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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
He Saved
An Industry
George Wood Was Active
in Atlantic County
Development.
Cotton Manufacturing

George Wood, who died Thurs
day in Philadelphia, aged SO, was
actively associated with the de-
velopment of several important
enterprises in Atlantic County.
While associated with his father
in the development of Vineland,
he became active in the construc-
ton of railroad lines leading into
Atlantic City and the surrounding
country. He was director of the
Melville Glassboro Railroad, when
it was built into Atlantic City.
He negotiated the purchase of the
Pleasantville e Ocean City line,
which was subsequently merged
with the West Jersey & Atlantic
City.
He retained his connections
with the latter company until 1t
was merged with several other
New Jersey lines, into the West
Jersey and Seashore Railroad Co.,
of which he was a director. On
March "a, 1891, he was elected a
director of the Pennsylvania Rail
road, succeeding the late Wistar
Morris. Both in length of service
and age he was senior member OF
the board of directors of the
Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Wood was president of the
Millville Manufacturing Co., own
ers and operators of the cotton
mill known as the Mays Landing
Water Power Co. Mays Landing
feels itself indebted to him for his
successful fight to keep the cotton
mill in operation, furnishing en-
ployment to upward of 400 per-
sons when other officials and di-
rectors of the company had virtu-
ally decided to abandon it and
take the business to the south.
About three years ago, many nor
tbern cotton manufacturers trans
| ferred their business to the south
/
because of the attractions of
cheaper labor and lowered trans
portation charges.
The president of the company,
however, perfected plans whereby
cost of operation could be lessen
ed by eliminating waste, and so
successful was he in this that the
concern was enabled to continue
and expand the factories by large
investment of capital. More than
! $780, 900 was spent for waste saw
ing machinery, and the mills have
virtually abolished every former
item of waste.
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
THE EEs1us SOCIETY.

The "Festus Needlework Socie-
ty" spent a very enjoyable eve,
hing at the home of Mrs. Reba
Quein, Monday evening, Feb. 22nd
After short business session, the
evening was enjoyed by all pres,
ent, and one of the many to he
remembered. The society enter
tanned during the evening Rev. L.
F. Moon, Mr.. H. Filet, Mr. Peter
Horton, Mr.. Walter Risley and
Mr.. Ted Quein, Paul, Marion and
Alice Quein. Members present
were: Mrs. Peter Horton, Mrs
Walter Risley, Mrs. Reba Quein
Mrs. Herbert Howell, Miss Nina
Duberson, Mrs. Lizzie Reinar, Mrs
c. Robinson, Mrs. Harry OFT, Mrs
Gertrude Fest.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
2. Risley, Somers Point. Wednes.

E. Risley, Somers Point. Wednes.
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earnshaw,
who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Umbrine for the past
week, have returned to Albany,
N. Y.
The many friends of William L..
Bowen will be glad to learn that
he is able to be down stairs again,
after being confined to his bed
for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Bowen en-
tertained at dinner Sunday at
their new home at Delilah and
Shore Roads, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Falkenburg and daughter, helen.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Claude Bailey
entertained at dinner Monday
evening Rev. and Mrs. w. l..
Shaw and son Walter, Mr. and
Mrs. Job H. Woodruff and Mrs.
w. C. Sullivan.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Smith, of
First street, had as their guests
over the week end holiday Mrs.
Smiths sister, Mrs. George P.
Kelly, of Rutherford, and their
son, Rodney Smith, of Highland
Park, Pa.
Mrs. Elwood Bowen and daugh-
ter, Mrs. George r. Manning, have
just returned from a visit with
relatives in Philadelphia. While
there Mrs. Manning attended the
Gimbel-Paris Fashion Review with
Miss Mary Simon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wescott,
of Absecon, were dinner guests on
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert f.
Bossler, of First and Lake Place.
Mr. Wescott who has been living
in the northern part of New Jer-
sey for several months, has re.
turned to make his home here.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
PINE REST HOSPITAL.
Leon Conover Reappointed Super.
intendent-Dr. Fish Medical
Director,

