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Newspaper
Dispatch Democrat
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
4
The Fort Bragg Chronicle expands this week with Fred J. Smith as editor and owner. The paper shifts from mudslinging to a policy of boosting, a welcome change for Fort Bragg readers and the county’s newspaper fraternity.
The baseball boys held a dance last Saturday with a favorable social outcome but a small crowd limited revenue. The team expresses gratitude to attendees for helping ease debt and hopes future dances attract more supporters.
E. B. Ball and Son put a new runabout on their newspaper delivery route and report improved service. Patrons express great satisfaction with the up-to-date firm’s efficiency.
Mannon and Mannon relocate from the Standley and School streets corner to the former Henley and Henley offices above the telephone office. They expect to stay about six months before moving back to a new building planned by the savings bank on their original site.
Marriage licenses were issued the past week to Horace Elwin Burger and Helen Newberry of Boonville Geo A Lantz and Nora Hill of Hearst Parker J Hall and Pearl Ellen Foster of Willits Wm Shinn Hall and Lorena Margaret Medcalf of Garberville Thos O Jones and Evagene Hall of Fort Bragg Vincienzo Deghi and Aladina Giusti of Elk
Hugh Cox reports Wolf Hop Co purchasing local hops this week at 10 cents per pound. The sale includes T. W. Cox with 345 bales and Frank Lawrence with 29 bales.
W R Cox proprietor of the Victory Theatre announces a special one night showing of several reels from the European war zone. The event is a big feature and will occur Monday December 27.
Pupils of Mill Creek and Carroll districts honored the holidays with trees and presents after closing exercises. Teachers Mrs. Lew Hildreth and Mrs. Lucia Hopkins helped. A dance is planned at Carroll district this evening.
Miss Ruth Lamb a former resident will appear at the Victory theatre next week with Leila Gibson as her accompanist. Her voice is described as exceptional and well cultivated since she has been away, and a concert is planned between reels with the exact date to be announced later.
Mr and Mrs L J Hamilton of 3 int Arena were Ukiah visitors prdday.
Rumors circulate of petitions to recall Dist. Atty. Hale McCowen Jr and two grand jurors who backed recall. Ground cited is grand jury’s claim the auditor and DA hindered work by refusing an expert bill payment, while the DA argues the move stems from misunderstanding and political spite amid a $3500 election cost over a $250 bill.
Gualala notes a stormy stretch followed by a bright Sabbath on the 19th. The Grammar School closes winter term. Miss Curtis and mother stay for the season. E B Salsig returns with son Winter for salmon fishing prospects. A daughter blesses Winter Salsig and wife. they plan road travel from Berkeley when stronger. Mrs. Lampkin returns from Merritt Hospital. Floyd with grandparents. Visitors Aaron Wenberg and Guy Stuart head to Loma Vista and Fish Rock. Dan McLeod place sale to begin January.
Mrs Belle Liftchild formerly of this county and F A Griffing of Sacramento were married in Sacramento on December 19. C P Clow and Lois Rawles formerly of Anderson Valley wed in Oakland on December 15. A son was born Sunday to the wife of J O Stornetta, per the Record. Vehicle lamps as required by law take effect after January 1 at Van Nader and Hawn's.
Daniel Heldt a coast pioneer died at his Inglenook home after a long illness aged 73 years 2 months and 6 days. Ivah Brett wed Wm Guest in San Francisco Saturday evening surprise to coast friends. A Fort Bragg child broke his left wrist after a barn fall. Martin James Gleason 61 died at Juan Creek from stomach cancer leaving a wife four daughters and a son.
Notice announces the annual meeting of Commercial Bank of Ukiah stock holders to be held in Ukiah California on Saturday January 8 1916 signed by secretary H B Smith. A son was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Elmer Walker of Manchester Record.
Christmas services at the Baptist church will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The morning topic is The Song of the Angels. The evening program features a Christmas musical with chimes, bells, cornet, and piano, including Calvary and Joy to the World. The public is invited.
