Woodland Daily Democrat from Woodland, California • Page 1

WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1859 WOODLAND. CALlFGEfNIA. FRIDAY EVENING, MAY LOCAL ITEMS BRIEFLY TOLD Occurrences That Will Interest Woodland People, Items of More fir Leas Importance Picked Up Here and There on the Wing. DAILY ESTABLISHED 1877 THE PROGRAM FOR THE ILEX BENEFIT A Person Will Derive Pleasure and Bestow Good by Attending Tomorrow Night's Entertainment Don't make a date that will prevent you from attending the entertainment to be given Saturday evening by the Girls' Athletic Association of tha high school for the benefit of The Ilex. Admission will be twenty-five cents.

This Is picnic day al Grimes. Lady's hand-bag lost. See 60-cent column. if you wish your carpet cleaned, consult the 50-cent column. That unearthly shriek the rnerry- go-round should be suppressed.

Frank Bronner sprained his ankle Tjadly while playing tennis Thursday. If yon want to lake a chance, this is Friday and the 13th day of the month. Buy a picnic suit at the men's store, or Trade Palace, and save money. See the ad. J.

II. George has purchased an Overland through Ihe Osborne Hoar agency. There wore a lot of people up to see the comet this morning, but the clouds Interfered. Only five more days remain during which the comet may be seen in the eastern skies. There were some indications of a sliuwer tills morning but they have £one glimmering.

The last of the right or way suits lias been instituted. Let us hope Hint the dirt will soon begin to fly. Keep in mind the big auction sale of Belgian and Percheron horses at Grigsuy stock yards on Saturday. A.special display of white slippers Is made by Huston Bros. Read theh- aiew which Is brimful of helpful suggestions, Baiiam, who returned from kio 'VisU Friday evening, reported that the condition of Mrs.

Ellas Hennigan I shows some improvement. F. Meneze recently completed a four- rpassenger motor cruiser that Is a Ijeauty, and he went to Kiiiglils'Land- iiig Friday evening with the expectation of launching it today. L. Tuucero has sold the City Retail- Taut to Mrs.

Lola Welch, who win In the future conduct It as a tamale parlor. It is located nearly opposite the .1. 0. 0. building.

The twenty-fourth annual convention of tlie Yolo county W. C. T. U. -will meet in Davis Friday and Saturday, May 20th and 21st, beginning at ,10 o'clock Friday morning.

Paul R. Leake seems to have developed into a long distance runner since lie entered Santa ClaYa College. There a field meet on Thursday and lie -won the 880-yard run in the first di- ivislon. A young German named Karl who came to California to Eludy agriculture, while driving a big auto this morning, ran Into J. D.

Mus- Krove's little Maxwell this afternoon and damaged It considerably. Tlio Indications are good for favorable weather for the German picinc on Sunday, and there Is likely to be a record-breaking aUendafice The committees liave all details and arrangements complete and are anticipating a £reat success. The Belgian and Percherons belonging lo A. A. Sandahl of Butte, ilgntana, and on pasture on 0.

A. Lowe's farm, are as fine a lot of horses as was ever brought to this alale. They will be sold at public at the state farm on Monday June 20th. That whole orphans who have no guardians should not be counted In the school census, but that half orphans should Ire counted In the district in which the parents or guardians reside, is the decision given by State Superintendent of Schools Hyatt to state inquiries. GEORGE M.

PLOCHEfc DEAD Michael Plocher died at his residence near Yolo about o'clock this morning. He had been in ill Jiealtl) for some time and death was 'aot unexpected. The funeral will be held frdin the family residence Sunday morning The procession will leave the fnmlly residence at half-past 0 o'clock in the morning. The services will lie held In the German Lutheran church. In this city, a( a.

m. Interment will be In the city cemetery. WHS a native of Germany niul 4 years, 8 months and 16 days old. He had been a resident of California for twenty-eight years, and he has lived In Yola county practically all that time. He leaves a family consisting of a wife, daughter and several sons Mr Plocher was a good citizen and his dealli Is a loss lo the community as well as to lila family.