Leon Conover, Of Absecon, was
reappointed superintendent, and
DIR. Clyde M. Fish, of Pleasant
vile, as assistant superintendent
and medical director of the Allan
tic County Hospital for Tubercu
lar Diseases at Pine Rest, at the
reorganization of the Board OF
Governors. DR.. E. H. Coward, OF
Atlantic City, was reelected pres
ident.
There are 81 patients in the in
stitution at present. Since it was
opened 997 patients have gone
through the hospital. OF that
number GIG were male and 3S1
females; 1913 were colored and GA
were white Atlantic City pa
tients numbered 679, and those
from the county, 221. In addition,
81 patients were received from
Cumberland county.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
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CASE is NON SUITED.
Pleasantville Man Sought Dana
ees for Injuries Sustained
in Fall

The case of George w. Leech,
of Pleasantville, was declared a
non-suit in Supreme Court at
Mays Landing, in his effort to
force the Atlantic Delicatessen
Company, of Atlantic City, to pay
damages for injuries sustained
when he fell down a flight of
steps in building owned by the
defendant, November 8, 1922, due,
he claimed, to lack of illumina-
ton in the hall
After more than day had been
spent i'll presenting Leech's case,
former Judge Lewis Starr, OF
Camden, OF counsel for the defen-
dant secured the non-suit ON the
ground that a landlord is not
obliged to illuminate a hall lead
ing to offices except during rea-
sonable business hours.
Leech suffered a fracture of the
right femur, which has left his
leg an inch shorter and his right
foot permanently turned at an an
gle of fifteen degrees outward be.
yond the normal position.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
WINS COSTUME PRIZE.

The Martha and George Wash
ington social given by the mem
bers of the Westminster Guild
girls of the First Presbyterian
church on Monday evening, prov
ed very successful affair. Many
appeared in the conventional colo
NAL costumes with their couture
In grey, and they presented a
very charming appearance indeed
The prize was won by Miss Mary
Campbell. Close competitors
were: Miss Kathrine Steelman
Miss Virginia Reid, Miss Theresa
Smith, Miss Roberta Marshall
Miss Ruth Baker, Miss Margaret
Reid, Mrs. Harold Smith, Mrs
Morrell Cordery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26

Mrs. John Carr of West Jersey
Ave. spent Saturday in Atlantic
City
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Gilbert of Coll
ingswood, visited Mr.. and Mrs. H
C. Risley Friday.
Miss Margaret Ward of Attica
New York, is a guest at the Bap
fist Parsonage.
Mrs. John G. Thomas returned
home Sunday, after spending a
fortnight in Florida.
James Luke of West Philadel
phia is visiting his aunt and sis
ter at 10 East Leeds Ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston B. Adams
have had as their guest, their
granddaughter, Miss Betty Gaskill
of Bridgeton.
Mrs. M. B. Schochel of Hampton
Court has been entertaining hel
daughter, Mrs. Nathan |. Treblow
of Philadelphia.
Miss Elma Mcconnell, of the
New Jersey College for Women, at
New Brunswick, spent the week
end at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lovett, Jr.
of Ryon avenue, are entertaining
Mrs Lovett's father, Rev. Thomas
Hicks, of Camden
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen d. Town
send, of Absecon, were guests Of
Mrs. Townsend parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walton Risley.
Miss Carrie Ackley has return
ed to Philadelphia, after spending
the past two months at the home
of Mrs. Elwood Bowen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Beadle will
have as their guests over the
week end ]. E. Ashmead and L
E. Lafferty, of Newark.
Mrs. B. Watts, of Charles anC
Franklin AYES. has returned tt
her home after spending severa
weeks in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. r. Martin and
Mrs. Arlinda Cramer motored tC
Merchantville Sunday to visit Mrs
Cramer's brother, Al Fenton.
Rev. and Mrs. John B. WescOtt
and son, Hugh Collins Wescott
have returned home, after spend
ing several months in Florida.
Mrs. w. Edge, Mrs. R. Mann
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Travi!
were visitors at the home of Mrs
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26

An open competitive examina-
ton under the rules of the United
States Civil Service Commission
is announced for the position of
Observation-Disclosures in the Plea
santville postoffice. Receipt of
applications will close March 10.
Forms and instructions may be
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
EXCELSIOR COUNCIL,

Excelsior Council, Jr. o. U. A.
NJ, met on Wednesday night, their
regular day, j. w. Kirkbrideoffi-
ciating in the absence of the
Councillor. Owing to extremely
bad weather on Friday, the dance
was not the success it should
have been. About $50 were out,
nevertheless. The prize of one
ton Nut Coal, donated by McAllis-
ter Coal Co, was won by G. A.
Burrell, of 55 Oakland ave. (He
is tickled as much as if the stork
had arrived) On the Sth of
March, Monday night, the Council
will journey to Linwood, to be
guests of the Past Councillors AS
ISOLATION. Every member is urg-
ed to go.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
STERLING COUNCIL.

