Liberty Express, Volume 18, Number 29, Liberty, Union County, 18 February 1921 — Page 1

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VOLUME XVIII

LIBERTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1921

NUMBER 29

American Legion Band is

Organized in This City

Twenty-nine Musicians of Talent Signify Their Desire to

Join at the Initial Meeting Charles K. Muchmore Leader Practice Planned Thursday Nights

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Twenty-nine members, present and prospective, were

. " tentatively organized into the American Legion Band of

Jioerty oy my. unaries K. Muchmore, who will act as

leader, at the meeting held for those interested in a band

xat the American Legion rooms Tuesday evening.

At a second meeting set for last evening, it was planned to effect the actual organization of the band, to adopt a constitution and bylaws, to inspect the available supply of instruments, to assign parts and prepare for the first real musical practice next Thursday. Regular practices will be hold on Thiirsrlfiv pvpnfncrc:

While the talent seems to afford a ' At Ahe hom of he bride's P-

surplus of saxaphones and some of ni-V and lrs' eorge Kidenour,

Estimable Young

Couple Married

Esther Ridenour Becomes Bride of Calvin Beck in Pretty Ceremony

a these are not properly pitched for s,d" RoÄur their P playing with brass instruments, Mr. faug"ter, Esther Mildred, was united Mnmnro .aii ima m m marriage at 7:30 o'clock last cven-

ing to Mr. Calvin Luther Beck, with

opinion that there were enough ex- e e.v M. Mane Cassell, pastor of perienced musicians to create a 5Je FJ?.end Chnr.ch. at Centerville, as brass band atmosphere from the very the officiating minister, beginning. Even if some of the saxa- , Te ceremony was performed in the phone players are ultimately trans- ay tn5low ,of thf h?me beneath a ferred to other instruments their ex- beautiful pink and white canopy, in perience in reading music will be: a Sh.e Pse.nce ,11about S1l valuable asset to the band. ; Miss Esther Miller was bridesmaid, Mr. George Keffer, a cornetist of an War Beck of Jackson, Mich., more than local note and of wide ex- a brother of the groom, acted as best perience in professional organizations maJV , ... ... , of the highest order, has consented . The hnd was beautifully attired to help the new band as first cornet-! ,n a of Sra? crePe de nm ove,r ist, and his lead will be of. great as- Pin, and car"ei bouquet of pink sistance. While there is a iack of ex- bridal roses. The bridesmaid wore a perienced players in the altos and d.refs f mnk ?ree de chine, and car-

clarinets, several of the men assigned neJ a D ulVVni x? ' these parts have had experience with A oIo ". Promise Me, ' was other instruments and are expected to f.un Tby, Mrs- Charles Groves of Dubprogress rapidly. j 1. Ind.. and Harry Chamberlain Any one who knows where a tuba sang "Oh, Perfect Love.'' The "Briin good condition can be purchased da ,Cho . Tas su,n f v M S'PS'1? for a reasonable price will confer a 1 Mlllei ' Richmond. Mrs. N&s Carlf rxvor ' .Ayn.h bond hv notifying I son of Centerville was the atcompanr IrrMuchaoreriiichar,aion's",Dru8' lst?rtl: pianov-" -v--- f -

John Hesselbrock

Released on Bad

Former Liberty Jeweler is . Charged With Child Desertion Gives Bond

John B. Hesselbrock, former Liber

ty jeweler, indicted by the recent

Ellen Larsh Dies Here at Age 86 Lived in Same House Over Sixty Years Funeral Held at Fairhaven

One of the three last survivors of a remarkable familv. Mit Tn

urand Jury lor child desertion, has Larsn, eighty-six years old last been released on bail after spending Thursday, died Friday night at the a few days in the Union County jail, j Gilmore home on East Union street

üesselbrock is back m Cincinnati . alter a short illness. Death was Dro

awaiting me nexi term oi me union Circuit Court, when he will be arraigned for trial. Hesselbrock was placed under ar

rest by Cincinnati officers upon the

Union Services

Here in March

Three Churches of This Citato Unite in Special Meet-" ings for One Week

request of Sheriff Frank G. Craft, ' th who held a bench warrant for the t th

man. Sheriff Craft went to Cincinnati last Friday night, took Hesselbrock into custody, and brought him to this city Saturday. Hesselbrcck waived extradition.

