The Abilene Daily Reporter (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 257, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 11, 1923 Page: 3 of 24
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'ABILENE REPORTER SUNDAY MARCH 11 1923
PAGE THREE
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. 80 LOCUTIONS
: MADE LUST WEEK
-.IT
GROSS
PLAIN
Stfeelnl to Tlio Keportpr
I GnOSS PLAINS Tt March 10
Mlghlech iicW location" Im'vo boon rc-
alauly reported for the wor-lt in tne
Sioty Cro Cwt section of the Cto
tPlalnS Holds. Tnta added to tho tvel
We roportotl last week. Rte thft field
"a tdtttl 6t nh even thlri'v hew wellR
thai nro slaked tot immediate derel-
kinonL 5 nond cbmlUlorre hae fcrentlv lm-
'.provotl nntt rlR timbers and tools nro
now moving in almost oniHe prores-
fl!on to tho hew territory Ktg Imvo
ilWen eomplettd mt the Trlplctl-i New-
Sou MeDonoiiRh nnd Stone-Prater
Udnses nnd Umbers are on the ground
tttsv tho Newton No. 1 of Crnbb McNcftl
JnHtl Tom Bt-ynut and Hi i W Stone
Company and tho ailleUiml Masnoss
Et nl Praetor No. S.
Tile Wright well of F. Vf. Stono
6 Comntth'. ono at the discovery wells
Sing completely overeomo the wcter
ftfoubto due JO Hi ten Ineli railing
30 shut off Dut now are confronted
jwlth n serious flslilnje Job liovIrlK
wlroppod a utrliiB of tools from near
JtUa top of tho hole. Untlly bendlnR
rmo stem ami wnen uio muiing iquw
Jiook Jioiu ino entire kuhik -rain
ClIHJUL IWU IIUIIIUUU icci iv lire uuhvi"
ftif the ten tneh ewiirte where tho hit
was broken oft. and 'remains til a din
jponiai position nerons ino uciie aim
so far has resisted All efforts to force
fit elthbr up or down. The accident
Kieoilrrod n eleatitiiR out wns holnR
fcomplelod nnd tho well l now stand-
HHR full of oil making1 flows through
Rho ten Inch whenever nggltnted with
alio fishing tool this Wei. has n to-
Jtnl depth of 1406 feet reachlnc the
jlop of tbe pav at JZffl feet and drill-
lni 32 feet of pure srtnd but show
tvery little ga.
S Tho Mcljpnough. No. 1 of Crnbb
CUeNeal and) Tom Brynnt In swabinp
(about CO bdrrels beliig operated only
$on n daylight bnls or nbout ten houm
Mter day. Preparations nro now being
Jniado to run two Inch tubing nnd
JpueHor In this vH lln-re bring mifflc-
tont RUs to flow lt production In this
inmnner. nnd the tent thus far made
nssurc Hint when propeily equipped
.its production will exceed a hundred
barrels from fa depth of 1315 foot.
The outstanding feature of the new
Ifleld la the wide extent of territory
already consldeied proven ntid the
iMiuisUnl feature of lln being opened
tip by three wild c.it veils which wero
.commenced nnd completed nt almost
Sllio Mints time and the fnct that tho
fjv0 wells so rnr uriueci io pny iopiu
"the same sand through scattered over
;n territory or approximately mur ami
one-hutt miles in extent.
I Tlio pioneer seetinji continues quiet
itlioiigli a lnrge number of Wells nre
JilrlllliiK On Inside lnation. The week
SHOWS HO iiniiuriuiit.cuuiMuiiuiia i"
lliui UISWIll. f j
I Vo make attlVttlvii iM'l on dwell-
-!nt. ntul lmsh
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a3 JCo. 2nd sl vl yTIMione l 17
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IPLANT EIFLOf E
i 1SELEGTRQGUTED
! HEHE DH FRIDAY
I .