A fine program has been prepared, Refreslituerits will be served for ten The following la the uhigiaiu: 1. Piano Duet 1Va Be Brlllante Lurllne Browning Anna Mangold. Stephen a pracYicai "james'purinton 8111 Samuel Tracy, a bashful lover utou Theodore Mu'egge fr i Mlct LetthoM Helen Stone Portla Hopkins Mrs Ramsey, a neighbor Ertnn yi malli Mabel Mulchings J. PmnoSolo, By Mountaln Sylvia Morrin. 4.

Tableaux "The Old Order Changed, Yielding Place to New" 1. The Student. Pal nm rre3ent Percy Hurst. Philip Brutou. 2.

Grandfather's Clock Warns: Take Care Take Care Take Care Theliua Gregory. Elford Jacobs. 3. The Modern Clock Advises: Get Closer Get Closer Get Closer Thelma Gregory. Elford Jacobs.

The Hero of yesterday and today. Lucille Lowe Portia Rnnkinn Rodney Hill Le Roy Young Ho 5 Sol "Polonaise Brtllaute" Howard Parker. u. German Song: A young German wife, who desires to enjoy the flattery of- a gallant soldier, coaxes her husband to hurry Into the hay field. The suspicious husband pretends to leave, but In reality is hiding behind a door The nnerv ninn reveals himself and the soldier flees.

The repentant wife is finally tor- Charlie Beebe Roma Roseber'ry Louisa Long Alice Leitliold, Hazel Eddy, IP 6 1 SylvaMorriu Percy Hurst. "Because of Yon Mr. Mr. English visitors, "A Good Dinner" Rodney Hill Eldred Holt Elford Jacobs r-irhnri'tii. Margarette Hidden hclme Mabel Hntchiugs MORE FORGED CHECKS TAKEN Swindler not Yet Name of Hays -Signature of A.

Morris Forged Business Houses Give Gash tor Worthless Paper Woodland Must Forfeit Gup The semi-finals in the S. V. I. A. L.

champion series, between Woodland and Sacramento high school teams scheduled Woodland May Htli, lias been forfeited to Woodland. Owing to the lacV of high school, spirit shown in previous contests the manager of the home team does not feel justified In incurring the expense of bring a visiting team lo this city. Two cups that the local team have a good chance to win have thus been forfeited. Sheriff Montgomery has sent oui cards describing a young man who Is wanted on a.eliarge of forgery. He Is about five feet five inches tall, has black hair and blue eyes, and weighs about 135 pounds.

When last seen In Woodland be wore a dark suit and a soft black hat. He is about twenty years of age. Last Wednesday this man went into the Racket store, purchased a pair of overalls, tendered check for $22.60 in payment and received $21.60 in The check 1 purported to be drawn by A. Morris, per Prank Morris, on the Bank of Yolo. It was made payable to George Hays.

The check was written In a good, clerical hand, but the endorsement was scarcely Intelligible. Mr. Bentz did present the check at the bank until Thursday afternoon and was surprised to learn of its spurious character Hays also passed a check of the same character on Rosenberg Co. He made a purchase, tendered a check for $26.50 and received a cash balance. Mr.

Powers has cashed many of the Morris checks and Is familiar with the signature, hut he was very busy at the time and did not give the matter any particular attention until after Hays had gone. ROWLAND HAD WORKED HERE Last week it was noled In these columns that a man named William Howland had been drowned near Grayson, Stanislaus county, on the 1st of May, and that on bis person was found one of R. B. Cranston's memorandum books. Coroner Boivker wrote to Mr, Cranston hoping to learn something of the antecedents of the man, but Mr.

Cranston could throw no light on the matter. After reading the item in the Weekly "Democrat" Friday, Walter Taylor called us up on the telephone and stated that Rowland worked for George and Joe Jacobs at one time and that several parties in this county knew -Him. Mr. Taylor does not remember when he left the county. StJXDAY EXCURSION The general passenger office of the S.

P. Co, Is arranging for a Sunday excursion train lo leave Sacramento at 9:50 n. connecting at Davis with No. 20, picking up a large party from DJxon for Ariniekle and- running to Willows ahead of No. 30.

This train will leave Willows at 5 p. so as to connect with No. 109 for tha accommodation of the Dlxon parly. DELIGHTFUL, MUSIC. The-sweet music rendered by the Hotel Sacramento orchestra al that is a revelation ot how entrancing and pleasing the work of trained mu- slclana really can TO PROTESTING OWNERS Attorney E.

