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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25
VETERAN BASEBALL
PITCHER PASSES BEYOND

Nels G. Nelson, veteran base ball
pitcher and at one time the idol of
Bird Island base ball fans, died sud-
denly at his home in Bird Island,
Wednesday, January II. The funeral
was held Friday in that village.
"Stub," as he was known among his
friends from childhood to the time of
his death, was born in Bird Island
on March 1, 1885. When a small boy
he developed talent as base ball
pitcher and he was encouraged by
Bird Island people to remain at home
and play with the home team. Dur
ing the prime of his record as a
pitcher, Stub won many victories for
Bird Island and for a number of
years his team was known all over
central Minnesota as the fastest ag-
gregation of all-home players in this
section. Afterwards he played pro-
fessional base ball with semi-pro
teams in various parts of the state.
The greatest ovation ever given a
pitcher who had lost his speed and
skill was witnessed by the Standard
editor at Appleton when he was call
ed in from third base to attempt to
stop a slaughter of the Bird Island
team by Appleton. Even the most
ardent Appleton fan cheered the old
timer and begged him to "strike 'em
out" but he had ceased to retain the
old-time speed and skill.
His latter years were passed at
home with his mother and brother in
Bird Island and his many friends ov-
er this section of Minnesota regret to
learn of his death.-Fairfax Standard.
The best possible aid to adult edu-
cation is children,-Exchanpe
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25

Making of an Alaskan flag is a
project undertaken by a number of
schools in Alaska since the adoption
recently of a distinctive emblem for
the Territory. Flags made by the
children follow the official design, and
are intended for school or other ap-
propriate use.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25

Will Durant, famous philosopher,
says that men after thirty are incap-
able of love. How does he account
for the fact they usually are the bank
roll heroes in the drama of alienation
of affection charges Eek.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25

Police are shooting timber wolves
in the streets of Kansas City. This
is worse than scalping wooden In
dams.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25

China is developing efficiency. Pc
kin is going to try out new decap-
itating machine with capacity of a
head minute.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25

Some earnest young actors work
for years, and ever get any nearer to
New York than a job in an Original
New York cast"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25
NeW f. Wheel Brakes

New ManifoIds and MuWer
New and Greater Power
New Cross. flow Radiator
New ThernlOst0t
New Water Pump
New Instrument Panel
New COis1cidef1t0I Lock
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25

CTUDY the new features offered in
- the New Series Pontiac Six! Seldom
has more impressive list been offered
in single announcement on any car
whose past record proved it to be of
sound design. And they have beenadd-
ed without increasing the price-be-
cause Pontiac past success makes posi-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25

The best possible aid to adult edu-
cation is children.-Exchange.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-01-25

BILE this added value. These features
assure smoother, snappier, more pow.
erful six-cylinder performance-great-
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see for yourself.
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
DISCHARGE D I
GRAND JURY
STUDIED

IA conference will be held today
by Chief Justice Walter /. Mccoy
Of the District Supreme Court, ard
United States Attorney Leo A.
Rover to determine whether the
present Grand Jury should be dis.
charged because Of the arrest OF
two OF its members on prohibition
charges in Virginia last Thursday
One of the jurors, William FL.
Ontrich, OF the 1000 block of Con-
necticut Ave. N. W., was fined SIS
for being intoxicated.
Edwin C. Crouch, of the 900 block
Of Fourteenth St. S. E.. the second
iuryman, is at liberty under s50O
bond on charges of driving whlie
drunk. reckless driving and intoxl-
cation.
Arrest I'm County
The arrests were made by Fair
fax County Policeman Louis F'inks
who said he chased the car Tor
more than mile before he was
able to stop it.
Fink alleges that he found
quart bottle, containing, he said. a
small quantity of whiSkey, hidden
under q blanket in the rear seat OF
the car.
a. third grand juryman, who was
In the car at the time, was not
arrested.
The trio of jurymen had been to
Occoquan, where they We're MEN,
bers of the regular inspection party.
Crouch and Ontrich were taken be-
fore q Justice OF the peace at
Accotink, where the latter was. fined
SIS. which he paid. and Crouch,
denying the charges, was held over
for the action of the Fairfax county
grand jury. Ontrich, it is said. ad-
m1itted drinking some wine" in
Washington. but denied drinking
anything while in Virginia.
Arranged Bond
Crouch was taken to Alexandria
and arranged bond through Jesse
Thomas, giving his personal check
for $50 as payment OF the pre-
mium. He later stopped payment on
the check, 1t II said, on the adj
vice of friends. claiming he was the
victim of a "hold-up. Thomas
swore out a warrant for his arrest.
The two held q conference. after
which the warrant was withdrawn.
Assistant United States Attorney
William II. Collins has been as.
signed to make a thorough inves-
figation OF the affair, with special
reference to the Jurors condition
at the time the inspection was
made, Mr.. Rover said last night.
DIR. Rover also said that in the
event it was found necessary to
suspend the Grand Jury. the indict-
nnents brought by them viii not
be affected
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
Noted "Free Ore Stack
Wrecked at RObesOnia

