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New Britain herald., 1928-06-01

fully: but if you do not. you will ind me doing something. else to you when we meet next winter"
 Before Heiiin took the stand. VII. liam Zupbruun, of Washington. counsel for the national klan organi. zation. told the committee he under. stood that state klan organizations had paid from sl5o to t:50 each for addresses by Heflin.
 Curious as to what impelled the house to create committee of it's own to look into presid ential and congressional elections, the commit. tee also questioned Representative Shell. republican. New York. chair man of the house rules committee, but the only satisfaction it obtained was q blunt statement that the houses motive was its own business ! and he must decline to go into ques- tions involving the business of the house.
 The committee also received from it's own accountant a statement of what had been accomplished by the investigation. This showed that ex- penditures thus far disclosed totaled $65S.756 on behalf of fourteen can- didates. Expenditures for Herbert Hoover were listed at 3s&S,342.61: Governor Smith, slo0.3os.sc: Frank o. Lowden, s5S,552.s0: Senator Reed of Missouri, s37.2ll.7s; Senator Borah Of Idaho, was at the bottom of the list with no disbursements re- ported, while Senator Norris of Ne braska, was next to the last with a total of six dollars.
 In addition to those already men, tioned, the list of witnesses summon ed for today and tomorrow in New York included Charles H. McGlue of Boston, chairman of the Massachu- setts state democratic committed; B. F.. Eldred, chairman of the Hoover for President engineers committee: John Harris, of Harris and Win- throp, New York, and James H. Con- ners of Buffalo.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
Oldest Regiment Wears
 Uniform of Year l784

Fort Enelling, Minn., June l. R Uniforms like those worn by the regiment in 17S4 are donned for parades by soldiers of the Third h. fantry. declared by its officers to be the oldest regiment in the Unit ed States army.
 By war department dispensation. color guard and drum major ap- pear in the black cooked hats and cockades blue coats and white brooches of Revolutionary war days.
 Reorganization of armed forces after the war of 1s1: caused other regiments and the First Infantry to be combined as the Third, and it is by this lineage that the regiment claims its title as Uncle Sam's oldest,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-01

na Husslnan and Albina Larice.
 The proposals understood to have been made by Judge Clark call for an annuity for the five women dur ing their litetisue, full settlements for money sps'st for medical ,reat- ment and insurance to go to their families when they die.
 Justice Clark, prior to the confer ence, conferred with Dr. Harrison s. Martland. county medical exam iner, who told him that a recent test has convinced him of the presence of the radio activity. Dr. Martland said when he had the women breathe against a pure zine sulphide screen tiny sparks were visible which he believed was conclusive of the contentious of the women.
 4 large crowd marched in process sion through the streets. headed by the band of the natives organization. the Independent Colored Worker union. The workers carried ban ners inscribed Africans. arise, " Away with slavery" Down with anti-natiVe laws and similar senti- ments.
 Justice Clark in statement of the conference asserted he was act ing as mediator merely in a priv ate capacity as a citizen and from purely humanitarian motives. 'I would like to see the girls get some compensation to make the girls hap py for as long as they have to live,' he said. "They need it now and to have their eases go to trial would mean that decision might not be had for two or three years, and then 1t might be too late"
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-01
Owner of Presidents
 Summer Home Not There

New York. June 1.-lR1Clay Arthur Pierce, whose summer home in Douglas county, Wisconsin, is to be occupied by President Coolidge this summer, has never met his guest-to-be.
 T have great admiration for the President. but l have never had the pleasure of meeting him." said MT. Pierce. He added that he had al- ways been a republican but had never been active in politics. The former president of the Pierce oil company said it was unlikely that he would visit Cedar Island lodge during the Presidents stay there this summer. Mr. Pierce Is the son of the late Henry Clay Pierce and is administrator of his fathers estate. He lives at Rumson, N. J., but maintains offices in New York. There Is no doubt about it-Her- aid Classified Ads are the best.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10
conscious; still giving directions to
the hurrying Workmen.

