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THE - PENSACOLA JOURNAL SUNDAY MORNING; FEBRUARY 27, 1921.
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MAYER ROBBER IS
CAUGHT AT BRENT
Liut. McClure and Frank King Get
Man for House Breaking.
Back in the Days of the
Little Red School
House
Two boy friends of ours had
totally 'different literature lik
ings. ' "Bull" Smith leaned to
Nick Carter Jesse James Old
King IJrarly. 'Tinny" Jones
was the antithesis of "Bull" he
was a pale-faced serious lad.
Bunyan was his guiding star.
The boys grew up we met them
both last summer on our va
cation. "Bull" he's a minister with
more than a local reputation. .
"Pinny" has also achieved dis
tinction as the best promoter of
six-round bouts in the East.
You never can tell by what they
rcr.d the very Pensacola men
v:ho subscribe to out-of-town
pipers for news wouldn't
think of leaving this store for
their clothes. They are too
well read on our' reliability.
All our stock at the new lower
rrices.
"Stick 'em up." said I,ieut. McClure
to George' Duckworth of Kansas City
on the highway just beyond Brent
yesterday afternoon, and George put
hU hand above his head as requested.
Previously he had reached for his gun
but Tug beat him to it.
Residents cf Brent and Pig City
who read the description of the burt
lar who had entered the home of Ier
Mayer, Sll X. Spring-st. Friday nicht
recoenized a stranger who Wis v.alk-
intf toward Alabama ytsterdny after-
noon a me mini mh-ihu. inc, v.
phoned to the police headquarters and
Lieut. McClure. and Frank King. start
ed on the trail in Mr. King's Ford.
Passing the stranger si-atd by the
."lur in luv I Utiu citimn .v.ti-.., -
Lieut. Mci.lur and Mr. King l'jcr.n
nizcrl him from the description. They
stopped the car and started toward
the man, who reached for his hip. It
was then that Lieut. McClure mado
him "put 'em up."
At the police station Duckworth
made a complete confession to CvK.
Harper of the Mayer robbery as well
as of the robberies at Mr. Upmeyer's,
Henry llyci's and an attempted rob
bery at Forcheimer's. He had Gerson
Mayer's watch, a pecket knife, two
fountain pens, two safety razor out
fits, a diamond lavalliere. a .3S-calibre
Owlhead pistol and about $21 in cash.
FREE RELIGION
URGED BY PASTOR
Will It Be Safe for the Church to
Have the Sword, at Taber
nacle Tonight.
"Reiigious Liberty, or "Will It Be
Safe for the Church to Have the
Sword" is the subject of a special
service to be held at the tabernacle
tonight.
The pastor. Elder M. L. Wilson, says
that "Titer' is no greater question
confronting the American people to
day than civil and religious liberty,"
and that It is time to sound the alarm
against foes who are seeking to over
throw the fundamental principles of
civil liberty and the constitutional
guarantee of freedom of conscience in
religious matters.
j . Tho public is Invited to attend the
i services. The tabernacle is expected
to be filled to its seating capacity tonight.
BOOSTERS RECEIVE
ROYAL WELCOME
Are Expected Home Today South
Florida Hosts Dine and Enter
tain Visitors Lavishly.
ESCAMBIA HAS
LARGE TURNIPS
Farmer at Bellview Raises Turnips
Weighing Eight Pounds.'
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Store
unci
P o
LOCK
Cii? J PINSACOL
WASH WOMEN
Will Be Glad to
Handle Your Work
at a
Cheaper Price
If You Will Send
Your Flat Work to
THE EMPIRE
Where Linen Lasts'
"Y" OFFERS NEW
SCHOOL FEATURES
Through the educational extension
division of the V. M. C. A.', much has
j been accomplished in issuing to ex-
service men complimentary scholar
ships. At the present time the Pen
sacola association has a number of
young men studying in night and day
schools preparing themselves for bet
ter positions In the future.
The educational committee has ar
ranged with W. A. Jones of the
LPensacola colored school, and Rev. II.
