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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21
Vail Medals

Silver Vail medals with cash prizes
Of $3.50 each, have been awarded five
employees Of the Bell system, for note
worthy public service, during 1925.
The recipients include Miss Ruby
LaVerne Wilson, operator of the
Southwestern Bell Telephone Com
pany, Washington, Ark, who with
cool-headedness and ingenuity frus-
trated a bank robbery; Mrs. Mary
Regina Smith, of the Fabens Tele.
phone Company, Fabens, Texas, re-
NAMED at her switchboard during a
severe food, warning people in the
high-water zone of the approaching
danger. When the switchboard was
flooded, she connected telephone to
long distance line and called neigh
boring cities and towns for help.
Mrs. Josephine L. August, night op-
orator of the Dowagiac Telephone
Company, Cassopolis, Mich, also frus-
trated bank robbery. She called for
help from neighboring cities in an ef-
fort to capture the robbers.
Everett c. Nelson, repairman of the
New York Telephone Company at
Niagara Falls saved the life of a fell
low employee, Frank E. Bryan, who
had come in contact with high voltage
current, while Everett D. Slime, line
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21
lation it must be sclose to New York
City as possible.

The Orioles, OF the International
League, will not -romp away with the
1926 pennant. Toronto, Newark and
Buffalo are all making strong bids,
and at this writing. Toronto leads
the procession by one and one-half
games. The Baltimoreans are at
present somewhat weakened on the
defense by the loss Of several players.
The pitching department is not up to
standard, and the club seems to be
slipping. Dunn, however, can be de-
pended upon to fill gaps, if the men
are to be har, since he is just as Gag
er for the 1926 bunting as he has been
for those Of past years..
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21

Dempsey and Tunney are training
for their fight on September Is, but
at this writing Dempsey is having a
hard time to receive a license from
the New York committee, and Rick
ard will employ legal methods to force
one, since the athletic commission has
approved the ego" It may be that
Boyles Acres will, after all, be the
site for the big event. Chicago's reg
ulation regarding the financial side,
makes that city impossible and in or
der to be near the big masses of popu-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21

man Of the Bell Telephone Company
of York, Pa, restored service, under
hazardous conditions, to the city
pumping station. In making the re-
pairs, he worked at night in the swift,
icy food waters with great danger to
himself.
Vail medal awards are made annual
" as a memorial to Theodore N. Vail,
late president of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21

This replica Of historic Independ-
ence Hall in Philadelphia is fine ex-
ample Of the bakers art. It was made
by the chef of one Of Philadelphia's
leading hotels to advertise the Sesqui-
Centennial International Exposition,
which will open in that city June 1
and run to December to celebrate
the 150th anniversary Of American In
dependence. The Estate House"
stands on a table at the entrance to
the main dining room of the hotel
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21
SPORT NEWS

Some foreigners are trying to belit-
tie the accomplishment of Miss Ederle
in swimming the English Channel,
not only in less than record time, but
she was the first woman who ever ne
gotiated the watery distance.
Her critics are deposed to credit
her performance to the accident of
weather and tides. They note the
fact that she swan between two tugs
which protected her from the force of
the choppy sea. Furthermore, they
hint that such events should be chap
eroned, as it were, by athletic authori-
ty, and be supervised by disinterested
parties. In short, they come near to
intimating that there is some trick a
bou the whole thing, and that, per
haps, Miss Ederle did not get across
at all by her own exertions, but may
have had a tow from one of her &C
companying tugs.
So far as taking advantage of
weather and tide conditions, it is safe
to say that Miss Ederle did no more
than all others have done in their at
tempt to do the distance She is a
wonder in the water, and perhaps
some of the Europeans resent the fact
that an American is once again up
pern1ost in a sporting endeavor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21

Miss Cannon, the Maryland girl,
started to swim the English Channel
or Monday night last A storm came
up and her trainers ordered her from
the water after she had been SWIM
ming for over two hours. She OBJ
jected, but yielde to the judgment of
others, and will try again under more
favorable conditions.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21

Helen Wills showed by her loss to
Mrs. Mallory that she has not recov-
cred her strength since the operation
she underwent in France for appendi-
citis.
She ha slaid off from all tourna-
ments, and will take ample time to re-
gain her lost stamina. She does not
belong in class to be defeated by
either Mrs. Mallory or by Miss
Browne.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21

