Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 174, 19 July 1907 — Page 3
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lfVE TUCIOfOXD PAIXADIU3I AND SOT-mEGBAM, FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1907.1
WHEAT HARVEST WILL BE FINISHED SOON
Last of the Grain to Shocked This Week.
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GERONIMO, APACHE CHIEF, TRIED TO ESCAPE.
OATS PROMISING WELL'
Whitewater. Irul., July la.-Wht harvest Is well under way and by the close of the week the last will be in tbe shock. The oa harvest promises to be good. The j-reage In this township is largj nr.d Indications point to in enormous yield. Corn Is In t!)aiC. art' grow'ng. som-j few fields -xie wefdy. Lut the average fields are batter this year at this time than at tMs eson it, year ago.
Social Notes of Nearby Towns
Picnic at Kaut Grove.
Eaton, O. The Auf Wledersein club !
lield a picnic at Kautz grove Thurs-j day. The Marshall;? Entertain. Whitewater, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Marshall and family entertained at their beautiful country home near Arba, Sunday, quite a number of their friends In honor of Rev. J. L. Sharitt of Indianapolis. The following guests were present, Misses Nettie Stewart of Ilollansburg, Ohio., Francis and Hazel Harlan of Bethel, Mr. Cleveland Pyle of Whitewater. Russell Wiley and Wayne SmocK of Bethel. Celebration of Birthday. Klkhorn Mills. Ind. There as a birthday celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warner Shcffer last Sunday. In honor of ?i"r. Sheffer. It wa3 a very pleasant event. TI:ose present were Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sheffer. Mrs. Mansfield. Mr. and Mrs . .Tonn Short, Mr. and Mrs. I)cus!as Dnilcy and family. Mrs. Sallle Feasel, Mrs. Ed. Miller and family. Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Feasel. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doran, Mr. and Mrs. Edger Ross and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Druley and family. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Roberts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davenport and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Tarks and family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank JinkenBon and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ilorac Druley and family. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Druley and family. Willie Fitzmor ris. A sumptuous dinner was served t noon and the day was spent socially. Guests of the Davenports. New Paris. O. Mr. and Mrs. John
Davenport living northeast of town had for their guests, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Mills, Misses Clara and Irene Mills, Mrs. OIlie IMllman and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. Polly Piper Porch Party. Milton, Ind. Mrs. Firman McCorjnick entertained a company of sixteen ladies at a Polly Piper porch party Thursday afternoon in honor of her sister, Mrs. Carroll Merriman of Ft. Wayne. The amusement consisted in dressing Polly who was a clay pipe. The following ladies were the guests: Mesdatnes Edward Wilson, E. P. Jones. L. II. and R. W. Warren, Wilbur Elwell. Morton Wacn, John Thurman. Henry Hess, H. R. Manlove and Daniel Schuder; Misses Alice Reeson. Marie Benner, Mary Slpple, Dora Wallace. Erraa McNath, Mary Moore, Blanche Hale and Nellie Jones. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess and a pleasant afternoon enjoyed by the ladies. A Two Weeks' Outing.
Cambridge City, Ind. A party comnospd of Miss Virginia Falls, the Miss
es Nellie and Mabel Smith of Albany,
Ind., and Miss Stella Houghton of Lo-
iransnort. leave for Wawasee on Tur
key and Tippecanoe lakes In Kosciusko county, this week where they will take a two weeks' outing. Birthday Anniversary. New Paris. O. Misses Edna and Blanch Mitchell gave a party in honor of their birthday anniversary, Saturday evening. The lawn was very prettily Illuminated with Japanese lanterns. The evening was spent in playing games and in other social enjoyments. Refreshments were served. CAMPBELLSTOWN. OHIO. Campbellstown, O.,; July m Henry Chase of Dayton and Charles Bailey Spent Sunday with J. M. Cooper and lamily. Ed. Krrin and family picknicked at the Glen Sunday. Herman Gelwich and wife of nenr Camden, spent Saturday and Sunday here with Warner Williams and wife. John O'Hara and family took dinner Sunday with P. C Flora and family of .West Florence. Will Davidson and family spent Bunday with Jos. Loan and family. Prof. Coblentz made a business trip lo New Paris last week. I. N. Aydelotte and wife entertaintd pmora Swisher, Prof. Coblentz, W. W. Campbell and Rev. Walk with their Jwtves. at dinner Sunday.
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INTERESTING FACTS
III CLERK'S REPORT
Operations of the Courts Preble County.
