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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26
LABOR:
WatchfuI Waiting

Most eyes keeping close vigil on
national defense progress were
turned to the labor situation. and
many were wondering just what
would be the long-range outcome of
the taking over Of North American
Aviation at Inglewood, Calf, by the
army.
Those who thought it might stiffen
the attitude of labor and result in
still more and more bitter strikes
were rapidly proven wrong when
quite the reverse happened, and the
seizure of the aviation factory was
almost Immediately followed by the
settlement of strike after strike. and
the submission to arbitration Of 9TH
ers that doomed.
But that was not the whole story,
and many wondered how the rest Of
the formula would work out, and
whether the Presidents mediation
board would be successful in
Strengthening out the whole labor
situation so that the induces Of labor,
cost Of living, cost of production and
prices of essential materials would
90 along together and not move to
extremes.
In this connection it was pointed
out that living costs throughout the
country had only risen "a per cent
since the start of the emergency and
that wages of labor had risen 1873
per cent.
Chief hope of those anxious not to
see any further begging down of
defense was that long-term agree
ments would be reached. First step
in this direction was made by OPM,
which asked ship-builders and work.
ers to reach two-year formula on
wages and working conditions that
would effectively prevent repeti-
WAR:
Intentions
"Boss" Kettering, automotive wiz
ard who gave the world the self
starter among his inventions, says
that secret device which would To-
cate submarines on the surface when
they come up for air has been
worked out and will soon be in pro.
duction.
He offered the belief that, properly
and extensively used, this device
might prove a workable answer to
the undersea boats menace to ship
ping.
(Released by Western Newspaper Union,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15
DEBT NOTICE

To whom it May Concern:
This is to give notice that I will not
be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by anyone other than myself.
WALTER N. BECKMAN.
Advertisement 12-3t#
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15
BITTINGER

Forest fires, which broke out in sew
eral spots near this village last week
were apparently extinguished by the
rain which came on Friday and Sat-
urday, much to the relief of the resi-
dents living in the neighborhood OF
the fires.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Hetrick, of Car
Dina, West Va, visited relatives here
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bittinger, of near
Baltimore, visited their home folks
here over the weekend.
A report from the Marine Hospital,
Baltimore, where Oscar Hetrick of
this village, is patient, is to the
decidedly improving.
Albert Brenneman and son, Park, of
Meyersdale, were Sunday callers here.
Joseph Buckle, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
0. c. Buckle, of Bittinger, was one of
those called for service in a training
camp last week. Russell Brenneman,
also of this village, was another of
those called and the two excellent
young men went together to Oakland
last Wednesday evening and left that
town with other draftees Thursday
morning.
Rev. A. C. Curran, pastor of the
local Lutheran church, was called to
Karenbrook, Pa, one day last week to
officiate at funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Volk, of Cumber-
land, visited relatives here last Satur-
day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15