After being brought here, the jew-

Arrangements have been made to hold union services in the different churches of Liberty the week beginning March 20 and ending March 27. It is the wish of the various denominations that this wpplr K crivpTi fnr

uovnced duo to neurit. worship and that nothing be planned

- x wowing snon; services at tne i to detract from this motive. hoi on Sunday, conducted by Rev. The subjects of the sermons will be E. Jewett of Indianapolis, the fun- announced in this paper later.

faifwrcege left for Fahhavcn. Ohio. The following arrangements

have

eler sought bond, but was unable to ' cr.'Newwr. Larsh, of Dayton.; who i

get it here. He told Sheriff Craft , cighty-euht yean; old. The 'alter

Md home !f the deceased, where already been mad made

last rites were conducted at 2:30 i Phristian rhnrrt,

p. i l'by Xtiv. Williams, a retiretl min- j Sunday, March 20, 7 p. m. Ser-

w-ter. residing thei-e, followed 1.V bu -. mon. Rev. E. P. .Tewett.

lal in the cemetery nearby. Monday, March 21, 7 p. m. Ser

ais.-? Larsn leaves one sist;r :aran Jane Larrh. who was ninety -six .-ears

out September 16 last, and one broth-

that he could iret it in Cincinnati how

ever, and on Tuesday the sheriff took

him to that city, where some of the

friends of the man came to his res

cue and put up the necessary cash.

Hesselbrock was accordingly released

attended the "funeral at F.xirhaven. but the ' surviving; sister ws-v unable to Io so. . Mrs. Joseph Gilmore of this city, who died a year ago last October, was

a sister lhe two aged maiden lad'es

to await a hearing at the next term . tame heio 'hrce vears ago to make

of court. . . the-' home vr,.h Mrs. Gilmore and

Hesselbrock has been away from since her death they had stayed on Liberty for about sev-t years. Hi3 heie.

wife and eight-year-old child reside' For, more than fifty vears the two

here. He is a fine watch maker, and Larshes and another sister of theirs.

has a position with a well known j Mm Nancy Derry, a widow, lived tojeweler on the Arcade in Cincinnati. gether in one house at Fairhaven.

It is said that the indictment was Four vears atro. Mrs. Derrv died, and

returned at the request of the man's the Misses Larsh, too old to wait upwife. ; on ?ch other, were broueht here by

j Mrs. Gilmore to live. ! The two maiden ladies lived in the

same house together at Fairhaven for over sixty years. They came of a long-lived family of which there were originally, nine children. The others were Lewis, William, Jack, Newton, Mrs. Julia Silver of Richmond, Mrs. Nancy Derry and Mrs. Joseph Gil-

High School Students

Form No-Tobacco Club

Dy Mary Catherine Calking Mr. Edwin Flaxon Osborne, of the

Narcotic League of Ann Arbor, Mich.,

gave an interesting talk to the Liber-

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His subject was the injury the narcot- j Their father, Charles Larsh, was a

ics, such as opium, alcohol and tobae

co, do to the human body. He took

Store

. A list of the talent follows: Baritone and Director Mr. Charles K. Muchmore. Cornets George Keffer, Earl Finch, Merlin Goodwin, Donald Fosdick, Harold Rude, Scott DuBois, Paul Driscoll. Altos George Coughlin, Rupert Mcintosh, Robert MacDougal, Carl Ammerman. Tuba Charles Smith. Saxaphones Robert Driggs, Richard Ross, William Carter, Beauford Rodefer, Maxwell Bertch, Burdette Bond. Trombones Harold Hughes, Lewis Kuhn, Wilbur Martin. Clarinets Eugene Voorhees, Clark Pouder, Ned Thompson. Flute Franklin DuBois. B-Flat Bass Ross Moore. Trap Drum Francis Pouder. Bass Drum Francis Farley. Any one whose name is not on this list and who wishes to join the band should see Mr. Muchmore without delay. Pastor's Class For Pre-Easter Instruction A class for boys and girls will be taught by Dr. Reynolds every Saturday afternoon beginning with Saturday, February 19, until the Saturday before Easter. The lessons will be on "The Great Subjects of Our Holy Religion." Any young person old enough to understand simple elemen-

