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New Britain herald., 1928-11-12

poems have been read ever tie
radio. was burned to death ysetse-
day when her bed apparsntiy caagAt
fire from q short circuit In IN seee-
tri: heating device. She was - pears
old.
In her frantic struggles to escaps
she Knocked over telephone near
the bed. An operator In the Caiff-
side station who heard her Screams
called police. A policeman nat 70
the house saw smoke and n6tided
the fire department, but Miss Riley
was dead. Everything on the bed
had been burned.
Hiss Riley's parents were attend
ing church when the passing Of the
fire engines and the attending e.
element brought them home.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-12
POetess Burned to
Death in Her Bed

Edgewater. n. j., Nov. IL CP-
Paralyzed from infancy nd alone in
her home. Miss Erne j. Riley. whose
New Britain herald., 1928-11-12

American capital il financing the
construction of up-to-d date hydro
electric power stations in several
sections of Germany and Italy.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-12
C0nfesses to Murder
After Sixteen Months

New York. Nov. IL tUP)-For
Is months Henry Stevens was
haunted by a drowning mans face
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-09
Wise Cracks

entertaining your gentleman friend
in the kitchen.
''I tried to get him to come into
the parlor but he is too bashfui.
Student caught speeding-But'
officer, l am only student
Cop-fgnorance Is no excuse.
Newcomer-Has this boarding
house any special advantages?
Old Boarder-Yes. You'll! 1ind
II quite safe to battle directly
after a meal.-London Humorast-
Hostess-My husband proposed
to me during a thunderstorm.
Visitor-It always fr1ghtens
mine out OF his wits, too.
"Dr. Soakum is q regular
human dynamo"
Eyes: when ] came in contact
with him 1 myself was highly
charged"
at consider it very remarkable,
madam. that your husband lived
as long as he did"
Eyes, sir: but, you see. we lived
away out there in the wilderness,
where we couldn't get to doc.
tor"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-09
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-09
By John p. Medbury

You're Right
It's a good thing for pcstertty
that William Tell wasn't cross.
eyed.
It's just Too Bad
The centipede who's on his last
!. legs.
Social Accomplishments
Teaching your parrot to answer
the telephone.
Our. Own Vaudeville
J Patron--Why are you SO hoarse
this morning, George? =
Barber-I've been shaving q dear
customer.
You're Right
= An oyster is the lowest form OF
animal life and giraffe. II the
highest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-09

Hostess-Mary. you must put
another place at the table. An
unexpected guest has arrived.
Maid-But, I can't, madam;
there is no more china.
Hostess-Oh, that's all right.
They'll be so close together they
won't know one plate from an
other anyhow.
u. of s. Calf. Wampus.
All, THERE, MABEL!
(From the Newark Advocate)
Campaign speeches do not very
often change votes, but some
times they help us to decide
whom we do not want to vote
for.
Cole-They say mans FIRST
thousand dollars is hardest TO
get.
Black don't know. An oil
stock promoter got mine easily
enough.
Mother-Mabel, why do you
take two pieces of cake?
Mabel-Cause you told me not
to ask twiceSfor. it.
Matilda, you will have to stop
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-09

1t doesn't require courage Tor
the average woman to tell her
past. 1t takes a good memory.
PitifuI Cases
The fellow who's so old that MS
Adams apple is getting noldy.
Ode to = Flapper
She's only an electricians
daughter, but she knows watts
watt.
American Tragedies
A labor union had to call OF
strike the other day because the
walking delegates car was stolen.
Feminine Dumbbelis
The woman who planted peas.
corn and beans together and tried
to raise succotash.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-09
DOWN

1. Scabrous wounds.
2. A charm.
8. A metal.
4. A pronoun.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
PROGRAM AT
new SCHOOL
Cornerstone of Olmito
New Structure To
Be Laid Sunday