J Funernl serurs of T(hn O Mln-
O'ard. Uged 41. garden r at tho local
fjiower plant of tlie West Texus Utill-
Stloa Company were held from the res-
ildqnoo CI 7 Paean Btreet S.uurday
nftornoon ut -1 t'clock The local of-
ileesW the West Tevas UtiUtlwi com-
3iany remained cloned Haimdav aftei-
noon from three to fh.t o'tloek out of
repect to the deccuMed employee
J Mr Mlnyurd emploel M gardener
jit the power pj.iot. wan electrocuted
J'rlday afternoon nt about 9 o'clock.
"lie wan engaged iir rmting weedn In
nhe enclOHiire of sub-siittlon at the
-plant when he canie in contact with
oiib of the high power Untu which
Hilled Mm Jnitaiitb. Pliysfchms work-
nd valiantly frojii 3 10 o'clock to 7.13
jj'olock In an offwrt to resusteiate the
"oleetroeuted body Then efforts wero
ffuHift and ail hope w giNen up at
.?;! o'ciotK. Nu nJgtm ot life were
AMble from the moment he was c-!ee-
nowmtecK It was i4 by thotw giving
-firtt tttd.
- Sir- Mlnyard i survived by n wife
.and four children ohb son and three-
"lnUBliter Jl had been au employee
'at tha local Mwer uoiniHiny for some--Ume.
Iturlal wa rnacle in the local
.iinietery Haturda nfternoon.
;3 Petitions to Tap
"Water Mains Were
Granted By Board
Thrue pctitioiiu for penniioii to
tap water fualii" were priNteataii to
tho t'tv CoiHiObM-lon in IU rngular
inoetiriK in the eit hall V'rldy aft
vritouu Maor (n-o-tem Joe T Perry
.prcsWtng Ail i.kiiHom w.er granted
JJ. T. t'ompclca t.pieared lief tire tlie
coiuruitioii Mtui afced for iMriultwIoii
tin jpta'ut a i-ia' h tay sn the teu-hicli
Hhh lOBg KrtU th tit at ih&
'liomt witi ttaat line croesa tiweiwn
:avtuue. Tfcfj stw Ua wilt eXtenU' to
Ulifwwiy Plat" a new beauty
:aat Jkordering on Hickory wrest
which ut wiug develops by Mr. Com.
JT4--patltoaa-Ja4aKiilsilwvia put
four-inch uns on tho main for prop-
erty south tf awl adioinia KJrblaiul
Btrt were preueiiied by Ceure Jlin-
"ter ard J. W Ue the watei to b
:uad for domeauc iiui'mwa on this
juoircy -
Slhes!
silt of lisBfl-inade
little folk bath boys
Utile shupuv. Phone
IvjirtWiifc'
Lovelyy
gariiieai for
and tfn '
Ke 16
.riBthe! Ci
H.-vOOrtlQi
HUGO BUNKER'S
DEATH HNS A
BIG MYSTERY
CHICAGO. March 10 Whether
i'red W. Popp president Of tho Iogan
Square Trtlt fttrd SnvlhSs Bunk whose
bodv was found jetterdny In his auto-
mobile on a lonely road dlod of n
self Inflicted gun shot wound or wn"
killed by another person was deelared
to he doubtful by detectives testifying
today nt tho Inquest Into his death.
The bullet wound in his right tem-
ple. Lieutenant Chnrles Welling said
was nbout tho sl?e of two silver dol-
lar while an ordinary bullet lftflletfl
a wound about a largo at a ordi-
nary lifetidll. The bullet 011Q Of aJlat
nosed type Wac founii on the floor
of the automobile
1'oltOwlng this testimony the Inquest
wns postponod until March 30 Mean-
while bank examiners wero busy
checking the accounts Of tho institu-
tion for poasiblo shortuRo
The bank president's body was dis-
covered Jeslerday in an automobile
on a lonely road near here a bullet
hole IU tlie hend and an nutomaffo
pistol lying near by.
Bank directors meeting last night in
emergency cnll with Stale ttnrtklng
Association officials declared the in-
stitution solvent but issued an official
statement suspending operation of
tho bank while the Inquiry Is being
conducted In order to givo tho exam-
iners uninterrupted orJ.
