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Newspaper
Dispatch Democrat
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
5
Ukiah Dispatch Democrat notes weekly publication details in Mendocino County California. Editor J B Sanford Proprietor and associate manager P Thurston are listed with the issue marked as number 30.
Last Sunday three services at First Baptist Church drew large crowds as Rev. Butler led powerful messages. Men Only afternoon service saw strong responses as men pledged wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ. Evangelist noted for Billy Sunday style energized the platform with original onstage experience. Meetings continue all week with cottage prayer gatherings and women’s specials announced nightly.
Mr and Mrs C P Robertson and son from Pennsylvania arrived in Ukiah and bought a half interest in George XK Thomas chicken ranch on the Redwood highway. The Thomases, neighbors in Pennsylvania, have lived here four years and praised the area, helping lure the Robertsons west. Mrs Charles G Huse visited from near Cummings last Tuesday on business. A carload of dormant oil spray and Hime-sulphur spray arrived with special five barrel lot prices.
William Otis Edmands dies of angina pectoris at his home near Upper Lake after faintness. Born in Newton Massachusetts he bought land in Lake County and built holdings near Clear Lake totaling about 900 acres. Survived by wife Maraquita and son William H Edmands. Funeral held at home with interment in Cypress Lawn San Francisco.
Carolyn Cone Baldwin, pianist, appears in an Atwater Kent concert on KPO Sunday night November 21 at 9 15. The San Francisco office of Ernest Ingold Inc broadcasts the program. Cone Baldwin, debuting at seven, has performed with numerous orchestras including Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Philadelphia and New York ensembles.
A large sale of used cars is advertised to occur tomorrow on the vacant lot at Main and Church streets behind Ukiah Auto Supply and the Buick garage. Cars priced to fit every pocketbook will be offered with financing terms available. The lineup spans Fords to Stude bakers among many makes. Wagar's Studio offers Christmas photos by appointment. phone 90. A son was born November 4 in San Francisco to Mr and Mrs Norman Thurston, a former Ukiah resident with many friends here.
Norma Talmadge stars as the beautiful Princess in Graystark a modernized take on George Barr McCutcheon s entrancing romance The picture brings the tiny European kingdom up to date with Eugene O Brien as lead opposite a strong supporting cast including Marc McDermott Roy D Arecy Albert Gran Lilian Lawrence Michael Vavitch Frank Quirier Winter Hall and Wanda Hawley Firt National presents at the State Theatre next Thursday and Friday.
Nov 17 Redwood Valley reports the death of the four-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Winsley. Interment was in the family lot at Sebastopol, Sonoma County, Saturday. Community extends sympathy to the bereaved. Other news notes include new vehicles for Yarbrough, Olivila, and Brown, plus crops sown by Bednar Bros. and Grange activities with Hazel Shelford Smith reporting from San Jose.
Lost black Shepherd with shaggy hair and white ring on neck and white tail tip. Answers to Bally. Collar and broken rope. Reward offered. Also three canary birds with portable house for sale. Liberty Cafe offers hot chicken tamales 25 cents. Box 47 Route 1 South Dora Boulevard, Capitola Calif. day.
Absent voters canvassed by the board of supervisors at a special meeting yielded three ballots. One vote for Van Dyke, one for Whited, and one abstention. Van Dyke remains ten votes ahead of his opponent for the tax collector position.
A funeral home advertises comprehensive charge of arrangements from ceremony to burial citing reliable, satisfying service. It emphasizes expert handling of all details with a focus on reducing sorrow during a time of loss.
Football fans will have their last chance tonight to see the world’s greatest gridiron star Red Grange in Ome Minute to Play at the State theatre. The film promises authentic action with Grange’s pigskin genius in the climax, supported by Mary McAllister and a strong cast including Ben Hendricks Jr Lincoln Steadman Edythe Chapman Charles Ogle Lee Shumway and Jay Hunt.
Splendid Bill 10 will be offered at the State theatre Saturday featuring Tom Tyler and his Your Gang in Lone Masquerade Bandit. The western adventure blends action speed and comedy with stars Flash Sitting Bull and Frankie Darro shaping a hard riding tale of a horse with knowledge of a railroad loot hideout. Robert De Lacey directs this Tyler vehicle delivering entertaining subject matter.
Betty Compson stars in The Belle of Broadway which opens Sunday at the State theatre in Ukiah. Director Harry O Hoyt, famed for The Lost World Flaming Youth and The Perfect Flapper, leads a notable cast including Armand Kaliz Tom Ricketts Max Barwyn Albert Roccardi Auguste Tollaire Edward Kipling Edward Warren and Wilfrid North.
Dick Talmadge, dubbed the King of Thrills, outdoes his own stunts in The Merry Cavalier coming to the State theatre on Monday. The comedy drama stars Charlotte Stevens, Jack Richardson, William H. Tooker, Joseph Harrington, and B. O'Farrell and promises fresh dazzling feats.
Alberta Vaughn fans will see the pop ular star Tuesday in her latest release The Adorable Deceiver. The film blends humor with a clever story and original situations, showing Vaughn’s light drama talent alongside her comedy. The cast includes Harland Tucker Dan Makarenko Frank Leigh Jane Thomas Cora Williams Rosa Gore and Sheila Hayward.
The Waltz Dream, the UFA special production, has pleased audiences in Paris, London, Berlin and other capitals and charm ed New York with its delightful musical comedy style. It adapts Oscar Strauss operetta material with lighthearted storytelling and music for the screen and comes to the state next Wednesday.
Sheriff Ralph Byrnes was notified by the state Republican central committee that he has been appointed as a member of the committee from this county. The honor, long held by the sheriff, reflects continued recognition of his service. Lime-sulphur spray just received.
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