The cornerstone OF the new Olmito
school building Is to be laid with
appropriate ceremonies at 10:30 u.
M. today Sunday and the building
will BE- occupied BY faculty and
students for the first time Monday
morning.
The cornerstone ceremony has
been changed TO the morning hour
10 avoid conflict with the flying
circus in the afternoon, according
to j. r. Wagner, secretary of the
school board.
The building is 10 be dedicated on
Washington's birthday. Feb. %. and
a for that service is to be
announced early this week.
AT the Sunday service p. d. Ken
manner, county superintendent, Will
deliver the principal address. THIS
feature is to be preceded with q
devotional service conducted by Kew.
Dempster. music by the school stu
dents and audience and an address
By n member Of the school board
Following the address by Mr.. Ken
manner, papers relating TO history OF
the present day will be placed In Y
sealed box back Of the stone and
the stone will be set. Rev. Demp-
ster will deliver the benediction.
The Olmito school II n Of the
most complete and modern q the
new schools erected in the Valley,
having 10 class rooms and 2 num-
Der Of special features in addition 70
the usual library and offices. A
well equipped gymnasium and an
auditorium to seat about $50 people
is included in the building.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
Mcneil Speaks Of
Bankeys' Help To
Valley At Farley

"The Outlook for the Valley in 1925"
and predicted one of the most pros
porous years in Valley history. He
briefly outlined the development of
this section, the part the bankers
had taken therein, and asserted that
the Valley is destined 10 make great
er progress during the years to come.
He urged the bankers on their tour
of the Valley to note the large citrus
orchards, the huge acreages planted
to winter vegetables or prepared for
staple crops.
I'VE are proud Of the progress the
Lower Rio Grande Valley has made"
Mr.. Couch said, land we are conf
dent 1928 will prove one Of the VAL
ley's most prosperous years"
Like Valley Hospitality
w. +. Ruckmsn, cashier of the
First National Bank. Kennedy, Texas,
responded to Mr.. McNeil's welcome
and assured the Valley bankers that
every member Of the convention APP
prcciated the hospitality and many
courtesies extended by the Valley.
"We are glad we had the opportunity
to see this section" he said. Every
banker in Texas, and especially those
OF the second ulSlFlCt, near almost
daily of the progress being made in
this part of Texas. ! can say for
each of US that we eagerly antici-
pated this convention which woul.
give usNhe opportunity to see what
the Valley is doing. to visit the pro-
gressive cities, and see the citrus
orchards and the winter vegetable
fields Of which we have heard so
often"
State Bank Commissioner Jas
Shaw Of Austin spoke on Sound
Banking Under Present Conditions"
stating that the conservative policy
Of Texas banks was largely respon-
sible for the steady. consistent de-
velopment of the states agricultural
resources and industries, aud urged
the bankers Of the second district
to maintain this policy.
Every speaker paid a tribute 20
the Lower Rio Grande Valley, assert
ing il was the most talked Of" sec-
ton OF Texas. and commencing the
progressive spirit of those who. as
one speaker expressed il. have
transformed a wilderness of cactus
and mesquite into n of the mos
beautiful and prosperous areas in
the world"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19

"There is hardly a bank or banker
in southwest Texas, or in all Texas,
for that matter, who has not helped
Us here in the Valley; and in far
away st. Louis. Kansas City, Chi
cago, New York, and other large
centers, our banker friends have
manifested their faith in US and have
helped US. We welcome you with
that sincerity born of a knowledge
that you have all been our friends
help in time Of need" W. A. Mcneil.
president Of the Hidalgo County
Bank, Mercedes, told bankers attend
ing the convention Of the Second dis
trict Of the Texas Bankers associa-
tion in the address Of welcome de-
livered here.
Mr.. Mcneil quoted statistics on the
Valley indicating the possibilities Of
the section and revealing the growth
Of the past decade. Many Of his
audience expressed a desire for
copies Of the speech because Of the
valuable information it contained.
The Brownsville Herald came in
for its share of praise as one of the
Valleys admirable institutions" in
Mr.. McNeil's concluding remarks.
Lauds Herald
ain speaking of the admirable in
stitutions of our Valley, we would be
inexcusably remiss in duty and
singularly lacking in appreciation If
we should fail TO speak of our great
Valley newspaper, The Brownsville
Herald, the best boosting medium
since the days of p. t. Barnum and
his airing circus" Mr.. Mcneil said.
Il believe the entire Valley would
gladly join in the sentiment of that
whimsical writer, Sydney Porter, IN
his O'Henry estimate Of his coun-
try newspapers Importance. When
a Constant Reader asked "a be in
formed as to the three best news
papers in Texas, in order Of their
merit, he replied that II would prob
ably not be questioned that the Dali
las News and the San Antonio Ex-
press should be given second third
place, respectively. of course, leaving
the inference that his four-page
sheet would obviously be recognized
as taking first place. Now, that's the
way we feel about The Brownsville
Herald, which is daily placed on the
doorstep of nearly every home in the
Valley. And it gives the news; but
il doesn't fail to Sta that the Val
ley is about the SAM as the original
Garden of Eden. the famed Valley of
the Nile and the tabled Utopian land,
all thrown in together"
r. c. Couch. president of TIE Sc
curity State bank. Weslaco. spoke on
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
Valley Men Are
oSpeak Before
Az Nj. Course
Especial to The Herald.)


