Seven Indicted by Federal Jury in Prohibition Plot
Federal grand jury, dismissed by Judge James C. Wilson, returned seven indictments against nine individuals. Charges include violations of prohibition laws, the Mann Act, antipass act, and thefts from interstate shipments. Indictments name Cc. F. Wells, H. E. Hutchinson, Charles Hull, H. E. Beekman, James Bennett, S. J. Shoults, W. E. Taylor, C. T. Brown, and Mrs. Jessie Rodgers, with specific thefts, transportation, and conspiracy acts across Potter, Armstrong counties and interstate routes. Shahaly John Malonty admitted for citizenship. case of J. F. Hamer continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Wilson
Cc. F. Wells
Dick Hedrick
Potter County
H. E. Hutchinson
Clovis
N. M
Charles Hull
H. E. Beekman
Armstrong County
James Bennett
Mitchel Bros
Chicago
Montgomery Bros
Woodbridge Vineyard Company
Woodbridge
Cal
Garrett & Company
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hemphill County
T. Brown
Jessie Rodgers
Santa Fe Road
Amarillo
C. T. Brown
Citizenshp
Shahaly John Malonty
Spain
J. F. Hamer
Gray County
Texas
Home Peoples' Test Ready to Resume Drilling in His County
Details have been completed to resume drilling at the Home Peoples' test in His county, fourteen miles west of Memphis. C. W. Carder, vice-president, said a test of the land will be made immediately. The company was reorganized with capital stock rising from 75000 to 150000, and the offered block has been subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Peoples
His
Memphis
C. W. Carder
Higher Wages For Employes In Civil Service Urged
New York June 3 The Associated Press reports a sub committee says fair wages for federal civil service workers would ease chaotic conditions. The Garfield headed panel adopted the plan to present it to the Republican platform committee in Chicago. It condemns the service as inefficient and extravagantly run and notes many workers are unfit or too old to perform adequately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Republican Committee
James R. Garfield
Onin
Chicago
Federal
President's pay cut bill and one term proposal introduced
A Senate bill proposes reducing the president's annual salary from 75000 to 50000 dollars. Senator Smith of Georgia also introduces a constitutional amendment seeking a single six year term. Also listed are various property transfers and liens in local records including deeds and a power of attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Smith
Georgia
Brennan Lectures on Business Efficiency at First Baptist
W F Brennan of National Cash Register Company spoke to Amarillo business men on cooperation over cutthroat competition. He urged store organization shared burden, praised motion pictures for illustrating methods, and outlined customer friendly practices, advertising steps, and clerical knowledge. The talk was arranged by the Amarillo Business Men's Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Brennan
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Ohio
First Baptist Church
Brennan
Amarillo Business Men's Association
Goldsmith Submits Monthly Health Inspection Report
City Inspector C. H. Goldsmith filed the May report with 155 inspections and 175 visits. He logged 17 restaurants, 18 confectioneries, 51 grocers, 14 meat shops, 1 slaughter house, 4 cold storage, 1 fish market, 3 bakeries, 2 fruit stores, 1 hotel, 19 dairies, and 3 ice cream factories. Beef inspections included 4 head weighing 518, etc. No beef condemned. Milk samples from 18 dairies. 8 below standard. City lab conducted 25 milk analyses. Equipment ordered arrived in good condition and installed. signs to curb waste dumping not yet received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith
Marconi Brothers Set For Elks Dance Visit
The Marconi brothers, famed accordionists for Columbia Graphophone, will appear at the Deandi theater and join the Elks Home dance afterward, remaining through the event after their theater program ends. A Russian scientist demonstrates light waves exerting mechanical pressure with a delicate device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi Brothers
Elks Dance
Columbia Graphophone Company
Deandi Theater
Elk's Home
Elks Ball Room
Small County Jail Population Report
Sheriff Gorton Roach notes the Pot ter county jail held four prisoners on the first of the month, with two Potter inmates and two outsiders. The previous day six were housed, four from Potter and two non residents. Since June 1 several inmates have been placed in and released from the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Gorton Roach
Hastile
Randall County
Colby Named City Manager in Forma City
J. G. Colby is appointed city manager by the city commission and assumes control of the office. He has aided in the city secretary’s office for weeks and previously served as city secretary and corporation judge. Colby later ran an auto business in Pampa before Amarillo’s two month vacancy. Felix Phillips has been temporary manager since Motlow’s resignation in April. Freda T. Brien of McAllen visits his mother, Kate Brien, as Tirien returns from a Pasadena electric men’s convention May 18 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Colby