The' examination resulted partly
from the finding of $61000 worth of
cancelled chocks In the dead man's
pocket mode payable to his son Paul
AV Popp secretary nnd cashier of tho
ImiiU. POpp began his career as a
banker 25 jearnngo discarding a
tnall carriers uniform to enter the fl-
nnnctnl field and his body was found
bv Frank Ivlem Schmidt a mall ear-
lier making Ida morning rounds $es-
terday. The body unidentified re-
mained for several hours whero It was
found and police first investigated on
th theory that the dead man wna a
vrctlm of robbers. Twelvo hours af-
ter fhs bodv was found report of the
death reached the coroners office
identification. wns matin through tho
family ph-siclui. InvesUgators said
1'opp had been despondent for eoiin1
tlmo because of Ida wlfo'n ill health
and had found It accessory to take
sleeping potions
Considerable interest was ovidenced
bv investigators in the mnuncr in
which the cancelled checks had been
preset veil. Kach check showing It to
have hi en cashed had boon carefully
pasted back Into the check book. . Tlio
cheeks ranged In amount from $K000
to $30000 nil drawn by made piyublo
to and endorsed by Paul W. Popp the
son on the Ucpubllc National Bank of
St. Louis.
'fho bank president had been con-
nected with the institution slnco its
founding first oh a stockholder and
then advancing ktep by stey until ho
became president two years ngo
The Institution Way credited with
resources ot $2C07652CS.
JtKSOLI.VnO.V
In respect and as a fellow feeling
to our brother nnd class inenibor. Mr.
lluptut .N. lllclmrdHonr
Ut It toaolvod tliftt this class record
tho death ot his mother Mrs. W. B.
lUclmrjHair who died at Minoral
WUls on Mnrch tnd
And be it fuither resolved that wo
tender to tlie bereaved family our
heart-felt sympathy and condolence
In tho torrow and los of their dear
mother "Blessed nr tho dead who
dl la tho Lord.. They rest and their
work do follow them "
(Signed! VICTOUY BrBLI3 CLASS
O. S Hurkett
W. Coke Mihgus Committee.
is ;iti?i:x no mouh
''Hy experiance with your medicine
has been wonderful My stomach and
liver trouble of. five years standing
tot.k a iiw UffTctWv iears ngo when
I took on u olive gxecu coinple)uti.
I iipent $00 vUU clpctois nnjwipe-
cUllnts vfly to provct'lhat I waa still
as gieen l ever. A fllbnd ndrljjed me
to take M.i BW "Von4er;ui Remedy
und ran gin nolmr My stomach
and liver trudble ifaall cLsappeared.'
It is a lnivh JraVnifess preparation
that rcniurc atlie fiitilirhal liilKUS
from Uuyhm-'stiiuilitiaLt und uliuss
the inflamm ction which causes prac-
tically nil Vomacljliver and intestinal
iiilmtntB. inchidiSg appendicitis. One
done wUl convince or money efunded
MtLeintire-Uass Urug Co and drug-
giit c.vei vvlure tadvc rtislng)
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SOLDIER BONUS
OILL IN INDIANA
TO K VETOED
lit I U a A oikaMr I &i TVftJUt
INDIANAPOLIS Maich 10 Oltv-
eror Msltay announced todaV tlmt tm
would not sign the soldiers bonus WW
passed uy ue lauia"11- !" ."
The bonus meaurd umvided or a
pa 1 roe nt ot iu a intuitu "- !
:......!. i .-... jwi iiio stuiniah.Anierieaii
war. payrneat uf th bonus was rt-
tleiideiit upon a roierenouro e i
the nest general elsotion.
Th governor said the bums WH
would dls by a "'poeket eto."
