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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
TRUCK SHIPMENTS

Cars loaded from the Lower Rio
Grande on Thursday and forwarded
from Harlingen I'm freight Friday,
according tD regular report is-
sued hy the Gulf Coast Lines:
Mixed vegetables HarlinRcn N,
Isn Frria 3. Mercedes W.. Weslaro "a
Donna .. Alamo r. Fharr .. Mission
=. hdinbuFg 4. San isenito =. Spider
web railway points =
Beets and cafro4sL1 feFin .,
Mercedes /. Weslaco 2 Donna 4
Pharr !. Edinburg /.
Beefs Pharr T.
Carrots -Harlingen 4. IA Fcria 4,
Neslaco ., Alamo A, San Juan 4,
Pharr "
Cabbage Harlinren Al Stuart
Place 3, Ln Feria - Mercedes 4.
Nesiac0 VI. Donna Ih. Alamo 90 San
Juan q. Faarr y. MrAllen 4. Edin-
burg u. Edcouch 7. Comhcs A. on
fssto ]. San Benito s. Rio Hondo q
Spiderweb railway points Z.
Spinach Mercedes l.
Ffuit--Mercedes ,. Donna ?, Ala
mo /. Sharyland 3
Totals-To date. 2,0ln vegetables,
r56 fruit for grand fatal nf 2.5ff.
Tp dntr last rear. HG2 vegetable,
&C. fruit fpT grand total nf lila.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
Members of Team
In Fatal Accident

WACO. Texas. Jan. "a -
Following Is a list nf members
or the basketball squad and 9th
ers who were in the bus which
vas struck BY the Sunshine Spe-
cial near Round Rock today:
Ralph Wolfe. coach: Willis
Murray. manager; Jack CaStel-
low. cub manager: Joe Potter. of
West. Texas. driver Of the car:
Ed Gooch. freshman and assist
ant in the athletic department:
Dave Cheavens. sophomore and
representative of the Baylor La
riai: and members af the team:
Abe Kelly. Bob Hannah. Bob
HALEY: william Winchester.
Sam Diiiow. Louis Slade. Cap
tain Jim Walker. John X. Kane.
Cecil Bean. Gordon Barry, kei-
fer Stricklin. Fred Acre. Weir
Washam. Wesley Bradshwaw.
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THOUSANDS or FOREIGNERS
REGISTER DEL LARATIONS.

MEXICO CITY. Ian. - lFl-B Be
tween 5000 and 10000 Foreigners
had complied with the new iien
land law az 10 midnight lass@nirhi
wher the term for FOREIGNERS to
register a declaration Of their land
ownership with ehe authorities ex-
pired.
Foreign minister Saenz declares
thar the provisions az the law will
b. applied 10 those foreigners who
failed % register. The registration
department at the foreign office re-
NAMED open until midnight for the
late hour rush. The exact figures
regarding registrations. il was said
would be announced later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22

looked by the majority OF the Amer
lean people in considering the issues
invoked i'll the controversy and that
critics OF his policy generally have
confused theirJn inds by paying too
much attention % the insignificant
angles Of the principles in dispute.
In considering the pos ability Of
arbitration. IL is said on behalf OF
Mr. Coolidge that the necessity Of af-
fo,ding fuiL protection 10 American
property rights has been and viii be
the chief concern Of the Washington
government il any amy attempt 70
settle the issues.
Tne less important angles would
be easy Of solution. he feels. once
the fundamental question of the
sanctity OF vested rights is disposed
Of
Officials here continue 80 main
tain silence on the sub jSct iof arbis
tration. adoption of which by the
United States has been proposed BY
the senate forei;rh reiat IONS commits
\ ee in approving the Robinson resolu-
tifh. -
Under the alien land law. the Mex
lean government may grant property
liANtN 40 HbANtEfAAAN WIN
the right of repeal 70 their home
governments for protection in case
of disputes. Registration under the
law. il is understood, will be CON
strued as acceptance of its nroyis-
ions. including renouncing the right
Of appeals with failure 70 register
automatically removes that right.
a. 70 the Oh situation. all hut p
ar the l47 oil companies doing busi-
ness in Mexico ARE reported uy the
department VI industry at Mexico
Citv as having accepted the new ne
troleum law. A statement by the de-
partment did not mention those
companies which have not sought
confirmatory or preferential. conces-
sio;ns, but said it was hoped the
resistance Of the rebeilious COM
panies" will gradually diSsipatc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
FUNERAL OF MAD
EMPRESS IS HELD