1t is eviet that Tilden, the Tennis
expert, has benefited by his lay-off
from theatrical work, and his excul-
sive devotion to the racquet game.
Vincent Richards had taken into
camp the elongated court expert three
times in succession. These defeats
seemed to bring Tilden to decision.
He cut out his stage performances.
and put in his days in regaining form.
His recent set-to with Richards show
ed the result. He overwhelmed his
former conqueror, and seemed to show
all his old-time strength. He lost the
first of four set contest but came
through in great style with the other
three.
Tilden's form augurs we'll for the
Davis Cup tournament The French
men who star now in the tennis
world are here for the cup series. In
the light of Tilden's past perform
ances, the foreigners were given a
big chance to win. But now it is diff
ferent They will find digerent man
in Tilden from the one they met be-
fore, and the cup is likely to stay on
this side year longer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-21

June Webster, descendant of the
famous photographer, Noah Webster,
presents copy of her ancestors work
to the Publicity Department Of the
Sesqui-C Centennial international Expo
sition Association to help them in pro-
nouncing properly the name of the
big events which opens June I to cele-
brate the 150th anniversary Of the
signing of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence. There are many types Of pro-
nunciations heard but there is just one
proper way Noah says. It is "Ses-
Kwuh-cen-ten-nial" with the accent on
the first syllable of the "Sesqui" and
on the second syllable Of the "centen-
MALI
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
APPRECIATION

Columbus, O., Nov. 10, 1926.
Editors, The Butler County Press:
Here is the Ohio Christmas
seal committee with thanks for
the valuable service given in the
past in the Christmas seal sale,
and asking if you will continue
that pleasant relation during the
coming season.
The educational advantage of
selling the seals to the children,
50 they may become workers in
the national army for health, are
SO apparent we assume you have
noted and approved. 1t helps pre-
pare workers for the coming
years, while it helps, also, pro-
vide the funds for carrying the
work ahead now.
We appreciate the good work
you have done, we need your
help once more. We will supply
you with the best material pos
sible and thank you for the space
you generously give. The news
papers of the state have made
possible the successful campaign
thus far. If they stay with us
we know there will be other sue
cessful campaigns.
With our thanks and our best
wishes, we are,
Sincerely yours,
OHIO CHRISTMAS
SEAL COMMITTEE.
A. E MCKEE,
Chairman Educational Committee.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26

steadily and satisfactorily said
President Woll here this week.
Sales of stock continue. An exami-
nation of the record reveals the fact
that there is scarcely city or town
of any size in the United States that
is not represented in the list of stock
holders. Stock sales are taken as an
excellent barometer showing the
spread Of interest in the company,
and these show an interest spread al
most evenly over the country. This
is also an excellent indication of pros
pective business.
The period of stock selling is draw
ing rapidly to close, and what may
well be termed the last minute rush
is under way. An exceedingly brief
period of time remains in which stock
in this new labor enterprise may be
had. There is every indication that
when stock sales are closed there will
be waiting list whose destinies can
not be satisfied until stock is available
by transfer. Officers of the company
advise those who wish stock not to
delay longer in making application
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26

During the month between Thanks
giving, November 25th, and Christ
mas, December 25th, you will see
three carolers singing every day,
everywhere. They will greet you as
you open your mall as you walk past
store windows, or open your news
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
Q-What was the National Trades
Union?
UNION LABOR LIFE
Plans For Opening of Career
Arouse Interest

Washington, d. C.-Plans of The
Union Labor Life Insurance Company
for its entry into the field of insur-
ance about January 1st are the sub
ject of deep interest everywhere.
This interest is by no means confined
to labor circles, according to officials
of the campany here. Each day in
auiries from men in all walks Of life
are answered concerning every phase
of the company's plans. 1t is inter-
esting to note that many inquiries
come from insurance men.
Work of gathering an expert staff
is proceeding actively under the per-
sonal direction of President Matthew
Woll. "This work is moving along
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
INJUNCTION RE-
FUSED; STRIKERS
MAY PICKET