FOR RENT - Three furnished
land.-Advertisement. 12-3t*
WANTED - One wood burning
Brooder Stove. w. o. U. Paugh, Deer
Park, Md.-Advertisement loft.
MEN WANTED - For orchard
work. Phone 4013-F5, Cumberland
Nd. Address, Spring Gap, Md, Con-
solidated Orchard.-Adv. 10-4t.
FOR RENT-Dwelling house or
Sand Flat-Deer Park road. Apply A
E. Holtschneider, Deer Park.-Adv
11-3t#
FOR sALE-one 5-H. P. Single
Phase, 1850 RPM, Motor in gooc
condition. Apply NuWay Laundry
Phone 70. Oakland, Md.-Adv. st.
FOR RENT-Two rooms, suitable
for bed rooms or light housekeeping
Apply Mrs. William C. McRobie, Oak
street. Telephone 130-M.-Advertise
ment 11-3t.*
MIN ARDS TRANSPLANTEI
PLANTS-Tomato and Cabbage
ready. Two miles from Deer Park OF
Sand Flat Road. Edward Minard, Deer
Observation-Disclosures 12-2t*
FOR SALE-Five thousand bushel.
Mason potatoes; get your seed pota
toes now, at Stone House farm, one
cent per pound; seconds at so cents
per 100. Sam Yoder, Grantsville.
ADV. 3-tf
APARTMENT FOR RENT-My
large apartment will be available fol
rent to two persons after May Is
Mrs. A Moore, Ga Oak street. Phone
250-J-Advertisement lift.
FOR SALE-SEQUOIA Potatoes,
high yielding, disease resistant, new
variety, recommended for potato grow
ers everywhere. H. L. Porter, Oakland
Md.-Advertisement 7-6t
WANTED TO PURCHASED
house in fair condition with 10 or q
acres of ground Describe fully condi
ton and location and state price il
your answer. Address C. S. c., car
The Observation-Disclosures 1878
FOR SALE-Five acres farm Ian
seeded in grass, located one mile mort
of Oakland on Broadford Road. AID
dress P. O. Box 105, Oakland, or APP
ply Carroll Miller.-Adv. 1925
FOR SALE-Desirabl eight-roor
house on Liberty street, Oakland, nov
occupied as two apartments. Good con
dition throughout; new heating plant
Two lots, large garden, fruit trees
Very reasonable price. Also an attrac
tive summer cottage at Deep Cree
Lake. F. A. Thayer, Attorney, Oak
land, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lift.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15
McHENRY

Mrs. Howard Glotfelty and two chill
dren spent Friday in Cumberland.
Herman Rodeheaver and Miss Lou
ellyn Glotfelty visited in Oakland last
Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. I. Wright and chill
dren and Miss Margaret Deal, Nc
Henry; Miss Louella Wright, Bran
donville, West Va, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mason Rodeheaver and sons spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. S; .
age and family.
Miss Dora Schlossnagle and Mrs.
Albert Smith and two sons spent Sun
day afternoon with Mrs. Smiths
mother, Mrs Emma Deal.
Mrs. George Glotfelty and Rev. and
Mrs. C. w. Fraker attended the fun
eral of the late Mrs George w Moon
at Swanton on Thursday.
Mrs. V. 0. Bowman was honored at
a birthday surprise party given by her
children on Friday evening, May 9,
when her 65th anniversary was cele-
brated. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Bowman and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bowman and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Kahl and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Bow
man and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert
Bowman and Grace and Robert Bow
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Walton, of
Pittsburgh, spent the weekend here.
Ross Speicher and family and Wal
ter Bowman and family were guests at
the J. G. Glotfelty home on Sunday.
Those from here attending the fun
eral of the late Alex. Close, of Akron,
Ohio, at Thomas. West Va, on Mon
day afternoon were Mr.. and Mrs. c..
w. Fraker, Mr.. and Mrs Nelson
Brenneman, Mr. and Mrs. John Glot-
felty and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Arch
Glotfelty and son, Mrs. George Glot-
felty and Everett Glotfelty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bland and Mrs.
Emma Specht, of Oakland, were here
Sunday visiting with Mrs. Asa Glot-
felty.
Miss Mary Glotfelty, Cumberland,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Glotfelty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Brenneman
spent Sunday with Mrs. Brenneman's
aged father, Jonas Glotfelty, at Ad-
Olson, Pa.
Mrs. Alice DeLawder, Washington,
D. c., is spending some time here
with relatives.
Mrs. A. C. Suddarth, Akron, Ohio,
was here on Sunday visiting with
Mrs. Arch Glotfelty.
May 27 is cleanup day at the Flat
woods cemetery on the John Haenft-
ling farm. All those interested will
please be present.
Miss Deretta Brenneman, Pitts
burgh, was here over the weekend
with her home folks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15
BLOOMINGTON
Methodist Charge
Leslie Stewart. Pastor.