READING, Dec. 1.-TWO more
blast furnaces In Berks are un-
dergoing operations. The hot ovens
at the famous Temple Furnaces
were dynamited. the second OF the
two stacks to undergo similar
wreekfng blasts in. a few weeks. At
Robesonia, where the Bethlehem
steel Company bought a historic
furnace several years ago, put
it out OF blast and sold the land,
scrap metal men started work this
morning dismantling the plant.
This was the stack which courts.
after long legal battles, declared
was entitled to free ore from Corn.
wall "as long as grass grows and
water runs. Bethlehem Steel, as
owner Of the Cornwall ore mines,
bought it to dispose OF this title.
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
Conviction of StratOn's
AnnOyer Affirmed

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE Ap-
pellate Division affirmed the con-
yiction of Charles Lee Smith, presi-
dent of the American Association
for the Advancement of Atheism.
who was fined $10O in Special Ses-
sions on May IA last for sending
annoying letters to the Rev. DR..
John Roach Straton. pastor Of the
Calvary Baptist Church.
In finding Mr.. Smith guilty, the
Special Sessions commented that it
was not passing on the merits of
the controversy between him and
DR.. Straton. DR.. Straton, the COM
planning witness. testified that he
had requested Mr.. Smith to cease
sending him the annoying letters
but he failed to heed the request.
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
Lithuania Takes Steps
To Relieve Business

KOVNO, Dec. Lithuanla has
taken drastic steps to overcome the
bad financial and economic situa'
ton of the country caused by the
unusually bad results of this years
harvest.
: As part of A strict economy cam,
paign, the Lithuanian cabinet de-
cided to cut the salaries of every
state minister by 10000 litas.
Lithuanian peasants are suffering
badly and will need government aid
to overcome the cold winter months
without starving.
As first step in this direction
the Lithuanian government has
bought UP shares of the state
owned Zemes Bank fBank of Agri-
culture) amounting to 10.G00,00O
litas to enable that institute to
grant credits to the peasants.
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
TIMELY TIPS

Apartn1ents-Furnished
THIRD ST. N. W.-Entire I'd
H.. 2 large, clean, warm. rooms,
kitchen, bath, $500 week.
Used Care
JORDAN-Straight "8" Road.
ster; rumble seat. $285.
Unfurnished Apartments
rooms and bath. modern
apartment house; excellent cOndi.
tion, 3d floor. $500.
House for Exchange
Detached brick house, PetwOrth
section, rooms and 2 baths:
extra large lot. 2-car garage.
Personals
Day nursery, children 9 to 3
years, Si.OO day; near cars and
bus.
MiscelL0neous for Soia
Unclaimed batteries. suitable
for radios or light cars. price
$3.50 up.
y "a
Unfvnished House for Rent
SOUTHEAST ~ PebbIedash 6
rooms, newly papered. eIec.. a.
M. l., IatrObe heat, front and
hack yards, $38.75 month.
The oboOe Uon:s and offers are
only a feU Of many interest
ing propositiOns you WiH find
adVertised in t0day's Times
classified adOertisiRe sections.
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
u. S. Golf Officials
tn Meet in New York

NEW YORK, Dec. II u.N.S.I'-
The annual meetings of the Green
Section Committee of the United
States Golf Association will be held
at the Hotel Commodore here on
January and 5. H. L. Westopcr
and DR.. John Monteith who are IN
charge of the work in Wash
ington. will be on hand for the
meeting, at which the years re-
port and many interesting papers
will be read
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
Man browns in Small
Pool Of Melted Snow

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Drowned
in shallow pool made by melting
snow, the body Of Louis Negy, SIS.
laborer, was found by fellow
workers.
He is believed to have. been
stunned by a .three-foot fall from a
scaffold on which he was working
on building at Madison Avenue
and Seventy-fifth Street.
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
Unable to Find Parents
OF Baby Found in Sewer