Hammond, Ind.-Judge Miles Nor
ton, Of the Lake county circuit court,
refused to enjoin striking mattresses
from picketing.
"The law, having granted workmen
the right to strike SO they may secure
better conditions" the court said,
grants them also the use of those
means and agencies not inconsistent
with the rights of others that are
necessary to make the strike effective.
This embraces the right to support
their contest by argument, persuasion
and such favors and accommodations
as they have within their control"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26

Q.-HOw long has the SaccO-Van-
Zetti case been in the courts?
A.-Since May 5, 1920, when Nicola
Sacco and Bartolemeo Vanzetti were
arrested on charge of numbering a
paymaster and guard at South
Braintree, Mass.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
LABOR'S BAZAAR
BIG SUCCESS

Labor's annual turkey bazaar, con-
Quoted Saturday night of last week
and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
nights Of this week under the aspices
Of the COOPERATIVE Trades and La
Dor Council! was a huge success in
every way. In fact it was the most
successful ever given by the central
body. Each night the labor temple
auditorium was crowded. AS result
turkeys and other fowl graced the
table Of hundreds of Hamilton homes
on Thanksgiving Day.
A neat sum was added to the CEN
trail body's treasury as result of
the bazaar. The committee in charge
worked hard and faithfully for weeks
preceding the event, and are deserv-
ing of much credit. Much. credit is
also due members of the Woman's
Label League for their untiring
efforts. They did yeoman service
And to those men not on the COM
mittee, but who worked night after
night to bring about the success at
tanned, the thanks of the committee
is extended.
In connection with the bazaar year
book was issued. The book was got
ten out under the direction of Jack
Scheaf, ably assisted by Herman Per-
pingon and Ike Jarrett. 1t was
peach and the profits therefrom added
a fine sum toward the total profits.
Scheaf and his assistants desire to
express their thanks to the many adj
vertisers who, by their generous sub
scriptions for advertising space, made
the success of the book possible. They
ask that all union men and women
carefully scan the advertisements in
the book and when making purchases
remember those firms who, by their
generosity, displayed friendly feel
ing for organized labor.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
TREASURY WILD CAT
DEAD

Richmond, Va-John Shelton Will
liams, comptroller of the currency
under the Wilson administration and
known as the treasury wild cat" died
here of heart disease. While hold
ing federal office he had a stormy
career because of opposition to meth
DDS employed by certain banks. FL
nancial interests contested his reap
pointment and he was not confirmed
by the senate. After his retirement
ne attacked the steel trust for high
prices, low wages and concealment of
profits.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
paper. For the carolers are painted
on the 1926 Christmas seals.

paper. For the carolers are painted
on the 1926 Christmas seals.
They stand against the deep blue of
night sky, lighter towards the top
because of the distant glow of the
moon-or a star; deepening into
shadows at the horizon.
For garb, they wear scarlet cowls
and tights, and bright yellow jenkins.
This same costume minstrels donned
forgotten years ago as they sang
their songs before the roaring, blaz-
ing fires of oak-raftered halls, during
the holiday season.
The caroler on the left touches the
strings of lutte; the one on the right
sounds the clear notes of a trumpet;
and between them a third holds a
snow-white shield bearing the double
barred cross, worldwide emblem of
the tuberculosis associations.
Minstrel" has been a magic word
since the dim beginnings of the mid
die ages. 1t was derived from an old
Latin noun, minister" which means
zone who serves" Through century
after century these singers took
their service of joy and help from one
grim castle to another, asking no pay
except the gifts of those who wished
to join with them in carrying mes
sages of happiness.
In just such spirit have these
twentieth century minstrels started
ssrth on thair pilgrimage. They will
take their message of health and
Christmas cheer from state to state,
city to city, into homes all over the
and. And they ask no fee at all ex-
cept that willingly given by those who
receive them, according as the song
they sing may relax the strings of
neart and purse.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26

Ruptured people suffer lots of pain
which hinders their work and pre-
vents them from doing their duties
property.
Trusses fitted to the individual case
are wonderfully effective in giving
the sufferer relief, comfort and a Sc
cure feeling while working. j. P.
Dargue, Of Dargue's Cut Rate Store,
will fit your case properly and give
you relief and comfort. Private fit
ting rooms, lady attendant rice
free. Dargue's Cut Rate Store, 242
High.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
TON" GAFNEY IS DEAD