' "
""sWjSTffOXBff SKDANS
DurjBg the past week tlie FratiWn
Motor Car company of 11 JO Suth
Secnna street lu tw of the nvv
Series 10 Franklin Sdaas- On o
tu ca.-s was delivered to W. 1 CsK
... ml.. !&.. K III lia ilAllvAr.
ed to John MeAdams cashier of tni
Win ers aiaie iwwv. u
car is received by the local dealer
Carrol Manl. These are the first of
tb i ew swrics sdaas to b seld la
tbu iart uf the mate
Don't Forget tk"6Ibaieat Market
Located ia ft't ot
very lt tf
Akfi hvend
li't forget tk
me Mi-Hift ljakerv
UUlisf JoUh aljVt itniBb
2$ XLp
f t0'1' jC
fill "i 71 -T " .!
jineviiy "JLy1
on f'hesimit Street.
is treatment aiul th
iirnt ck&s iuarkt.
o fjfSev iMulrirs.
Market
Spring Time Garments New and Refreshingly Lovely
This week's shWing features tKe smartest
styles and tKe most complete display of autK-
oritative fashions we Have made this season"
Like a flower garden in Springtime the fash-
ions at this store are budding and blooming
daily with new modes and the gay colorings of
the new season to delight the heart or remin-
ii-rt7 iirWn anrivaicifoc tVw Kpniihfnl and arhshr
play vill bV; of special interest as Easter is only CT
a few short weeks ahead and you will or course ly
be interested in styles fothiiTSc?:aBionu
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The New Dresses
Ctmtiiiuo "to nrrivc. Frocks of Twill or "Wool
Crepe in etcvpr liraidcit Coat Models Printed
rrcpo in mnny striking1 t-olors ntul soCtly
flrnpcd models. Now Flnt Croiic with pretty
lingerie touches! handsome Cantons and smart
Taffetas. Colors fire Tnn. Black Green Navy
Grey Hose and Combinations. Our low'
prices arc another feofuri'. Let us show you
what very pretty dresses can bo had for4
.$18.75 $22.75 up to $42.50
Spring Gaiety In
Millinery Modes
To the Beauty of Spring-. Is
Added the Radiance of
New Millinery
Smart New "Spring Suits
ihfjrTrnrk's
Aluii.v new and lovely suits are
big iiusludiiig both two and tfiiv
SAnd and llrowiis: 1'oiret Twills;
JSiiitiiitfs. Correct models iniirm
box nnd Ilalkali styles. I'ricesWe $29.D0 to $75.00
'iKFifrt
oJf)ired
rwiiiil
IiiirW
sjuow-
in invy.
corfurand Alainsu
H jnequettes anil
Featuring Unuwjfil Values at $32.50
r(fuhr
ne 1'oiret TwUbr
itlkau tToenuctte
Tn tliU L'ioiinVo hnrtrabnut 20 Suits of fin
ii ml 'I'l'ii.ntiiicvXiiew models in Hox ntul JJulknii .TaenUCt
in Xavv ami Sjhjd many of them elaborately hurtled or
emlji'oitlirid. AllSvi putiv silk liiiiiit'fjV-rery blind-
some lot of suits nt eiKuvi'. only .--. -r -32.D0
"With their first and best skill designers
bring forth a bevy of new colors types and
shapes. Tlio Citrine tho Persian IUuo the
liubiayat Red arc 'among the colors promi-
nent. As to materials there nro Hemp and Hair
Braid Peanut and 3lilnn Failles mid the
ribbon mado. affair. 'A lull quota of the
best examples in tho new Spring creations
ure here from the host known milliners.
Priced From $5.00 to $22.50
W WWBBM""- -
Jfew Sport Dresses
Demand a front rank position in your ward-
robemid hero they nro for you' in tho newest
and irfost fascinating versions of the world's
forcinost designers. Lovely ereations express
iiujryoulh nd elinrni. Pretty ono and two
piece models in two tones or two fabrics: also
fiomt! very striking examples in Printed Grcpo
all colorful nnd charming for service for
.street country ulub or general sports wear.
Prices tiro moderaleVin every instance.
