ing Actors Life "Just
For Fun" She Said

Chicago, Feb. 22.--tF)--A search
Tor a thrill" by Helen Britt. 1G-year-
old high school student, ended in the
juvenile detention home today fol-
lowing All alleged attempt to cxtort
$1,000 from George Givot. an actor,
by threatening him with death.
at was Just for fun she told po-
lice after being taken with n girl
companion who was subsequently re-
leased. "ExcitcmentNwc wanted a
thrill, that's all.
"Of course, l didn't expect TO get
the money, but ] got kick out of it.
l have done it before and had lot
Of fun"
Givot was called to the telephone
at the theatre where he is appearing.
A woman told him she wanted col
legc education but that she had no
money. She demanded $1,000, declar-
ing he would be killed unless the
money was Forthcoming.
Givot had friend notify police
while he continued the conversation.
Police traced the call and took the
girl into custody.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-22
WOULD REFER CASE OF ALUMINIUM
COMPANY TO SPECIAL COUNSEL

followed in the Teapot. Dome case
where the president was directed to
employ special counsel to take such
action, civil or criminal" as the facts
might warrant.
The Montana senator said three
courses would be open to special
counscls contempt proceedings for
violation of the decree; proceedings
to broaden the decree entered in
1912, and criminal action under the
Sherman act on charges that the COM
pany has sought to strengthen its al
legged monopoly.
Action Will Be opposed
Administration senators will op.
pose appointment Of special counsel
equally as strenuously as they have
opposed a special sA,ate invcstiga
ton.
The Aluminium case was set dowi
! for further argument today in thu
senate but several Of those opposing
senate action were unprepared to 81
OH and the matter went over unit
tomorrow, but still with privilege,
status.