McALLEN, Feb. 1S.-Agricultural
Agent J.. w. Kirkpatrick of Hidalgo
county, J. B. Brothers, president Of
the Lower Rio Grande Valley Vegc-
table exchange. and r. NJ. Kleberg,
president Of the Texas and South
western Cattle Raisers association,
are to be speakers at the cooperative
marketing school 70 be conducted at
A. & NJ. College, Feb. 20 to March :,
according to advices here.
kirkpatrick has announced his sub
ject as "Co-Operative Marketing in
the Lower Rio Grande Valley" but
as yet the other two men have not
announced their subjects.
The selection Of these men as
speakers, among many important
agricultural figures, is considered
a distinct tribute to the Valley
agricultural and stock interests.
Other speakers on the program in:
clude Judge L. Cough. president OF
the Texas Wheat Growers associa-
ton; NJ. II. Gossett, president FEEDER
al intermediate Credit bank; c. o.
Moser, president of the American
Cotton Growers association and 9TH
ers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
New Church ToBe
Built AT OlmitO

OLMITO, Feb. Island has been
purchased in 0lmito on Amacua
street in the Naranja Vista addi-
ton for the purpose Of erecting on
il a Catholic church. a parochial
school. and a parish house. contract
to be let in about a month, according
10 announcements coming from the
office of Foster-Moothart company,
representing the AL Parker Securi-
ties company in Brownsville.
Father Andreas. representing the
diocese, states that they plan TO en-
large to accommodate the needs of
the vicinity and has recommended
that four lots will be sufficient for
the buildings. Estimates on the
cost of the buildings have not been
made and until the plan has been
passed on by higher authorities in
the church no contract will be let,
il is said. However. plans for the
new structures have been placed un-
der the direction Of Father Andreas,
who is working toward that end.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
Club House Work
At EdAAhurg To
Begin Very Sod.

EDINBURG, Feb. 1S.-Work on N
new $4,000 club house proposed herJ
for the Edinburg Country club viii
start within the very near future
IL was announced Saturday BY men,
bers Of the contracting firm Of Wv
rctt and Vivrett, who Friday were
awarded the contract 70 build the
structure.
The building viii be Of hollow tile
and concrete, Of the Spanish type OF
architecture, and with a clay tile
roof. Large porches, a ball room and
women's and mems locker Don and
showers are to be features Of the
club.
A recently launched membership
drive has increased the member list
to 90, according to W. K. Mont
gomery, official. When 100 members
have been obtained no further So
licitations will be made, Mr.. Mont
gomery said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
CITY BRIEFS

For Rent-Second floor former
Herald building, corner Washington
and Twelfth SITS. Four large well
lighted, we'll ventilated offices, new
ly renovated, modern. Piped for gas.
Best location. business center. Fine
suite for company, control Of entire
floor. Mrs. Jesse o. Wheeler, Miller
Hotel.-Adv.
Misplaced several plan books. IL
you run across any of them, please
phone S72.-Ady.
Passes Examination - Information
has been received by George NJ.
Putegnat that his son, George Will
liam, has passed the January state
board examination for pharmacists.
He is finishing his senior year at
the University Of Texas.
when You Think OF good eats and
drinks you think of the Star Pharm-
acy. opposite hospital. McAllen, Tex
as.-Adv. If.
For Rent-Store room in former
Herald building, corner Washington
and lWeiltl. FINEST loCdliOu. DUST
ness center. Mrs. Jesse 0. Wheeler.
ADV.
A Called Meeting of the ~Incarnate
Word alumni; will be held ut the
home Of Mrs. Grover c. Wagner, 40l
Levee street, on Tuesday, Feb. 81
at $3.50 p. m. Mrs. Grover c. Wag-
ner, president, Incarate Word Alumni.
Monthly Payment Loans to buy,
build, improve or ~refinance resi-
dence or business property. Prompt
service. Todd & Underwood, Insur-
ance and Loans. Spivey Building,
407 Eleventh St. Adv. II.
Don't Suffer with your feet. DR..
E. Hillinger. foot specialist, will be
in Brownsville every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday at 10 a. m. at room
No. 5. Cromack building; for APP
pointments, phone GIG. Other days
he will be at his home on highway
between Harrington and San Benito.
All kinds Of foot ailments treated.
Eighteen years experience in Chi
cago. Examination free.-Adv. If.
Auditor Here-L. K. Chenault. Of
the auditing firm Of Simpson-Ch hem
sult-Carneiro e. Co.. auditors. is in
Washington. d. c.. on business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
Weslaco Mayor
Talks to Lions

