Liberty Express, Volume 16, Number 15, Liberty, Union County, 15 November 1918 — Page 1

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VOLUME XVI

THE LIBERTY EXPRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1918

NUMBER 15

COURT WILL END SATURDAY

Court Sessions Held Under Special Judge, L. II. Stanford. Judge Roberts III

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Sossions of the Union Circuit Court have been he'd during the past few days under special Judge L. H. Siai.l'ord, durir.g the illness of Judge pro te.n Che .Kr P.jbcrts, who has I won cmtiiiud .i) Iiis home Im inj? the pal we, k.s a wvcro case of the Spanish i nil'. ion a. The two state cases against Thomas a.'ti Foidyco, who are in jail availing their tiial.-, will probably not lie called now before the January term of Court, altho' Judge Iloberts is -Xj tooted to be baok on the bench in tin..' to elo.-e the session of Court, tmuorroK. Neither tlio Grand or 1 lit jurors have boon called up yet this term. The following rases have been disposed. of (lining the past week. Cii! Casts Adam Heim, et. ah, vs. John Heim, it. a!. Older Approving distribution of '.. taie. John Fiance ias fded suit for divorce against Mattl.a Fiance, aski riiC custody of children. Prob.; to Cases Court approved report of Joshua Davis" guardian of lzora Cooper. Leo .Maxwell v.as appointed Adm. of t lit? K.staio of Jei u.-d.u Maxwell, deceased, under a .S2,0UU bond. Court approved of sale of Heal Estate of James Hurrell, thru his Ciiai .l'xui, Chas. I). Johnson. Court approved sale - of chattel piopeity of the Estate of Margaret S. Holling.uorlh, also sale of Real Estaio of Martha .McClane by her guardian, James S. Mitchell. Court also approved final report ot the following estates: Ivan and Hawley Gardner, Samuel Caldwell, Adm. George W. Booth, Charles T. Dawson, Adm. Casper C. Crist, Charles W. Crist, Adm. Frank Huff, La.na Huff, Admix. Christian C. Leist nor, John W. Leistner, Adm. Sarah E. Atkinson, James E. Mt Coi mick, Adm. Kmily Cunning. am, Farmer's State Hank, Adm. Lydia C. Wooters, Grace Scott, Admix Henry H. Crist, Charles V. Crist, Adm. Sarah A. Ihuvh, L. J. Cully, Ex. Andrew 11. Brady, Farmers State Hank, Ex.

Whereas, In the workings oT Divine Provident e, the golden chain of our Fraternity has been severed and our beloved brother, Frank L. Mitchell, has been called from our midst to join the Colestian Lodge there to await the corning of those who soon must follow. Whereas, We the Officers and Members of Lodge, No. ill K. of F., deeply feel our loss, and sincerely regret that the fraternal ties which bound us are broken. We bear witness to his manliness and will keep fresh in our memories his man virtues. Thereioro be it Resolved That wo depiore the loss to ourselves, our Lodge and the family, by the death ot our In-loved Urol her, who.o iife has thus been cut short, depriving ine rommunity ot a useful and upright citizen. De it further Jiesolvod That wo deeply sympathize with the bereaved Family. De it further Resolved That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our Minutes, and that a copy of this Memorial be pi t sen ted to the family of our departed Brother. F. S. McCAETY, J. M. KIIKEMAN, HOWARD HUNTINGTON, Committee.

Additional Personals

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Heard motored to Bichmond, Sunday. Mrs. J. 11. Davis was the guest of friends in Cincinnati, Thursday. Charles McCoy made a business trip to Cincinnati, Thursday. Walter Abornuthy was the guest of

friends -in Indianapolis,' Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Ward was the guest of friends in Drownsville, Tuesday. Mrs. Denver Drook and son, Lloyd, vveer the quests of friends in Connersville, Thursday. Maurice Maibaugh returned to his

home in Cincinnati, after viistintr

Mr. and .virs. ;jonain -tosiin k a io

days. ' i

Alvah Darnard was called home from Miami University owing to the serious illness of his brother, Cecil Darnard. Miss Dales Drown, of College Corner, spent a few days of this week here the guest of Mis Mary Carmichael. Albert Mitchel, Paul Farley and Sorgt. F. A. Descher, motored to Hamilton, Monday night.