K. Jones to be at the Triangle drug
store at the corner of Alcanlz and L-a
Rua streets, from five to eight o'clock
every evening except Sunday, and will
receive applicants from colored ex
service men for these scholarships.
Any colored man who hasan honor
able discharge from the United States
army, navy or marine corps will be
eligible to make application. These
applications will he passed upon and
then forwarded to the educational
committee of the local Y. M. C. A.,
and finally passed upon. Arrange
ments will be made for competent
teachers and adequate space to care
for the students who. may enroll. It
is importapt that applications be in at
once as our assignment will be made
at an early date.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
STILES-STEVENSON AUTO
SERVICE CO.
First Class Automobile Repairing.
13G E. IMENHEXCIA ST.
Turnips weighing eight pounds each
and with large green tops have been
raised in Escambia county by Samuel
Clepper at Bellview, who brought a
load of vegetables in the city the last
of the week.
Mr. Clepper has two acres of tur
nips planted the first part of October,
using commercial fertilizer. The en
tire yield averages large size turnips
with many tipping the scales at eight
pounds. The tops are full and the tur
nips firm and sweet.
Mr. Clepper's yield is considered
typical of what can be done with Es
cambia county soil with a little ferti
lizer used.
LYNCH HELD FOR
CARRYING WEAPONS
George Lynch of McKInnonville
was bound over to the court of record
by Judge Bellinger yesterday on a
charge of carrying concealed weapjons.
The complaining witness was TV, A.
Paul, also of McKinnonville, who
claims that Lynch threatened him with
a pistol. This charge Lynch denies,
saying that he didn't have a pistol.
(Special to The Journal)
OX BOARD BOOSTER SPECIAL,
Feb. 26. Pensacola's booster delega
tion is now on the last lap of a tour
of a week's duration. The opporunity
w-as enjoyed to visit Jacksonville, St.
Augustine, Palm Beach, Daytona and
Miami. Pensacolians were heartily
welcomed in everv citv. The boosters
jyesterday visited Daytona and for the
first time encountered rain, but that
did not alter the program of the re
ception committee, which was headed
by T. H. Lacy, former Pensacolian.
The boosters were taken to the Hotel
Dalton for breakfast, after which they
toured Daytona, Seabreeze and Or
mond, .being shown all the wondrous
sights including leading hotels and
the Rockefeller home.
The party again returned to the
hotel where Mr. Dalton had a sumptu
ous luncheon In readiness and the
Daytona Normal and Industrial insti
tute colored girls" glee club was on
hand to furnish a musical program,
' which was thoroughly enjoyed.,
I After luncheon and the program an
other tour was made and the famous
Daytona Beach speedway was tried
out.
- The boosters arrived in Jacksonville
last evening, and were greeted at the
train by an entertainment committee
from the chamber of commerce and
escorted to waiting automobiles. They
were taken to the chamber of com
merce rooms, where the Tourist club
was holding a dance.
Several members of the party re
mained a short time and others formed
theatre parties, etc.
This morning the delegation reas
sembled at the chamber of commerce
rooms and then toured the city, go
ing over the beautiful Riverside drive,
visiting the manufacturing district of
the city, terminals and docks.
They were taken to the fair grounds
where they were the guests of the Tin
Can Tourists club of America and a
delightful barbecued dinner was
served. The key of the tented city
was turned over to the visitors and
many short addresses were given.
Chief among the speakers were A. E.
Cocke ral and George W. Parkhill of
the chamber of commerce and WT B.
Flynn, mayor of the Tourists Tin Can
club city. The response was made
by J. H. Bayliss and F. X. Carroll of
the boosters.
DR. WEEKS TO BE
AT FIRST METHODIST
Dr. Sylvester Weeks, retired Meth
odist minister, will fill the pulpit at
the First Methodist church today In
the absence of the regular pastor, Dr.
I- W. Chalker, who gives an address
at the Broad Street church in Mobile
today.
Dr. Weeks has chosen as his subject
for this morning, "Singing the Gos
pel." Dr. Weeks is one of the most
beloved mjnisters in the city. A la-ge
congregation is expected at the First
church this morning .