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tary teaching will be welcome.

lessons arc pcneci.illv well adapted to

help those who are in the grades, ! and Mrs. Danford LaFuze and son,

The color scheme throughout was

pink and white. Refreshments of brick ice cream and cake were served to the guests. The groom is the son of Samuel Beck of Jackson, Mich., and is an industrious and well-liked young farmer, with bright prospects for the future. The happy young couple for the present will reside at the Ridenour home. Both are highly respected, and they have a host of friends who wish them a life of happiness and prosperity. Lafuze-Immel Families Hold Annual Reunion At the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Irving LaFuze, the annual Lafuze and Immel reunion was held February 10, 1921. A short program was rendered and the business of the meeting was cared for. The old officers were re-elected: Irving LaFuze, President; Oscar Martin, Vice President; Ben Coddington, Secretary, and Mrs. Hilbert Orebaugh Treasurer. It was decided that we hold a summer meeting, and if nothing prevents will hold it 25 miles north east of Richmond upon the grounds of Aunt Mary Polby farm, the old homestead of the Polby's. The winter reunion will be held next year with Danford LaFuze and wife. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McCarty. Mr. and Mrs.

Forest Winters and son, Kitchel, Mr.

up tobacco especially, and pave many s-vQl n this city, is bright despite 1 VI 4! -- 1 1 . . t 11..

retsuns wiiy uus iiixi i:u Lie miuuiu iivw ner a:ivanceu be used.

"While Mr. Osborne was only with (atv from her sister after so many U9 a short time, the students. were in- j-vj" ,- '-v, terested" enough in- hfä -lecture1- io wr7 -'--rHe old home -'church' at anhuvtu

tablish a Isarcotic League here. .The was packed with friends and relatives

mon, Dr. Reynolds. Presbyterian Church Tuesday, March 22, 7 p. m. Sermon, Rev. James Teeters. Wednesday, March 23, 7 p. m. Sermon, Dr. Reynolds. Thursday, March 24, 7 p. m. Sermon, Rev. Teeters. Methodist Church Friday, March 25, 7 p. m. r Sermon, Dr. Reynolds. Saturday, March 26, 7 p. m. Sermon, Rev. Jewett. Sunday, March 27, 7 p. m. Union Song Service. Brownsville High School Gets New Equipment Trustee Samuel Fisher, of Browns

ville township, has purchased three new domestic science tables and an oil stove as an addition to the cooking equipment of the Brownsville High School. Cooking, although not taught during the earlier part of the present school year, has now become an important part of the curriculum for the girls of the school. Miss Grace Dugle is the present Domestic Science teacher. She is the successor of Elizabeth Wallace Gilmore, who was originally engaged to serve during the present year. When

ape. bhe is greauy i ovr,cf -t r9tnn nv.;. 9

ill me m;'"1' t

Brownsville Puts Up Hard Fight ' 4 Holds Scarlets to 15-13 Score in Game Played Here Tuesday Night

veteran of the war of 1812.

Sarah Jane Larsh. the surviving

though not too elementary for those

in the High School. Henry S. Earhart Dies at Home in College Corner Henry S. Earhart died at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning at College Comer. He was 74 years of age the day of his death. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the M. E. Church, in College Comer, with Rev. McCullough oTiciating, followed by burial in the College Corner cemetery. Last OM-Fashioned Dance to Be March 3 The last old-fashioned dance of the season will be given at the Coliseum, Thursday evening, March 3. The committee in charge is composed of W. B. Brown, Guy Fair, J. M. Freeman, James George, Garfield Farr,

and William Ketner. Young and old

Frank, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert LaFuze and daughter. Alice. Mr. and Mrs.