BRUSSELS. Belgium. jan 22.-tP'
The last tragic scene IN the his
r~~w or Eh~rtnffr "nlad eln nreSs" of
Mexico, befittcd the opera-like story
or her life
A heavy blizzard ragged during tn
Bouch0ut castle, where shc had liv-
ca most of the sixty years since the
collapse 81 the Mexican empire un-
de- ner husband. tho .Archduke Maxi
milan Of Austria
Huge crowds braved the cold anf
snow 70 follow the body Of their
-'a 'avni princess from the gloomy
palace down the lonely four mile
-rA through the forest tu Laeken.
where M Ill o'clock public rites
were held.
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One OFFICER
Shot in LEG;
GANG ESCAPE
Believe Casualties OF
Smuggier Band
Heavy; Cross River
With Wounded

MERCEDES. Texas, Jan 12.-iI.
u. O'Neii, supervising mounted in
apcct0r of customs. with headquar-
tcrs at Falfurrias, was shot through
the knee and at least one Mexican
smuggglcr was killed and several
wounded IN d pitched battle which
started shortly after y o'clock last
night on the banks Of the Rio
Grandc south of Weslaco.
-Four border patrol Officers. Mar
eus Hines Of Mercedes. Ed and Roy
Harrell of Mission and II. u. O'Neil
ol Falfurrias. scouting along the
river, encountered the gang 81
slnugglcrs conveying a pack train of
liquor short distance from the
river bank. When the officers ehal-
lengcd they were answered b- heavy
gunfirc, O'Ncil being wounded al
most at the beginning Of the fray.
The Officers returned the fire, and
several OF the smugglefs. plainly
discernible in the bright moonlight,
were seen To fall. and at least two
Of the horses laden with contrabond
were killed The gang of SIDuggi giers
numbered between H. and IS, all
well armed, aud their heavy fire
prevented the officers from making
!. quick capture
Realizing they were greatly cut
numbered the Officers Withdrew,
II taking O'Neil 20 the hospital at Mer-
ccdes, and securing reinforcements
of two more officers llurrying back
Ia the scene Of the fight tiGl wese
asnbushed in a brushland road. the
smuggicss opening a terrific fire.
With bullets whizzihg around IA o.
the Officers backed their car be-
4 yond range. and sehen after closing
HALL avenues 81 escape on the Amen
\ can side, awaited the dawn 10 rel
4 new the battle.
m As soon as the Officers withdrew
N the smugglers began moving theii
4 wounded comrades and liquor con
signmcHt TO the Mexican side Of tht
Rio Grande the entire band making
their escape across the river.
While the preliminary battle was
NJ its height. Roy Harrell. crawling
Through the brush 10 get closed "a
the smurgier.. found the body ~
one smurrlrr. and noted that two
Iof the horses which had been shot
blown were loaded with liquor 4 no;
Hire was poured upon Ilarrell by the
smuEglers aEd hc was forced tc
s ithdraw.
fAttHk tAA Hthtt@ VIZ fAtA $500
lraggcd the body of the dead horses
into the river. also carrying the
IONS irnment oi liquor acrnss the
>tream. rhc BODY of the dead man
encountcred hy Harrcll was also re-
nuVcd.
Ia search "a the battle ground this
iNnin@ nettcd a hat and cap. which
M emily belonged 20 the SNUG
,lcfs. aud lies of empty cartridge.
Ufirtkl during the battle. The trail
oven which the dead horses had been
| dragled to the river was plainly dis
ccrn bile. Blopdv cloths and blood
|, L,marks Indicated large number %
casualticS among the smugglers,
but the Officers had no nieans of dc-
| tcrmining Just how many had en-
faged Ia the battle or how many
had been killed Or wounded.
MarcHH Hines stated this morning
that Ne believed the smugTlcrs were
| responsible for the large number ~
horse thefts which have occurred
IN that vicinity recently. and that
I their object IA dragging the dead
animais into the stream was 10 pre-
vent their Identification.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
Death Toll From
Bus Train Crash
May be oyer IS

