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Evening star., 1932-07-10

much now" he explained. ats motor
trucks that's hurting us. They can
make it much quicker than any boat"
You ought to use aeroplanes to bring
your potatoes up in," The Stars pho
tographer said in a moment of inspi-
ration. And that wrung from the skip
per his idea of the worlds troubles.
"Airplanes," he spat out contemp-
tuously. That's what's the matter with
the country. Airplanes and them motor
trucks-they're running the world, that's
what they're doing!"
And then, to get back on smoother
ground, the reporter turned to the past.
Yes" Cap'n Abe recalled, I've had
my beat tied up there at the old wharf
in the Winter time when I run oysters,
and people have come down from the
town and they've come on my boat to
put their skates on, and l with EN-
And we've gone skating right off the
side out on the river"
At another time in the past, Cap'n
Abe got skinned"
Evening star., 1932-07-10

"It was Taft's inauguration, the first
Inauguration and the last one I ever
saw" he reminisced. Il lost $50 or $50
that dav cause 1 sold oysters that
people are owing me for yet. I sold a
lot Of em at $3.50 and I went up town
the next day to get my money. The
storekeepers had gone. They'd gone in
business for Inauguration day and were
out that highland my money with
them"
Would Sell His Boat.
But with as hard-going present as
today, Capt. Bratton couldn't remain
In the past. It's the competition and
he'll sell his boat If somebody will make
him a fair offer, he said
Now you asked me if I'll quit boat
ing" he addressed the reporter. Il
don't know. 1 really don't know what
III do. I've been on the water 38
years and when 1 think about quitting
1 get uncertain. For the present, I'm
going back down to Deltaville, in Mid
dlesex County, where I've already
Evening star., 1932-07-10

bought another load, and then I'll start
running watermelons. That is, IL
ever get away from this wharf"
Turning to his mate, he asked him
to 60 telephone that fellow" and tell
him to come down here and get these
potatoes"
NO, sirl" the mate replied from his
comfortable position in the shade of
the fore sail boom. Il don't like to cuss
people I can't seel"
Well, you boys come down any time
and come right aboard" Cap'n Abe
told the reporter and photographer
heartily. People are always welcome
on my boat. YOU Say. will YOU
look at that wind, and here I am with
those potatoes It's shamel"
Evening star., 1932-07-10

beautiful period style selected bu walnut hardwood
comprises desirable including French style bed hghboy
dresser full vanity bench and chair The suite we'll
constructed beautifully exceptional value
Evening star., 1932-07-10
D. of A. TO Install Officers.

CHERRYDALE, Va, July Q Especially
Cherrydale Council, No. II. Daughters
of America, will install officers for the
term Tuesday evening. A benefit party
for the orphans fund will be given
at the home of Mrs. Grace Donaldson,
! Mackey street, Saturday evening
Evening star., 1932-07-10

ging against pare poleS just
because the last bit Of cargo hasn't
been hoisted out Of his hold by pur-
chaser who'd promised to "do it first
thing in the morning" he's pretty apt
to be "riled." Likely as not he'll see
things wrong, and yet
Well, take the case of "Cap'n Abe
Capt. Abraham H. Bratton to you. He
was in just that fix yesterday. His big
65-foot bugeye, Goldie G., lay at the
channel end of the piers at the Mu-
nicipal Wharf, down at the foot OF
Twelfth street. A dozen-odd barrels of
potatoes were on deck and the rest Of
the 80-barrel consignment still was in
the hold. The Goldie G. pointed
downstream. Cap'n Abe squinted at
the Fly" fiuttering at the head of the
mainmast.
Anybody selling potatoes?" a store
keeper asked of nobody in particular as
he strolled up to the bugeye, which was
the only sailboat at the wharf.
Cap'n Abe gave his tattered felt hat
a tug over his port eye.
Il say, is anybody selling potatoes|'
the storekeeper asked louder
Whats that?" demanded Cap'n Abe
as he brought his eyes down to deck,
How much are potatoes?" the man
asked.
Three dollars" growled the skipper.
Evening star., 1932-07-10
SWIFT WILL Is FILED
81 500, 900 Left to Charity, Widow
Is Given S1,75o,oOO.

CHICAGO. July LP.-The Will OF
Edward r Swift. chairman Of his fam
ily's packing company, who fell eight
floors to his death last May, was ad-
mitted to probate yesterday, dispoSing
of a $4,000 estate.
Swift left 81 500. 900 to charity, half
the remainder to his widow and the rest
to three children in trust.
Evening star., 1932-07-10
lydia Pinkham Heir to Wed.

