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75-CENT CHECK OF GOVERNMENT VIOLATED LAW Paper Received at Vincennes m race of Satute With $1 Minimum. til Tirnr O' ' VINCENNES. Ind , July 20.—Violation of a federal statute forbidding writing of checks for less than sl, commented upon in connection with a check for 2 cents used by Henry Ford in payment of a loan to buy a postage stamp, reveals that the Unitea States government Itself broke the law with a check received here recently. It was for 75 cents in payment of rental of an air mail landing field for nine months, the rate being $1 a year. Fords 2-sent check was given J. ! F. Quinland. New York, secretary j of t.he lights golden jubilee committee. when the billionaire automobile manufacturer attended a, cele- ; bra* ion honoring Thomas A Edison on the fiftieth anniversary of Ills discovery of electric light. A fine of not more than SSOO and ' Imprisonment not to exceed six f mohths were provided by the statute. It was passed in 1909 while the country was still in the process of , recovering from the 1907 money depression. Ford's check for the price of a j stamp discloses interesting figures. If sent to jail. Ford would lose $24,657,480, based on his earning j capacity, estimated as 5 per cent of j his wealth. With that value of his time in mind, it, cost him $6.32 to ■ Write the check, it being estimated his time is worth $1.58 a second and it required four seconds to complete • the check. CHICKEN THIEVES GET TERMS AFTER SHOOTING Two Men Who Were Wounded Sentenced at Anderson. Bit 7 ini' Sin •del ANDERSON. Ind.. July 20—Recovered from gunshot wounds inflicted by vigilantes organized to stop chicken thefts, John Phillips, 44. and his step-son. Herald Julian, ! arraigned before Judge Carl F. Morrow in Madison circuit court. , entered pleas of guilty. Phillip was sentenced to the state prison three j to ten years, and Julian to one to | ten years at the state reformatory. The prisoners were surprised in the act of robbing a, hen roost on the Ava Wolf farm in Stonycreek township. They exchanged shots I with farmers and fled. Sheriff Frank G. Daniels arrested them the , following day. CHURCH MERGER FOES SEEKING DISSOLUTION Terre Haute Group Prepares Petition to Meet Bishop’s Offer. Av Times Special TERRE HAUTE. Ind., July 20. j Members of the former Centenary Methodist church here merged with the First Methodist to form the Methodist Temple, are continuing their efforts to dissolve the union. Bishop Edgar Blake of the Indianapolis area, who with five dis- i trict superintendents of the con- ; ference. decided the merger should ) stand unless two-thirds of the Cen- | tenary group sign a petition to end it. An effort is being made to meet j the. bishop's conditions and already ! 194 names have been signed to a j dissolution petition. NEW MONEY WANTED Richmond Church Seeks Thank Offering for Sunday. F.y 7 1 max Si" rial RICHMOND. Inti.. July 20—New dollar bills put in circulation last week will be contributed by members of the Central Methodist Episcopal church here next Sunday as : a thank offering for the church building fund of the congregation. 1 the Rev. J. Ira Jones, pastor of the church, has arranged a special service for the occasion. “The form of our currency has not been changed within the lifetime of most of us." said the Rev. Mr. Jones. "The chances art that It will never be again. It is therefore a unique opportunity as well as a privilege to dedicate the new money to service of God and humanity." Auto Injures Two Youths fW Time* Spro’ CRAVVFORDSVILLE. Ind.. July 20—Morris Pickcl. 20. and Charles Hesler. 18. both oi this city were injured when they were struck by an auto driven by Cecil Brennan. 27. while they were pushing a motorcycle along a road near here. The automobile passed over the bodies of both youths. Their injuries are not critical. Picket narrowly missed having his right eye gouged out. Woman Holds Burglar. f v Tnae< special ANDERSON. Ind . July 20—Mrs. Margaret Gates, widow, awoke to find a Negro attempting to enter her home. She armed herself with a revolver and held the intruder at bay until police arrived. In citycourt, the negro. John Sawyer. Carthage, was sentenced to ninetydays on the state farm. Police Matron Quits. r.v Tiwti Sflt 'iff! ANDERSON. Ind.. July 20—Resignation of Mrs. Harriett Hurst, police matron, is in the hands of the police board, effective Aug. 1. Mrs. Hurst was given the job at the start of the present city administration three and one-half years ago. No successor has been named. Court Vacation Begins. Ay Times Spi mil ANDERSON. Ind.. July 20—Both the Madison circuit and superior courts adjourned today for the summer vacation. The two courts will convene Sept. 9.