M'MULLEN TO FILL
KNOX PULPIT
J. T. McMullen, local field director,
American Red Cross, will fill the pul-
j pit at the Knox Presbyterian church
today In the absence of the regular
pastor, Dr. W. E- Mcllwaln, In Ndrth
Carolina at the present time.
Mr. McMullen will conduct both the
morning and evening services.
CENTRAL PHARMACY
Norrls Exquisite Candies.
Rest Hot Chocolate in the City.
Phones 177178.
ALTERATIONS
On Ladles' and Men' Garments
Done by An Expert.
LONDON WOOLEN
MILLS
GOETHE REPAIR SHOP
hi connection with United Auco
Sates Co. First class auto re
pairing prompt service price?
rlRbt.
In Old "Empire Laundry Side
Phone 2099.
1 D. A. REUiMONT I
Gun and Lock Smith
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
108 E. Roman St. Pensacola, Fla.
STROBEL IS HELD
ON BENCH WARRANT
Thomas V. iStrobel. as he asked for
his mail at the general delivery win
dow in the Pensacola postofflce Fri
day, was taken into custody by Of
ficer O'Connell on a bench warrant
issued at Washington, D. C, charg
ing Strobel with non-support. He is
held at the county jail, federal officers
being immediately notified. Strobel Is
about 39 years of age.
FIRST CHRISTIAN
TO HAVE REVIVAL
The First Christian church this eve
ning will open a two weeks' revival,
the regular pastor, Rev. Minor J.
Ross, to have change of the services.
The singing Is to be in charge of
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pollack of Neco.
111., known as the "singing evangelists."
CHAS. PERRY BUYS
MATTRESS FIRM
Charles B. Perry has purchased the
Pensacola Mattress company and
expects to continue the business in the
same service-giving manner that ha?
always been his policy.
Mr. Perry has been vice-president
of the company for the past few years
and has recently purchased the in
terest of A. If. McLeord. who is leav
ing for the Pacific coast.
Mr. Perry expects to conduct the
business with strictly modern and up-to-date
equipment. Mr. Perry enjoys
the highest esteem among his busi
ness associates.
COL. NEELEY IS
REPORTED IMPROVING
Col. John L. Xeeley. U. S. district
attorney, taken suddenly ill at his of
fice Friday is reported much improved.
ELKS TO HOLD
ANNUAL ELECTION
Elks of Pensacola will hold a for
mal election of officers Tuesday night,
the following having been nominated:
V- J. Vidal. exalter ruler; E. L.. Ander
son, esteemed leading knight; Ed W.
Peake, esteemed loyal knight; Thos.
Ericksen, esteemed lecturing knight;
E. P .Roch, secretary; Max Ii. Bear,
treasurer; M. Gonzalez, tyler; W. II.
Northup, trustee for three years; J.
G. Welsh, grand representative; Max
L.. Bear, alternate representative.
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FUNERAL MRS. C. M. CLAYTON
The funeral services of Mrs. Cassie
M. Clayton will be held this afternoon,
the cortege to leave the residence of
J. L.. Sweeney, 206 E. Zarragossa-st.,
at 2:30 o'clock for St. Michael's cem
etery. Rev. Father Fullerton conduct
ing the services.
Pall bearers will be Willie Blumer.
Bazzel Cox, Robert! Stout, John South
erland, Clem Sweeney and Jack Ma-loy.
Hear the Pollocks Sing.
Old Papers for sale at Journal
Office.
WANTED AT ONCE
First class ship carpenters
ment; no labor trouble.
apply.
and
None but
joiners, bteady employ-
experienced men need
DOULLUT & WILLIAMS SHIPBUILDING CO.. INC.
Lake End of Industrial Canal, New Orleans, La.
Office Supplies
Filing Cabinets
Desks
Chairs
Transfer File?
Everything for the Office
M je ; Printing
Co ipctny
"The Quality Printers-'
.0-2 W. Government St.
Phone 181.
METHODISTS TO
HAVE REVIVAL
jcrvcos at the Gadsden Street 1
Methodist church this mornir.g will be
preliminary to the revival to start at
the church next week. Announce
ments are to be made and arrange
ments completed.