SALEM, Mass, July 9 (P).-The en-
gagement of Karl j. z. Cove, great
grandson of the late Lydia Pinkham
and an heir to the Pinkham fortune.
and Miss Dorothy Hartwell of Lynn was
announced yesterday. No date for the
wedding was announced.
Evening star., 1932-07-10
Mail Cargo Record Set.

A record cargo of mail from the
United States, 1900 sacks. weighing
40 tons, was brought recently to Goth
enburg. Sweden, by a motor liner.
Evening star., 1932-07-10

YHEN a sailboat man has to
| keep his vessel moored to a
/! wharf while a favorable wind
v slaps his slack-running rig
hora VNOlnc met
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28
CORN COB
 PIPE BACK-F|RED

Fiction turned into reality in the Liberty theater Friday evenin g during the showing of 'The Third Alarm" when the corn-cob pipe of James Baker, first assistant to the chief engineer of the U. s. s. Discoverer, suddenly spouted flame and smoke and set fire to the own er's Sunday suit.
 A rush call was put in for the fire department when great clouds of smoke billoWed forth and terri fled members of the audience, but Baker courageously flung his coat on the floor and trampled the sparks out.
 This incident causes me great grievance" said Baker, after the excitement had subsided "I have been carrying this pipe for well nigh on to 40 year, and this is the first time she back fired on me. shall put her in dry dock at once and rebore the valves"
 The Liberty theater management assured it's patrons that no harm was done to fixtures, and the pie ture show will continue this even ing as usual
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28
MINERAL SURVEY SOON
 FUR CHUL|TNA DISTRICT

Ralph Tuck, member of the Geo. logical Survey, assigned to the Alaska Railroad, and who is in the city, will make a reconnaissance of the mineral possibilities of the Chulitna river region, in which Boedecker brothers have discover ed some exceptionally rich quartz.
 MT. Tuck expects to visit the re- zion late in the season and will re- turn via Cache Creek placer camp and may visit other nearby areas. He will finish the season sometime in September and return to the railroad at Talkeetna.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28
D|sCOvERER WILL
 PRESENT AN ARRAY
 ATHLETES, SUMMER

The arrival in port Thursday evening of the Coast Survey steam CT Discoverer marked the begin ming for Seward of summers sea- son of fast ball games, fishing trips and fancy dress balls. Among those who will grace the social lists this season wear the names of Harry valentino" Reed, former Seward socialite; David Beau Brummep' Haun, Stephen "Cutaway" Cotick and J. Earl Roy, Second Duke of Devonshire and the present Lord "Bilgewater, rightful heir to the Stolen JoOlS."
 Among the baseball addicts are several players who gained renown last season. Francis Peanuts" Hjorth (now in camp, training viz orously), Walter Speed Balr' Laati, and Harry 'Megaphone Hazelton, hot flash from the Discoverer en- zine room.
 Enthusiastic devote eeS of the gentle Ike Walton art include the versatile Lord Bilgewater, J. Earl Roy, and Henry Hiram Nelson, hold CT of the 1882 Alaska All-Trout record. Nelson has returned to Alaska determined to search out the best trout streams on Afognak IS- land and also hunt for the Lost Fountain of Youth, or the myster- ious Healthy Hot Springs bringing vigor and renewed vitality to all who search therefor
 Ring fans of Seward will be over
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28
COMMUNITY CHURCH

During the absence of Rev. Reis- ner the Sunday school and morning Services at the Community Church will be maintained. Mrs. Reisner will speak at the Morning Service. The people of Seward are invited to attend and enjoy these services. The evening Services will be omitted during the next month.
 10 A. M. Sunday School.
 II A. M. Morning Service.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

joyed to learn of the return of Stephen wildcat" Cotick, who is backed by Manager Joe Muscle
 bound" Quinn against all corners, gor gala 20 round bout on the Fourth of July. "MuSclebound" has the wildcat" in rigorous training at present, and assures the world that in all the boxing realm there is none flaShier than the wildcat"
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28
AVOID OPEN TRIAL

PENNINGTON, N. J., May 28, (P) The grand jury expected to hand up an indictment against Curtis to- day. Curtis said he would like to avoid an open trial saying he would plead "non-vult contendere" and throw himself upon the mercy of the court. The hunt for the Lind bergh baby killer continued but no progress is indicated.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

Two monster scrapers, to be used in road work in Mckinley Park, were unloaded from the SS Yukon and loaded aboard cars for their destination.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