Johnnie Immel and daughter Elsie, Mr. and Mrs. Miles LaFuze, Mrs. Clint LaFuze, Miss Athlene Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kitchel, Mr. and Mrs. William Kitchel and daughter and son, Iva-and Wilbur, Mrs. Mable McCarty, Mrs. Barbara Orebaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shendler, M. and Mrs. Rennie Borradaile and family, Florence, Burdette and Eleanor, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett LaFuze and daughter, Alice and son, Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tappen and son, Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Perry LaFuze, Kenneth LaFuze and mother, Olive Lafuze, Mr. and Mrs. Homer LaFuze, Ben Coddington and son. Franklin, Mrs. Edith Swafford and son Max, and Dannie Kitchel. Irving LaFuze, Pres. Issues 43 Marriage Licenses During 1920

licenses were

are cord-ally invited to be present and , ssued by County Clerk Leland L.

enjoy the evening.

John H. Stewart Dies at College Corner, Age 79

Bond during the year 190. lhe most licenses were issued in February and November, five being granted in each of these two months. The greatest number of marriage ceremonies were performed by Rev. E. I.

John Harris Stewart, 79 years old, LaRue. who officiated at eTeven, and

died Monday evening at his home in he was followed closely by Rev. DavCollepre Cornrr. Funeral services id R. Moore, with ten ceremonies to were held at the Presbyterfan church his credit. in that city at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday Eleven d'vorres were granted durafternoon, followed by burial in the ing the year, it is stated by County

VOiiege Vorner cemetery. i Clerk Bond.

following officers were elected:

President Maxwell Bertch. Vice President Beauford Rodefer. Secretary Henrietta Zweifel. Treasurer Ted Grove. A fee of five cents for membership was charged, and a great many joined the new society. Mr. Osborne was here about two years ago and gave us an interesting talk, and we sincerely hope that he will return again some time in the future.

Mrs. A. J. Pouder Dies; Funeral Here Sunday Mrs. A. J. Pouder passed away, Thursday, Feb. 16, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Davis, in Cincinnati, following an extended illness of six months. Mrs. Pouder was a well known and highly esteemed lady, always in the best of spirits despite her advanced age of over 75 years. She is survived by two sons, Daniel of Liberty, Milton of near Billingsville, and one daughter Cora, of Cincinnati, as well as five grandchildren and innumerable distant relatives and friends. The remains will arrive on the 2 o'clock train Friday. Funeral services will be held from the Christian Church, Sunday at 2 o'clock. Burial at West Point.

for the funeral services.

New Extension Ladder Added to Equipment The Town Council has rented a Ford truck for use in case of fire, and it is being kept at Brunner & Craft's garage. The fire fighting equipment is being kept on the truck, and a run to a fire can now be easily made. A light extension ladder has been added to the truck. This, with six chemical extinguishers and three hundred feet of new hose, improves the fire fighting equipment of, the town greatly. .The town now has about one thousand feec of hose in good condition. Chautauqua Manager Calls on Dr. Beard D. R. Robertson, of Chicago, manager of the Indiana and Illinois circuits of the Mutual Chautauqua and Lyceum Bureau of Chicago, was in Liberty, Saturday calling on Dr. E. R. Beard. Dr. Beard was associated with Mr. Robertson last summer dur

ing the time that the doctor was act

Alpha Zeta Kappas Meet at Bufler Home The Alpha Zeta Kappas of the Presbyterian church met at the home of Dorothy Bufler on last Saturday afternoon and were beautifully entertained by the hostess of the , day and her mother. The subjet was "The Freedman." Mrs. Reynolds was the leader for the afternoon. Alice Fosdick read an exceptionally good paper on the topic. Because the date of the meeting was February 12, Lincoln's picture, appropriately draped in the national colors, was given a place of honor on the mantle piece. Dorothy Bufler read a thrilling report of the assassination of the great president as observed by an eye-witness, and Mary Agnes Beard told a touching story of how the boy Abraham Lincoln became the owner of his first book which was a Life of George Washington. Delicious refreshments were served at the conclusion of the program.