Sterling Council, No. 90, Daugh-
tiers of America, held regular
meeting Wednesday evening. Am
ong the visitors present were Ma
tional Representative Ida Dixon,
State Secretary Sally w. Lake,
District Deputy Florence Gilbert
and Mrs. Lake, of Ocean City, All
officers and guards of Degree
Team are requested to be present
next Wednesday evening for ini-
tiation. Every member of Sterl-
ing Council is urged to attend, as
very important subject will be
discussed at this meeting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
20 LIONS ROAR AGAIN

The 20 Lions met at the house
of their president, William Gilbert,
at Broad and Willard ave. The
dinner was of squads, donated by
Harry Collins. One of the fea-
lures was the initiation of three
new cubs, Councilman George En-
glehardt, Chief of Police Belville
Naylor and Marshall Yorke.
The POSTMASTER was William
Gilbert. The address of Council
man Englehardt was received en-
Enthusiastically, as was the address
of Chief Naylor, and they added
that in the future they will try for
the attendance prize.
The club attended the perform
ance of Kentucky Pride on Thurs
day, Feb. 25th, at the Rialto; af-
terward a buffet supper. The next
affair will be an oyster supper on
Wednesday, March 3rd.
The quartette sang several Sc
iections, and a piano duet by Mrs.
Keates and Mrs. Boehm were well
received Pleasantville's sweet
singer, Marshall Yorke, favored
with several songs and funny say
ings.
Among those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Collins, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Gilbert and family,
Mrs. r. Keates, Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man Boehm, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. William Null
len, Mr.. and Mrs. George Engle-
hardt and family, Messrs. Harry
Hernig, Louis Bacigalupi, William
Sommers, Marshall Yorke, G. w.
Singer, Chief and Mrs. Belville
Naylor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
BRIDGE CLUB.

Mrs. Howard Weeks entertained
her bridge club Monday afternoon.
The members present were from
Atlantic City, Mrs. Carroll Brown,
Mrs. Milton Lindsay, Mrs. Louis
Miller, Mrs. E. B. Wyckoff, Mrs.
Fred Krause, Mrs. Walter Schroe-
der, Mrs. l.. Mccartney and Mrs.
Edmund Mag. of Pleasantville.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
ENTERIAINS GUESTS.

Miss Marion Sooy, of S. Main
ST., entertained several guests
Washington birthday. The home
was artistically decorated in the
national colors, with cherries and
flowers in the table decorations.
Games and dancing were followed
by refreshments served at late
hour,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY,

United States Game Warden P.
K. Hilliard was agreeably surpris-
ed with a gathering of friends
who helped him celebrate his
birthday anniversary at his home
on Lorraine ave. Games of inter
est, as well as music, were in or
der
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
ENTERTAINS AT CARDS.

Miss Rachel Hilliard, of Lorraine
ave-, entertained number OF
friends Monday evening, at an in
teresting card party. After play
ing, course of refreshments in
keeping with the day were serv-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26

obtained from the commissions
representative, Mrs. Olive B. Will
Jams, at the Pleasantville postof-
flee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26

The Ladies Aid Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. Muhley,
West Washington ave-, Tuesday
evening, for the election of Off
GERS. Mrs. Muhley and Mrs, Cor
don will be the hostesses.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
ORGANIZE NEW CLUB.

A new card club was organized
at the home of Miss E. Sidney
Griscom, at 314 N. Main ST., Mon
day. 1t was named the kleeK
Klub and will meet every Friday.
It was begun with four charter
members, Anna Adams, Ruth Ad-
ANS, Grace Daily and Miss +.
Sidney Griscom. Two new mem
bers will be taken in at the next
meeting. Following the business
meeting, refreshments were serv-
ed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
SCOTLAND PERSONAL NOTES

SITS. The evening was spent in
music and dancing, and at a late
hour refreshments were served.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26

Don't forget our smoker on
Tuesday evening, March 9th, at
the Leeds avenue school. Pleas
antville Vol. Fire Co. No. 3.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY.

