Woodland Daily Democrat (Newspaper) - May 28, 1921, Woodland, California Ji I J DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY MAY 28, 1921.. ESTABLISHED 1877, GEORGE RED BUD Burned by Madge Dickey Tells of Betrothal to H. McAneney MISTAKING A CAN OF LINE FDR MAN DIPPED A INTO LIQUID ANO TRIED TO SMOTHER A ON HIS om THE AIROSE so THAT NOT ESCAPE BEING ED. ONE ARM ANiD WERE CAUGHT BY THE The rancher to thie Woodland sanitarium and treatment was resorted to to avert skin grafting The patient was responding nicely to the tion was working on his In some unaccountable ner a spark from the engine set fire to the upholstery on the seat Casselman grabbed a sack and dipped into the can of what he thought was The injured man farms in the In the realm of the younger smart set of this the surprise of the was furnished this after- noon when the betrothal of Miss Madge Poffenberger Dickey and Mr. Harold W. was told at a luncheon given by Miss Margaret daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Although the two hare attentive all through their high none suspicioned that matrimonial plans were The plans to leave in a few days to attend a dental college at It is said that the wedding wall be solemnized in the very near Guests of Miss Harling were ed to bring kits at this afternoon's They were not aware that they were to be called on to assist in making a breakfast set for a and the surprise was such that the needlers had a. difficult time concentrating upon the task assigned to them by their The engagement secret was told at a luncheon Streamers of pink and blue ribbons alternated and joined a bouquet at each place with a center floral piece in which were found the betrothal Ferns and flowers adorned the outside of the the whole thing being tied vith a bow of moline and set off by kewpie bride all dolled up with bridal trimmings and on tiptoes awaiting A corsage luet of sweet peas and cecil brunner roses was also conspicuous in the able decorative Miss Dickey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed She attended the University of California until last having received her Woodland high school diploma with the 1920 She identified herself With the Delta Delta sorority and was one of the most papular on ihle college is graduating with the 1921 high school He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. basketball and track teams of the local school have featured him as a star to enjoy the luncheon be let in on the interesting be- news were Mesdames Howard Willis and J. Eugene Moore and Misses Roma Almuth Georgie Eloise Helen Request that the Yolo County Board of visors set aside funds for en- abling the Yolo County Farm Bureau Association to employ a business agent was made by W. R. Johnson of the Yolo and Dr. Fred of the Madison late The appointee would sist the farmers i n their marketing aid them in securing proper Carolyn Hazel j and in other s be of value to them in a strictly business Myra Carlotta dora Joan Olah Reva Vera GIDEON FAMILIARLY KNOWN AS PROPRIETOR OF THE RED BUD 1C 3 PARLOR AND STORE ON MAIN LOCATED NEAR THE COMMITTED SUICIDE LAST NIGHT AT HIS PLACE OF INESS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF AND 7 O'CLOCK THUS ING iBY HIMSELF TWICE WITH A AUTO- MATIC COLTS THE FIRST BULLET PIERCING THE THE SECOND CRASHING THROUGH NO TIVE FOR THE SHOCKING TRAGEDY HAS YET The body was found sitting in the i office chair near the rear of the store trude Meta Lucille Eastern Star Honors Visiting Grand Matron Yolo No. 60, and vill No. 346, of the Order of Eastern met in Masonic Hall here evening jointly to receive anid honor Mrs. Effie Easton of San Grand Matron of the order in here on an it. Beautiful a delightful repast and the initiation of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Alden into the ville lodge were thie special features of the pleasant The program included the Belle Braine George Selection Oi chestra Mrs. Belle Denhardt Selection Orchestra George Mrs. E. L. Mrs. Louise John Mrs. A. D. Chris Mrs. Mrs. Aytche Mrs. Ed Mrs. Ben Party Given for Mrs. Harry Brown Mrs. Harry K. Brown was the in- for an informal afternoon at the E. A. Bullard borne Mrs. Dullard being About fifteen of Mrs. friends assembled to enjoy the Swimming and ing were the Pleasure Seekers Worried by Clouds Rain this afternoon and showers was the fore- cast today of Weatherman lor for this Motorists leaving for holiday trips were dubious about whether to take their winter togs or their summer Nelson Grove by his Mrs. who came from her apartments in the Roth i building on College street about 7 or o'clock this morning to in- the unusual absence of her whose habits and home life were such as to indicate some unusual took his life sitting in the ivel chair opposite his all standing on a raised Brinck Of Winters District Tells of Betrothal Elizabeth Brinck entertained last Friday at a bridge party at her home west of At the conclusion of a spirited game the first prize was awarded Mrs. L. M. and the second prize was won by Mrs. Ei During the serving of re- On account of the uncertain the management for the second time called off the Nelson Grove dance this Rain interfered with the opening last tating a postponement until this The prediction of more this evening the second It was the Centers do not the Faini Adviser W. D. Norton fi His in ing them with their educational in the eradication of pests and vation of crops is very much Postponed pointed out the The fivi a Bureau to confer with District Attorney C. C. McDonald and recommend a plan of procedure at an early overlooking the SECOND SHOT dead man was in his shirt l just as he appeared about of bis life in search of mental relief or bodily EMPLOYED BY C. Two days ago Carl Seaman of proprietor of the old Busch cafe on Seventh between J and K and Mrs. were in Woodland and they and Mr. and Miller spent a tion of a pleasant day together at a dinner Miller worked for many years for Seaman and the two were It was at the Seaman buffet and lunch parlor that many became very friendly admiring him for Ms store day in and clay The fine lifting him above was thrown with coagulated average man behind the blood staining his face and leading