The revival is to- he in charge of
lCvangelist J. V. Culpepper and is ex- ;
pected to continue about two weeks.!
PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH
BURGLAR INSURANCE
It will protect your home. Profit by my experience and
insure with
B. GERSON INSURANCE AGENCY
604 Blount Bldg Gerson Mayer, Rep.
SHERIFF GETS WOMAN
FOR SHINNY MAKING
Mrs. Joe Fisher, white, 135 W. -Zarragossa-st,
was arrested yesterday
morning by Deputy Donaldson from
the office of Sheriff Kllis for having
liquor in her possession. Five gal
lons of home-brew were sei;:ed.
:mary brown held
j for stealing dress
, Mary F.rown. colored, was arrested
I ij kicui. .m.iui e yesterday on a
charge of stealing two dresses a.
waist, and some other articles froml
Uehy Scott, also colored. Lieut. Mc- 1
Cluro also recovered the articles.
Ley a!
Order
of
oose
February "6, 1921.
To the Membership in Pensacola:
We are pleased to announce that we have secured the services of
Brother H. F: Smith to conduct our Anniversary Campaign.
During this campaign we will accept new applicants for the sum of
JJi.OO initiation fee. plus $1.00 for medical examination. v
Brother Smith will have his office at 3G9 Brent Building and will keep
same open between 9 a. m. and 6 p. m. ; "Wednesday and featurdiy to 9 p. m.
Your hearty cooperation is expected. Fraternally, ,
U. W. MURrHREK.
Secretary.
G. BREIDENBACK.
' Dictator.
MADAM! SUREY
DIAMOND DYE IT
Few Cents Dyes Faded, Shabby
GarmentsDraperies, Every
thing Into New.
"Diamond Dyes" never Streak,
' Spot. Fade or give that
"Dyed-Look."
Pensacola women can dye anything
with a package of Diajnond Dyes. An
old. worn coat, skirt, waist, sweater, i
kimona, dress, or faded stockings,
gloves, draperies, portieres, chair cov- I
ers anything, whether wool, silk,
linen, cotton or mixed goods, can be
diamond-dyed to look like new. Easy
directions in eac-h package guarantee
perfect results. Druggist has Color
Card showing actual materials diamond-dyed
in a wondrous range of
rich, fadeless colors. Don't risk your
material In a poor dye. Adv.
"BODY
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PAUIS BY NIGHT
the Latin Quarter
where , everything may
happen and everything
does and a strange
great adventure ro
mance and the wine
quickened pulse of youth.
SUCH IS
From
Wm. Hurlbut't
Famous
Play
JUST
TODAY
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AND
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MONCRIEF TO GIVE
SPECIAL. SERMON
Evening Discourse at First Baptist
Church Will Be Timely One.
Pensacola's part in. the general crime
wave sweeping over the country will
In general be the subject of an inr
teresting discourse by Dr. J. A. Mon
crief, pastor of the First Baptist
church, at that church this evening.
Dr. Moncrief expects to discuss free
ly recent deplorable actions in the
city and to urge the decent and law
abiding citizenship) to exert itself in
the Interests on law enforcement and
principles of right.
OUT 0' ORDER
STOMACHS
Indigestion, Acidity, Sourness
and Gasses ended with
'Tape's Diapepsin."
The moment you eat a tablet of two
of Pape's Diapepsin all the lumps of
indigestion pain, the sourness, heart
burn and belching of gases, due to
acidity, vanish truly -wonderful!
Million, of pleople know that It Is
needless to be bothered with indiges
tion, dyspepsia or a disordered stom
ach. A few tablets of Pape's Diapep
sin neutralize acidity and give relief
at oncerno waiting! Buy a box of
Pape's Diapepsin now! Don't stay
dyspepitlc! Try to regulate your stom
ach so you can eat favorite foods
without causing distress. The cost is
so little. The benefits so great. Adv.
WITH
ALICE LAKE
As the Girl Who Did Not Know
Herself and
Stuart Holmes
As the Man Who Knew Women
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