The Baptist Sunday school holds a Christmas tree entertainment Friday at 7:30 PM featuring a cantata Santa Claus Surprise Party. It will include chimes sleigh bells vocal solos drills and pantomimes. Admission is free and attendees are asked to bring a pound of edibles for the city’s poor.
Pastor Rey Lynn will preach a Christmas sermon next Sunday at eleven on Guided By a Star. A ninety voice chorus performs the cantata Zion directed by Fearis. Service repeats at the state hospital in the afternoon. Sunrise service at 6 30 AM includes a short praise led by the pastor.
A Christmas cantata by Rowe and Roscher was presented Thursday evening at St John’s M E Church in connection with the Christmas trees loaded with presents and candy for 175 Sunday school members. The sketch listed characters including Mr Wilson Kenneth Williams Mrs Watson Ruth Giles Harry Wilson Frank Miner Dora Wilson Joy Van Allen Dot Wilson Margaret Cox Grandma Daisy Mitchell Fred Charles Dawe Wil Carlos Babcock Dick Harry Waltermire Fairy Queen Hazel Owen Fairies Boy Scouts Sunshiners and Chorus.
A short sketch by Mrs Berg titled Drawing the Christmas Lesson will be performed at the evening's entertainment. The piece is designed to inspire the true meaning of Xmas and invites all to celebrate, share cheer, and give what they can in return.
The M E Church South presents Christmas exercises this evening with a junior choir as the main feature. Sunday evening will hear the cantata Promise and Fulfillment performed by a double quartet of local singers including Mrs. Roy Lynch Mrs. J G Thomas Miss Catherine Thomas Miss Luella Williams P H Joseph J R Thomas Claude Van Dyke and Dr Robberd Thomas.
The regular Christmas service will be held at the church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Rev Oliver of San Anselmo will preach Sunday school as usual and an evening service will follow.
Christian Science services held weekly in the Preston building with a Sunday School at 10 am and a lesson sermon at 11 am. Wednesday testimony meeting at 7 30 pm. Reading Room open daily 2 to 4 pm except Sundays and holidays. Subject for next Sunday is Christian Science.
The official board of the M. E. church south hosted a surprise party for Reverend and Mrs. S. P. Pope last Wednesday evening to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. W. P. Thomas married the couple, and refreshments were served around 11:30. A fifty-piece china set was presented to the couple.
C Hargreaves brother in law of Mrs Robert Duncan died in Florida on December ord, the cause of death being appendicitis. He leaves a widow and an infant daughter. The remains were cremated. Mr and Mrs W J Nicholson of Fort Brage were registered at the Palace yesterday.
The church will hold Bible school at 9 45 A M with Asst Supt Foster directing. Devotional and communion at 11 A M led by church elders. Young People's Christian Endeavor prayer meeting replaces the 7 30 P M evening service. Pastor reports feeling fine and hopes to be back soon.
The Christian church has hosted Christmas exercises and a decorated tree, inviting donations of gifts for the Union Emergency Relief Society of Ukiah. The program will distribute money merchandise groceries clothing and food to those less fortunate, sharing true Christmas spirit with the community.
A local ad promotes E. B. Ball & Son's pool and billiard rooms opposite the courthouse on State Street offering a quiet smoke chat with friends and a card game with congenial companions. It also highlights farmers' headquarters and smokers' supplies, confectionery, and agency for the San Francisco Examiner.
Band concert directed by G. A. Keller on Wednesday, December 29 at Victory Theatre between pictures. Pieces include Farrest of the Fair by Sousa, Rival by Petter, Eternal Friendship by Miller, Norma by McCosh, Unter Dem Freiheits Banner by Nowonileskd, Echoes from the Opera by Mackie Beyer, and Vigoroso by Losey with solos by Mrs Cox and Mrs Lyne.
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