conscious; still giving directions to
the hurrying workmen.
eff you don't take it apart you'll
have to cut my leg off" he was say
ing "I'll tell you just how to do it,
After a few more minutes he grew
faint. The ambulance surgeon scram-
bled up the hoist and gave him an in
lection Which strengthened him. The
detailed directions were resumed,
while a score of hands Ioosened the
bolts which held the hoist. Several
times Knapp was revived by iniec-
lions. His face became white and
tense. Forty-fve minutes passed
Reaches Hospital Still Conscious.
Finally the catch which held the
cable came loose. Quickly it was IN
wound from the drum. The injured
man was taken down, and the ambu
lance rushed him to the hospital,
where his leg WAS found to have been
badly mangled. He still was con
sciouS.
The covered cut is part of the sys-
TEN of approaches to the Holland We
hicular tunnel on th- New Jersey
side. The crane, owned by the United
States Steel Construction company of
Newark, was being used there to hoist
fl-ton steel beams into place for the
framework of the structure.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10
DIRECTS RESCUE
AS HE HANGS BY
LEG FROM CRANE
II: cred Men Grt7aly Calls
Directions Until Gable
Released lis Grip.

Jersey City. N. JAS Louis Knapp,
freman on a steam crane working in
the covered cut near Central avenue
and Fleet street, Jersey City, threw
the lever which started his hosting
gear, loop of steel cable swung out
and caught hiln by the right foot. The
hoist sang as the revolving drum
snaked Knapp from his cab and rolled
his leg into the machinery.
Chester Cu+lahy of iii Orchard
street, Newark, the engineer, heard
him shout and stopped the crane.
Knapp was hanging by his crushed
right leg, which was caught between
the hosting cable and the drum. I'M
medately he began to tell the work
men who gathered about how they
must take the crane apart to avoid
seyering his leg.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

those with him were somewhere Oh
the ice and, perhaps, had been lost.
There is nothing that so enshrouds
the island region in gloom as winter
tragedy.
Rescued Woman's Canary.
The story of Miller's rescue of a
canary is often told by islanders.
Miller won't tell it-but, then, he
doesn't deny it.
woman passenger-yes, the mail
men frequently have women passen-
gers-was carrying canary in a
cage. The bird escaped and, after
having flown hither and thither,
alighted on thin ice.
The woman was greatly distressed,
for the bird seemed about to freeze.
Miller, however, was undisturbed.
After taking off his coat and plac-
ing it in the bow of the boat, Miller
lowered himself until he rested on
the ice on his stomach. Slowly he
crept forward. Finally he drew close
enough to the canary to throw his haf
over it and capture it.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

Fc. Sale One five room house
with basement good well water
solna apple, peach and cherry
trees, now bearing, all necessary
out Julldlngs IN good condition.
Including good sized mill house.
Lot contains about one acre.
Also one 20" Burr Meadows
flour mill and bolt, one 20' Burr
Meadows corn. mill. one 6 Fl. P.
Boiler and Engine. one Line
shaft pulleys and belts. Will sell
all together or any part. For
pA..ces, terms and full particu-
lars, see, C. A. Neel, Clintwood,
Virginia.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

For sale-One six room house
with good basement. good well
water. Some apple and cherry
trees, chicken lot, hog pens
garage, barn and coal house. All
building in Al condition. Lot
contains AT. of an acre.
This property is priced to sell
at the sacrifice price of 100000
Terms.
Clintwood Real Estate Company
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

In the course of this operation
Miller froze his right cheek, for he
had been unable to protect it from
the icy wind. How he could detect
the thin ice so far ahead puzzled the
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

Interruptions from lightning
have been reduced over 80 per
cent ON some lines of the Amer
lean Gas and Electric company
by the installation of tested
protective devices. A research
department is constantly
studying the problem and add
tiona1 improvements are ex-
pected in the coming year.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Clerks Office of he Cir
cult Court of the County of
Dickinson, on the 9Th day of
May, 1928.
s. G. Counts, Complainant.
Against
D. D. Counts, w. H. Counts,
! Polly A. Switzerland, Mamie
Thomas, Crissy Rose, Rosy
Ratliff, Lille Silcox, N. w.
Counts and E. V. Counts, AID
ministrator of j. Walker
Counts, defendants.
The object of this suit is to
subject 13acre tract and / "a
acre tract of land owned by j.
Walker Counts at the time of
his death to the payment of
$4,000 note owed by him to
the Complainant S. G.. Counts,
and to- settle the estate of
the said j. Walker Counts, de-
ceased.
An affidavit having been
made and filed that the defend
ants Mamie Thomas and Rosa
Ratliff is not resident of the
state of Virginia, it is ordered
thot they do appear here within
10 days after due publication
hereof, and do what may be
necessary to protect their inter
est in this suit. And it is furth-
.er ordered that a copy hereof
be published once week for
four weeks in the Dickinson
County Herald and that a copy
be posted at the front door Of
the courthouse of this county
ON or before the I'd May rules,
1928.
A copy-Teste:
Lee Stanley, clerk.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

The Ohio Power company
not only gives instruction in
safety to employees on COM
pany work, but has papers on
safety in the home read at
company MEETINGS.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10
Directs His Rescuers.