GEORGETOWN, Tex. Jan. p -ltF1-Fourteen mem-
bers Of the basketball squad Of Baylor University Waco
killed outright died their way to hospitals here
today when their bus hit by an international Great
Northern passenger train Round Rock
Eleven killed outright and died the way TO
Georgetown and just they being taken into
hospital here Four members Of the squad serious
IN injured they were expected live until they reached
Taylor where they were rushed for medical attention
There 21 persons in the bus. Four escaped with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
TO BREAK GROUND
FOR new CHURCH

Ground will be broken Monday
afternoon for the new Episcopal
church 10 be erected on Elizabeth
street just west 81 the high school.
The new structure viii cost approx
imatcly $4,000
The occasion viii BE- observed
With due ceremony. Rev. r. q. Mack
irfnsA rector ~ the Church of the
Advent turning the first sod mark
ing the beginning ~ work. This
will take place at 2 o'clock. and res
idemts Of Brownsville are invited 10
be present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
Sandlin Is Deputy
Bank Commissioners

AUSTIN. Tex. Jan. a2.-ttPl-N. A.
Sandlin ~ Austin Saturday was APP
pointed deputy state banking COM
commissioner.
Mark L. wiginton. Austin. was
succeed Sandlin. Wiginfor has heen
employed IN the attorney generals
department for the past six years.
Sandlin has heen with the banking
department for about the same
length Of time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
Galveston Police Searching
for d-EyedDress Slasher

GALVESTON. Tex, Jan. 22.-,E1
Police were non-committal today
in regard 10 the activities Of a
slim, cross-eyed man who has
been slashing the coats and dress
es Of women in the crowded
streets Of the business district.
frequently in the vicinity of thea
ters.
At least four women are known
20 have been attacked by the
man. VINO jostled them in the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
u. S. Concerned ONLY
With COmfsc0tOyy
Feature Mexico Lam

WASHINGTO. u. G.. Jan. p tPi--
Coincidcnt with the placing in oper-
alton ~ the new alien property land
iaw IN Mexico, uRder which only MAJ
tive born Mcxicans are permitted to
own land in that country. the posi-
tion ef the Coolidge administration
IN dealing with the dispute over this
and Mexico's new petroleum law is
again affirmed as being concerned
wholly with the question whether
American property can he taken
withop: being paid for.
President Coolidge feels that this
fundamental question has been over
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22

;order Patrol Officers Have Battle With Smugglers
z,454

This represents the total
number OF pol! tax receipts
and exemptions issued by j. j.
FeR. Cameron county tax col
lector He urges the payment
of poIl taxes now before the
big rush towards the end Of
the month.
Mr. Fox says that there viii
hc many bond elections during
the coming year IN which the
voters viii ~ Interested and
advises payment of the tax be-
fore February / when the col
lertions Mf1l cease.
Last year there were over
6.o00 issued.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
'NORTHER' WILL
STRIKE VALLEY

The cold wave. which has coz
cred North Texas ~ith snow. will
reach the Lower Rin Grandc VAL
ley late today. according 10 Wealth
cr Observed S~hnurhuS~h. who
states that il will probably b. Of
longer duration than usual.
THE approaching cold wave nill
he of several DAYS DURATION the
weather observer said. The low
est temperature will he around
Freezing. but probably not helow
freezing at any time With the
expected eloudincss and more ar
less moisture DURING the spell no
material damage will result
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
OFFICERS GIVEN
LIFE SENTENCES