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.--Detectives
Of the Miller Avenue station, Brook.
lyn have not been able to learn who
was responsible for abandoning
newborn, baby in sewer last Mon.
day. The child Is being taken
care OF at the Kings County Hos
pital and is expected to 1--we.
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
Half of Automobiles
Sold on TnstallmentS

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-More than
so per cent of automobiles sold In
1927 were on the installment basis,
and $574 was the amount Of the
average note given. according to
the Chicago Motor Club.
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
Couples War at End,
Husband Is Set Free

NEW YORK. Dec. 17.-On proof
that his marital difficulties had been
adjusted, Samuel Anello. "a, of
Brooklyn, was freed yesterday in
Bridge Plaza Court.
His wife had charged in Newark
that he had abandoned his family.
But they are living together again.
The Washington times., 1928-12-17
Janitor Found Guilty
OF Charge Made by Girl

NEW YORK. Dec. 17s--E'TarlS
shocklin, SIS. janitor Of Morris
town apartment house. was found
guilty In Is minutes In Quarter
Sessions Court at Morristown on 81
statutory charge made by a girl
IL wears old
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21
HORNED RABBIT in SUSSEX
Bunny With is Horns Shot On First
Day-FOund Free From Tularemia

One of the strangest bags ever
made by a Delaware hunter, a rabbit
with sixteen horns on its head, was
shot on THE first day of the fail hunt
ing season by Y Sussex county gunner.
The freak rabbit was turned over to
Game Warden Herring, of Sussex
county, WHO brought II To the labora-
tory of the State Board of Health
Ut Dover for an examination. The
other horned rabbit shot in Delaware
had only horns while one brought
in Thursday had 16 il All on various
parts of its head. The laboratory e.
amined many rabbits for traces ot
Tularemia. disease which affects
rabbits and which may be contracted
by human beings. It has appeared I'M
most of the United States with the
exception of Delaware and few of
tbe New England States. a number
of deaths have been caused by persons
contracting the disease while sanning
" cleaning rabbits. The disease II
generally detected from the liver and
spleen Of the animal being covered
with white spots. The effect on nu-
man beings is somewhat similar 70
typhoid fever. The animals examined
by the State Laboratory officers sho"-
ed no trace Of the disease in the an
imals examined.
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
CONTINUED from Page Onel

Monday morning Of last week, inter
ment being made in Townsend Gene
terry. Mr.. Moffitt had been unwell for
several weeks, but had been able to
move around despite his ailment The
end came suddenly, however, as he
was conversing with friend, when
he was seen to fall PROSTATE upon
the floor, expiring in a few minutes.
He was a devout member of the ME.
Church, having been a member for 40
years. He is survived by two sons
and two daughters whom are: Rev.
Walter Mofitt, of Osashowa, Canada;
Frank Moffitt, of Rochester, y. y;
Mrs. Elsie Ransom and Mrs. Mary
Gibson, both Of Washington, d. c.
Mrs. Medford CahOOn of Wilmington
Mrs. Mary L. Cahoon, widow of
Medford H. Cahoon, former assistant
city solicitor of Wilmington, died
Thursday at her home, 224 West
Twenty-second street, Wilmington, af-
ter an illness Of about a year. Inter
ment was made in Riverview ceme-
terv on Monday. Her husband, who
was 4 well-known lawyer and resi-
dent Of Wilmington, died about eight
wears ago. Mrs. Cahoon is survived
by three daughters and two sons, Mrs
Clara Haycraft, Of Wisconsin, Mrs.
Enid Warmth and Mrs. Barbara
Latchum Of Wilmington, Earle y. "a
hoon. Of Missouri and Q. Medford ga
hoon Of Wilmington.
Thomas III. Husbands Of Philadelphia
Thomas H. Husband, husband Of
Miss Jennie Harris formerly Of Smyr-
na, and son Of the late George IA. and
Sidney R. Harris, formerly Of Smyr-
na, died in Philadelphia, November
9th. Interment was made at mt.
Moriah Cemetery, On Tuesday Of last
week, November 18th, from his late
residence 255 S. 37th street, w. Phil
adelphia. Mr.. Harris il survived by
ris widow and three sisters, Mrs. John
II. Knox, Richardson Park, Del; Mrs.
William Cannon, Manoa, Pa, and Mrs.
Jacob J.Addis, Philadelphia, (nee Miss
Ella r. Harris), formerly Of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21
SMYRNA MONUMENTAL WORKS