"Fll tell you what bolts to take out"
he shouted, the perspiration pouring
from his face. "Start there with that
one. Now move the hoist up a little
so. Now take that off.
An ambulance from the Jersey City
hospital arrived soon. Knapp still was
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

Kingsport, Tenn, which has
grown from a village of a
thousand population to a city of
over 1900 in twelve years.
has recently been connected
with the worlds largest inter
connected super power system.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10
For Sale
Valuable Properly

One five room house in town
located near the Hardware store
1his house is in first class con-
dltlol and a convenient place
to live.
VIII sell at a very reasonable
price, with terms.
jllnIwood Real Estate Company
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

Conton and Lima, Ohio. are
each surrounded by an electric
loop power transmission line
which can be operated in
either direction and insures
more reliabA electric power
service for industries.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10
Against

Against
Ira Boggs, Minnie Mullins,
Pearl Boggs, Milburn. Boggs,
Julia Boggs, Mrs. G. G. Stan
ley, Georgia Boggs, Martha
Short, Edith Boggs, Ernest
Boggs, defendants.
The object of this suit is to
Iconstrue a deed from Silas
Boggs, and wife, to frankie
Boggs and L. D. Boggs, bearing
date on April "a, 1921, and re-
corded in Deed Book "a at page
400 of the records of Wise
C UNITY and declare the same the
property of frankie Boggs and
l.. D. Boggs, and free from oil
claims of the other defendants
above set out and subject same
to the payments of the debts
of the said frankie Boggs and
L. D. Boggs.
And affidavit having been
made and filed that the de-
PENDANTS Mrs. G.. G. Smiley,
Martha Short and Minnie NUN
Inns are not resident of the
state of Virginia, it is ordered
that they do appear here with
in 10 days after due publica-
tion hereof and do what may
be necessary to protect their
interest in this suit. And it is
further ordered that a copy
hereof, be published once a
week for four weeks in the
Dickinson County Herald and
that a copy be posted at the
front door of the courthouse
of this county on or before the
LIST May rules 1928.
A copy-Teste:
i Lee Stanley, clerk.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

At the Windsor electric
plant of the Ohio Power Com
pany ashes are carried over
the hill back of the plant by
an aerial cobleway and dumped
in the valley beyond.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of the County of
Dickinson, on he 4th day of
May, 1928.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-05-10

Commonwealth of Va. ex rel
]. B. Baker, receiver for Craw-
ford Boggs, Emma Boggs and
Edward Boggs, Complainant
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17
BUSINESS WOMEN
DISCUSS PLANS FOR
FUTURE ACTIVITIES

Plans for interesting activities
for next year were discussed at a
delightful meeting of the Business
and Professional Women S Club,
held at the home of Mrs. Ross T.
UickcoX last night. To continue the
discussion of several attractive
ideas, it was decided to hold the
next business meeting in one week.
The meeting viii follow a dinner
party at Las Flores.
The major part Of the evening
vas devoted to another Of Mrs.
HickcoX series Of drama lectures,
Tho Constant Vie, a witty com
edv, was presented by Mrs. Hick
coN and provoked animated discus
sion.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the evening by the hostess
Eighteen members were present.
1t was announced that all who
wish to attend next Mondays dim
ner should telephone Mrs. +. J.
Mack, Mrs. Cali 2. Harrison or
Mrs. HickcoX before Saturday even
Ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
MRS. J. K. MITCHELL
COMPLTMENTED AT
FAREWELL PARTY

