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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-04-24
READINGS AND MUSIC
GREATLY ENJOYED
Leroy Oldham, Of Baltimore, Warn
ly Received By Audience At
Baptist Church Friday

On last Friday evening, April 16,
the people who attended the enter
tainment given at the Baptist Church,
under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
Society, were given a rare treat. With
the readings by Leroy Oldham, OF
Baltimore, and the musical numbers
by the local talent, it was an evening
that will long live in the memory of
those who were there.
Mr.. Oldham impersonated the cold
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-04-24

The petition of Joseph r. Ford and
Bertie A. Ford, his wife, and Joyce
Ford Lutz, mother of Sheldon Theo-
dore Lutz, Junior for the adoption
by said Joseph r. Ford and Bertie A.
Ford, his wife, Of the said Sheldon
Theodore Lutz, Junior, male child
born March z, 1924, filed in the above
case, having been read and consider
ed and it appearing to the Court that
the best interest and welfare Of such
child will be thereby promoted, it is
this 21st day Of April, 1926, ordered
by the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland, sitting in Equity,
that notice Of said petition be given
all parties in interest to be and ap-
pear in this Court on or before the
25th day of May, 1926, to show cause
If any they have, why the prayers Of
the said petitioners should not be
granted, and that said notice be given
by publication Of this order in some
weekly newspaper published in Wor-
cester County, Maryland, once in
each Of three successive weeks before
the oath day Of May, 1925.
JOSEPH L. BAILEY, Judge.
True Copy, Test:
SUE M. COLLINS, Clerk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-04-24
BABY CHICKS AND CUSTOM
HATCHING.

I will start my incubators January
18th and continue through May. In
creased capacity and better service.
Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red and
White Leghorn Chicks. Place orders
early to secure Chicks or trays.
Prices right. Phone 119.
B. F. STURGIS,
Poultry, Eggs and Feeds
@ Pocomoke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-04-24

Roger F. Vincent furnished the or
chestra, and ice cream and home made
cake also contributed to the general
enjoyment of the occasion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-04-24
Ewell & Child, Solicitors
ORDER OF COURT

In the matter Of the Adoption Of
Sheldon Theodore Lutz, Jr., minor
child. ,e
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-04-24

In the Circuit Court for Worceste
County, Maryland. No. 3510 Chan
Gerry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05

Ike q bottle OF INK spIIlsu On
the parlor rug.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05
VOTE
LIBRARY BILL

The Senate District Committee
has reported favorably the bill
authorizing extension of the branch
library system in Washington.
The measure authorizes establish
Tnent of branch Libraries in public
school buildings and also construc-
tion Of whatever additional branch
libraries are required for the edu.
cational development OF the city.
DIR. George F. Bowerman, city
librarian. told the committee today
that's Washington ranks far down in
the list of progressive American
cities in its public library develop.
ment.
The IS largest cities in the
United States have an average Of
S18 branch Libraries, where Wash
ington has only three Washing.
ton ranks twenty-eignth in this
list Of 35 cities so far as the cir.
culation OF library books Is con-
cerned.
Failure Of Congress to make ade.
quate appropriations has been the
chief cause Of Washington's baci.
wardness In library development
DR.. Bowerman said
Gen. Fl. M. Lord, director OF the
budget, has approved the legisla
ton and 1t has met UNANIMOUS ap
prevail OF the Senate District Com.
mittee.
To enable motor tourists to sleep
in comfort in their cars b folding
frame has been invented that con
yerts cars cushions into bed, ii
canvas extension holding the oc-
cupants' feet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05

a. silhouette
Of the nearby
cofnnonWeal t h
looks exactly
sf9 -.
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highway to the memorial
The largest local item is for the
United States Soldiers Home, for
which the Appropriation Commit
tee allowed $SO8, 200, a decrease OF
81 900 below this years total.
The Army Medical Museum VIII
receive 81 500 and the library of
the Surgeon-generaI's office, re-
garded as the finest medical library
in the world. will receive SO 500. a
decrease of $500
The Army War College appropri-
alton is reduced from $70,570 to
$eS. $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05
"A. BILL HITS
PAWNSHOPS