LOG CK WILLIAMSON

A marriage license was issued to Lester Logue, age 25 years,' the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Logue and Elsie Marie Williamson, age 25, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williamson, on Tuesday. Doth young people arc well known as they have spent their entire life in this county. The wedding will take place within a short while.

HEMEL DUKE DIES AT CAMP

HELPED TO OUST THE KAISDII

In a letter received here from Howard T. Henry, who is fighting tn France. He sends greetings to all Ivs Union County friends, but says he 's two busy chasing the Hens to vvri' much now. Howard is in the D.ici; of the big fight and will give a true account of himself.

Former Liberty Boy Dies at . Camp Taylor

TURKEY DINNER

Word came Wednesday morning ihat Hörschel Duke, of Williamsburg, a loimer employee of the Unto County National Dank died in the hopital at Camp Taylor. He had been ill with the Influenza, for more than a week, which affected his cars, making a mastoid opeiation necessary. The weakened condition of his bov could not withstand the strain of tiio operation and death came Tuesday oning late. .Military funeral services were held today at the family home in

j Williamsburg. Mrs. J. H. Davis entertained with uj Dining his sojourn in this county motor party Tuesday afternoon. Ti e j ,,i,.a.,jllK personality won for him party motored to Richmnd and spoi l ia wi(l(. t.iri.t. of Irjemis, who will be

MOTOR PARTY

the afternoon. Making up the party were M-rs. D. drove, Mrs. H. Voorhees, Mrs. Walter Dossert, Mrs. O. K. Crocker an. I Mrs. F. T. Dubois.'

SUNDAY GUESTS

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Dond and family entertained in an elaborate manner at dinner, last Sunday. At high noon a perfectly u;pi:.inted dinner was served to the-guests

that included Mr. and Mrs.

Dond and sons, Gilbert and Dennett

and Mr. S. W. Creed.

;rieved to learn of his death. The following clipping from the Richmond Item gives a full account id" his I n o. The body of Sergeant Thomas Hörschel Duke, who died Tuesday at

i Camp Taylor, following an operation

was taken to the home of his mothei, Mis. Ella Duke, at Williamsburg, vesteiiiay. Funeral services will be

Mold Saturday at 1 o'clock at the j Methodist Church at Williamsburg. ! Rev. W. Zerbe. Dastr of the Grace

diaries: i..i-,,wi; . c!.,.i,

' 1 V lllVtllik V1IUI 1 II

AY AND NIGHT WE CELEBRATI

Big Variety of Parades, Noises and Forms of Re

joicing by Liberty People

at Marion, Intl.,

; will officiate, the funeral service to j be intharge of the Williamsburg

Masonic Lodge. I. D. Kinley of the 1st. Training Dattalion Field Artillery at the Central Officers' Training school at Camp Taylor, with which Sergeant Duke was affiliated, lacompanied the body to the family

1 IVIIIIV. XIV IIVJO IIIU VUII VlllO V. V i noon after two o'clock. Sergeant Duke was made avthirty?eeond degree Scottish Itite Mason on May, 1918 at Guthrie, Okla. At that time he was a member of the 4th. Aviation squad at Ft. Sill, Okla. He

r ' 11 Dnr löhday'11'' iri ,ne service in August 1917. V - - . .V iT I'revious to that tne he' was cm-.

ATTENDS

FLOIHS rs TION

CONY EN-

O.-a F. Corvell, manager of

the j t10 weekend here

L.ity tiardens, attended the Mat

Mrs. H. G. Dichardson returned home after spending a few days in I'aris, 111., the guest of relatives. Miss Emma Cilmore is -a patient at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Rav Conner, of Cincinnati, spent

Florist Convention at Richmond, on Tue.-.duv.

COUNTY SCHOOLS REOPENED LAST WEEK The township schools of Union County began their sessions again last Monday after a months recess on account of the epidemic of Influenza. Poor attendance was noticeable, generally last week as many were afraid to send their children yet. It is expected that the attendance will soon become normal, as the epidemic has spent its force.