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lONDON. July 20—There's another Lady Astor in British politics. Mrs. Zelia Hoffman, born in Evansville, ind., and naturalized in England about, a year ago. has conic in for a large share of publicattention since she ran for Parliament recently as a Liberal. Mrs. I-loflman was less fortunate than Lady Astor. who was elected, as she was defeated four to one, but she declares she did not expect to win in her first attempt, anyway. She has resided in England for a number of years. She has a town house in London and two country homes where she entertains the hunting set on a lavish scale. Recently, someone asked her about prohibition. She replied: "Prohibition? For America, yes. For England, no. In America, with its dry and bracing climate, there is no need for drink. In England, with its damp climate, there is a decided need for it. Besides. England is a peaceful and law-abiding country." Before the election, Mrs. Hoffman said: “I am going to fight the Socialist party because it is out to destroy English traditions, and traditions are just what, as anew country, America appreciates the most. I am too much of an American to subscribe to a Tory policy, so here I am as a Liberal." Mrs. Hoffman, said she started her career as a public speaker when her rural dean asked her to open bazaars and preside at other church functions. She found she could think on her feet, and was soon in demand. Then the Liberals asked her to be a candidate, and she agreed.

TWO CLAIM DEAD MAN AS HUSBAND

Neither Takes Body of Automobile Accident at Dublin. P.y Times Special DUBLIN, Ind., July 20—The body of Claude Setty, killed here Monday afternoon when his automobile collided with a Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction car still lies at a morgue because no one will claim it. Officials have found a second supposed wife, Mrs. Mable Setty. Seymour. His mother, Mrs. Dora Setty living at Geyer, 0., a small hamlet with scarcely any communication, and Val White, Dayton, 0., a cousin declare they knew Setty had a wife, Mrs. Mabel Setty, and to their knowledge they had not been divorced. Mrs. Edna Setty, two miles west of here who claims to have been a wife, disclaims any knowledge of the Seymour wife, saying she understood Setty was divorced. The Dublin wife and Setty’s j mother apparently are without \ means to pay burial expenses. The ! former is said to have rejected an offer of the Traction company to pay burial expenses. It is stated she will bring suit for damages against the company. As Setty was killed in Wayne county, but resides in | Henry county, officials are unde- j termined as to which county shall ] be liable for a burial in potters field. Acting Coroner. J. E. King, of Wayne county exhonerated the company from blame in Setty's death and claims he has in his possession a statement that Setty was under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident, Setty was a sign painter and on the afternoon of the accident, was said to have evaded arrest by the marshall of Cambridge City, while driving in a reckless manner through there on his way home. Window to be Dedicated. Fa Times Special McCORDSVILLE, Ind.. July 20— A large stained glass window in the Methodist Episcopal church will be dedicated to the memory of Mrs. S. B. Prater of Indianapolis, a former member of the church, at a special service Sunday night. The Rev. M. F. Dunbar, pastor, and Osrow Kennedy, Fort-ville, will speak. Mrs. Prater, who died April 2. 1929. was a member of the Ladies’ Aid Society and active in the church. Special music will be provided. Robbed Man Dazed by Beating. Fji Times Special ANDERSON. Ind.. July 20—Police 3re trying to find out what happened to William Shuman. 69. found in a dazed condition on tracks of the Union Traction ComI pany, in North Anderson. Shuman said he accepted a ride in an automobile but beyond that could not recall what happened. His purse, containing $23. is missing. Police believe he was beaten, robbed and ■ thrown out of the automobile.