urn a bullet wound made ia the hair above the upper lobe of the right This bullet emerged near the i top oC the skull on the right j tearing away a of the This was the wound that caused in- stant THEORY OF TWO Sheriff J. W. Mom oe and Deputy Coroner Ross together with Dr. M. B. who made the Seaman could not believe that ler was any more than land would take the story seriously at first the first news spread throughout the city this business and social life was said Seaman to the this was glad that he came to when we him He told us how glad he was to be in and how good everyone seemed to be Russells Home From a Motor Jaunt to Modesto George Apperson Given Promotion by Standard Oil George Apperson Jr. has received another from the Standard Oil On the 12th of May he was sent to Arizona to be sales manager for the just before the last little Gene niece of the entered the room dressed in pink and carrying a basket filled with bouquets of Cecil Brunner roses to which cards were bearing the little buds have unfolded Their secret to That Elizabeth is soon Roy bride to The supreme moment had arrived and amidst merriment and congratulations were on the who will be one of the first June Miss Brinck is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William She is a beautiful girl with a pleasing personality that has won for her many She is a graduate of the Winters high school and of the rial School in San The Roy a nephew of B. made his home In Olive district for a number of years until he was called to serve his country in the aviation His many friends con- gratulate him on his choice of a life R. R. Russell of the Brooks and D. D. of Esparto by their families and 9. P. are hime from an auto trip to Modesto and at the latter point over day to visit their Mrs. R. E. They report a pleasant and some fine country and in the sector but on the whole return well satisfied with Capay Mr. and Mrs. M. by automobile today for San Dr. and Mrs. E. Ray Campbell this morning to join a party of eight from San Francisco on a motor their Woodland Lodge Elks observed Mother's Night last night at an im- portant lodge meeting and social fair Elks wore red and white distinguishing whether or not their mothers were among the living or For- Fred of of the agreed j Lo I cannot believe it. It is that the shot was fired into Ihe to know what to say or how-to intending to pierce the explain that George above all men but it was apparent that this wound do such a only stunned and ably caused a sharp pain which in- his mental activity to permit him to carry out de- to make that there would be no possible doubt as to his coveted Sheriff Monroe rest Plant of Davis sang and Shaffer the the During M. T. Emmert of Wai tiated into the stories of the A feast followed the lodge session and tribute to Mothers of ATTENDED H is apparent that Miller had given the matter cf suicide some little for earlier in the evening he advised Mrs. Miller that he would close up that he wanted to attend the Woodland Lodge of Elks stated that he knew of several cases Of which he was an esteemed where two fatal shots were fired was Miller's night of rest and Mrs. the determination to j Miller was at the store to relieve Mm GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ON ALL MAKES OF USED CARS AT THE WOODLAND 613 ALL CARS SOLD WITH A TERMS TO formerly of on his way to land evening to purchase a load of and his brother operate a big lumber at They plan to make La Hondo chief Mrs. F. L. Atkinson returned to her home at Dixon following cal attention at the Woodland Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ford were here today from guests of Mrs. Ford's Mrs. Nadine Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Huston left in their Packard to take advantage of the double day to enjoy an outing at Allen Mr. and S. M. were ar- rivals from San Francisco last T. J. Criteser returned from San Francisco Friday Ray Spiech was a to San this Miss Mae Lf y Frank Are Party Guests Mrs. Finnic assisted by Kramer and Miss Florence hunter tendered a party to Miss Mae Van Lew and Frank ki Sail Francisco last day May 21, at the homo of Mrs. Price's Mr. and Fred Van at Knights The evening was spent ia ing and Light refreshments were served at The following were Leo Irvin Phil Traganza and Frank Misses Lena and Dolly Hazel Pleasants of ence Margaret Klina Jennie Vac Lew and ert Joe Phil Ed Roberts Baric wood Glonn Harry Norwood Frank Van n n Tho used Miller was the investigating ties at the feet oC the dead man in the pool of blood that flowed tiom lo. i. after the j that she stay that he would close up gating wound in be with Miller did at- the Elks 5 I XT EXT 1, online to and at thic minute N MMUO time in the j Known tor the the to best for mat about agreed to n unit that there not even the foundation instead of retaining ome he went foul back to the and in the MOTIVE quiet ami loneliness of his own fiven gossipy speculation finds no I took his life with a not ive for the and ffi j and coldness which makes y shocking Tho Millers Lhe tragedy shocking and almost un- weic complimented by all who knew them upon their thoir their close under- standing of each As for 10 was a ia business and was financially well He was a man of exemplary even ing been to re- in control his every faculty apparently at all it is ble in the absence of a- farewell note from to fix a cause for his un- act. His financial condition was as he had been doing a Some believe that the tremendous mental strain due to continued long closest attention to may have had some effect upon his mind or nervous and served as a notice for him to close the book An effort was made to find a note throwing some ray of on the cause of the awful but effor s up to this time have been Mrs. was the first to see the prostrate body with its bloody cheeks and pained white head thrown The shock was so great that it was impossible for even those who were closest to her here to discuss the or to extract from her any lucid explanation as to the probable motive that might have prompted the As Deputy Coroner Rioss by Elmer lifted the stiffened form from the chair for re- moval to the morgue for Inquest and on page N E W fi I