Quality in Certified Stock" with the
personal supervision Of a Practical
Memorial Craftsman assures you Of
the best in the Designing, Lettering
and Erection Of Cemetery Memorials.
ELMER p. CORRIE, dupont Blvd.
Opp. Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna
SO If.
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21
For SALE

a Pipeless Heater in good condi-
ton, with hot water arrangement at
tached. Will sell cheap. Apply to
REV. w. f. MATTHEW'S,
1T If. Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21
SPECIAL
DEACON RILEY,

11-21 1t IL Commerce ST., Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21

u.
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21
FOR SALE

"A Turkey Gobbler, year old, for
stock. Also 2 Turkey hens, ! year
old each. Some Black Giant Roosters
and frying chickens, weighing 2
pounds. Apply
MRS. FRED THOMAS,
1f-21 2t Phone IN X Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21
NnTICE

ESTATE OF CLARA b. TATNALL.
Persons having any claim upon the said es-
tate must present the same. duly attested. on
or before Nov. 28th. 1928. 70
WALTER G. TATNALL. Executor
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21
LOST
FOR SALE

Fordson Tractor, PIows and Double
Disc Harrows, al in good condition.
Apply to
ROBERT CRAIG
Phone 152 r 21 Blackstone Garage
1921 1t Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21
FARM FOR RENT

To a good tenant with some help of
his own. to rent on shares for year
1929. This farm adjoins town of
Clayton, $50 acres, 10 acres fruit,
balance grain and stock Wheat was
seeded this fall. Apply at once to
G.. F. GOOTEE,
11-21 1t Phone 235 Smvrna
Smyrna times., 1928-11-21

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Della
ware as Second Glass matter.
Founded by Robert II. Hoffeeker, July g., 1854,
Editor and Proprietor until Feb. 10. 1907.
Published Every Wednesday Afternoon. by
ROBERT ID. HOFFECKER, Proprietor.
, 1928-05-31
TELEGRAMS
ST CPOTX STATION.

Washington, May 25th.-Presid emf.
Coolidge has vetoed the Mcnary-Haugen
farm relief bill. Thus for the second
time in as many years, Mr.. Coolidge has
disapproVed a farm plan e%mbOdying the
equalization fee and machinery for sur
plus control. Whether there will be any
farm relief enacted this session is now
u to Congress. The House and Senate
have a choice Of repassing the bill with.
out the equalization fee, in the hope of
winning Presidential favour, or of at
tempting the enactment of the measure
as it stands, by overriding Mr.. Coolldge's
veto.
Kansas City, May 25th. John Hennes-
sew will oppose George Lum, and George
Lott will play Paul Kong in the opening
Davis Cup tennis singles, between the
United States and China here today.
William I. Tilden and Wilbur F. Coon
have been selected to meet Lum and
Kong in the doubles match on Saturday.
Amsterdam, May 25th. Steady rain.
that turned the playing field in a swamp
took all the thrill from three matches in
the Olympic field hockey competition.
The crack Indian team won from Swift.
erland 6 to 0. They are the only team
that has not been scored upon. Belgium
shut out Austria 4 to 0, while Germany
beat France 2 to 0.
Moscow, May 25tb. -Twentyone Jews
we're killed and 800 seriously injured in a
fire which swept the Jewish quarter at
Kutais. Georgia. Three hundred and
fftynine houses in The Jewish quarter
we're totally destroyed. The entire Jew
ish community Of Kutais is suffering for
lack of food.
London. May 18th An Exchange tel
ooraph despatch from Vienna says that
students at the University of Innsbruck
tore the Italian flag down from the Itali-
an Consulate at that place being casper
afed that it was flown on the occasion of
The DAYS anniversary Of the Italian de-
cIaration Of war against Australia. The
, 1928-05-31

despatch says that the people Of the Iy-
r0iean city were angered at the display
of the flag. A Hava's despatch, received
in Paris on the same incident. said that
the flag was again hoisted with military
honours and that the Governor of the
citv. which is in the Austrian IyrOI.
made apologies.
Vienna, May 18th. Serious rioting,
which continued until after dark, when a
heavy rain dispersed the mob, occurred
at Innsbruck. Uncensored telephone re-
norris from Innsbruck indicate that the
mob renewed its attack on the Consulate
after a SQUAD of Republican soldiers had
been forced to salute the Italian flag.
The Cabinet here takes the gravest view
of the disorders. fearing recrudescent
official Italian wrath against all Austria,
because of the Tyrolean situation. The
Government hopes, h Never. that the
prompt apologies given at Innsbruck.
thp restoration and salutatlOn of the
flag and the later defense of the Con-
suIate by police and troops. will convince
Premier Mussolini that every possible
official step has been taken and that eX-
tremist individuals alone were to blame.
Kingsbay, Spitzbergen, May 25th. A
cross containing a message written by
Pope Plus, was dropped on the North
Pole from the dirigible Italia, marking
the third trip by air to the top OF the
world. General Mobile kept in constant
communication with the mother sh!D
''CItta hi NiIaGo' here as the dlrlg!ble
made its way, under his command, &c
the Pole sOm1 $50 miles north OF here.
AT 10 a. a.. almost Il hours after the
, 1928-05-31