STATE BAPTIST SCHOOL SEEKS I mm study Session to Open Monday at Franklin Will Close Aug. 2. I'.u Times special FRANKLIN. Ind., July 20.—An enrollment of 600 for the Indiana Baptist Assembly which will open at Franklin college here Monday to continue to Aug. 2, has been set by leaders as a step toward an enrollment of 1.000 in 1933, when the Indiana Baptist convention will celebrate its centennial. Last year there were 439 students. A daily vacation Bible school is a new feature this year, it will be in i charge of Mrs. Louis J. Jenson. Chij cago, assisted by Mrs, Walter P. Halbert, Franklin. Program Expanded This year's program is on larger J scale than has previously been atI tempted and will include training classes in all lines'of church work. | More than thirty courses are ofj sered. In connection with the assembly the Indiana Baptist Young People's Union will hold its annual state convention Saturday and Sunday, j Miss Vivian Thomas, Decatur, will be toastmistress at a fellowship banquet Saturday night. Indianapolis Pastor in Charge The Rev. L. C. Trent, pastor of Woodruff Place Baptist church, Indianapolis. is assembly president,, and the Rev. Willard R. Jewell, Indianapolis, is dean. Faculty members include the following: The Rev. Carlos M. Dinsmore, Indianapolis, general superintendent, Indiana Baptist convention, student advisor and Instructor in centennial jubilee program, and Louis P. Jensen, director religious education. Chicago; Mrs. Elizabeth Finn, Philadelphia, director of week-day and vacation church schools for American Baptist Publication Society; the Rev. George Derbyshire, pastor University Place Church. Des Moines, la.: Howard R. Chapman, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Alvin A. Cohn, pastor. Baptist Church, Seymour, president of Indiana Baptist convention; Miss Myrtle Huckleberry. Franklin, director children's work of Indiana; the Revs. Fred G. Kenny, pastor Baptist church. La Porte; O. R, McKay, assistant pastor. First Baptist church, Indianapolis, and Walter P. Halbert, pastor, First Baptist church, Franklin: Miss Loraine Foster, Ft. Wayne, president Indiana B. V. P. U.; Mrs. L. C. Trent, Indianapolis, president Women’s Baptist Mission Society of Indiana; Miss Ollie Burnett, pasj tor's assistant. Tuxedo Park Baptist | church. Indianapolis; the Rev. Carlton W. i Atwater, pastor Baptist church, Anderson; j George Allesee, physical director, Y. M. jC. A., La Porte; Miss Erna Wells, dij rector, children's work for West Virginia, ' Miss Matilda Utecht, Americanization t worker for West Virginia, and the Rev, Paul Hackett, missionary to Burma.

Deacon Does a Backslide B.y Times Special DELPHI, Ind., July 20. Lawrence Landis, 40, church deacon, who deserted a wife and six children, and Mrs. Larnard Hayden, 33, mother of three, are held in the Carroll county jail here following their arrest at Anderson, where they were found living together with her 2-year-old son. A search has been in progress for the couple since July 1 when Landis put his family on a bus bound for South Bend, where his wife’s father lives, telling her he was going to work elsewhere than here. Landis was formerly foreman in a boat-building factory here, where the husband of the woman with whom he eloped was employed.

STORK FUND PROVIDED Wabash Woman Leaves $5,000 to Aid Needy Mothers. P.y Times Special WABASH. Ind., July 20.—Mothers without money to pay for the best of care when their babies are born will be beneficiaries of a $5,000 fund provided in the will of Mrs. Eliza Pressler, filed for probate in May. 1927. The money was available only recently and the Wabash County Loan and Trust Company, named in the will to have charge of the money, announces it is ready for use. Paralysis Causes Death. By Times Special CRAWFORDSVTLLE, Ind., July 20—William Swarat, 69. was found dead in bed here by a son, Otto, who became alarmed when his father had not appeared for work at a factory since Monday. The elder man lived alone. He leaves four sons and a widow who lived with one of the sons in Detroit. The cause of death was paralysis.

QUARTER OF PINT FAILS TO CONVICT

Federal Judge Slick Releases Woman Who Possessed Liquor. Bit Times Special SOUTH BEND. Ind.. July 20. A quarter of a pint of whisky is not sufficient evidence to warrant sending a woman to jail for contempt, Federal Judge Thomas W. Slick ruled here in the case of Mrs. Lizzie Dean. 41, proprietor of a restaurant at Michigan City.