A very pretty and enJoyapie
party was given on Washington s
birthday by Mrs. Harry Schmoll'
of Doughty I'd, in honor OF her
daughter, Miss Cleo, who was Gel
ebrating her 18th birthday ami
versary. Dorothy Cannon and
Thelma Weisbrod,. of Atlantic
City, entertained with ukuleles
and songs. Exhibition dances
were given by Lillian Probst and
Cleo Schmoll.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26

Charles Stuber is erecting ga
rage at the corner of Maple and
Poplar avenues.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26

Pudding moulds should be filled
only three-quarters full, to allow
for rising.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26

Prosecutor Wilfred H. Jayne,
of Ocean county, is talked of as a
possible Judge of the Circuit
Court.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
MRS. ALLIES ENTERTAINS.

Mrs Franklin Allies, of Shore
rd. and Reading ave-, entertained
at a luncheon on Washington's
birthday at the Bellevue-Stratford
in Philadelphia, in honor of her
daughter Kathryn. Guests pres
ant were: Mrs. Edward Jefferson,
Mrs. Ethel Carter, Mrs. VIM. Hen
nv Simpson, Mrs. Rosser B. Flem-
ing, of Reading, Pa.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26
ENTERTAlNS CLUB.

Miss Iva Shaw entertained the
members of the Aloha club last
night at the home of Mrs. Floyd
Somers, Washington and Second
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-02-26

Advertise your wants. Page IL
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Investigation OF Senate
Race Under Way
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of the Daugherty gang Brookhart
was chairman of the senate commit
tee which Investigated the adminis-
tration of the department of justice
by former Attorney General Harry
NJ Daugherty
Before this telegram was placed in
the record, Senator LaFollette, re-
publican, wisconsin, asked the senate
to withhold judgment on the charge
that Brookhart's campaign organiZa
tion had violated the postal law by
having inserted campaign literature
in franked envelopes, 10000 of which
We're distributed in Iowa.
The Wisconsin senator announced
receipt of telegram from Brook
hart's campaign manager offering as
sistance in discovering who put the
literature in the franked envelopes
and declaring that neither the COM
mittee nor Brookhart had authorized
it.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
One Clause of Arizona
Inheritance Tax Held
TO Be Unconstitutional
(By Dispatch A. L. Wue1

PHOENIX, June 2.-That clause of
the state Inheritance tax law pro-
viding for collection OF tax from es-
tates of nonresident decedents, con-
sisting of stock in n-domestic cor
porations but with tWo-thirds or more
of their property in the state, is
constitutional, the supreme court ruled
today.
1.-THE court reversed the decision of
the Maricopa county superior court
Thomas Bardon, Jr., as administrator
of his fathers estate, asked for a
writ of mandamus to compel the state
treasurer to issue q transfer for the
stock involved. The lower court de-
Fnied the petition. The suit arose
when the state treasurer attempted
to collect tax on the estate. Bar
don was resident of Wisconsin and
owned stock in the DEM Arizona
Copper company and the Shattuck-
Arizona Copper company, both Mime
sofa corporations.
The International Club, Quality and
Service, in Aqua Prieta.-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Trial Court Cannot Make
Change in Jail Sentence
Imposed on Man ConUicted
(By Dispatch A. p. wire)

PHOENIX, June 2.-Trial courts in
Arizona cannot change Jail sem
tence imposed on person duly con-
vcted of an offense, after sentence
has been passed, the supreme court
ruled today in the case of the state
against Charles McKelvey.
The case arose from an order of
the Maricopa county superior court in
which McKelvey was sentenced for
violation of the prohibition law. The
order suspended his sentence. The
county attorney filed motion to va
cate the order, which the court de-
MED.
The case then was taken to the SUI
preme court
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
DIES OE TNLIRIEs-

