Woodland Daily Democrat from Woodland, California • Page 1

ISSFED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING-, MAY 11, 1921 ESTABLISHED 1877. Woman Killed When i Yolo Sheep to Denver Market; 83 Cars Bought 1 Yolo Man Pulls Circus Stunts; i In Capital Jail Eighty-three carloads of lambs from this district will leave at intervals for Denver, Colorado, to supply the deplet- ed market of the Rocky Moun- I 43. 'tain state. C- B.

Burnett of Denver, Colorado, has been in, Miss Anna Nilsen, 1979 Pacific avenue, San Francisco, was instantly killed yesterday when an automobile driven by Mrs. W. L. Hnfaer, 1407 Euclid acenue, Berkeley, formerly Miss Daisy Campbell of Woodland, broke from the woman's control and ran amuck down Euclid avenue, Berkeley. and Mrs.

C. L. Jenkins, 2S34 Derby street, Berkeley, were on the sidewalk when they suddenly noticed the machine zigzagging in the middle of the stree. Mrs. Jenkins ran streaming into the street, while Miss endeav- 'ored to run into the home of Mrs.

J. W. Bell, 1546 E-uclijd avenue. The machine leaped "over the side- Woodland and this vicinity for a cement embankment. and, after striking Miss Nilsen, several days, making purchases carried her for a distance of more! for a large stockyard company than 20o feet and crushed her against, iwhich he represents.

Incident- i ally he spent much time with Mrs. Huber and Margaret Camp- his old friend, Fred Shaffer, of bell, 2162 Vine street, Berkeley, who were riding in the front seat of the machine, escaped injuries. The car, after plunging into a garage, turned turtle. An investigation is being conducted by the police and, according to Desk Sergeant Ocar Putzker, Mrs. Huber says that when she started down the hill the brakes failed to work and the car became unmanageable.

Mrs. Hiuber is the wife of a well known engineer. The Leisure' Hour Club of Davis gave yesterday in the auditorium of the new Administration building of the Davis Farm School, a reciprocity luncheon, one of the most brilliant of the club social functions of this club year. Seventy-five were at tables; the decorations in pink were marked by simple elegance; menu and service were satisfying; the program of interpretative dances and songs whose sentiments were interpretated by living pictures was given ur i the luncheon speeches were short, snappy, overflowing with wit but each Had a pith of earnestness that gave value to the whole affair. From Woodland were present Miss Bessie Cook who with Miss Alma Reel as accompanist, gave a butterfly dance; Mrs.

and Miss Lottie White, Mrs. Leander Turney, Mrs. Hudson Grant, Mrs. H. J.

Shute, Mrs. G. H. Hecke. The last two named were among the speakers and made County Federation the point of their remarks.

The Standard Oil and Associated Oil hasbeens in baseball will stage an exhibition game for the sport of the thing tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock on the high school diamond. In days gone by some of the men to be seen on the bases in the field tomorrow would have passed for most any circuit, but now joints are stiff and throwing arms are full of kinks, all of which indicates that the game should be a good one with the error column working overtime. "Bracelet" Cast Enjoys Outing in Putah Canyon Members of the cast of "The Bracelet" presentqd at the Community Clubhotise several weeks ago under the direction of the Woman's Alliance enjoyed an outing last evening on Putah. creek. In the party were Misses Pcrci Hurst and Janet Ross, Mrs.

I). Dunn, Dr. Emil Stern, Attorneys John HL Laugenour and Harold M. Ball. A very enjoyable "was spent In the open with all the accessories of a picnic to make It (he "more inviting and memorable.

E. B. Fisher, editor of "Labor and Industry, discussed Americanism from every standpoint, logically, appealingly, last night at Chautauqua, making tlhe program worth while, memorable and instructive to the great throngs visiting the big, commodious tent on Bush street. Today's program includes 'the following: Afternoon--Concert Prelude, Lucile Collette-Lowell Patton; IRteading, Winifred Windus. Ajaraission 50c Junior Chautaaiqua play hour.

Francis Ingram. Special- Ohautauqua engagement of noted contralto of the Metropolitan Opera Company of -New York. Assisting artists--Lucile Collette, violinist; Lowell Patton, pianist. Admission, Tomorrow's bill is notable because of the appearance of Chief Strong- heart and playlet, "It Pays to Advertise." Of Strongheart it is said that he is a prominent Indian lecture-entertainer. Grandson of Chief Standing Rock of fame in "Custer's Last Stand." Scout on the Mexican border.

One of the most effective Liberty Loan speakers during the war perioid. Took leading Indian roljes in thfe "movies" for three years. Starred under Belasco in 'The Heart of Wc- 1 The Kieghley New York Players, with an all-professoinal will present "It Pays to Advertise," the famous comedy success, tomorrow, Thursday. The New York Sun said: "A masterpiece most amusing farce ever written." The World said: "A hqwling hit almost too good to be true." The Globe said: "The very essence of the American spirit no more siide-splitting farce has ever been concocted." Four Woodland Women Honored In addition to Mrs. Maggie Mrs.