Appointments for Third Sunday
Chestnut Grove-Sunday school, 10
A. M. At II o'clock Dr. C. E. Brandt
District Superintendent, will bring the
message.
Mount Zion-3;OO P. NJ. DR.. Brandt
will preach.
Bloomington - Sunday school at
1000 A M. Preaching at 500 P. NJ
Young peoples meeting, 700 P. NJ
North Glade-Sunday school, 1000
A. M.
Cross-Sunday school, 1000 A. M
Personals
The women of the Bloomington
church paid the expenses of their
pastor, Leslie Stewart, to the West
Virginia Ministers Conference at
Jackson's Mill, this week.
The robed choir of the Bloomington
church had charge of the singing at
the revival service at the Cross church
on Friday night.
Mrs. Harry Coffman is i'll at this
time.
The revival at the Cross church
closed Sunday night with some sue:
cess.
Mrs. Leslie Stewart is spending this
week with her father, l. T. Umstot
near Maker, who is i'll.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15
KEMPTON
Homemakers' Club

Mrs. Martin Fox entertained the
members of the Homcmakers' Club
at her home recently Mrs. Lewis
president, was in charge of the meet
ing. Miss Barton gave an interesting
demonstration on Goods and what
elements they contain, and how used
by the body" A ten-cent gift ex-
change was held to add funds to the
treasury. The hostess served tea.
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Mrs. Homer Evans and Mrs. Martin
Fox were joint hostesses to the Wom-
ans society on Thursday evening at
the home of Mrs. Evans. After the
regular devotional and business meet
ing an interesting contest was giver
by Mrs, A. J. Wotring, with Mrs. l.
w. Duling winning the prize. The
hostesses served a plate luncheon.
Personals
Miss Margaret Willis, R, N. OF
Long Island, N. Y, spent few days
at the home of her parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. B. F. Willis.
Ella Jean Beckman, Marie Hilton
Rosalene Whisner, Dale Duling, and
Alvin Lantz, Jr., attended Sub-Fresh.
man day at Frostburg State Teachers
College on last Saturday, They were
chaperoned by Mr.. Robert Sprague
assistant high school teacher
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Carr, of Rec
House community, attended May Day
ceremonies at Georges Township high
school, near Fairchance, Pa, on last
Thursday. Their daughter, Nola Anne
a student there, had a leading part il
the band ceremony.
Miss Norma Bowers, of Red Oal
community, has returned to hel
studies at Potomac State College
Keyser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Martin anc
sons, were visitors to Cumberland, OF
Saturday.
Births
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Scrip announce
the birth of daughter, Karen, OF
April 27
Mr.. and Mrs. James Shillingburs
announce the birth of their fourtl
daughter, Donna Carol, on April %.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burgess an
nounce the birth of son, David Pat
terson, on April 20, at their home a
Jenningston, w. Va. The mother il
the former Miss Sylvia Smith, VIII,
attended high school here.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15
LOCAL ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR SALE-Cows, and good work
horse. Apply W, NJ. Sebold, Route /,
Deer Park. Adv. 11-2t%
FOR SALE-Pony, about 21a years
old; well trained Call 238-W, Oakland.
Advertisement 1926
WANTED TO BUY-A Potato
Grader w. 0. U. Paugh, Deer Park,
Md.-Advertisement lift.
FOR SALE-Five head of Horses.
Edward Fitzwater. Swanton, Md
Advertisement 9-4t%
SEED CORN FOR SALE-Early
Yellow Dent, grown 1889. Hurley Mil
Ter, Route 2, Oakland-Advertise
ment 12-3t*
WHEAT FOR SALE-Good quality,
price $100 per bushel at farm. Wal
ter Hamill, Deer Park, Md.-Adver-
tisement 12-2t*
FOR RENT-Eight-room cottage
with bath in Mountain Lake Park. See
w. o. Bitter, Mountain Lake Park
Advertisement 12-3t#
COOK-Situatio wanted by exper-
fenced middle-aged woman. State
hours and salary. Write A. B., Re
publican Observation-Disclosures 12-3t%
WANTED-Movie Operators and
Managers, Oakland District; Movie
Circuit Work. 1907 Fox Theatre Bldg,
Philadelphia, Pa-Advettisement 1928
ROOFING AND SPOUTING-Or-
der now and save money. We have now
used Berloy Galvanized sheets for 20
years and know Of none better. Let US
figure your job put on complete by ex-
perienced men. Mutual Phone 28-G-31
J. S. WENGERD, Salisbury, Paid
vertisement 6-tf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15
GORTNER