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By Times Special MARION, Ind.. July 20—Two horse-drawn ambulances and a horsedrawn hearse purchased by a Marion undertaking firm in 1900 have been dismantled. The vehicles were used until 1914. when they were replaced with motorized equipment. The running gear of the three were found in excellent condition when the bodies were removed.

WORKERS IN MINE WILL BE GUARDED

Bono Shaft to Reopen Monday Under Machine Gun Protection. By United Press DANA, Ind., July 20.—Miners at the Bono coal mine here, where a demonstration occurred several weeks ago, will return to work Monday under protection of machine guns, tear gas bombs and probably rifles, officials of the company announce. Tire mine, operated on a cooperative basis, was closed after a group alleged to have been composed of union miners attacked the workmen. The employed men were forced to run a gantlet, several being slightly injured. Merl Wall and George Hufsmith, deputy attorneys-general, who investigated the affair, said the mine would be reopened, and that two machine guns and eight deputy sheriffs would be on hand Monday to prevent another clash. They also announced that state aid would be unnecessary unless the machine guns proved inadequate. Flood lights also may be installed to protect the miners for night use, the deputies said. In a report to James M. Ogden, attorney-general, the deputies said the co-operative miners were satisfied with the plans to return to work. Sheriff Newland . of Vermillion county will aid in guarding the mine, which has been watched by a special guard and reserve groups since the initial skirmish. CRIME CAUSE FIXED Minister Blames Changed Home Conditions. By Times Special BETHANY PARK. Ind.. July 20. —Breaking up of the home is to blame for the present crime wave, the Rev. E. G. Homrichausen, Freeport. 111., declared in an address to the meeting of the Reformed church mid-west synod in session here. Declaring lack of entertainment in the home was a factor in the increase of law violation, the speaker said the church should take up the burden of providing interests which would lead back to respect for law. The speaker for Sunday services will be the Rev. G. I. Hoover, Indianapolis, president of the Bethany Park Association and secretary of the Indiana Christian Missionary Society. Next week the conference will have the services of Homer Rodehaver, evanglist and choir director. BOYS TURN ROBBERS Six Caught in Three Days at Crawfordsvillc. Bn Times Special CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., July19—Juvenile authorities are being kept busy due to thievery among boys here. Six boys, between the ages of 9 and 13, have been arrested in the past three days. Three admit entering an ice cream factory several day's ago as well as the theft of a number of empty sacks from a brick plant. Two others have confessed to robbing three downtown business places after gaining entrance through windows. The sixth stole $9 from the public library. Platinum Thief Sentenced. Bn Times Special ANDERSON, Ind.. July 20—Foy Phelps, 19. was sentenced by Judge Carl F. Morrow in Madison circuit court to six months in the Madison county jail, after he had confessed to stealing platinum points at the Delco-Remy plant where he was employed. Economics Student Chosen. B,u Times Special HARTFORD CITY. Ind., July 20 —Miss Sidney Shroyer, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shroyer, Jackson township, will represent Blackford county at the Indiana State fair school of home economics in Indianapolis Aug. 26 to Sept. 6. She was chosen by the executive committee of the county 4H club.

The restaurant is under federal injunction and Michigan City police. -aho found the quarter pint of liquor sought to have it classified as an injunction violation amounting to contempt. However, Judge Slick released Mrs. Dean, declaring.: "Possibly Lizzie is guilty of violating the law, but it seems to me that if she is in the liquor business, it should not be hard to get more convincing evidence." Mrs. Dean testified the liquor found in her possession was for medicinal purposes.

Rush Is Right P,y Times Special BLOOMINGTON. Ind., July 20.—Mrs. Julia Rush rushed away from him two weeks after she became his bride, Dr. Fred A. Rush, dentist, alleges in a suit for divorce, filed in Monroe circuit court here. They were married July *2 and separated July 16.

ONION LEADER TO BE HEARD Alexander Howat Will Address Miners. P,y Times Special TERRE HAUTE. Ind., July 20. The principal speaker at an Indiana miners picnic to be held at Memorial stadium here Aug. 17 and 18 will be Alexander Howat. president of District 12, United Mine Workers of America, comprising the Kansas ana Oklahoma fields. Howat has been a strong figure in various union miners struggles and is considered one of the most powerful men in their international organization. Terre Haute and West Terre Haute merchants are contributing to a prize fund to reward contest winners. Among the picnic features will be a beauty contest. Miss Agnes Thomson, Terre Haute, is the first entrant.