Mrs j. Keyes Mitchell was guest
of honor at n farewell party given
last night bv her sistcr Mrs. w. c.
Reed. Mrs. Mitchell is leaving with
Mr.. Mitchell for Texas, where they
viii locate at Temple, some time in
May.
The Reed home was prcttily dee
Grated for the occasion, purple and
gold being the colors effectively
used Bridge was the diversion, fol
lowing which delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess, assist
cd by Mrs Fred 7. Nuttall and Mrs.
w. II. Tyler Jr.
Bridge prizes were awarded to
Mrs. Norman +. Dupont, first. Mrs.
Nuttall, second and Mrs. Vaughn
Thompson, third Mrs Mitchell was
the recipient of a guest prize.
Those hidden to the charming
event included Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs.
r. c. demons, Mrs. Kendall b. Per
Eins, Miss Evalyn Boman, Miss
Irene Rrooks, Mrs ". II Tyler Jr.,
Mrs. !. b. McNeece, Mrs Fred 2.
Nnttan, Miss Regina MALTA,
Mrs. Vaughn Thompson, Mrs. P. a.
Thaanum, Mrs. John Tyler, Mrs. w.
j.. Strickland, Mrs. Carleton Joy,
Mrs. Norman c, Dcaton, Mrs. Nor
man f. Dupont. Mrs. Dozicr Dawson,
Mrs. John B. MrNcecc, Mrs. Calvin
G. Mousscau, and Mrs. Harry Hor-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17

of the board of directors. Until
two years ago he made his home in
this city, which he had served as
mayor and member of the city coun-
ell. Since that time lie has resided
in Los Angeles, making frequent
visits to FL Centre to supervise the
company's business.
Meyer is one of the leading bust
nessmcn of the city and has taken
an active part in civic affairs, scrv-
ing two terms as president of the
chamber of commerce.
Other officers chosen are: Warren
Curricr, secretary and sales manag-
er; +. f. Anderson, Calexico, p. p.
Anderson, Calexico, Elmer M. Bax-
ter, Holtvillc, vicc-prcsidents; F.. F.
Anderson, Fl Centre, treasurer.
These with George w. Anderson will
form the board of directors. All di-
rectors were present except F. F.
Anderson, who is on leave of abb
sencc in Europe.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17
MEYER CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF
|. Y. HARDWARE

After two decades as head of the
firm which he and Howard p. Meyer
established 20 years ago next month,
George w. Anderson last night ask
ed to be relieved as President of the
Imperial Valley Hardware Company,
at the annual stockholders meeting
held at the Barbara. Worth hotel.
His resignation was accepted with
regret and the stockholders immedi
ately elected Howard p. Meyer to
succeed him. Meyer has been sec
retary and general manager of the
company.
With Anderson, he established the
firm and has seen it grow from II
small store, to corporation serving
Imperial and Yuma Valleys with
stores in Fl Centre, Brawley, I'm
perial, Calcxico, Calipatria, Holt
Vile, Yuma and Somcrton and Civ
ing employment to some 200 per-
sons.
Although withdrawing from act
i've head of the establishment, An.
derson will continue as Il member
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17
PRETTY BRIDGE
DINNER GIVEN BY
Mr.. AND MRS. KUTZ

At their home. corner of Len Rcv
avenue and Fifth street, Mr.. and
Mrs. Forrest Kutz gave delightful
bridge dinner last night. Dccora-
tions in yellow and white were pref
tily used. and covers marked with
dainty place cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Coggins were
the winners of the first prize at
bridge for combined score. Mrs.
Howard P. Meyer received the wo-
mems consolation award, and James
W. Glassford that for the men.
Those included on the guest list
were Mr.. and Mrs. Minor NJ. Swee-
ncv, Mr.. and Mrs. Don c. Bitter,
Mr.. and Mrs o. G. Horne, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. p. Sargent, Mr.. and Mrs.
James w. Glassford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold A. Burnham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard =. Never, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. Y. Watson, Mr.. and Mrs. c, +.
Coggins, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Cur
ricr and John kcpley.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17
Police Business
Remains Quiet

Only one arrest was made by city
police during the last "a hours. Joe
Morein, 10, of San Diego was picked
up at 2:30 o 'clock this morning. lie
had been walking about in the busi-
ness district at that time and his
answers to questions by the police
failed to prove satisfactory.
1t was intimated in the report
turned in by the arresting officer
that the youth appeared to be
slightly demented. Judge Perkins
ordered that Morein be turned over
to the district attorneys office for
investigation when he was brought
before him in city court this morn
ing
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17
EPISCOPAL GUILD
MEMBERS SPONSOR
ENJOYABLE AFFAIRS