Mr. and Mrs. Will Sanders visited
their son Dale, and family, in Fair
mont, on Sunday.
Mr. Glenn Hoffman and Miss Helen
Schlossnagle, of Oakland, spent
Thursday evening with Mr.. Simon
Swartzentruber and family.
Miss Matte Davis and Allen Peter
sheim, We're Sunday visitors at Mr.
Noah Yoders.
Mrs. Noah Slabach and Mrs. Isaac
Beckman attended quilting for Mrs
Critics, in Loeb Lynn, on Tuesday.
Elaine Spoerlein spent some time
with her grandparents here, while hel
mother was hospital patient.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15

propaganda duel by both countries.
The French government approved a
new deal for further collaboration
with the Nazis. The Nazis were re-
ported in French Syria in the near
east. Turkey received a personal
message of friendship from Adolf
Hitler. There was little activity in the
n il,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15

FOR RENT-Two large office
rooms. McIntire building, Third and
Alder street.-Adv. 11-2t.
FOR RENT-Small furnished cot
tage, well located, at Mountain Lake
Park. For particulars, call Phone 1921
in Oakland-Advertisement lift.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15
Card OF Thanks

We take this method of expressing
our appreciation to our many friends
for congratulations and we'll wishes
extended to US on this, our fifty-fifth
wedding anniversary. Please accept
our sincere thanks for your kind
thoughts of US.
MR.. and MRS. WIN. E. ROTH.
Aurora, West Va.
dwarf omnnt I +
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15
Firemen Called

The Oakland firemen were called
yesterday morning to Mussard's
Roadside market where a scrap lum-
Der pile had caught on fire in rear of
the building. The flames were ex-
tinguished quickly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15

GRAFTON LAUNDRY - Comes
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Call 9-W.-Adv. 11-3t.
FOR Bedroom and dining
room furniture, rugs, kitchen stove
and kitchen ware. Apply Mrs. D. Ed
ward Offutt, 129 Second St.-Adv. 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-15

Grain storage facilities in Mary
land reach 19,024,000 bushels.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-08-01

day Schools and Baptist Training
Unions studied and presented. It
is hoped that all Sunday School
teachers, B. T. U. instructors, su-
perintendents and officers will
come together to further this most
important division of the church's
work. In the evening the Annual
Banquet of the Young People will
be held. Miss Odelle Harris will
be Mistress of Ceremonies. The
activities of the Sunday Schools
and B. T. us in the state are
guided by Mr.. John Lawrence,
president.
The musical part of the Young
Peoples Convention was in charge
of the Organist, Mrs. W. Slaugh-
ter and the Chorister, Mrs. j.
Lawrence. Arrangements of the
program were made through the
efforts of Mesdames Sarah Jack
son, Rosalind Glanton, Mae Mar
shall, Idelle Patton, Messers. F. p.
Phillips and Charles Pierson.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-08-01

The sessions began on Wednes-
day morning at Bethesda Baptist
Church. Wednesday was given to
the Association of churches. The
day was spent with sermons, ad-
dresses and discussions on current
problems of the church.
Wednesday evening the Laymen
of the churches presented a fine
program directed by Mr.. William
Martin which was followed by a
joint program of greetings, the
keynote addresses by the, Moderat-
or, Rev. II. w. Bolts, and Women's
State Director, Mrs. Bolts, and
responses by the messengers from
the various churches represented.
The Baptist Women's Education
al and Mission activities were pre-
scented Thursday morning, after
noon and evening. A splendid mu-
steal drama and procession Of
churches was rendered in the eve
ming. This spectacle was directed
by Mrs. Bolts.
Friday (today) will see the
young peoples work in the Sun
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-08-01
BAPTISTS HOLD
DAY PICNIC