SLAYING INDICATED IN DEATH OF BOY

19 Stills Found in Same Place By United Press BRIAR HILL, Ind., July 20. —Federal authorities have suggested that this town change its name to “Stillville." For the nineteen time a building here has been raided and a still confiscated. Police said that each time they obtained "a bigger and better one." The latest plant, in operation when the officers arrived, was capable of producing 150 gallons at a time. A vat containing 10,000 gallons of mash and 225 gallons of alleged alcohol was obtained. Ernest Fossi and his 16-year old son Pete were said to have been operating the still.

Three Brothers Sentenced By Times Special FRANKLIN. Ind.. July 20.—Russell, Omer and Harry Boucher, brothers, today are under sentences of two to fourteen years each in th# state reformatory as a result of being convicted of arson in Johnson circuit court here. They plotted to burn a house they owned in Urmeyville to collect insurance. Auto Kills Brazil Man By United Press BRAZIL, Ind., July 20.—Henry Knecht, 79, former city street commissioner, died today from fractured skull, received when struck by an automobile while crossing a street. Charges have not been preferred against Mrs. Mabel Richards, 23, the driver. Bees Take Over Church. Fa Times Special VINCENNES, Ind.. July 20—No services of any kind have been held for more than a month at the Emison Methodist church, as bees have taken possession of the building according to Jay Smith. Knok county Apiarist. Several attempts to get rid of the bees have failed. 88 Counties Represented. Bn Times Special TERRE HAUTE. Ind.. July 20Summer enrollment in the Indiana State Teachers college shows 88 of Indiana's 92 counties represented by students, in addition to those from twelve states besides Indiana. Man. 102, Grows Tobacco. Fa Times Special NASHVILLE. Ind.. July 20—Valentine Penrose, although 102 years old. still cultivates tobacco on his farm nine miles south of here in the Brown county hills. Predicts Drouth. Bit Times Special GREENSBURG. Ind.. July 20—Indiana is in for a long dry spell says Philip Scripture, amateur weather prophet. He asserts the crawfish are building chimneys higher than ever, a sure sign of drouth.

ART SCHEDULE FOR RICHMOND WIDE IN RANGE Decorative Show to Be Followed by Local and State Displays. P RICHMOND. Ind.. July 20—The art loving public of Richmond will have opportunity next season to study specimens of paintings' and of other forms of art expression in the public gallery of the Richmond Art association. Robert E. Heun is president of the association this year. He is widely known in Rotary circles in the United States, having served as governor of the Indiana district and on important committees of the organization. The first exhibit will be a collection of decorative art. including many specimens purchased by Mrs. W. W. Gaar. on a recent trip abroad. In October there wil be a one-man show of paintings of George Pearse Ennis. The thirty-third annual exhibition of paintings by Richmond artists will be held in November, followed by the twelfth annual display of prints in December. A one-man show will be held in January. In February there will be an exhibit of tapestries and pottery, and in March another one-man show of paintings by Jonas Lie of the National Academy of Fine Arts. The thirty-third annual display by Indiana painters will be conducted in April, while May will be given to work done of children in the art departments of Richmond schools. The local association is one of the oldest in the state. The local art colony numbers about thirty painters. The permanent collection of the art association is housed in the public gallery in Morton high school. It contains work by contemporary artists of America. A museum of decorative art was established a number of years ago under direction of Mrs. Gaar.

LAFAYETTE CHOSEN i Indiana Firemen Select 1930 Meeting Place. GARY, Ind.. July 20.—The 1930 j convention of the Indiana Firemen’s j Association will be held in Lafayi ettc. it was decided at the closing j session of this year’s meeting here, Frank Miller of Terre Haute was I re-elected president. Other officers : are: Marshall Potts, Mishawaka, first vice-president; Arnold Meist> Anderson, second vice-president; i Raymond Coon, Gary, chaplain; ■ Clem Smith, Terre Haute, secretary; j Harry Fulmer, Indianapolis, treas- ; urer, and Robert Gaskill. Ft. Wayne, editor of the Indiana Firemen.