St Paul $ parish hall was the
scene of two delightful bridge par
ties yesterday given by women of
the Episcopal church Guild. Spring
flowers in varied shades were grace
fully arranged about the room.
Mrs. F. Il. c. Fenton and Mrs. W.
\. Tondro acted as hostcsses, assist
cd by other members.
Prize winning scores were made
by Mrs. j. l.. Travers, high, and
Mrs. Pcrcie Thacker, low, in the
afternoon. Awards in the evening
went to Mrs. r. A. Chestnut and
Frank Richmond, high, and Miss
Anna McManuS and George Mills,
second. Consolation awards were be-
slowed upon Miss Margaret Mason
and Eugene Deyt.
Refreshments were served at the
conclusion of tie two affairs. Over
75 guests were entertained.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17

Prank Weir and Bird Hondy, an.
nouncc. Prizes will be given and
refreshments served.
The Export Christian Endcavor
Glass of the State Street Christian
church held regular meeting last
night at the home of its teacher
Mrs. S. o. Lingo. A discussion of
the study of religious educational
work for young people, which con
st;tutcs the course, was held and II
was announced that the final eX-
animation will be given at the next
meeting, which was scheduled for
April 30. The class is competing
course Of study which has occupi
ed several months.
Miss Orpha A. Miller will be the
speaker of the day at the meeting
cf the Woman s Ten Thousand Club
on Thursday of this week. Miss
Miller, who has had a large amount
of study and practical experiment
in interior decor ation will talk ON
"Color in the Homc,' aHd will also
tell how to arrange an energy saw
ing kitchen. SeN eral musical num-
hcrs win be given.
The Pythian Sisters Thimblc Club
will meet tomorrow at the home of
Mrs. Charlis Long for luncheon at
1880. Mrs. Ira Wakefield will act
tnt In hn
the diversion Of the afternoon. All
members of the club and their
friends are invited to attend.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Kenyon, who
ere planning to leave this city to
locate in San Diego, expect to leave
Saturday on an extended motor trip
preceding their departure for their
new home, Accompanied by their
son, Kenneth Kenyon, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Kenyon, they will drive
to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where
they will visit Mr.. Kenyon s moth.
or, Mrs, John Barrett. They will go
cast by way of the Grand Canyon,
returning via Yellowstone National
Park. They plan to devote about a
month to the trip.
The White Shrine Social Club an
nounces card party for Saturday
afternoon at the Ten Thousand Club.
Mrs. Fl. T. Wilkie of Prawlcy is in
charge of general arrangements and
is being assisted by members from
different valley towns. The public
is invited to attend. and large out
of town delegations are expected.
Prizes win be awarded following the
games and refreshments served.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17
CLUB MEMBERS
ENTERTAINED BY
MRS. G. McLAREN

Entertaining the members of her
bridge club, Mrs. Chester McLarcn
presided at merry bridge luncheon
at her home on South Seventh
street yesterday. Garden flowers
formed the dainty decorations in
the rooms and at the tables. Places
were arranged for Mrs. George
Mann, a guest, Mrs. r. P. Moore,
Mrs. Neil Hickeox, Mrs. j.. W.
Glasgow, Mrs. Frank Richmond,
Mrs. John r. Zurcher, Mrs. f. W.
Ferris, Mrs, r. II. Cary, Mrs. Charles
S. Thatcher, Mrs. Sem Bacon, and
the hostess.
Prizes, following the adding of
the scores, went to Mrs HickcoX for
the highest number of points, to
Mrs, Moore for the second and to
Mrs. Thatcher, as consolation.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-17
HISTORY SECTION
MEMBERS ENJOY
TALK ON EUROPE

History Section members, their
husbands and several quests were
charmingly entertained by Mrs. W.
w Apple and Mrs. l. W. McGrcw
at the home of the former last
night. The feature of the evening
was European travcloguc given
by Mrs. Amy G. Miller Of CalcXico
who showed a number of colorcd
magic lantern views and described
her travels in decidedly interest
ing manner.
In addition to a description of
her travels on the continent, Mrs.
Miller told of her stay in England,
showing a number Of beautiful pic
lures Of English buildings and land
~eaprs. Following her entertaining
talk, which was given in an infer
MAJ manner, Mrs. Miller answered
a number of questions.
Refreshments were served by the
hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Tom
Barnes of Upland.
Those present included Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Cogley, Mr.. and Mrs. {.
s. Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs, II. c. Dill
Ter, Mrs. Neil llickcoX, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. G. Pcynon, Mrs. J. w. Glas-
gov, DIR, and Mrs, J. a. Bowman,
DR.. and Mrs. Sem Bacon, Mrs. Tom
Barnes, Mrs. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs.
McGrcw and DR.. and Mrs. Apple.