The annual four day Baptist
Sunday School picnic was held in
Fergus Falls, Mimi, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Rev.
D. e. Beasley Of st. Paul is the
pastor of the Central Baptist
church in Fergus Falls, which was
host for the four day meeting.
Attending the picnic from Min
neapolis and st. Paul were Leona,
Irene and Mildred Patrick, Gloria
Mitchell, Alice Patrick, Margaret
Reiss, Katherine Mitchell, Grace
Judy, Betty Wagner, Captola
Grigsby, Lula Drew, Iva Barbee,
Cleo Davis, Ray, Clarence and Ray
mond Patrick, John Thomas, Sid
ney and Fred Anderson, Dennis
Faison, Blaine Ash, Jr., Helen
Jackson and Rev. and Mrs. D. E.
Beasley. From Sioux Falls were
Arvella Tate, Virgil Anderson, Mrs.
/. Martin, Harvey Mitchell, Bar
bara, Eunice and Georganna Tate,
Charlotte Anderson, Bernice and
Geraldine Bridgewater and many
others from surrounding towns.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-08-01
BENEFIT PICTURE SHOW

The Women's Institute Beautifi-
cation Committee of st. Paul, Dis
tricts 9th and 18th, will sponsor at
Faust Theatre, Dale and Univer-
sity AYES:
Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 4th
and 5th-Deanna Durbin in mice
Girl"
Wednesday, August 6-"Give Us
Wings"
Open 6:45 p. m.
Tickets will be on sale at Halle
Q. Brown, 553 Aurora Ave-; Miss
/. M. Garden, ITO st. Anthony
Ave-; Mrs. George Brooks.
Churches to Unite for
Sunday Evening Services
Union Sunday services between
Mt. olivet Baptist, st. James A.
M. E., and Camphor Memorial
Methodist Church will begin Sum-
day at the Camphor Memorial
Church at 500 p. m. This is the
first in a series Of six union meet
ings.
Rev. C. B. Wheeler, scheduled
speaker, has asked Rev. W. II. Will
lams Of Chicago 10 preach and the
choir Of his church, Mt. 0livet
Baptist, will sing.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-08-01
SOUTH SIDE HOMES STRUCK
BY POLICE BULLETS

Police went berserk last Satur-
day night in their purported war
on speeders, when Douglas Moses,
aged 20, $40 Aldrich Ave. No., at
tempted to show the virtues Of his
car to group Of friends.
Starting from a South Side cor
ner at a high rate Of speed, a police
car nearby took up pursuit.
After being forced to the curb,
Moses attempted to escape on foot,
and the officers opened fire with
sawed-off shotguns, with abso-
lutely no regard for the safety of
persons who might be in the
vicinity.
Three Homes Hit
Three residences were struck
during the bombardment, three
windows were broken, and the sid
ing on two of the houses punctured.
Houses struck included those of
Harvey Pittman, 1912 4th Ave.
South, ]. F. Doran, 1910 4th Ave.
South, and the Cornelius Rest
Home, 1918 4th Ave. South.
Fire From Hospital Yard
Shots were fired from the yard
of the Cornelius Rest Home with
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-08-01
SOuthside Homes Struck
By Police Bullets AS
Officers Fire on Speeder

no regard for the fact that a num-
Der Of seriously i'll and chronic in
valids are housed there.
After the capture of young
Moses, he was marched back to
the street at the point Of guns
with his hands in air. While they
were holding him, according to
numerous witnesses, he requested
that he be permitted to lower his
hands. One of the arresting off
GERS replied, mo, you black
son ="
The attitude of some officers in
charge of policing the South Side
has been the source of numerous
individual complaints, but have
been regarded lightly because of
lack of evidence.
Citizens of the neighborhood
plan a protest meeting to be held
at Hosmer Branch Library, Beth
and Fourth Avenue, Thursday eve
ming, July 81, at 1880 p. m, where
it is expected that definite steps
will be taken for the protection of
life and limb of South Siders, from
their erstwhile protectors.
Moses was fined thirty dollars
in traffic court Monday for speed
ing.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-08-01
WOmanless,
BrideIess
Wedding