wESLACO, Feb. 1e.-Mayor ID. z.
Kirgan was the principal speaker mt
the meeting Of the Lions club FRI
day noon. speaking on improving Of
city development. Judge Dew, w
Il. Shuler. and Ray Hardness were
also on the program. Brooks Buck
alou acting as POSTMASTER.
Following the program n number
Of the members went to the gram
mar school and put on a short pro-
gram for the faculty and student
body, keynoting the clubs desire 10
cooperate with the school. Judge
Dew made a short address in con-
n~ection with the program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19

For Rent-Store room in former
Herald building, corner Washington
and Twelfth. Finest location. Bust
ness center. Mrs. Jesse Q. Wheeler.
ADV.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
M. P. Chief Just
Seeing Valley

HARLINGEN, Feb. 1s.-"Just see
ing the Valley" was the way j. a.
Brown, assistant vice president OF
the Missouri Pacific Lines with Of
fees at st. Louis. explained his visit
to the Valley this week.
Mr.. Brown was accompanied by
his wife and a guest, and they came
In his special car. He left here
Thursday morning with A. b. Wal
dron. executive general agent of the
Missouri Pacific Lines in the Valley,
on a tour of Hidalgo county, and
Friday he went TO San Benito,
Brownsville ard other parts of Cam
eron county, making the trips by
automobile, and leaving his car
here.
The official and his PARTY left the
Valley Friday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19

A Called Meeting Of the ~Tncarnate
Word alumni: will be held at the
home Of Mrs. Grover c. Wagner, 40l
Levee street, on Tuesday, Feb. 81
at $3.50 D. m. Mrs. Grover c. Wag-
ner, president. Incarate Word Alumni.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19

When You Think OF good eats and
drinks you think Of the Star Pharm-
acy. opposite hospital. McAllen, Tex
as.-Adv. If.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
Christian Church to
Have Meet For Youth

as Christianity Out of Date or
Ahead of the Times?" will be the
theme of a young peoples meeting
TO be held at $50 p. m. Sunday at
the Christian church under the di-
rection of W. A. Velton. A Christian
Endeavor contest is TO begin with
this meeting. A rapid fire Bible
drill will be a feature Of the service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19

The great new Chrysler $50 is now
the outstanding value in the light
car field. See the special display at
Southtex Motor Company. Harlingen.
Open until 9 o'clock evenings
Adv. 10.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19
TOR SOLD

RAYMONDVILLE, FEB. 1s.-The
an" System store here changed
hands this week. when the interests
81 +. A. McLendon were purchased
hv J. G. Gaudie and J.. n. Hightower.
18th Of whom src local business men.
the store hes beer operated for
about n year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-19

A spirited flashing car, smart
modern and with a performance that
could only be expected Of a Chrysley
'52'. all models displayed az tn.
Southtcx Motor Company, Harlingeil'
Texas.-Adv. 10.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-10-19
Overlook

The farmers in this section are
busy threshing soy beans and due to
the recent storms the yield is only a
fair one.
The third quarterly meeting of
Nassau charge will be held at the
parsonage on November 3rd. A good
attendance is desired.
Mrs. Birmingham of Salisbury is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jacob
Mitchell.
Mrs. Minnie Davidson, Mrs. Estella
Johnson and Mrs. Name Green were
delegates from Whites Chapel
charge to attend the Sunday School
Convention held at Georgetown last
Friday.
Paynter w. Green spent Sunday in
Washington, D. c.
Samuel Palmer veteran of the
Civil War died at his home in Lewes
last Thursday with interment at
Whites Chapel on Monday after
noon.
Capt. Fred Johnson is spending his
leave with his family here.
Felix Mitchell who is stationed at
a lighthouse near Dover spent last
with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Washington Mitchell.
R. P. Warrington spent Sunday at
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-10-19
Careys