serious charge, Mrs. Gilmore resigned her position. In her place. Everett TVwr - ' , 'v-fM-U. Tnd., .. an

Earlham College H graduate?" erSn c

By Theo. J. Brendel Brownsville caused the local fans to take notice on Tuesday night, Feb. 15, when they held the L. H. S. team to a 15-13 score. The game itself was one tie ball after another with an occasnal free throw to help slow up the contest. Thompson started the scoring with a free throw or two, followed bv a pointer for Brownsville. DuB(:s came through with a beauty from the field at this time, and as it turned out they were the last counters for the scarlet in the initial half. A personal on DuBois resulted in a point for the visitors and the scoreboard read 4-2. For a while it seemed that it would

remain so. but with morp lurk thnn

skill a one-handed shot by Gavin tied lhe score. Not being satisfied with a . 50-50 division of points, the followers

"f Wright slipped the sphere through the net while Martin was busy joking with hs running mate Campbell. The whistle sounded and the half was ov-

r amid the deafening roar of the re

joicing Brownsvillians.

Thompson brought his men back on

the floor full of pep and ambitious to run up an overwhelming score.

"hich. by the way was never realized.

The half was opened and in a very

few seconds Thompson tied the score, closely . followed by a free throw in the same place. Clevenger seemed to know his part and slipped through a beauty from long range. Burts tough luck desertecThim for a minute r such a matter and he was the cause of making the scorekeeper mark up 4 points, while Bell made an impossible from a distant corner. Brown was injected into the fray at this stage and Martin was given "a rest He played his qld-time game of close euarding ami - showed his ability to get the ball away to his tam-mates. The game slowly was drawing to a close when 'a-bombardment of both goals took plae. This ru.h netted L. H. S. 2 noint and Brownsville 3, brine-ins- the si ore to

"5-13, which turned final score. . It l-s i' --

out to

Ezra White Passes Away at His Home in This City Ezra White, agent for Raleigh products in this county, succumbed to a serious attack of neuritis at 1 o'clock, p. m., Tuesday, February 15. Formerly his home was in Harrison, O., but upon engaging in business here some six or eight months ago, he moved his family into our vicinity. The body was taken to Harrison, O., Thursday morning, the funeral taking place at 2 p. m., the same day. He is survived by a wife, four children and five brothers.

Contract Awarded for Coal for Water Works The Town Council has awarded to W. H. H. Clark Sons, at their bid of $6.88 a ton, the contract for furnishing a car load of Island Creek coal to the Water Works. There were three bidders altogether.

Mrs. Jacob Shank of Philomath Recovering Mrs. Jacob Shank, - of Philomath, who on Christmas day sustained a

fractured leg, is getting along nicely,

ing as platform manager for the Mu-1 and her complete recovery is expect-

tual Chautauqua in Illinois. ea

gaged, but since he is not a Domestic

Science instructor, Miss Dugle was placed in charge of the Domestic Science department. Bridal Shower for Miss Emma Miller Mrs. John, Martin entertained the neighbors and friends at her home north of Liberty at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Emma Miller, a bride-elect, whose marriage to Frank Martin will svon take place. Those in attendance were: Mrs. M. J. Robinson, Mrs. Simon Snyder and daughter, Miss Raltie, Mrs. Freda