Smce, Mrs. Casbohm and Mrs. Belle were other Woo'dland women to receive the decoration of chivalry In Oakland Monday evening. This is the highest honor in Odd Fellowship. The Grand Rfibekah assembly started Tuesday at the Oakland Auditorium.

Horace Rhoads and Mrs. Rosco Rhoads of La Jolla, San Diego county, are visiting with Mrs. E. Richie and daughters this week. the Yolo County Board of Trade, former Colorado news- paper man.

Native Daughters Name Delegates to The Grand Parlor E. W. Clark of Clarksburg last night dytl ciicus stunts with his automobile in a field at Thirtieth and streets, Sae- rameiito. A wu keJ autfimo- bile and ituce panels are the result. He continued the same acts minus the car after Patrolnu Nelson and Gemmill of i Oak Park sta- tion ai rived on the It was found necessary for the police to the man in order to get him to a cell at the Sacramento city jail, where lie was booked on a charge of reckless Driving.

He had been the police said. Mrs. Nellie Hebener, Mrs. Edith Praet and Miss Edna Williams, with Mrs. Amy Chalmers, Mrs.

Mary Conger and Mrs. Anna Kinfeade as alternates were last night selected as 'Delegates from the Woodland Parlor of Native Daughters to the Grand Parlor, which meets in June in San Fran- lisco. Plans were maj3e last night for the entertainment of the pioneer mothers of the city on Mothers Night, May 24. The date is always a signal for an extended and novel program. Mrs.

E. Cassell and Miss Lela Cassell were initiated into the parlor last night. Refreshments closed the session. Mrs. Emily Davidson has presented to Yolo Post of the Amciican Legion or the beautification of its clutarooms COMPLAINT WAS MADE TO SHERIFF J.

W. MONROE TODAY FlROM I LANDING THAT "RED" OR I. W. INFLUENCES WERE ACTIVE IN THE LITTLE RVEli PORT, AND THAT LITERATURE IN LARGE QUANTITY WAS BEING DISSEMINATED AMONG THE HABITUES OF A NEST OF RADICALS AND DISTURBERS MAKING THEIR HEADQUARTERS IN 1 HE DISTRICT. AC-CORDNG TO MONROE, HE LliERNED THAT LITERATURE ANTAGONISTIC TO GOVERNMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND THE LIKE BEING DISTRIBUTED FREELY AND I RESTRAINT WITH THE RESULT THAT THE AMERICAN RESIDENTS OF G-RlAF- TON AND VICINITY WERE COMPLAINING FREELY AND ASKING FOR TiHE COU'NTY AUTHORITIES TO TAKE A STRONG HAND IN MINIMIZING BOLSHEVIK AND I.

W. W. ACTIVITIES THERE OR A ELSE THE COUNTY. Monroe stated to the ''Democrat" i i i that it was his intention to make a personal investigation ol the a i i a i i a if he could locate the man i i i a the i a of discoid he would not only arrest him, but every other man that-espoused his cause Or took I any a i in the matter. For some time past the Landing has The executive committee of the late May Floral Festival met last night with Fred Shaffer in the board of trade rooms and began the closing up of the affairs of the committee.

Many claims were presented and paid. It was founid that the receipts and disbursements would about break even, the committee being able to liquidate all claims. Giiarlie Chaplin, King of Screen Clowns, Burned LO'S, ANGELES, May Charlie Chaplin was painfully but not seriously burned at his motion picture studiohere Tuesday when he stumbled over an acetylene blow torch which was part of the "set" on which he was working. His trousers caught i i and he was burned from ankles to waist. After first aid at the studio he was taken to his home.

Visiting Musicians Entertain Ad Club in, old armory hall a haniusome oil been a hotbed of ladicalism as ex- painting in rich colors, presenting a ploited by I. W. W. element, a rare marine and coast line scene from the purple skies of the old world. It is the first i i tbe kind made to the post and is specially in that it helps to decorate the La.e walls and add coziness to the handsome interior.

The hall is yet to be officially dedicated with a housewarming that will be made a special social event. Three clever entertainers from the Chautauqua entertained the members the Woodland Ad Club at their luncheon at noon today, providing the best amusement yet enjoyed by the ajdsters. Upon a motion of Emil Kraft the Club voted thanks to the visiting entertainers. BfRODERICK WlOMAiN DIES. Pauline Braun of Broderlck, died at her home there, 310 street, Tuesday at the age of 53 years.

She as the wido-w of the late Chas, Braun, the late mother of Selma and Chas. Braua Jr. Her nativity was Germany. The California Prune and Apricot Growers, is pushing its membership campaign; S3.700 acres under control of the association, Is the present a.im of the management. Contracts for hi.jh.vay and work in various northern -counties of t'he state totaling were awarded yesterday by the advisory boaiid of the Stale Engineering Department.