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 5.-Small
loan companies in Virginia win be
put out Of business if bin pend
ing in the house goes through.
The bill was offered by Delegates
Albert o. Boschen and Elbeen G.
Folkes, OF Richmond. and calls
for repeal Of the present law under
which the loan sharks operate.
This bill would, particularly lit
pawnshop patrons in Washington,
as most of them do business across
the Highway Bridge and IN Ross,
lyn. Va
The present law permits pawn
brokers to charge 8 u per cent a
month and to compel the borrower
to assign his wages to them and
to give q deed of trust on all prop
erty which he may own
Delegate Boschen, in explaining
the bill, said that the real purpose
is to take temptation away from
borrowers to negotiate loans under
conditions which, in majority OF
cases, land them in the bankruptcy
courts.
The bin aimed at ''hit-and-run"
drivers is on the house calendar
with a favorable report from the
committee on roads.
The bill would make such drivers
guilty OF negligence prima facie,
and thus liable to civil action for
damages.
Another bin before the house pre-
vides that misdemeanants on the
State road force may be allowed a
small compensation for support of
INDECENT dependents.
The special senate committee APP
pointed to investigate charges
against Senator Alfred G. Smith OF
Norfolk county, is planning TO be-
gin taking testimony Monday.
Smith was recently debarred from
practfcing law in Virginia when it
developed that his certificate had
heen obtained under alleged mis-
H.anrhsanfa ton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05
RACQUET CLUB SUED
FOB SIS. 900 DAMAGES
photo By international

The Racquet Club, 735 Sixteenth
St.. was sued in the District Su.
preme Court today by Francis Nj
Collins. GOA Hibbs, Building. for
s25, 900 damages for alleged per.
sonal injuries.
Represented by Attorneys Rourke
Jaeger. Collins says that on May
1, 1923, he fell into an elevator
hoist way, suffering permanent In
juries. Collins claims that the
doors OF the elevator shaft were
not provided with safety locks as
prescribed by the District regula-
tons concerning the operation OF
elevators.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05

An airpIane ambulance has been
constructed to carry fever victims
among white residents Of the in.
terror of British Guiana to the coast
in a few hours. a journey now re.
quiring II days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05
CHAMPION BOY TRUANT
BACK IN REFORM SCHOOL

NEW YORK. Feb. Nicholas
Debado, IL, New York's champion
truant was sent back to the New
York Parental school Tor habitual
truancy.
He has been committed TO this
institution eight times since he was
.g years old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05

stand him any longer, they be-
gin to nominate him for Cone
gress.
That makes the Capital one
great big steam and dry clean
ing plant where The nation sends
its incorrigibles to be sponged
and pressed. When the process
doesn't take the first time,
they send 'em back for d post
graduate course.
Ii the far-sighted folks 81
Maryland are not near-sig GIFTED,
they'll keep their Laundry home
where it won't get contaminated.
There's only one job ii. Wash
incton worth having and Dawes
IS beginning to queer that.
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and after alI that was the main
trouble with the Kaiser in 1914.
Let's hope Richie doesn't get
absent-nlinded and will the An
1apoIis statehouse to his next
Of kin.
Being . governor is hard
habit to break. Seven years ago
Richie had no vices which the
voters could see bIindfolded.
He had formed no tendencies
that would bar him from office.
But at the end Of four years
he was b confirmed habitue Of
Executive Mansion and refused
to call for his mail anywhere
but there. A scattering Of Re-
publicans tried to reform him,
but he was beyond cure for the
time being.
Al slightly top-heavy Demo
cratic clinic decided to give him
four more years to get we'll and
at the end Of three Of 'enl he
shows no signs Of recovery.
The case Is Beginning to look
hopeless.
He has demanded hospitaliza-
ton for an additional term and
just gave the vox populi notice
that he won't take anything but
yes for an echo. They want
to transfer him to the Senate,
but he says he isn't that sick.
The Senate Is no place to send
perfectly sane young man who
1T worst hasn't any more than
symptoms.
They don't send people to
Washington any more until they
are absolutely useless at home.
Once q mans community cant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05

The Senate Is no place to send
perfectly sane young man who
1t worst hasn't any more than
symptoms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-05

They don't send people to
Washington any more until they
are absolutely useless at home.
Once d mans community cant
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
'CANCSTERS KILL
BENTON MAYOR +.
ON DOORSTEP
by Uuited Press Leased Wire

BENTON, ILL.,, Dee. 13.-Climax-
ed by the murder of Mayor Joe
Adams of West City, southern Hi.
nois gang warfare, which has ragged
for months in a half dozen counties
of the section, to-day sent law abid-
ing citizens into Il frenzy of expec.
taney-awaiting what they fear
will be the bloodiest fighting yet
manifested.
Mayor Adams was killed in the
doorway of his home yesterday
when two men called him out and
in plain sight of his wife and fam
iiv shot him down. After the kill
ing the two men sped away in an
automobile before anyone could
identify them.
The killing was the eighth that
is directly traceable to the shelton
Birger feud-a fight between two
gangs for monopoly of the south
crn Illinois liquor traffic.
Adams is alleged to have been
aligned with the shelton gang and
to have long been marked for death
by the Birgers.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
DelEk'i0n Club viii
Meet Wednesday At
J. W. GIassfOvd Home