Herman Gentsch, who first ar rived in Alaska on ice-carrying yes sells operating between Kodiak Is- land and San Francisco, and who in late years has been stationed amid the glaciers on the Summit, left for Grandview today following brief business trip to Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28
CLOSED MONDAY

AS has been the custom in for mer years, the Bank Of Seward, the Postoffice and the Gateway will close Monday, in observance of Decoration Day.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

H. L. Kennedy of Hunter was an overnight visitor in Seward from Girdwood. He was accompanied by Roy Ely, young Girdwood resident.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28
DELEGATE TO CONVENTION

Mrs. Chas. Lechner, wife of the local business man, departed Fri day on the SS Yukon for the states where she will represent the Sew ard Rebekah Lodge at their an- nual convention.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

At an early hour this morning a plane was heard high overhead. It is believed the aircraft was on it's way to Cordova.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

The annual sale of poppies is underway in Anchorage oday. Many other Alaskan towns will also hold poppy sales today.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

Mrs. R. M. Kilmurry, Kenai Lake resident, with her home at Flynn, was an arrival on the train Friday and will remain in the city for a week
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

The SS Admiral Watson, of the P. s. s. Co.,, is due to return Sunday from the Westward, sailing south from here Monday morning at ' o'clock
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

John Mattich, owner of the Pal ace, departed on today's train on business trip to Anchorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28
BASEBALL. SCORES
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pittsburg 8, St. Louis 4. Phillies 8, Boston 5. Chicago 6, Cincinnati 4. Brooklyn 5, New York 2.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit ', Chicago 5. Cleveland 6, St. Louis 3. New York at Washington, rain ed out.
 PACIFIC COAST Missions 8, San Francisco 3. Portland 4, Sacs 3. Los Angeles 4, Hollywood 0.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-05-28

The Alaska Railroad river steam CT Alice departed downstream from Hot Springs at a. m Friday.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
DIR. MOEUE TO BE DINNER
GUEST OF THE BROOKS

DR.. B. B. Moeur of Tempe, Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor, will
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
BLESSED EVENT" OPENS
TODAY AT FOX NOGALES

ColurlniStS of the eye-to-the key
hole variety will come in for a taste
Of their own medicine when Blessed
Event, the Warner Bros picture
which reverses the spotlight and
tells all about these shopping gentry,
opens today at the Fox Nogales
Theater.
AS sensational as the revelations
which these columnists make daily,
this picture is even more sensation
al in revealing just how these
Shoppers dig up their juicy items.
The fast moving story of Blessed
Event" takes the public behind the
scenes and follows the career of one
Alvin Roberts who apparently has
nothing in common with the three
little monkeys who represent the old
Chinese proverb Hear no evil; see
no evil; speak no evil
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
NOV. s ABOLISH THE ARIZONA
GAME AND FISH COMMISSION.

Get out publicity In your local
paper against this measure. Have
your local print dodgers and dis
tribute them on election day. Every
man of us must use his efforts to
defeat designing politicians from
putting this ''over' on sportsmen of
Arizona who have fought so hard in
these recent years, first to get a
Commission, then to retain it.
Don't take it for granted that
people will vote against the mea-
sure. Inform them of what it will
do. 1t must not pass! Our Commits
sion costs the taxpayers nothing. It
asks for no public money. The true
Sportsne1 of the state did not ask to
have it abolished These are the
basic arguments against its aboli-
ton.
Keep the undersigned advised Of
Cne act1on your local takes. Hold
joint meetings with other locals in
your district.
1.-The State Executive Committee
plans to ego on the air. in SER
les of radio talks against it. Do your
bit to help in your own community.
If your local prefers, the State Com
mittee will have dodgers printed and
sent to you, but it is thought best
for each local to keep this little bit
Of business for local people.
Pres. VIM. Heger herewith issues
the call for the annual convention
which is to take place on Saturday,
November at the Ell Portal Hotel
Nogales international., 1932-10-19

in Mesa. All locals are urged to
have strong delegations present.
Matters OF great interest to sports
men are to come up for discussion
and solution. Nominees for Cover
nor of both parties will be asked to
address the convention.
"The State Executive Committee
is already formulating, and will
soon publish the program. Both
party nominees for governor are be-
ing asked to address the convention.
Frank c. w. Pooler, District Forester
Hon. Paul G.. Redington, Chief of
the U. S. Biological Survey, and
other men of prominence in the
wide circle of outdoorsmen are be-
ing issued special invitations to be
present and to take part in the pro-
gram. It's going to be rousing con-
vention!
Report the number and names
from your local who will pledge
themselves to attend. Address any
inquiries and reports to Acting Sc
cretary James A. Diffin, Superior,
Arizona.
us the A. C. P. A. dead? No!
Let's show 'e1n in November!
Faithfully yours,
VIM. Heger, President.
BY James A. Diffin,
Acting Secretary"
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
Notice, Sportsrrlen