PINENILLF. Ky. Jan. 22.-tFl--
Constable B0ttncr Smith and Dcnuty
Sheriff Frank Bowman were sen
tenccd 20 life Imprisonment yester-
day By n jury in criminal eourt
here on charges Of killing DIR. K. L.
Latimore. OF Blanche. KY, Christ
mas dav
Dr. Latimnre was slain By the two
officers when they attempted 10 ar
rest him On a minor charge. They
cDrtcnded that he resisted arres.
and attacked them.
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SNOW FAILS IN
PANHANDLE

AMARILLO. Tex. Jan. a2.-lPi-
An icy mist last night. which turned
70 snow before morning ~ the tenn
perature plunged downward 10 II
degrees. painted Amarillo and this
section 81 the Panhandle a gliSien-
ing white. The light snow Is gem
orally over this section. early re-
ports indicate. A sharp wind is
blowing out Of the north.
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crowds and who later found their
coats and dresses cut in a hori-
zontal line about waist high
across the back. Two Of the vic-
Tins were Mrs. M. II. Donnelly
and Mrs. Cecil Jones. her. niece.
Another il \ prominent club wo-
man and the third the wife of
county official.
Mrs. DonneIly described the man
who crowded against her rs slend-
er, Of medium height and cross
eyed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
.HARLINCEN TO
ENTERTAIN BIG
LEGION MEET
Fifteenth District Con-
vention Will Be
Held at High School
Building

HARLINGEN. Tex. Jan. 22.--The
largest crowd of Legionnaires ever
assembled M one time I'M the Valley
will hc here tomorrow for the first
convention of the Fifteenth district
Of TeAas.
American Legion members will
come from al cities in the Valley
and from all cities in the district in
which there are legion posts, inelud
ing the territory as far west as Eagle
Pass. north to the Winter Garden
district. and from there east TO the
coast
"A business gathering in the after
noon. starting mt 2:l5. will be the
principal featrrc of the meeting. al
though two Ahe - xkherings viii be
6sid i,,.i ]. ] ! ID ii; s.l;,sasI general
high school Building. reports will be
heard from every post in the dis
trict which Is represented. Several
business matters concerning She
statewide Legion organization will be
taken up with probability that
Continued on page FOUR
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New England And
Old England Talk

BOSTON, Mass. Jan. 22.--t4l--
TeiepA ar~ romr lricatinn between
New England and Old England was
hi Hra fnr fnc first time today
when President AL Lawrence Lowell
ware tArNvrE 4tY exchanged
greetings with Nire-C Chanrellor G- a.
y, ~aKes VI Cambridge University.
The reception was reported a. ex-
cellent a both ends.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
WEATHER


For BeoWnsvilsc aud the Lower Rio
Crande Valley: Rain and much cold
cr tonight cold wave with lowest
Temperature a1 10 ~ degrees: sun
day ,ioniy md cold. Increasing
nofthcfly winds q he west coast
becoming fresh a. strong.
For E4sf Texas. ClMdy tonight:
Aain IN south portion; much colder
with cold wave in eat and south
pofiions; temperatures 8 10 22 ia
north; - 60 - in south and - .
81 80 the coast. sunday air; colder
on the coast Increasing northcrly
winds an ihc coast suhsiliig Sunday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
COTTON BILL N HOUSE

AUSTIN. Jan. "a bill 70 pro-
hibif rlartinr u cotton on the same
lana tWo wears in succession nndeE
penalty pf SIS far ever acre -
planted introduced in tt@ Anrre r.
M Parish pr Austin AID Others
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22

HOUSTON. Jan 2--Judre Nor
ran G. kittreil. ST.. member ~ the
legislature from Harris county. Sc
Fiouvlv IA here with bronchitis
PHYSICIANS announced complications
have ST. IT,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
IN PARDON BOARD

AUSTIN. Ian 22.--Joseph d. Say
ers ~ Austin. former governor. and
Gerrpr Christian ~ Austin. forfner
assistant attorney general. Friday
wrrr sworn in mS members uf tine
beard az pardon advisers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
STHIAE AT nORGER