Coroner Cites Points for Murder Theory in Whitley County Tragedy. By Times Special COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., July 20. —A murder theory is being considered in the case of Delmar Sheckler, 16, whose nude and decomposed body, with a bullet hole in the forehead, was found in a woods four miles northwest of here by a searching party led by his uncle, Lawrence Egolf. The toy had been missing since Sunday when he left his home to attend a children’s meeting at a church. Although citing considerable proof of suicide, Coroner O. P. Lehmberg of Whitley county pointed to the peculiar position of the body and other circumstances as evidence of a possible slaying. The body was found face upward with the legs crossed and a rifle beneath the feet. Remnants of the boy’s shirt, cap and coat were found near, the garments having been set afire. On a bush was his trousers, ,with one leg partly burned. Although declaring there was no trouble at home, the boy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sheckler, said that on the day he disappeared he acted strangely and refused to eat. He left the house with a small caliber rifle, the samr weapon found with his body. Meeting Clash Ended. ANDERSON. Ind.. July 20—A controvery that became heated was settled by the city council ordering two platforms erected in Shadyside Memorial park, one for the Illinois reunion, the other for a District Order of American United Mechanics meeting. Both had been granted the use of the park Sunday, but by different city officials. Trouble developed when Fred G. Webb, superintendent of parks, asked the order to use another park. Alleged Slugger Held. P.y Times Special ANDERSON. Ind., July 20—Joseph Vandergrift, claiming residence at Paducah, Ky., is under arrest here charged with slugging William Brown, west side storekeeper. Brown identified as the man who hit him on the head when he went to a door in response to a knock.

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Misfortunes Flock to Boy 1 7 I’lie< Sp- cal WABASH. Ind.. July 30.- It’s just one thing after another for 12-year-old Merle Shoemaker. He suffered a broken arm two weeks ago. The bones lailed to knit, so parts of them were removed and replaced with a silver plate. The same arm was broken two years ago. Last fall he fell from a school hack, suffering an injury to his back. Then he had an attack of influenza and was in bed a month.

LIFE CONVICT SEEKS PAROLE Slayer of Two Brothers Serves 16 Years. r.v Times Sprrinl COLUMBUS. Ind., July 20 —J. Rufus Clark, who has served sixteen years of a life sentence imposed in Bartholomew circuit, court here May 29, 1913. for the murder of James and Thomas McQuaid, in Jennings county, will ask clemency when the pardon board of the Indiana state prison, where he is confined, meets Thursday. When sentence was pronounced Clark declared: “I am an innocent man, judge. The jury made a mistake." Henry Romine. Civil war veteran, who also received a life term for the murder, was released a few months ago and is now an inmate of a soldiers’ home. Robbery was the motive for the slaying of the brothers. ANDERSON GITY FINANCES SHORT Creditors File Suits in Hope of Collecting. /\h Time.* Sytrrial ANDERSON. Ind., July 20—Anderson's financial situation has grown so serious that creditors are bringing suits for judgments in the hope that eventually the city will be able to pay. Suit filed by John Garrett Sc Company on an account for $235 is the first of a number of which arc to be brought. City Controller, James Davies received the semi-annual installment of taxes a few weeks ago but most of the money had been advanced to the city to meet current expenses. The controller is now having a difficult time meeting the semi-month-ly payrolls. To make matters worse, a suit filed in Madison circuit court, and sent to Hancock county on a change of venue, asking a court-order restraining the issuance of any municipal warrants in excess of the 2 per cent limit of indebtness fixed by the state constitution. There is a controversy as to what constitutes city indebtedness as it relates to the law. but until the matter is decided banks here will not come to the rescue with loaned cash. BANK ASKS REFUND OF TAXES DUE TO THEFT Plea at Noblesville Recalls Suicide of Bookkeeper a Year Ago. P.y Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind.. July 20. An unusual plea for refund of taxes has been filed with O. M. Applegate, Hamilton county auditor, by the Citizens State bank of Noblesville, due to embezzlement of $147,000 by Omar P. Patterson, its head bookkeeper, who committed suicide a year ago. The bank asserts that as a result of the embezzlement, it paid taxes on assets which it did not possess and asks refund of $7,565.28, covering taxes paid from 1923 to 1927. Patterson was employed by the bank thirty years ago. He made out the statements of its assets on which taxes were collected. Hiking Family Held. F.’i Times special. ANDERSON, Ind., July 20—Baxter Spear, his wife and 3-year-old child, left Midtilesboro. Ky„ a few days ago and started on a walking and hitch-hiking trip to Marion where an aunt of Spear resides. Police found them asleep in the grandstand at Athletic park, using newspapers for covers. Spear was locked up and his wife and child were sent to the city welfare home.. Purdue Given $5,000 More By Times Special LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 20. Adding to previous contributions, Mr. and Mrs. A. E Viol of Lafayette have given $5,000 to Purdue university for a fellowship in chemistry as a memorial to their son, Dr. Charles H. Viol. Purdue alumnus, who gave his life to the development. The total of the couple's gifts is $12,000.