$18.75 and up to $37.50
New Coats Ready
In Many Popular Styles
Including now dressy types graceful drapes
eapo sleeves contrast facing in sleeves ana
front and unique braid or ribbon trims soft
materials. Also Poirct Twills Cantons and
other popular materials aro used in theso
dressy types of coats nnd capes. Prices
rangu from $18.50 to $67.50
HART SOHAFFNER & MARX COATS
In mannish tailored styles for ladies. Tho
finest camel's hair coatings in solid and
novelty plaids arc used to develop theso
beautiful coats for sport and general -wear
.Prices at $32.50 to $75.0G
Children's coats and capes for Spring in ser-
viceable materials and tailored styles; and
the prices range $12.50 to $18.50
Royal Society
Pieces
Va have a complete new
spring line of Uoyal Society
Pieces stomped and finished.
Also Flosses and threads ne-
cessary to finish stamped
pieces. Conio in am) loot
over tho now designs.
Silk Hosiery-
For Spring
Now spring colobj in the best
mill brands of Silk Hoho;
plain and fancy colors and
in Chiffon Silk full fashion-
ed at $2.00 to $4.50
Silk Socks Full line of chil-
dren's silk socks in all tlio
wanted shades.
There's a Charm in
Dainty 'Kerchiefs
Wo have hundreds from
which you may select hem-
stitched others with embroi-
dered corners some with col
orod borders and others nil
colors. Fine sheer materials
fine nil linen with drawn
work ote. A prettier dnintor
lot cannot bo fouud and the
prices are small.
Pretty Veils For
Spring
Veils and veiling arc popular
for spring; mnny shades are
used; match shades and con-
trasting shades. Here thoy
arc as light as a spring ze-
phyr and as pretty as a blos-
som They are by each or by
tho yard nil nt moderate
prices.
Spring
Toilettes
Keep good care of your com-
plexion in the spring time
The pleasing weather is like-
ly to make you forget your
powders and your creams.
"We havo a complete lino of
standard ranlto toilet articles
rtfndy for you. Hemember
wc Avill be glad to servo ypu.
Sport Skirts of Soft
Camel's Hair
The wrap around skirts of Caniel's Hair plam
plaidel or wool embroidered are very popular.
Finr plaited modes of soft fine Flannals or Twills
Crepe or knitted faliris are also notfld.
Plaited Crep de Chine styles to wear with sport
jaequsttas are aUo sfearipg popular demand. We
will be glad a b" J'W the pratty examples of the
above skirts this WWk ranging in pre
From $7.00 to $20.00"
Things For
Baby
Wo have a eompleto little depart-
ment where all tho little tilings for
baby are assembled including all
kinds of dainty Jiitlo garments for
personnl use Also Quilts and Baby
Blankets and Carriage Hobos
We also carry many Utile gifts awl
novelties; for this important moiubar
of tho family sooh as Hooord Books
Comb and Brush Sets Ilot Water
Bottles Floating Toys for entertain
meut at bathing time ete.
When yon are out shopping for
the baby visit this little department
and not tie preparations we have
mad to sspply you with thg many
things neeessary for the baby.
Popular
Sweaters
Aro essential for any wardrobe.
Silk Sweaters for some occasions
Honior Wool knits for cool nights
You may secure the smartest color-
ings horo now while the showing is
nt its best.
HERE THEY ARE TIUS IDEAL
GARMENTS FOR SPRING
WEATHER
Slip-ons Tuxedo and Balkan models
hi many bright spring shadftg in-
eluding Jade Flame Citron Crush-
ed Berry Buff White Navy and
combinations! Silks and Fiber Silks
$6.50 to $25.00
Pine Soft Camel's Hair and Mohair
Sweaters are priced from
$2.50 up to $10.00
Minter Dry Goods Co.
"Abilene's Progreitiye Store"
I in I i i i nil-mi i ij I
Our Mail Order
Department
Will Serve You
Promptly
Ordsrs Ar Mailed Oat tt Sabm
DyXwivd. Let us wv Y.
Telephone Number 28
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