BORGfK. in. pa wnik-out of
rig builder IN protest against a
cut in nAl swung into full force IA
the Berger Fampa-Amarailo field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
CAPITALIST DEAD

GALVESTON, AIN. 12.--W Walter NM
Tabh. G8, retired capitalist, died Tx
his home here Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-22
Daily River Bulicth

IioI Present "a ". q III
Siage Stage China Rain
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
@N SOCIETY
NEMECKS SURPRISED ON
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Nemeck were
honored Wednesday evening, the occa-
sion being their 23rd wedding ami
versary The guests called bringing
with them handsome gift for both
Mr.. and Mrs. Nemeck.
The affair was in the nature of a
lawn party, the guests gathering
where later in the evening refresh
ments were served.
Those participating were Mr.. and
Mrs. H j. Bollin, Mr.. and Mrs, An
drew Branagh, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Sites, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Kelley, Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Powles, Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Smith, Mr. and Mrs. David Rat
lift, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Stillman, Mr..
and Mrs. William Ames, William
Nemeck, jr., Mrs. Casey Sites, Miss
Edna Sites, Mrs. Herman Hartman,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Powles and gthe
honor guests, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Nemeck.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
HANDKERCHIEF SHOWER
UONORS MISS KLINCENSMITH

Miss Dorothy Griffith entertained a
coterie of friends Monday afternoon
at handkerchief shower honoring
Miss Barbara Klingensmith whose
engagement to William Meloy was an
nounced last week.
Bridge was played during the after
noon, later tea was served and Miss
Klingensmith opened her many at
tractive gift packages.
Miss Lucy Chatham, of Nogales,
who was q guest at the Griffith
home last week, received the first
prize and Miss Isabelle Miller re-
ceived the consolation prize.
One the guest list were included
Miss Henrietta Elvey, Miss Cora
Burnett, Miss Isabelle Miller, Miss
Mabel Mason, Miss Barbara Klingen-
smith, Miss Alice Schwamm and Miss
Lucy Chatham.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAINED
TUESDAY

Mrs. Emma Krentz was hostess to
the members of her bridge club Tues
day afternoon at her home on Eighth
street. Bridge was the diversion OF
the afternoon followed by refresh
ments at a later hour.
Several extra guests were invited
other than the club members and
among these Mrs. George Gmahling
received the high score.
Those enjoying the afternoon were
Mrs. William Menhennet of Mesa,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
COLLEGIATE HOP
AT COUNTRY CLUB

Collegiate in every detail was the
hop held at the Douglas Country club
Thursday evening, when more than
rs couples gathered there.
Sam Ruben's orchestra furnished
the music and appeared in typically
collegiate costumes in keeping with the
occasion.
Streamers Of red and blue, Univer-
sity of Arizona colors, in combination
with red and blue lights lent a festive
air to the club house.
Bisbee, Tombstone and Douglas were
represented at the affair.
Confetti and serpentine also added
greatly to the enjoyment of the eve
ming and added even more pep to the
dance.
Bob Ellington was chairman in
charge.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
SWIMMING PARTY
AND LUNCHEON

Mrs. Ruth Hart entertained a num-
ber of friends at swimming party at
the American legion pool Wednesday
morning. The guests enjoyed dip
in the pool followed which they re-
turned to the home of Mrs. Hart,
where a luncheon was served
Those participating were Mrs. j. H.
Kendrick and son, John 3. Kendrick,
Misses Susie and Ruth Enyeart, Miss
Emily Johnson, Miss Martha Jones,
Misses Mary Ruth and Betty 10 Hart,
Mrs. Mary B. Walker and Mrs. Hart.
Mrs. Hart was assisted in serving
the luncheon by her mother, Mrs. Mary
b. Walker. s tI.I l
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
MRS. MACLAY HONORED
AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. Rosa Maclay was the honor
guest Wednesday when Mrs. Myra
Sites entertained at luncheon in her
honor at her home on Ninth street.
The guests were old-time friends of
Mrs. Maclay and the table around
which they were seated was artistically
decorated with profusion of vari-
colored flowers.
Covers were laid for Mrs. Rosa
Maclay, Mrs w. j. Murphy of War
rem, Mrs. R. E. Bolton of Bisbee, Mrs.
H. j. Bollin, Mrs. James A. Howell
and Mrs. Myra Sites.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
TO GIVE, DANCE 1