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VEGETABLE AND FRUIT GROWERS PLAN SESSIONS Joint State Meeting to Open at Madison Wednesday. P’l Trees s,u e,a! MADISON. Ind.. July 20 Tin city often called "the Switzerland o the middle west" has been selected as the site for the Combined summer meeting of the Indiana Horti cultural Society and Indiana Sts*' Vegetable Growers' Associate; Wednesday and Thursday. .Several ususual features have been planned. In addition to the program for growers, a special pro gram has been arranged for growers' wives and home economic, leaders. A tour of the state park Cliffy Cragmont, the Lanier home and in the evening a boat, ride oi the Ohio river with free refresh ments and special entertainment ar among events scheduled. • The vegetable growers will al, ■ > visit the gardens owned by R. IWood, president of the association. Largest Operator to Speak Wednesday afternoon of July 25 Louis Miller, Toledo, 0., past prcsi dent oi the National Association m Gardeners and largest greenhorn operator in the United States, will give his experience and his judgment as to future horticultural possibilities. Prof. Wendell Paddock chief in horticulture at Columbus. 0., will also be on the afternoon pro gram. Charles E. Durst, editor of "Fruits and Gardens” and societal of the National Horticultural Conn cil, will tell of conditions he found in the west on a recent trip and will explain the tariff situation as it relates to fruits and vegetable:;. Other sueakers include Prof J. J Davis, Purdue university, who will discuss insect problems and answer questions on insect troubles, and Dr. Max W. Gardner, also of Purdue, who will discuss the disease trouble Growers on Program A number of prominent grower ■ will also appear on the program "Installing and Operating a Stationary Spray Outfit” will be discussed by the Coffing brothers of Silverwood. "Special Orchard Cultivation Practices” will be the topic of J. B. Curry of Greencastle. A round-table discussion led b.\ Professor C. L. Burkholder of Purdue on “Handling the 1929 Pearl Crop" will be of unusual intere; since many growers are facing a problem in this connection. This will include packing demonstration and a display of sizers. Asa part of the special program for women. Miss Leila Gaddis, chiel in home econmics extension at Purdue, will offer special demonstrations and discussions on "Special Occasion Summer Foods" that can be prepared from fruits and vegetables. Local home economics leaders from all parts of suthern Indiana are expected to attend this meeting in addition to the growers’ wives. Professr E. R. HoneyI well is scheduled for a talk and | demonstration on "Floral Arrange- : ments." Meetings for both men and women will be open to the public, according to Doyle Zaring, secretary of the Indiana Horticultural Society, and F. C. Gaylord, secretary of the Vegetable Growers Association, both of Lafayette. BEAR INJURES WOMAN Claw Wound in I/eg Requires 200 Stitches to Close. I fly I nil. '! Pei sc ! CONNERSVILLE, Ind.. July 20. • | Enraged after drinking a bottle of ix>p, a pet black bear attacked Mi Kathryn Newell, beauty parlor operator here, ripping open a leg. Two hundred stitches were necessary to close the wound. Miss Newell approached the animal with the pop. which he consumed. Hurling the bottle to one side, the bear grasped Miss Newell, threw her to the ground and clawed her. Fred Kleinschmidt. her compa ion. clubbed the bear with an iron pipe several minutes before it freed its victim. The bear is kept at a filling station near here.

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