ITO Ali Local Game Protective AS
sociations:
THE Executive Committee of the
Arizona Game Protective Association
met at Globe, Friday night, Septem-
Der %.
GAS one of the chief results OF
that nesting, all locals of the A
G. P. A. are earnestly requested to
hold meetings at once and inform
members that the Firby initiative
measure appearing in. the Initiative
and Referendum Publicity Pamphlet
as Number 3O2-3O3 Creating State
Taxpayers Welfare Board" will IF
PASSED AT THE ELECTION ON
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
DOGS NAME HOOVER

Here's something that's rather
odd. Mrs. Leo Hines, stenographer
at Democratic county headquarters,
has a dog named Hoover. Whether
it was named after the President,
Mrs. Hines refused to say. Being a
Tennessee Democrat she probably
wouldn't name it after Republican.
She admits, however, that the dog
looks like Hoover. IL .M
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Among persons who have voted
absentee ballots at the county re-
corders office for the Nov 9th cleo
ton arc Mrs Josephine Saxon and
Charles Phillips. Mrs. Saxon, the
first to vote, cast her ballot prior to
leaving few days ago for visit
in Carlsbad, n. M. Phillips voted
Monday just before he left for the
DuraZno mine in Sonora.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19

the Vaughn church, interment at.
Camille.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
RENSHAW GRADUATES

Harry Noon Senshaw, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Harry r. Renshaw, grad
uated on October IA as a lieutenant
from the Air Corps Advanced Fly
ing School at Kelly Field, Fort Sam
Houston, Texas.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
EIGHT POUND BOY

An eight pound boy was born Sum
day at Carlsbad, N M, to Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Aubrey, formerly of this
county. Mrs Aubrey before her mar
riage was Miss Alice Smith of No
gales, granddaughter of Mrs
josephine Saxon of Nogales.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
EACH GOT A DEER

Among hunters reported to have
gotten the limit while deer hunting
Sunday are j. F. Johnson, Byron
Kincaide and Jesus Leon. Dan Dick
ems, unlucky hunter, shot at a buck
Il times and failed to get it.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
SAW FOUR DOES

L. L. ode OF Nogales and Carol
Stevenson Of the Blue Heaven ranch
went deer hunting Sunday and saw
four does northwest Of Circle z
ranch.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19

be the dinner guest at the Com
mercial Hotel in Patagonia tomorrow
of Mr.. and Ira Brooks of Sonoita,
oldtime friends of the nominee.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry T. Conner,
Hank Myers and Raymond Inskeep
are back from g deer hunt. No de-
tails except there was plenty of
fresh meat in camp at all times.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19
PIONEER DEAD

Mrs. Esther johnson, who would
have been &c years old today, died
Monday at Vaughn. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at 2 P. M. today at
Nogales international., 1932-10-19

Peltiers Orchestra will play at a
dance at the new Kinsley pavilion
at Anlado Saturday night.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19

Republican state candidates will
speak in Nogales between the Goth
and 25th of the month.
Nogales international., 1932-10-19

Tim Kohane of Nogales is critical
ly i'll, at the veterans hospital at
Fort Whipp1e.
Milford chronicle., 1932-08-12

The Harrington base ball team
had little trouble winning its second
game last week when they admin
istered a coat of white wash to the
EdgemoOr Club on Saturday. Edge
moor has played here on several
occasions and always romped off
with a victory, but Saturday was a
different story. Woodbridge and Car
den allowed the local boys a grand
total of 16 hits. McWilliams was on
the mound for the locals and pitch
ed almost a perfect game, allowing
four hits, Fish and Virgins getting
two hits each. Only one visitor
reached first on a pass and that was
issued in the ninth inning. After the
game was safely tucked away Man
ager FarrOw placed several substi-
tutes in the lineup for practice.
Harrington shut out Seaford, lost a
close one to Delmar, tied a game
with Milford and won on Saturday
to complete the weeks schedule.
Morris collected two hits out of
four times at bat. Hall. the pint
size centerfielder collected four out
of five, and Zip" Locates batted
1000 with three hits.
The box score:
Milford chronicle., 1932-08-12
GRAVEL HILL