Fifty prominent Saint Paul peo-
pie will be presented in a Mock
Wedding, Friday, August 8, at Pill
grim Baptist Church, under the
direction of Gladys Lewis Harris
with Mrs. Jeanette Kelly as gen.
eral chairman on arrangements.
Among the guests at the we'd
ding will be Alma Freeman, i'm
personating Dorothy Maynor,
James Murray as Paul Robson,
Dorothy Ashby as Marian Ander-
son, Gloria Williams as Lillian
Evanti, and John M. Whitaker and
his concert group as the Hall
johnson Choir.
The male bridesmaid selling the
most tickets will become the bride
and the usher selling the most
tickets will be the groom.
The bridesmaids will be Ira
Dorsey, Jr., Sherman Harper, Har-
ry Ballard, Edward Moore, I. s.
Wooten, S. Edward Hall, A. w.
Jordan, Owen C. Howell, Ted Allen,
L. A. Tarver, Bertram Brown.
Ushers will be w. Baxter Walker,
F. H. Rawlings, ST., Howard Hunt,
George Mundell, W. v. Howard,
Arthur Herring, T. W. Stepp, Ros-
coe James, William Slaughter, Will
liam Black, A. Guthrie, Jess Riley
and A. Ragland. Arthur v. Hall
will be the commentator and DR..
Yokum, DID,, LID, will be the
preacher.
The flower girls (male) will be
Dickey Travis, Robert Carlyle An
derson and Ronald Smith. The
ribbon girls (male) will be Richard
Murphy and William Lawrence.
The committee includes Mes
danes Blanche Coins, Freda Har-
ris, Queen Ransom, Marie Brashier
Dorothy James, Margaret Moore,
Annie Foster, Ida M. Murphy,
Birda Ridley, Ira Dorsey, Harriet
Hall and Ida Combs.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-08-01
Funeral Rites
Held for Geo.
X. GrissOm

Funeral services were held Sat-
urday, July !26, at 1890 a. M, at
st. James A. M. E. Church with
Rev. B. N. Moore, pastor, officiat-
ing, for George K. Grissom, So
years old, 1922 ROndo avenue, who
died Wednesday, July %, at Anck-
er Hospital while being prepared
for an operation. He had been i'll
for several days.
Born in River Falls, Wisconsin,
Mr.. Grisson came to st. Paul in
1903. He began working as a
barber in a shop in the Court
Block and in 1917 opened his own
shop at $40 Grand avenue, which
he sold in 1888 and went to work
at the Hall Brothers Barber Shop
in the Pittsburgh Building, where
he was employed at the time of his
death.
He was afflicted with almost to-
tai deafness for nearly forty years
and was for some time affiliated
with the Lutheran Church at Fair
view and Marshall avenues.
Survivors include his wife, Cora
B. Grissom, three sons, Joseph Of
Chicago, DR.. George Grissom of
Jamaica, Long Island, New York;
Warren Of Saint Paul, and a sister,
Mrs. s. Edward Hall.
Burial was in Oakland cemetery.
George w. Brooks, Jr., in charge
of arrangements.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-08-01
JOHN BACON is
DEAD

John Bacon, a resident of the
East River Road, died on Thurs
day, July "a, at Ancker Hospital.
Born in South Carolina, August
"a, 1870, he came to st. Paul to
make his home over forty years
ago. He was a bricklayer by
trade.
Funeral services were held Sat
urday, July 26, with Rev. c. B.
Wheeler, pastor of Mt. olivet Bap-
fist Church, officiating, with inter
ment in Elmhurst cemetery.
He is survived by his wife,
Sarah.