Colby
E. A. McKinnon
Pampa
Amarillo
Sam B. Motlow
Felix Phillips
Freda T. Brien
McAllen
Texas
City Light & Water Company
Kate
Brien
Taylor Street
Tirien
Pasadena
Cal
eyeglasses sale in Amarillo offers low cash prices
Preparatory to retirement Dr Claude Wolcott offers a stock of eyeglasses and spectacles fitted to measure in Amarillo. Prices range from 3 68 to 13 50 with two in one eyes and toric varieties. Hearing include examination and adjustments by a 25 year veteran. sale runs 30 days from June ith to July 3d with appointments by phone 606. Also home and office furnishings for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Se0on
Amarillo
Theos
Thoos
Tado
Claude Wolcott
Prs Fuqua
Rotary Luncheon Debates Pen Shop Open and Closed
At the Amarillo Hotel luncheon, speakers argued for and against the closed and open shop with a public interest focus. J W Cummings supported the closed shop, John McKnight the open shop, and James O Guleke spoke for the public. No vote was taken. Delegates from the Panhandle Plains Chamber of Commerce and federal officials totaling about 125 attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Amarillo Hotel
J. W. Cummings
Cummings
Panhandle-Plains
Landis and Gulledge Debt Case Proceeds in County Court
The case of T. L. Landis vs. Susan I. Gulledge, a suit for alleged debt, consumed much of yesterday in county court and is expected to be completed this morning. The trial is before a jury, according to County Judge Ray C. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Landis
Susan I. Gulledge
Ray C. Johnson
El Paso Pharmacist Mertell Joins Sleaton Drug Store
Chas. BE. Mertell of El Paso has accepted a position in the prescription department of the J Sleaton drug store at 316 Polk street, assuming duties June 1. He is a registered pharmacist with 14 years of experience, previously with major El Paso concerns and Scott White & Company. Mrs. Mertell will join him shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. BE. Mertell
el Paso
J. ©. Sleaton Drug Store
Polk Street
Mertell
Scott, White & Company
Clarendon demonstrator attends Panhandle Plains Chamber meeting
Mrs Ida Chitwood of Clarendon spoke as a demonstrator for Donley county at the Panhandle Plains Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitwood
Ida Chitwood
Clarendon
Donley County
Panhandle Plains
Hill is Given Two Years on Burglary Charge
Golden T Hill received a two year penitentiary sentence after pleading guilty to burglary at the home of H L Mauldin estimated May 30 with $21 taken. Bertha Woods vs Bark Woods jury verdict favored the defendant in a suit cited by publication. Other cases included cloud removal titles and a divorce proceeding Nellie Gill vs John Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden T Hill
H. L. Mauldin
Bertha Woods Ve. Bark Woods
ALA
Lumpkin
Woods
L. C. Barrett
Howard Returns From Funeral Of His Father
H. R. Howard of 16170 Pierce Street returned from Maryville Missouri where Wak C41TeA on account of the death of his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
H. RR. Howard
Pierce Street
Maryville
Wizard Oil and Pills Advertises for Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Wizard Oil as a fast acting antiseptic for cuts burns bites and stings and claims it loosens stiff joints and sore muscles. It also promotes Wizard Liver Pills priced at 3 cents and guarantees a money back if not satisfied.
Loose Teeth Then False Teeth
An advertisement warns that pyorrhea can cause rapid tooth loss and parodies a remedy PYROS. It claims the product penetrates gums and bone to destroy bacteria and tartar, restore gums, and preserve teeth, endorsed by dental authorities and sold by J. W. Collins Drug Co. Amarillo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Collins Drug Co
Amarillo
Texas
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John Dees
J. R. McKinney
Vlemens
HM. H. Cooper
Mattie E. Rush
Plemons
Mary M. Kerr
J. R. Bankston
Mary J. Pangle
R. B. Masterson
Kk. Gilvin
United Savings Bank
J. W. Puckett
Edith M. Stephenson
Jack Goddard
Hughes
George
Williams
Carge
Milan
Hale Prick—The
Little Gray Hat Shop
Calomel
Rotary
Landis
Gulledge
County Cours
Hill
W. McElroy
J. M. Thomason
Cloud
J. W. Small
C R Miller
Nellie Gill
John Gill
Wentia
Ness
Busi
Care Daily News
Polk
Cazzell, Elliott & Cresens
Amarillo-Caddo Oil Co
W. E. Cazzell
C. P. Elliott
Smith Bldg
J. W. Cresens
Ertlan
Bette
J. W. Collins Drug Co
Amarillo, Texas
Rubin
Eixtra Heavy
Boss
Union
KR. R
Coveralls—Union
Emerson and Packard Shoes
Edwin Clipp
Beacon
Billiken
Packard and
Florshehms
Emerson and Packards
Rubin’s Toggery
the Panhandle
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