The Delphian club, meeting We'd
nesdav morning with with Mrs j.
w. Glassford, will ,tudy the second
lesson on the Golden Age of Painting
Mrs. A. G. Campbt.t who is to di-
rect the study, is requesting that ev-
cry member of the class read the text
to be found in parts nine and six of
the Delphian books. and pages 25-
25 of the year book.
The life and WORKS of Raphael.
Correggio and Titan will furnish the
basis of text reports and picture
analyses of the morning. None will
want to miss this most interesting
lesson which is fundamental to the
study Of art in Italian galleries to
follow. Leonard, Michelangelo, Ra-
phael, Correggio. Titan = the great
five who made those galleries fam
Gus for all time. The meeting
opens promptly at 10 o clock
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
HOLIDAY MUSICALE
TO BE PRESENTED
AT CLUB THTRSDAI Y

The spirit of Christmas. manifest
ed by sharing with others less for.
tunate as well as by merry social
events, is beginning to take the
leading place in events being plan
ned by III Centre clubs and host.
esses.
On Thursday Of this week, the
Woman s Ten Thousand Club vii!
have a Christmas musicale. \ fine
program is being planned by the
music committee under the direc
ton of Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne, chair
man. Members are asked to bring
their needlework and enjoy an IN
formal afternoon.
A Christmas tree. with gifts for
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
RECENT BRIDE IS
COMPLIMENTED AT
DELIGHTFUL BRIDGE

Complimenting her daugh;er-in.
law. Mrs. w. L. Apple, a recent
bride. Mrs W. w. t.rp;e gave a
! delightful bridge party at her home
/ ON Saturday evening Mrs. Apple
was assisted by her daughter, Mrs
G.. II. Gcrecke. The affair was the
second of series which Mrs. Apple
/ and Mrs. GerecKe are giving fol
Mrs. w. l.. Apple \ luncheon aft.
cr the holidays will complete the
, group.
Pink roses, sweet peas and chry
santhemums in pastel shades were
most pleasinglv combined in the dee
Grafton of the house.
Prizes at bridge We're won by
Mrs. Carleton u. Joy who made high
score for the women an1 Norman
Deaton, fer the men. The honoree
received an attractive guest prize.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the two hostesses at the close Of
the evening.
Those hidden included Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Apple, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carleton d. JOY, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Strickland, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Reed. Mr.. and Mrs. Earle
G. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. P. \. Than
um, Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Mitchell,
Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Bridges. Mr.. and
Mrs. {. A. Grabendike. Mr. and Mrs.
Harold \. Burnham. DR.. and Mrs.
Sem Bacon, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Chesebrough of Brawlev, Miss Irene
Brooks. Mrs. Lucy Martin. Miss
Bonnie Braese. Miss Nora Epler,
Lee Nuffer, Norman Deaton, c. W.
Remele and Earl BOdine.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
HOLTVILLE
by Press staff Correspondent

by Press staff tOrrespon dent
HOLTNILLE, Dec. l3.-The girl
reserves of the high school entertain
ed the Hi.Y boys at Mexican din
ncr, Tuesday evening. The dinner
consisted of hot tamales. and chill,
which was cooked and served by the
girls in the high school cafeteria.
After dinner the boys invited the
girls to Il skating party at the Holt
willie natatorium. Faculty members
who Were present were Mrs. Anna
kingsbury, Miss Bourne. Mr.. Roblcc
and O. T. Cosand.
Postmaster s. y. Frost entcrtain-
ed the postofficc force with tur-
key dinner at the Barbara Worth
hotel. Tuesday evening. After din
ner the party was entertained at Il
theater party. Those who enjoyed
the affair were: Messrs. and Mes
DANES T. J. Mcdonald, Walter Rcy-
nolds, Will Potts. +. y. Hopper and
daughter Mildred, ". +. WeydeIl
and daughter. Ruth, and Mr.. and
Mrs. $. y. Frost.
The pupils of the Sunset school
Will present Bird : Christmas
Carol Friday evening, December
II, at o clock. Funds raised from
the entertainment will 60 towards
buying victrola for the school
The dramatic club of the Holt
Vile high school presented their
first play Of the year this afternoon
at the grammar school auditorium.
1.-TWO Crooks and Lady was the
play selected by the organization.
The characters are as follows: Mrs.
Simms Nanc, Nelma Scroggins;
Miller, the crook, William White;
Lucille, Miller S accomplicc. Maude
! Stewart; Miss Jones, Henrietta
Woody; Garritv, policeman, Ar
thur Connolly, Inspector, Willis
Bailey. The Officers of the
dramatic club are: President, Olive
Hart; secretary, Esther Ferguson;
treasurer, Jack Whitmer.
Rose Storic and W. l.. Martin
were married Thanksgiving day.
They will make their home on a
ranch in the CentralHighlinc dis
trict.
Clyde Hatfield left last Sunday
for Los Angeles, where he will visit
his parents.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
Pair Arrested
On Check Charge