The students of the University of
Arizona will give dance at the Doug
las Country club Wednesday evening,
August 81, at 9 o'clock.
Several novelty numbers have been
planned and the committee in charge
promises something different.
The university orchestra of Bisbee
will furnish the music. The club house
will be attractively decorated with the
university colors.
This is one of the last social affairs
of the summer season, as the univer-
sity students will depart in the near
future to again resume their studies.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
Y. M. c. A. SWIMMING
TEAM LEAVES FOR MEET

The members of the Junior. and
Senior swimming teams of the Y M.
C. A. departed yesterday for Tucson
to compete in a swimming meet to
be held in the old pueblo later that
day.
James Benson and Vincent Byrne
compose the senior team, while the
Junior team is composed Of Jack
Daeming il. and Albert Thrasner.
The boys were accompanied in the
last swimming meet held here July 6
The score at that time was 65-62
in favor of Douglas,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
MRS. MEISER
ENTERTAINS FOURSOME

Mrs. L. j. Meiser, Jr., entertained
at a morning bridge Thursday and
at l o'clock delightful course lunch
con was served.
Bright fall astorS were artistically
arranged about the home and on the
luncheon table.
Those composing the foursome were:
Mrs. w. j. Reay, Mrs. l.. A. Herring,
Miss Margaret Thompson, who is Mrs.
Meiser's sister, and house guest OF St.
Louis, Mo-, and the hostess, Mrs.
Meiser.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

The members of the Friday After
noon Bridge club met at the home Of
Mrs. I. c. Gates this week. Bridge
was followed by tea in the late after
noon hours.
Those making up the two tables of
bridge were: Mrs. Charles Cunning
ham, Mrs. A. r. Marshall, Mrs. l.. A.
Herring, Mrs. w. j. Reay, Mrs. H. A.
Wimberley, Mrs. Henry Williams, Mrs.
M l.. Hartley and the hostess, Mrs.
Gates.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
WORK is COMMENCED
ON ST. DAVID BRIDGE

The state highway department has
commenced work on the bridge at
ST. David. sl1
Owing, to lack OF money it has
been impossible for the state highway
department to keep a man and team
on duty at the ford of the San
Pedro river at this point to assist
motorists in making the crossing
but this fee will soon be done away
with.
/ Bids will. soomI (be :caHed for, a
permanent bridge at this point. Only
for the refusal Of the state treasurer
up to this time to pay out the
money on order, in agreement with
the emergency proclamation OF Gov
ernor Hunt, which money has been
levied for in this years tax bill
by the tax commissioner, bids would
/ have been called before this. 1t is
also stated that it may be necessary
/ to mandamus the state treasurer to
have him release the necessary funds.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
MRS. MACLAY HONORED
AT BRIDGE

Mrs. George Gmahling entertained
a few friends informally at bridge
Thursday afternoon complimentary to
Mrs. Rosa Maclay, who is visiting here
as the guest of Mrs. Myra Sites.
Early fall flowers formed the back
ground for the party.
Bridge was followed by tea at 5
o'clock ,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-28
Returns

Returns
Mrs. Georgia Sherr has returned to
her home in this city after an extended
trip lasting. during the entire summer
season. The greater part of the time
she passed in Santa Fe, N. M, later
going to Phoenix where she passed
some time. Mrs. Sherr states that the
capital city is growing so rapidly that
the cacti are now right in the city,
and that in the very neair future
Camel Back mountain will also be in
the city. From Phoenix she went to
Globe via the Apache Trail and the
Roosevelt She made the trip by motor.