Syracuse, N. Y.-Thomas NJ. CAT
ncy, publisher of the Industrial Week
ly, died in this city after long i'll
ness. He was member of the Typo
graphical Union and took an active
part in labor and civic affairs For
more than 20 years he made vigcr-
Gus and intelligent presentation OF
labcr's demands in the Industrial!
Weekly.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
COTTON GROWERS ANGRY

Phoenix. Ariz.- Checked in their
attempt to import Porto Ricans into
Arizona, and let them live in the open
fields, the Cotton Growers Association
is blaming organized labor for the
expose of this scheme.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
MINERS EXECUTIVE
APPOINTED PY PINCHOT

Harrisburg, Pa.-Christ J. Golden,
president of District No. 9, United
Mine Workers, was appointed public
service commissioner by Governor
Pinchot. The term expires July L.,
1929. The commission controls state
public utilities.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
Q-Was William English Walling
ever a factory inspector?
A-Yes, in Illinois in 1900-1.

Q--Are memorial services held an
nually at the grave OF Samuel Com
pers in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery?
A-Yes A floral piece was placed
on the grave on Labor Sunday of this
year, rs token OF the affection and
esteem that his memory is held in by
the trade unions of Westchester coun-
ty,. N. Y, the Trades and Labor Coun-
ell of Greater New York and the New
York State Federation of Labor. Will
liam Collins, general organizer of the
American Federation of Labor, spoke.
Q-What was the National Trades
Union?
A.-The pioneer national organiza-
tion of workers in the United States;
formed at New York city in 1884, as
a federation of local unions and of
the central bodies in different cities.
1t disappeared after the panic Of 1887.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-11-26
Labor Queries
Questions and Answers on La
Dor: What 1t Has Done; Where
1t Stands on Problems of the
Day; Its Aim and Program;
Who's Who in the Ranks of
the Organized Toilers, ETC., etc.
Q.-Who were the "Luddites"?

A.-Bands of manual workers in
England who, in 1811-16, under some
sort of organization, went about de-
stroying textile machinery and some
times wrecking factories The center
of the Luddite movement was in Not
tingham, though it extended also to
other parts of the country.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-02-11
PIONEER

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Pioneer Ladies Aid met Monday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. w.
E. Nickel. Lunch was served af-
ter the meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Funk took
their son, Arlie, to Wolf Point
Thursday for medical attention.
Miss Fleenor spent Sunday at
her home on the Southside.
Frank Toavs of this community
has been sick the last week. AT
last report he was much better.
Mrs. Earl Maltby and Tina Funk
were Sunday visitors at the
Schmidts.
Esther Nickel is sick with an
other attack of appendicitis. She
was taken to Wolf Point Friday
but is some better now.
Zach Bartel made a trip to Wolf
Point last Thursday with a sled.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-02-11
SAND CREEK

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The Mus and Sand Greek
schools are making preparations
for a program to be held at the
Mus school house February p.
A new radio has been installed
at the Sand Greek store.
Joseph Mcmahon, C. A. Buxton,
Guy Sickels, Fred Sakshaug and
H. V. Johnson Of this vicinity
made business trips to Wolf Point
last Friday. B. C. Fleenor, Mr..
and Mrs. H. E. Seminars and son
Max and Harry Whitmus were in
the city Saturday.
The snow is nearly gone and it
seems like spring is almost here.
But we may be forced to change
our views if the cold Grounding
did see his shadder."
Ted Fleenor returned last week
from Bowdoin where he has been
working for a couple of weeks,
with an ice crew.
Those whose names appear on
the Honor Roll at the Sand Greek
school are as follows:
Max Seminars, Evelyn and La
Verne Wilson, Thelma and Homer
Sickels.
Kenneth, Donald and Ilean
Steffensen, Ruth Hveem, Mary
Baldwin and Howard Hveem of
the Mus school we're present
every day last month.
R. H. Wiers hauled straw from
Steffensens Saturday.
Ed Mcmahon installed a radio
at the Seminars home last week.
H. E. Seminars had the mis-
fortune to lose one Of his best
work horses Sunday.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-02-11
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P. M. K%rebsbach is in Mime
apolis on business.
Gene Karchner was up from Cir.
Gle and spent Monday evening il
the K~rebsbach home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Schillinger
Jr.. were Wolf Point callers Tues
day.
Several of this community at
tended the card party and dance
at the Anderson school last Satur-
day night. Everyone had a good
time. The proceeds were $45.
Miss DUNCAN is the teacher of this
school.
Mrs. Paul Fay was in Wolf Point
Sunday to see Mr.. Fay who is in
the hospital there. He is much
better.
Clarence Constance and family
spent Sunday in the c. H. Nefzger
home.
Clarence Nefzger and family
spent Sunday in the C. H. Nefz-
ger home.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-02-11