Mrs. Allie Roach and Mrs. W. F. Dossert and Miss Marura Roach spent the day Thursday in Cincinnati. Mrs. I'O Maxwell left, Wednesday for Akron, where she will spend a few days with relatives.

HOME ON FURLOUGH

Frank

who is a member

N'avv is spent!-

NEW

BANK AT BOWNSVILLE

J. Cully, Pres. J. W. Heck, Cashier

A new Dank, to be known as the Dnnvnsville Stale Dank has just been oigani'od at Drownsville. liTo officers are Pres., L. J. Cully, Vice Pits. D. F. Theibaud, Cashier, J. W. Deck. Directors L. J. Cully J. W. Deck, D. F. Theibaud; J. F. Carlos; D. M. Clevenger; Frank Dell; C. C. Hull; C. F. Winters; C. O. L ab. A new modern building for the bank, jut North of the I J. Cully Store is In-ing erected. The new bank expects to be open for businss Jan. 1st.

Smollev,

of the United State

ing a short furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smolley. Mr. Smolley ha been in the naval service for several years and for the past two years and up until starting home on furlough, he had not been on land.

MRS. WILLIAM DEHN

Mrs. William Meeker Dean, aged h) years, 5 months, and ö days, died at her borne on East Union Street, after an illness of several weeks. The deceasd was born in Franklin County in the year of 186.';. Iter moving to Muncie, whore she .spent a number of years, coming to Liberty in the spring of 11)17. She haves to mourn her departure, a husband, one daughter, and three fons; Oakley, who has been spending the past mouths here with his mother; Dewey, who is employed in Mun-

Lric, and Glen, a member of the U. S.

Army in service in France. Rev. N'. E. Florence conducted the funeral service, Wednesday lafternoon at the house ,x burial was made in Shannon, Ohio. Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs. John Knott, Mrs. IL L. Denney and tlaughtei, Oka, Mrs. George NerT, Mrs. W. A. Dradburn and daughter, Gladys, ami William Sheets, of Muncie.

ployed as bookkeeper at the Union County National Bank at Liberty. He graduated from the Williamsburg high school with the class of 190. lie is survived by his mother, five brothers, Charles, Frank and Harold,

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The eager expected news that the many came Monday morning ami was announced in Liberty about 3:45 A. M., by the ringing of Church hells nnd the hlnwinir of whistles. No one

, . f. Ii- i., ' all of Williamsburg; Robert, who is a slept after the celebration began and; , , , , . . , member of the Auiliary Remount at thru'out the day and night a contin- , - , , ,.i i 'Camp hhe bv, Miss; Clifford, seauous round of parades, and celebra-; , ' . iiii'.n s guard at Norfolk, Va., and one tion were staged on the streets. . I sister, Mrs. John Ellis, of Grecnsfork. By daylight Monday morning a! small group of musicians led by :

Att'y. George Pigman on horse back, appeared on the streets of Liberty and helped to add to the music and

noises. All day long a

celebration went on by the use of Church bells, old tin pans, drum corps guns, anvils, wa.c.h tubs, antl anything that would make a noise. Liberty streets during the day and on Monday night presented a scene similar in character of various to an old country fair or picnic. During the evening two companies of Liberty Guards paraded the down town streets. Under the direction of Prof. E. F. Lippett, a- patriotic Communtiy

Preaching at Liberty Christian

continuous Church, next Sunday, November 17.

N. E. FLORENCE, Pastor.

PRESBYTER1 A X CHURCH

Sunday School 9:o0 A. M.

j Morning Worship 10:o() A. M. I Theme: "Is It Right To Kill People?" The sermon will be an, application ; of the sixth Commandment to the war

evening late. Evening Worship 7: P. M. Theme: "A Man Who Made a Bad

Sing was arranged for Monday night j Dargain." The pastor hopes for a

at seven o'clock in the Coliseum. The program was opened by the audience singing "America" followed by a solo "When the Boys Come Marching Home" by Mis? Kate Husted. Miss Elizabeth Drapier sang in her usual pleasing manner, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." M iss Corinne Snyder delighted the audience with a well rendered solo entitled "When Pershing's Men Cio Marching into Picardy." The French National Song the "Marseillaise" was rendered by Miss