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Belts, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd Davidson, Mrs. Albert
Davidson of Harbeson, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Davidson the
past week.
Mrs. Annie Steward visited Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Kitchens at RehO-
both last week.
Mrs. Ernest Franklin went to
Philadelphia Monday to have her
eyes treated.
Mrs. Sallie Joseph, of Georgetown,
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Woodford Steward, the past week.
Mrs. Gladys Marvel died at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eard Tyndal1, Tuesday, August End,
aged 25 years. The funeral was held
Friday afternoon. Rev. Hodgson Of
ficiated, and interment in George
town. She is survived by her hus-
band.
Charles Rust, of Pennsylvania,
has been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Carey and Absalom Rust
this week.
Samuel LoOckerman, of near
Drawbridge, was the guest of Luke
Clendaniel and family Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson and
two sons, OF Milton, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. David Steward Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1932-08-12
UNION
(Near LincOInl

The Ladies' Aid has been invited
to meet with Mrs. John Deputy, the
evening of August 26th. Everybody
invited.
Rev. Conner and family are pass
ing August visiting friends.
Mark Tatman, Mrs. Bertha Peet,
with her children, Donald and Ruth,
are on a motor trip this week in
Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Geobner, of
Philadelphia, were weekend visi-
tors of Albert Postles and family.
Mrs. Sallie Austin, of Philadelphia,
has been visiting her neice,' Mrs.
Mark Tatman, for the past two
weeks.
Misses Lydia and Helen Fox are
visiting their brother, Lynn, in Mil
ford, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert KentOn, Mrs.
H. R. Lemex and Mrs. Preston Ken
ton and children, and Mrs. Charles
Grove, all attended the Pomona
Grange field meet at Coolspring.
Mrs. H. r. Lemex, Mrs. Herbert
Kenton and daughter, Mrs. Preston
Kenton and daughter, visited the
Kent county field meet held at the
home of Frank Bancroft, near Cam
den, Wednesday p. m. They also
visited the stores in Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Morris and
Mr.. and Mrs. Rock, of Wilmington,
called at the home of the formers
uncle, Mark Tatman, on Sunday last,
en- route to Oak Orchard for the day.
Mrs. Donald Peet and Jane Dorman
accompanied them to the shore.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kenton and
daughter; also Harvey Kenton, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Draper, of
Greenwood, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Webb have
been entertaining relatives and
friends from Newark, N. j.
Miss Ethel Lord has position as
stenographer in the office of Re
ceiver of Taxes, ]. S. Isaacs, at
Georgetown. We wish her success.
Several families from here went
on a picnic to the Cape at Lewes
last Thursday. They report good
time.
There will be Sunday school at
Union Sunday p. m, August 21, at 2
O'Clock. Welcome to all.
Milford chronicle., 1932-08-12
CLARKSVILLE

Well old man depression is pack
ing up his suit case and travelling
bag, making ready to journey TO al
unknown country. His stay has not
been a welcome one. He has moi
made any friends, but has made
many enemies and has caused thou
sands of suicide, that has brought
sorrow and trouble 20 many good
homes in our country. Well what is
the next srep?
1t might be we'll to ratrace our
steps backward to the beginning of
the World War, and pause long
enough TO see the cause of our bus
mess depression and ask ourselves
the question, did the war sorvo any
real nurpOse, and is it not time for
wars to cease? If this were possible
III some way, it would so long
way towards keeping old man Ge-
preston out of our fair land. OLD
Man Depression is a nickname for
the devil.
The light of a new business day
is dawning, the stock market is ad-
vancing, wheat, cotton and many
commodities are higher. Railroads
are getting government loans. banks
are improving. Are our minds cen
tered on the past, present, or the
future?
According to a report of the SOL
diers camp at Bethany Beach, this is
a banner year in accomplishment
much credit is due to the splendid
training and conduct of the men.
A number of our people are look
Milford chronicle., 1932-08-12
MILE LANE
Near HarringtOn)

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert w. Porter of
Tacoma, Pa, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Nor
ris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Saulsburg and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Cannon and
family spent Sunday evening at
Denton Camp.
Miss Lydia Cain of Dover is
spending the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. George E. Morris.
Miss Addie E. Collision spent Sat
urday evening and Sunday with her
cousin, Mrs. Jack Rust and family
of near Blanchards Station.
Beniah Anderson, formerly of
this place died at his home near
Harrington Tuesday morning at two
o'clock. Funeral Friday afternoon.
He leaves to mourn their loss two
sons, Beniah and Willie and two
daughters, Mary and Myrtle. Mr..
Anderson was good man and has
gone to reap his reward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood WToten
spent Sunday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Morris, near Andrew
vile.
Mrs. Charles Heppard is spending
some time at her home here.