\ crude and bungling attempt to
put over fictitious check on the
Pacific Southwest Trust and Say.
ings bank ut Brawlcy last Saturda.s
ON the part of Diego Gurrero and
Pillar Acosta, landed the pair OF
NcNicans in the county jail ON 4
charge of forgery.
On the face of the check where
the paycc 5 name appears IL check
protector had been used to inscribe
the sum of Zone and Scvcnty-five
dollars and below where the sum to
hc paid appears, was written Ten
Thousand Dollars. - The check
number was also given as 10000,
the name e-of the payor as +. Nalle
60. and a pencil had been used in
making out the check.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13

has ever been offered. All articles
are the work Of local women, which
adds an incentive for patrenizins
the exchange.
Elaborately embroidered pillow
slips, luncheon sets and bridge sets,
novel bath towels and pretty hand
kerchiefs are shown. A special
group of gifts for baby includes
bootees, tiny knitted jackets, bon
nets and other cunning things.
In the arts and crafts display
ornamental book ends, candle
shades, bon bon boxes and plaques
may be bought. Ca:nicd china and
bead work, the latter including
bags. neck chains and other pieces
are displayed. Many other articles,
too numerous to mention are also
available.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
ST. 900 900 DOLLARS LEFT
TO ILLEGITIMATE SON

ROME, Dee. 13.-Gaetano Bra
Gale, a waiter in hospital here, has
inherited $4,000 000 from his father,
Nullo Bracalc who 20 years ago emf
grated to America, abandoning his
common law wife and three illegiti-
mate children.
Although Gaetano does not well
remember his father who disappear.
ed when he was Il boy, he neverthc-
less shows striking affection for the
man who left him the 80 million
lire. He said that he always knew
that his father loved him, and that
he had run off for the sole reason
of making money for his beloved
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

I.cnildren and needy families of tn"
Eastside, will be sponsored by the
year book committee. Every men,
Ter is asked to bring contributions.
Toys or articles of food such as
canned goods, which will keep, are
requested Each package should be
wrapped entirely in white. as 4
White Christmas' is being plan
ned under the direction of Miss
Julia Wagner, Americanizatioa
teacher.
Club members are reminded that
they are to bring their membership
cards for presentation at the door.
The rule Of filming those not bring
ing cards ten cents each viii be
strictly enforced, at the request OF
the executive hQard.-
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
Prizes Awarded
In Cake Contest

Awards in the cake baking contest
sponsored by Mrs. Nellie Taft,
demonstrators for several food prod.
ucts who conducted a series of cook
ing lessons at the Imperial Valley
Hardware company last week, were
made on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Eugene Williams received
first place and Miss Ievette Sam
mons, second. Miss Sammons cake
was disqualified for first place, due
to misunderstanding regarding the
number of layers.
Considering the bad weather last
week, the demonstrations and lunch
cons given were well attended and
much interest was shown by those
who were able to be present.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
POStpOnenient of Golf
Luncheon Announced

Mrs. Allen T. Nuffer and Mrs.
Tom Gill, i'll charge of the golf
luncheon which was to have been
given by members of the local club 5
membership drive committee for
number of. Holtville guests, an
nounce that the luncheon, scheduled
Cor tomorrow, has been postponed
Another date, when the course is
ilf condition, will be announced
later.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
Missionary Society
To Meet Tomorrow
At CherertOn Home

Plans for a Christmas meeting, to
be held tomorrow at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. William Cheverton
80 Euclid avenue, by the members
of the Missionary Society of the
State Street Christian church are
today being announced.
Members are asked to bring gifts
fer the Christmas box, which will be
packed during the day. The box,
which is to go to the Masie Old
Peoples home at Alhambra. is to
contain bath towels and wash cloths.
the contribution which the local so
eiety is making toward the furnish
ing Of a new building recently pro
vidcd for the home.
\ Christmas program will follow
the pot luck luncheon at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
Granted Divorce
From Army Man