The farmers in this vicinity are
busy harvesting their sweet potato
crop. The acreage is smaller than
last year but the crop seems to be
little better.
Sunday was observed as rally DAY
and also harvest day. The attend
ance was large and the pastor 1e-
ceived many useful presents, such
as potatoes, chickens, pumpkins and
etc.
Some from here attended the re-
vival services at West Woods Sun
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Mitchell, Mr..
and Mrs. Alton Moore were guests
of L. P. Jones and family recently.
Professor D. A. Petry of Selbyville
principal of the AIillsboro High
School-was the Rally Day speaker
on Sunday.
Some from here attended the raj
ly day exercise at Nillsboro Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mitchell, Lar
ry Timmons and Miss Ruth Thor
oughgood spent Sunday in Milling
ton, Md, as guests of Rev. and Mrs.
Roy Tawes.
Owing to the warm weather and
scracity of food the gunners in this
vicinity report ducks and geese
scarce.
Services Sunday: Sunday school
1870. Class 8 o'clock. Everyone in
vited.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-10-19
Donovan's
(Near Ellendale)

The following communication,
dated Milton, came to the "Chron-
icle" this week, with request that it
be printed. 1t had no signature, or
any assurance that it was actual
news. However, this statement will
set one side straight, should it not
be the truth. We suspect it is
true, and of interest to those con-
cerned.
1.-THE P. T. A. of Donovan's Com
munity Association will hold their
first annual meeting on the evening
of Friday, October 26th. An enter
tainment, consisting of recitations,
dialogues, singing and music, will be
rendered by the pupils. Two elo-
quent speakers are going to recite.
Will be favored by two young men
who are going to sing. A box and
shadow social will be held Also
ice cream, cake, fruit and candy
will be for sale. You're very well
come, everyone!"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1928-10-19
Frederick

Mrs. Mary Postles returned this
week from a very delightful visit tt
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Miller o.
huntsville, N. c.
Mrs. Rose Langrell of Whining
ton spent the weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Edwin Langrell.
Miss Lillian Davis of RehobOth
spent the weekend with Mrs. John
E. Mcbride.
Rev. James Lord and John Boone
of Arenton, N. j., were guests of
Mrs. Mary A. Boone during last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Prettyman and
son Billy of RidgewoOd, n. j., were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Har-
rington and Mrs. Annie B. Harring-
ton on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Briggs OF
Brooklyn Park, Md, spent Sunday
at Frederick.
Mrs. Samuel Jopp of Chester, Pa,
was the guest of Mrs. John Palmer
on Sunday.
Mrs. Eliza Downes has returned
from a visit to Chester, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moroford and DR..
Tiffany of Wilmington were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Garbutt on Sun
day.
Miss Bessie Emerson spent Sun
day in Delaware City.
oliver G. Melvin and Miss Madge
Pollard spent Sunday in Chester
town, Md.
Henry Vineyard of Baltimore was
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Vineyard on Sunday.
Mrs. Cyrus P. Favinger who has
had a serious illness is able to be
out again.
NRoy Kemp, son of Mr.. and Mrs. |
Burnite Kemp of this town and Miss
Bertha Viereck of Milford were
united in marriage last Friday eve
ming in Milford in the Episcopal
Church. They were attended by
Miss Mary Viereck, a sister of the
bride and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Reed. Mr.. and Mrs. Kemp will re-
side in Frederick, Md.
On Monday afternoon of this week
Mrs. Thomas Salevan passed away
after having been an invalid for sew
eral years.
Although suffering greatly she re-
5ained a sweet accomplishing spirit,
patient and loving and devoted to
he interest of her family. She is
survived by her son, Marshall Sale ;
ran of Philadelphia and daughters:
Misses Jeanette and Marguerite Sal
wan of Philadelphia and Pauline
SaIevan of Frederick. The bereaved
amily has the sympathy of host
# friends here for their sad loss.
Senator and Mrs. I. w. Belts had
IS their guests over the weekend &
heir son, I. Watson Belts, Jr., of
he Hahnemann Medical College and l
heir daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. '
nd Mrs. Herbert James Dodd and
title daughter Sylvia of Silver I
pring, Maryland.
Mrs. I. w. Belts was a Milford 1
isitor this week.
Harvey Jacobs and Mrs. Della
Toore of Philadelphia were recent /
uests of Mrs. Bertha Rogers. Il