PRESCOTT, June 2. - His neck
broken when his car overturned on
the Ashfork highway Monday, NJ.
Rocha of Phoenix died in the county
hospital here yoday. The accident oc-
CURED when Rocha attempted to pass
the Yavapai county sheriffs car and
another ahead of it, his own car leav-
ing the road and turning over twice
as it catapulted over the steep en-
bankment.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Senate Puts Army
Aviation Measure Over
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The aviation bill which was put
through without a record vote would
authorize an addition of 4O3 officers
in the newly established "air corps,
an increase in enlisted personnel from
8,400, to- approximately $1,000 when
ever congress provides the necessary
funds, and construction of 1900 planes
in the five year period and as many
airships, free and captive balloons as
the secretary of war may determine
to be necessary for training purposes.
The cost is estimated at $4,000, ,OG0
annually.
The bill also would create the Of
flee of second assistant secretary of
war, who would be charged with the
supervision of the air corps and the
coordination of it's activities with
other governmental agencies.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
ASSESSMENT of LARGE
CORPORATIONS STARTS JUNE Z

PHOENIX, June Assessment Of
the properties of the telegraph, tele-
phone and railroad companies and
railroad companies and operating
mines in the state will be started
June Z, members of the state COM
mission announced today. Assess
ments will be based on the companies
annual reports.
After valuations have been decided
upon, they will be prorated among
the counties in which the properties
are located and be placed on the tax
rolls of the counties in accordance
with the apportionment.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Some surpr1se Party

A unique surprise was in store for
Mr.. w. H. Jennings, who to-day is
celebrating his SOth birthday. Mr.,
Jennings was persuaded this A. M,
by two of his friends to take a motor
boat ride to Parker's Landing. When
upon his arrival to his great sur
prize he was met by seven automo-
bile loads of fiends.-News item in
a Florida paper.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
U. OF A. GRADUATES 211.

TUCSON, June 1.-Two hundred and
eleven seniors received the bachelors
degree at the University of Arizona
here today. Advanced degrees were
conferred on 81, % being masters de-
grees, two juris doctors and one en-
gineering degree. Twelve r. o. II. O..
students received commission in the
reserve corps.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Submarine savants

These include curious phosphores-
cent fish dredged up from a half
mile depth beneath the surface in the
Pacific near the Galapagos Islands.
Specimens of naturalists from the
New York Museum of Natural History
and the Smithsonian institution. =
New York Times corrected in a later
edition).
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Tucson People Praise
Marvin Before Regents
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ever in declaring their approval of
DR.. Marvin's administration.
All the members of the board of
regents were present, except Gov
ernor Hunt, detained at Phoenix on
official business. The meeting adj
journed until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Richardson To Again Run
For Governorship
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for the republican gubernatoriql
nomination, the governor confined his
statement to the issues of business
in government with economy and
efficiency, and maintenance of law
and order" and asserted he would
seek reelection in order that these
policies in government might con-
tinue.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03

The International Club, Quality and
Service, in Aqua Prieta.-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
House Passes French
Debt Settlement
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not only fair to themselves but also
to France"
Congressman Hardy, Timberlake and
Vaile of Colorado and Morrow, of New
Mexico and Hayden of Arizona voted
for ratification Taylor of Colorado
voted against ratification
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
Wonoen's
Danger

Of offending under the Oldest
hygienic handicap now ended.
ewwayprovides trueprotec>
hon-discards like tissue
MYTH the old-time 4sani-
w tary pad" women realize
their constant danger of of
ferSe, pins the embarrassment
of disposal. And thus spend
unhappy days.
KOTEX," a new and re-
markable way, is now used by
8 in 10 better class women.
It's fiye times as absorbent as
ordinary cotton PGdSl
You dine, dance, motor for
hours in Sheerest frocks with
out a seconds doubt or fear.
1t deodorizes, too. And thus
stops ALL danger of offend
ing.
~ Discards as easily as a
y piece of tissue. No laundry.
No embarrassment.
You ask for it at any drug
or department store, without
hesitancy, simply by saying
"KOTEX."
Do as millions are doing.
End old, insecure ways. Enjoy
life every day. Package of
twelve costs only few cents
KOTe 4
No ldl.ndry-discard like tissue
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-03
X. X. *. Bomber
Given Life Term In Pen

Continued prom rage Onel
parts of an old shotgun; it contained
five sticks of pyrotol, a wartime ex-
plosive. 1t was through parts of the
shotgun, removed from the bodies of
the victims, that authorities traced
the bomb to Bartlett.