Elizabeth Dapier, to a highly appreci- j

ative audience. For the closing number, Miss Kat : HustetFdirected the " singing of the "Star Spangled Banner," assisted by the audience. Rev. J. H. Carnes offered a prayer of gratitude expressing the sentiment of the audience in thanking God that "Peace on Earth antl Good Will Toward Men" had been restored. A large bonfire on the public Square ended the days festivities to all but a few who remained to fire one more shot at the Kaiser. No one complained of any of the noises.

large attendance at both services. A. F. DAVIS, Pastor.

METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School 0:15 A. M. Morning worship 1U:oO A. M. SubjectThe Message of Peace' League 0:00 P. M. Evening Worship 7:00. Subject "The Hitter Bitten." Come one, come all this is Jubilee Sunday. Good singing. Let everybody attend Church somewhere, Sunday. You will be welcome. Try it. J. H. C ARNES, Pastor.

GOES TO FLORIDA

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oldham, of Connersville spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Sajn Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bishop, of Lyonsville, are in Scratch Gravel neighborhood visiting friends.

M , . and Mrs. Gilbert Chapin left Tuesday for Cocoa, Florida, where (ley will spent the winter. Mr. ana Mis. George Coughlin will occupy tchir house on East Union Street during their absence.

NOTE OF THANKS

I desire to express to the voters of Brownsville township my most sincere thanks for their support during the election, Tuesday, November "o, 11)18. It will be my desire to serve all the people of my township with th best 'my ability alTords during my term of office. 1 SAMUEL FISHER.

The members of the Five Hundrea Club entertained with a turkey Owner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rose, on Thursday evening, to honor of the election of Mr. Charles Ross to the County office of Audito-.. The menu of the dinner was made up of turkey, with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, dressing, hot rolls, cranberry sauce, celery, pickles, raisin tarts, mince pie with whipped cream and cotfee. Five hundred furnished enjoyable diversion for the evening hours, witli Mrs. Charles Bond antl Mrs. Charles Ross, as victors of the game. The prizes were a cut glass cheese and cracker dish, and a pair of silk hose the gentleman's favor. The members of the club are Mi. and Mrs. Charles Boss, Mr. antl Mrs. II. G. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pierson, Mr. ant Mrs. Charles Bono", and Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bovis.

BASKET BALL SEASON ON

Liberty Clashes Willi Old Rivals Friday Evening At Cambridge City

LIST OF GAMES SCHEDULED TO DATE

G. U. CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT

Musical Entertainment Saturday, November 23

Musical entertainment will be given in the Christian L'nion Church at Urovvnsville, November 23, beginning at 7:20 P. M. PROGRAM Piano Solo Ada Burris Song Choir Prayer Song Luva Kauffman, Treva Hollingsworth Piano Duet Freda Cunningha..-, Dorothy Norris Song Ova Iong, Ruth Parks Reading Gertrude Crist Piano Solo Mrs Paul Wright Song Thomas Quartette Duet Mrs. Walker, Edna Thomas Reading Mrs Orville Campbell Solo E. E. Neidlander Song C. C' Beck, Orlando Vernon Reading Doretta Carlos Solo Everett Gates' (v . ' Violit. Solo Dorothy Brown , Solo Ova IiOng Reading Corinne Steele Piano Solo Ruth Watt Solo C. A. Salyers Heading Edna Thomas

Piano Duet Hazel Jobe, Thomas Song Thomas Quartette Address J. D. Smith Offering Song Choir

L-i win w unn, u possioie, Dolore tickets are printed. Contrary to ectations, there is widespread in--in-basketball , rnis. fail, and iy. Union Ctfnty far.s are asking

Edna

RED CROSS NOTICE

On Wednesday, November 20th. at j

7:.'i0 P. M., there will be a meeting of the Union County lied Cross Chapter in the library basement. The object of the meeting is the election of an Executive Committee, which commiiltee has power to choose the regular officers of the chapter. All members of the Red Cross are hereby given notice to be present. F. T. DU DO IS, Chairman.