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Mr.. and Mrs. D.. H. Unrau left
Tuesday to visit relatives in Ida
no and California.
The Ladies sewing circle com
posed of the ladies of the Bruder-
thaler church met on Wednesday
at the home Mr.. and Mrs. P. E.
Epp. The men folks also met and
discussed Bible subjects.
The H. C. Wiens family accom-
panied by E. A. Schmidt went to
Wolf Point by truck Friday. Mr..
Veins went to get Miss Alma
Smith of Watertown, South Da-
kota who has come to stay at the
Veins home for some time.
A. C. Wall accompanied Mrs.
H. L. Veins from Volt to Wolf
Point Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Schmidt
were callers at the ]. J. Beier
home on Thursday. Baby Alice
has been at her grandparents
place for about a week, to relieve
Mrs. Schmidt who has had a sore
leg which has been b%Othering her
considerably. Friday Mr.. and
Mrs. Schmidt went to Wolf Point
to consult a doctor.
Arnold Sonsteng and Henry
Schaitner accompanied ]. G.
Schmidt to Wolf Point on Friday,
driving in by truck.
Friday evening the Bruderthal-
err choir and orchestra met for
practice at the Progressive school.
Sunday afternoon the M. B.
young peoples meeting was held.
The program was postponed from
two weeks ago because of scarlet
fever.
Peter Bergman left Sunday eve
ming for Plentywood to attend a
tractor school.
Sunday evening a party, of
young folks gathered at the D..
NJ. Olfert home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Beier were
callers at the Jacob Boin home on
Sunday evening.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-02-11

.borealis.
The second grade pupils made
Washington booklets with a hatch
ct and cherries as cover decora.
Itions. This was a part of THEN
work in language.
The youngsters T busy pre-.
pairing valentines. They will have
a valentine box. Younger broth.
ers and sisters have been invited
to share the fun.
A short time ago Mr.. and Mrs
Kyllingmark were pleasantly sur.
'prised when a party of neighbors
and friends gathered to celebrate
both their birthdays, which fell or
the same day. They were present
ed with a gas lamp. Mr.. Kylling-
mark is the teacher of the Dry
Fork Sunday School.
Mr.. Aasheim has purchased a
Ford car.
Mr.. Rensvold is the owner of a
Chevrolet coach.
Returning from town the Sat
urday of the heavy snowstorm
Carl Carlson lost his way and had
to desert his car, wandering about
until he finally reached home.
w. E. Edgar visited Mr.. Treeby
and Carl Carlson Thursday.
John Kelstrup called on Mr..
Treeby Thursday.
Stone Carlson and w. E. Edgar
took dinner at the Carl Carlson
home Thursday.
Sam Waganan and Tom Corey
at the Pocahontas ranch
last week.
Cliff DeVaney was in Wolf Point
last week.
Mr.. Tweet has secured a house
keeper from Dakota.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-02-11
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WETSIT SCHOOL

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Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Ryan, Jr., Feb. 3, a baby girl. She
will be called Cleo.
The Presbyterians held a basket
social at the Albert Day home. A
large crowd attended. The pro
ceeds amounted to about $50.
Joshua Wetsit and James Arch
dale visited Mount Vernon a week
ago last Sunday.
There was a farmers meeting
at the Mormons Monday, Febru.
ary 8th. Mr.. and Mrs. Moller anC
MI. Warrior from Poplar were
present.
Mrs. Joshua Wetsit, Mrs. Fighter
Laura and Levi Wetsit spent Sat
urday in Wolf Point.
Mrs. Dumont a sick last
week.
Mrs. Knapp spent the last part
of last week with Mrs. James Rob
erts.
Bernard Standing is breaking
horses for the Frye Cattle Co.
This takes up so much of his time
that Mr.. Wing is helping feed.