W. Armfield, who represents a number of prpperty holders who will appear before the hoard of city trustees next Monday evening and protest against the street Improvement ordered by resolution of Intention on certain streets, requests those who have not yet prepared their protests to call at his office and do so at once. Unless these protests are made next Monday evening property holders lose their right to make them and they will be considered as giving their consent to the improvement. BIG SALE MILLINERY Mrs. M.

Pullan will Inaugurate a big sale of her millinery stock early this season. Her goods are all new and beautifully fresh. So anyone requiring hats will do well to call and state the price they wish to pay, and they can be suited. Main street, Woodland. myl9 We cater to the working man and sell on the closest margin of profit.

We guarantee our goods to be as represented, assuring you perfect safetay In buying from our store. Honesty, square dealing and gooO goods the reasons for our growing business. Hutchison Summers, tbe store of quality. Blsael's carpet sweepers at Johnston Bros. Special Display of White Slippers Unless all signs fail, WHITE footwear for liotli women and children will have a big run this season.

Wo are ready, of course, and ouv assortment of wliHo culf, ktd and canvas Is ono of the most comprehensive wo liavo over hail. While calf aiiltle pumps for women, latest short models, ribbon bows, Cuban hools, very handsome patterns. J3.SO a pair. Fine poplin pumps, like in Illustration, or In four eyelet ties, Cuban heels. They dean perfectly.

J3.00 styles and $2.50 quality (or only $2.00 a pair. Any number of handsome, varielies canvas ties, plain or tipped toes, high or low Hat heels, $1.26 to $1.75 a pair. The largest assortment of misses' and children's slippers in Woodland, and Hie moat reasonable prices. White kill, two straps, $1.00 to J2 00 according lo sizes. White canvas, button or blncher cut, BOc lo 75 according to size.

Huston Bros. WOODLAND 2d1 BERKELEY We fit every fancy, fuco or figure. Save Money at the Men's Store PICNIC SUIT 3 and 2 Piece Suits at about 1-2 their Value We received a drummers' sampl-j line In two suits alike from a noted New York clothing firm at about one- lialf of Ibeir value. Advertising has made this store nml instead of Inking our usual profit we arc foing to glvo you the benefit of our saving. Come to Ibo men's store and savo your money.

SKE WINDOW TOIJAY. The Trade Palace 2 lIC Saturday's Leaders Read carefully, Following you will Dm! bargains taken from every department, prices tlint will innke Sat. urday'n shopping a clay of profit to you. Porch Is Die time to use them Wool Fibres, to JJ 75 values SI 19 Children's ages Infants' Pique and Serge Coats, agcs6 months to years off Huch Towels, 18x36, a good 15c value Towels, 16x33, a good towel for Linen Finish Sheets, 81x90 inches, worth Hand Bags, entire stock French Val Lace 35 and 5flc values Serpentine Crepe 25c value lie Reps and Poplins In the following Old Rise," Brown" and Lavender; 25c, 35c 60c values 2 Qc The Hems listed above will be on sale all day' Saturday, beginning at 3 THE VOGUE Griggs Bush Up-to-Date Retailers One more week Our sale on TWO PIECE SUITS has been a great success in the past week. We still have a few small sizes left which we will offer for 50 per cent These suits are strictly ALL WOOL and just the thing for summer.

Note them on display in the windows. Straw Hats For a touch of the newest we have them in all shades and prices, Our display in the window is convincing. We fit all heads, BOYS and GENTS. ROSENBERG CO Leaders in men's and boys' fixings WOODLAND CALIFORNIA The Celebrated Royal Worcester Corsets at a Sacrifice tn going over onr Coraet stock wa find that we have severe! th.4 wo are going to close out, owing to their similarity to These Corsets are not out of style, nor are they old and for for 2.00 for 2.60 for 3.00 for 3.60 for 4.00 for 5.00 I .60 .75 1.25 1.60 1.75 2.00 2.60 Every one of Ihese Corsets is new and late model. west THE StI.K SALE STIL1, CONTINUBa The Arcade Dry Goods Co.

PHONE 47 2d( WOODLAND, CA.L Why Noi Insure with tha Farmers Is a HOME company, nothing written out of Tola eowty. Every Mutual la iUU hw a 11.00 COTOMBT paid promptly. Tha to.