With the exception of a road in Placer county, all the bidders receiving awards submitted bids far below the estimates of the engineers. 'Contracts of interest tr c- ramento and Yolo thohe ly boundary of Sacramento, and for highway between Clay and the easterly boundary of the county, and for the completion of th roajd between Denverton and Rio Linda in Solano county. A siiLimarv of 'V, i awarded follov Mendocino county T. -IJViah highway, contractors, E. Zimemrly and C.

J. Hilliard of San Francisco; bid, engineeis' estimate, $171,299. Solano Denverton and Rio Linda highway--Contractor, F. C. McIntyre, Stockton; bid, Estimate, $180,663.

c. Sacramento county--Highway between Clay and easterly boundary. Contractors, Blumen-Kianz Vernon of Stockton; bid, $60,852. Estimate, $83,036.50. Placer county--Oil macadam road between Auburn and northerly boundary.

Contractors, Blumen-Kranz Vernon. Bid, $145,359.50. Estimate, $155,053. Amador county Highway from lone to westerly boundary. Contrnct- J.

of Uer'iel-y. Bid, $31,970. Estimate, -The Current Evcnt-s section of the Town Country Club will meet with Mrs. J. V.

Leithold Monday evening, May 23, instead of May 16, as previously Kl-" officers wiP U.l:c x. it is believed that the time is ripe for eliminating tue entire element from the county. Monroe promises a thor- gh search for those who have le- reachqd the Landing to promote further trouble among the laboring element. Press dispatches state that within i BOTH THE WOODLAND DEMOCRAT A-ND MAIL OF WOODLAND TODAY MADE ARRANGEMENTS WHEREBY THE JOB WORK OF the past year millions of dollars a 1 I I I CAN BE HANDLED i cached United States from Soviet Russia for the purpose of promoting Bolshevik propaganda in the United WITH THE SAME AND EFFICIENCY PAST, I I EXPEDIENCY AS IN THE THIS AFTER- Stat.es, and according to word from the Landing it would appear that part of this money is being expended I NATION-WIDE STRIKE OF in this county to excite the agiiuul-1 PRINTERS ENDED i a i a to against em- to jiloyers the coming season. It is assurtid that the local situation, will be handled i gloves an-d that all the arrests neces-ary w.ll be made, providing Sheriff Monioe can land those who are responsible for the indignation and protest from the Landing residents.

Wheatiand Man Dies Here Following Operation; Age TO George SbafflL, well-to-do resident IIL 1 laud, pussql away this moimr.g at a local hospital and will be i in his home district by Kit Wilson. Deceased was about 00 years of age and so far as known had no relatives. Ho was operated ui'oa her several days ago. IN CALIFORNIA LAST NIGHT, WHEN 1 THE EMPLOYERS CONCEDED TO THE CLAIMS OF THE EMPLOYEES AND GRANTED A WORK WEEK. SHORTER HOUR SCHEDULE TOOK EFFECT THIS MORNING, SUPP A I TiHE 1S-HOCR WEEK.

I PROCEED BY VERB A A SIGNING OF CONTRACTS TO BE HELD UP I A G-BNERAL SETTLEMENT OF A STRIKE THAT HAS TIED UP COMMERCIAL PRINTING OVER THE COUNTRY. UMAX'S DISARM A FRENCH ARMY FORCE COPENHAGEN, May lorces have disarmed a French detachment Koeiiitjs-hut to, Silesia, according to a Warsaw dispatch today. Polish iissui gents were reported in control of half the i the Germans holding the other part. i i from Kanarzin after costly fighting, were reported again, in possession of the place. Italian hOkiiers the Poles out, the dispatch said, and handed it over to the Germans.

PLANTER HELD FOR PEONAGE. MACON, May i violating the federal peonage act, G. B. Hogan, wealthy planter of Dcxtor, was arrested and brought before U. S.

Commissioner W. E. Murl i i hoc today. Commissioner Martin fixed and approved a $5000 bond for appearance at his trial. The cars of Charles E.

Byrns oC i city and J. L. Kowutch of ian, Suiter county, were only slightly dam mivl late yesterday afternoon at the Southern Pacific crossing and on the roail to i Landing out of Woodland, when the Meridian man, ia attempting to mako a quick i ran straight into lil.i- heavy a i Tin; latter aiachii, lost a whoel and suffered a few minor abrasions and dints, while the Kc- car, a smaller machine, was worse. Kowatch is to pay 1'or the damage to the Byrns machine. Woodmen Initiate Fifteen Candidates Isabella Lcithold is home from rniversity of she is a student.

California, Fifteen candidates were initiated into, the Modern of America at a big meeting here last night. State Deputy II. V. Reese of Oakland officiated. He was assisted by the drill team from Davis.

Following the business meeting an elaborate banquet was enjoyed. The party did not break up until the wee hows i the morning. IN FW SPA PERI IN FW SPA PERI.