DEATH OF KIISSMECRAFT College Corner Nurse Dies In Service

The tleath of Miss Gertrude Crecraft, of College Corner, from Influenza, .which occured Saturday morning was a complete shock to her many friends in this community. Miss Crecraft had completed the nurse's training and was serving in that capacity at the Children's Homo in Hamilton, where she contracted the dreaded disease, that resulted in ludeath on Saturday morning. Unlimited honor should be given to Miss Crecraft as she died in serving her country, and has the distinction of being the first Union County girl to give her life in service.

BIRTHDAY DINNER

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Henry ami family spent Monday in Everton with their Aunt and Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Rowe, it being Uncle Sam's and twin brother's birthday, Uncle Jimmy Rowe, of Shelbyville, who was present, also little Clara Lucille ' Henry's birthday. A delightful dinner wa served in their honor. The brothers were 83 years old. We wish them many more happy birthdays. A GUEST.

The lit! on Liberty's basket ball season' will be officially pried off on Friday evening. At this time Snook's protoges v iM j- urney to Cambridge City for the first squabble of the schedule. Disregarding precedent entirely, the home forces are making their debut away from heme. Usua".:.. from two to three games have been played on i.u. ;.o:i;e .1001 inioie team was taken to other climes, but the enforced "Flu" vacation made changes necessary, ami so the fond parents, sweethearts ami bugs generally will not get to give the team the "once over" until the Milroy game, November 2!), unless -i game is secured for Cv open date. Nov. 22. The following schedule has Wen completed to date: Nov. 15-Liborty at Cambridge City 22-Operi 2!-Milroy at Liberty Dec. 6-Liberty at Dvookvdle 13- ConnorsviIle at Liberty 20- Liberty at Eaton 27- Hamilton Olympics at Liberty Jan. -"-Open t0-Liborty at Con no rs vi lie 17-Brookville at Liberty 21- Eaton at Liberty 31-Liberty at Milroy Fib. 7-Cambridt'e City at Libeily 14- Liberty at Dayton 21-Open 28- Open Within the next week or two, season tickets will be put on sale. All tlates will be filled, if possible, before

the tickets are printed. Contrary to

expect

teret

many

about the prospers this year, and for

tickets. Coach Snook undoubtedly has a big problem to solve this year. All of the old team have gone, except Samuels, leaving a terrific hole in the, old machine, wliieh strucK terror to the hearts of many a neighboring team. However, the prospects are far from gloomy Ellison, the big guard who played with Fairmount last year is in seiiooi, antl should land a regular berth. Samuels is the logical choice for center. There is keen competition for the forward positions and two good men can be picked from the list: Huntington, McMahan, Snyder, Fostlick and others. Edgar Foutz looms up as a strong contentler for a position on the team. He is ideally built for a guard, and he shoultl make good in this capacity. Joe Mitchell, Albert Martin, and Lawrence Smith are other likely prospects for the guard positions. The probable 1 ine-up jor the openinggame is: Huntington, left forward. McMahan or Snyder, right forward. Samuels, center. Ellison or Martin, back guard. Foutz or Mitchell, floor guard. The team has had only a few practices and the coach does not expect them to show anything in the way of exceptional team work for several weeks. The team is big ami husky, antl they shoultl be able to stanü a stiff fight any old time. Man for man the team will be heavier than the team last year. The big job is going to Ik to perfect an offensive that can compare with that put up by Maibaugh antl Stevens. Huntington is showing splendid early season form, antl great things aie expected from him. Snyder is improving daily and he will be a good running ma. when he gets go?ng. McMahan ha.-j had little experience at forward, but he has the speed to make him a winner if he develops a basket eye. The whole Situation at a glance, then, is very encouraging. Strenuous practice and plenty of determinatin on the part of the team shoultl produce ' results. Dig crowds are sure to pack the gym again thts winter, and Liberty will be a contender at all times. Give the team you: hearty support.

Mrs. Elijah Toler and son, William were called to Kansas City, owing to the sickness and death of the former's brother, Monroe Shaffer. Monroe S hälfe r.