start of the venture, he wireIessed that
the airship was over the North Pole.
The flags Of Italy and Milan were dropped
on the Pole.
Londou. May 25th.- In the cricket
match between the West Indians and
Norfolk, which was abandoned on ac-
count Of rain, the West Indians scored
149 and Norfolk 113 for 8 wickets.
Evening star., 1928-01-04
WOODED MASS. AVE.
PARK.

The owner of most attrac-
tive residence in this exclusive
section is leaving the city and
has authorized us TO offer his
property for sale at a very low
price. Modern in every detail,
containing nine rooms and four
baths, with inclosed 2-car heated
garage. Center-hall plan. Oil
heat and large open freplaces
make this a most desirable home
10 own. The location is unusual,
being one OF the highest points
in the Park, facing a large, un-
broken forest. Transportation
stores and schools are close by.
Call Mr.. Whiteford to inspect
and admire this outstanding
home purchase. Very convcn-
lent terms can be arranged TO a
responsible purchaser.
EVENING PHONE SERVICE
UNTIL 9 PM.
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Evening star., 1928-01-04
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the land records of the District Of Columbia;
and at the request of the parties secured
thereby. the undersisned win cell at public
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hundred and fifty seven f05I. as az
ss"rihed in sad deed of trust. upon the fol
Terms Of sale: Each Of said lots mum
6"1ed one hundred and thlrtyg,6Yh' ,6 ord iaS, onc
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ncsses Of thirty hundred and fttty dol
hundred and thIrty.seven u37l, one hun,
dred and forty 140) aud one hundred and
iorty-one tlill are subject to first deeds Of
hundred and fly dollars ,s3750l. and said
properties Will be sold subject 10 sad deeds
oftrust indcbtcdnessca. together with ne.
crued interest and taxes. Of which detailed
sale. Purchase price over and above said
decds of trust is TO be pad IN cash. Each
pdFftI ut i5UH Will ne oHtFfn SEPARATELY .
and a deposit 9f 500 Will he required on
each. or may I've sold as whole. in which
vent n deposit of 81 100 will be required
All convcyancing recording. etc. at cost oi
purchaser Terms Of sale to be complied
with within thirty DAYS from date of sale.
otherwise depnHit viii be forfeited and the
properties rcsnd at the risk and cost of tn,
defaultlng purchaser after Ave days adver
tscnent OF such resale III some newspaper
published in Washington ID. Z,
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Evening star., 1928-01-04

NH elbows on her desk ana leaned
VI her head against open palms.
4 i the tips Of her fingers hall
losing Themselves I'm the soft
gray hair that framed her face. For
10 years she had known the meeting
dents office was inevitable. II vas
now 10 minutes To the hour by the
little clock on her desk.
Lettie May. her stenogr3pher. swung
around I'm her swivel chair and crossed
one siIken.c1ad ankle over the other.
"Sick, Miss Sterling" she asked.
NO. Lettie. Just tired. Getting
old. you know" che finished with a
smile.
you don't look It. Miss Sterling.
Gray hair doesn't make lady on.
My aunt dyed hers and she looks d
lot older than you do"
Thanks, Lettie: that is very nice.
II you have finished those letters /
gave you this morning and your filing
you may run along. / won't need YOU
any more this afternoon"
She did not want To meet Iettie 's
eyes after that conference In Mr.
BuZzell's Office
Lettie closed her desk and over the
| top OF her vanity case as she indus
! triously powdered her nose she asked:
Say. Miss Sterling. is 1t true that
Mr.. COnway-is through"
Nellie Sterling toyed with her pen
Gil. She had expected this. since che
had seen several bobbed barred young
employees of the Buzzeil Manufactur.
ing Co. grouped about Lettie in the
rest room at the nom hour
II think IL wouiu he better IL YOU
| girls tried discussing things Of which
you know something Lettie." she said