LON DON, Ohio, Dec. l3.-Doro-
thy Garfield Chescldinc, formerly
of Los Angeles, was granted di-
vorce decree here from Raymond
NJ. Cheseldinc, u lieutenant-coloncl
III the national guard stationed at
Washington. The suit charged
gross neglect and was not contest
ed.
Mrs. Chcseldine is sister of the
wife of Antonio Moreno, movie star.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
ATTRACTIVE GIFTS
ON DISPLAY AT
CITY REST ROOM

Many answers to the question,
What shall give her for Christ
mas?' will be found at the FL Cen
tro rest room. where a large and
varied array Of attractive articles
suitable for gifts are on display.
According to Mrs. l.. Harvilln,
matren in charge, this seasons dis
play is the most attractive which
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
Music Section To Meet
Tomorrow Afternoon
With Mrs. E. J. MGGch

Mrs. f. J. Mack viii entertain
the members Of the Music section
OF the Woman 5 Ten Thousand Club
at her home on West Main street
tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Mack
will also be in charge of the pro
2ram. which will be that planned
fer last week. but postponed on ac-
count of the weather.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
Movie Couple
To Be Married

HOLLYWOOD, Dee. 13.-Ethel
shannon, red headed screen star, has
announced her engagement to Joe
jackson, scenario writer.
The wedding, according to the
Irish actress, will be held next
March.
Herman Amlauer, famous portrait
painter, recently proclaimed Miss
shannon the most beautiful "Irisn
type of girl in motion pictures.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
Shovel King
Asks New Trial
by United Press Leased Wire

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Dec. 13.-The
formal application for new trial of
the shovel king case was filed today
in United States district court.
.. X. Eaton, an attorney for John
W. Hubbard, who ON Friday was
ordered to pay $4,000 to Anne Cald-
well for breach of promise, filed
the motion, averring that Judge W.
H. s. Thompson in the ruling during
the seven day trial made II techni-
cal errors.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
Politics Capture
Will Rogers
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Dee. l3.-Wil
Rogers, great American humorist
who makes Il business of poking fun
at politicians, has been elected
mayor of his home town, Beverly
Hills.
Rogers is due to return here Dee
u when he has promised to make AN
inaugural address to his fashionable
constituents and outline his policies
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
A. C.. Johnston and J. d. FOSs

Fer Is B. salomon and Company has operated Fl
the history of the being with that of
and in like the of the store has been
with the progress of the city.
C. Johnston and j. Foss, who conduct the store,
fellow the merchandising principles instituted Ben
Salomon years
leading citizens.
They to it that The Quality Store offers its
the high class
the larger cities that make them
within the reach of all who desire TO- purchase Coupled with
their efforts people merchandise the
sound policy giving WELL
The satisfied the best customer the best ad
vertisement the store have,'' they declare.
Realizing that mail continually striving
Company long ago
Offering
people the best goods at the lowest prices making certain
that the customer is satisfied.
Anything that makes Ell grow makes business
proportion,
movement having object the beerment of Ell
particularly from standpoint faith
Ell Centre would business
that Judging past,
bound continue hope grow with it,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
Entire Nos Yuletide
Dance To Be Giren At
Clubhouse Tuesdau

The first of several dances which
will mark the Christmas season in
this city Will be given tomorrow
night. when the Entire Nos club holds
its annual Yu!ctide dance at the Ten
Thousand clUb. Dancing will start
at $50 o'rlock.. and members are
asked to bring gifts fer the Christ
mas tree, which will ~c feature of
the evening.
Members of t:Ic committee who
will be in charge are Mr.. and Mrs
b. l.. Roberts, chairmcn, Mr. and
Mrs Pcrcie Thacker. and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. u. Maddox
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13
AIR MAIL SERVICE EMPLOYE
RECOVERING FROM BAD BURNS

BAKERSFIELD, Cal. Dee. IS. -
Robert Martin, air mail employe
here, was recovering today from
burns he received when his gasoline
saturated clothes caught fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13

Cotton seed for Kern county in
1927 was taken for selected 800
acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13

Merced county tested about 200
more dairy cows i'll October than III
September.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-13

Money to Loan on Automobiles.
Sterling Securities Co., Inc, Fred
K. Cross, Mgr. $50 Main St. adv