Snyder, Mrs. Emma Murry, Mrs. Gertrude Bennett, Mrs. Bessie Bennett, Mrs. Jane Bennett. Mrs. Zella Thomas. Mrs. Hannah Thomas, Mrs. Minnie Wilson, Mrs. Cora Miller, Miss Myrtle Miller. Mrs. Goldie McCarty, Mrs. Mabel McCarty, Mrs. Vonna Kocher. Mrs. Walter Lafuze, Mrs. Llovd Nayler, Mrs. Walter Snyder. Mrs. India Coddington, Eugene and Lewis Lafuze, Elizabeth Coddington, Thelma Thomas, Velma Snyder, Mrs. Cora Martin, Mrs. Lida Martin. Mrs. Etta Culbertson, Miss Emma Miller and Mrs. Helen Mitchel. Dainty refreshments were served during the afternoon. Miss Miller received a nice lot of useful presents. Meyers Sale Largely Attended; Nets $9,300 Although handicapped in the afternoon by inclement weather an exceedingly large crowd attended the sale of A. Meyers and son Wednesday, which beyond a doubt was, the largest and best farm sale held in this community in many years. Several teams of fine horses brought from $600 to $650 apiece. Every article sold was in first class condition and was well worth the purchase price. The sale netted close to $9,300. Income Tax Man In Liberty This Week Frank Edwards, deputy collector of internal revenue, is at the Court House in Liberty the last three days of this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday to assist income taxpayers in making out their returns. AI persons who wish help or information are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to secure it. A heavy penalty is attached for non-payment of income tax.

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"I want to compliment you on a newsy paper, and with perfect organization of news in general and in the city." Extract from personal letter to The Express from Lucy Ballinger, Pomona, . Calif .

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Tuesday Club Meets With Miss Connaway The Tuesday Club met with Miss Leah Connaway, Tuesday evening. At a late hour, a dainty lunch was served consisting of chicken dressing, hot rolls, fruit salad, pineapple snow, angel food cake and coffee. The guests of the evening were Mrs. Jesse Stevens, Mrs. Leo "Ook and Mr?

teams, ihey have pujed aiair..-t each other so much every one knows just exactly what the other man i1 going to do; consequently they lock and the game is nothing but a jumping contest, and neither side can get through the other's defense. No one starred on either side, for thev could not get a rhrnce to how ability of any kind. By Friday n'ght when Liberty meets her ancient rival Connersville, the above statements will be proven. Lineups Liberty Urownsville Burt BH1 Forward Thompson Gavin Forward DuBois Clevenger Center Campbell Jackson ' Guard Martin TIetherford Guard Referee Logan, Richmond.

DOUBLE HEADER In a double header held on Friday. Feb. 11, in the local gym. Liberty and Brownsville emerged victors over the Independents and Cambridge City teams, respectively. Both games looked real-for-sure basketball tactcs. al though the Brownsville-Cambridge Citv game was better played. The preliminary tilt was by far the roughest witnessed on the home flor this season, no doubt because of the attitude each team had toward the other. In a former practice ranm the Independents won from the High School by a 17-14 score and if scores are anv indication of the strength of a basket ball quintet, these are about even. The Independents have a defense which is hard to imorove. W'th Martin, Ellison and Kitchel on th floor it certainly makes their onnonents use some head work to get through. Their offensive could be improved materially with some good practices, as Huntington and Lafuze seem to Mve lost their basket eye. Smith, the manager, announces his intentions of procuring several games with other teams in nearby communities. The first is to be held on Feb. 22 with the Wilson Cleaners of Richmond, in the local gym.

birthday Surprise for Mrs. G. W. Robertson A pleasant birthdav surDinse was given for Mrs. G. W. Robertson at her home, Sunday. A number of the members of her fnmily came at noon time and a lountiful dinner was enjoyed. Those present were Elmer Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Robertson, and daughter Pollyanna, Mr. and Mrs. Lerov Martin and son Marion, of Indianapolis. Mr. fnd Mrs. l,ewis Riggs and Miss AUie Heider of Lyonsville, Ind.

Charles Bond.

awarded to Mrs. Charles Bond

Mrs. Ray Conner.

i ne prizes wti c

and

CALLED TO GUEENSBURG T.ev. W. H. Reynolds was called to (Jreen.-hurg Wednesday to officiate at the funeral of a former parishioner.

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