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The famous Apache Indian chief Geronimo, recently attempted to escape from the government reservation and when recaptured gave as his reason that he had heard that members of his tribe were on the war path in Mexico and he was on the way to join them.
RE0PENING0N AUG. 4TH About $850 Spent on Fountain City M. E. Church.
Fountain City, Ind.. July 10. The reopening services of the M. E. church will be held Sunday, Aug. 4th. Re,-. J. O. Bills, of Lewlsville. will preaoh both morning and evening of that date.
Ahoiit ." have been spent on the
building, which will put the edifice into splendid condition.
SUPPER AGAIN POSTPONED. Diphtheria Has Interfered With Plans At Whitewater.
Whitewater, Ind., July 19 Owing to
the development of the case of diphtheria in the Simpson family it has been deemed advisable to recall the announcement of a supper at Laurel hall for Saturday evening. Persons
interested will be glad if this an
nouncement of postponement is given
as much publicity as possible. A later
date will be selected and announced.
HAS WEEK'S ENGAGEMENT.
Cambridge City Band Will Play at
Union County Fair. Cambridge City, Ind., July 19 The Cambridge City band has a week's engagement at the Union county fair at Liberty, the week of September 6. WILL HOLD SATURDAY MARKET. Cambridge City, Ind., July 19 The ladies of the Christian church will hold a market in J. W. Marson's grocery, Saturday.
GETTING MANY INQUIRIES
Interest Shown in Township - High School Work.
Whitewater, Ind., J-Iy 10. Jude;ng by the numerous letters of inquiry con
cerning the courses of study and text
intr vear in the Franklin
township high School will be the larg
est in point of attendance for many
years. A singular fact concerninig the inquiries of the students is that
nearly every one is wanting work
that will fit them for the teacher's pro
fession.
MET PAINFUL ACCIDENT. John Laughlin Had Knee Dislocated In Unusual Way. Whitewater. Ind.. July 19. John
Laughlin met with a very painful accident while harvesting wheat. In getting off the binder he caught his right foot in such a manner as to dislocate his knee. Dr. Huff of Fountain City was called to reduce the fracture.
Suppose that one could find an alloy that would bear the same relation to aluminum that steel does to carbon or
tronze to tin, says the Engineering
Itecord. The result would be a new
structural material of immense im
mense importance in mechanical work. The builders of light machinery are looking for just this thing.
fS A LABOR SAVING DEVICE. Combination Tool for the Purpose of Elevating Hay. Whitewater, Ind., July 19 N. R. Hunt is purchasing a combination tool for the purpose of elevating the hay to the wagon and loading as well at the same time. This machine requires only a man to drive the wagon. WIFE ASKING FOR ALIMONY.
Mrs. Carrie E. Ridenhour mes new
Action at Eaton, O. Eaton. O., July 19. Mrs. Carrie E.
Ridenhour, through ber attorney, Gilmore, Gilmore & Saylor, has commenced a suit against her husband, Samuel W. Ridenhour, asking for ali
mony during the pendency of her suit and for rerTOanent alimony.
DIPHTHERIA SCARE IS ON.
Two Cases
Have Developed at horn Mills.
Elk-
Elkhorn Mills, Ind., July 19. There
Is quite a diphtheria scare in this vicinitv at present. Several have been
exposed to the disease and two cases
have developed.
FINE WHEAT CROP SECURED It is Much Better Than Anticipated in
the Spring. Elkhorn Mills, Ind., July 19. Farm
ers are almost through harvesting a fine crop of wheat, much better than
was looked for early this spring. The
grain this season is of an extra fine quality. .
WERE MANY DIVORCE CASES Eaton. O., July 19. Some interesting facts are shown by County Clerk J. H. Jones' annual report which has just been made out, covering the year from July 1st, 1906 to June 30th. 1907. There were 167 cases pending in the common pleas court July 1st, 1906, and 5 cases in the circuit court. During the year ending July 1st, 1907, 109 new suits were filed in the common pleas court and 10 cases in the circuit court, making a total of 276 for the common plea3 court and of 15 cases for the circuit court. The number of cases disposed of duiing the year or taken to a higher court was 131 in the common pleas and 15 In the circuit courts, leaving a total of
136 pending suits in the common pleas court on the first day of July, 1907, with all the circuit court cases disposed of or taken up. There were 84 civil judgments rendered in the common pleas court, of which number 42 were for money on
ly. The total amount adjudged to be in all of these judgements was
$109,939.35 the average being $1,11
S5. There were 81 final decrees entered. The grand jury fees for the year amounted to $229.90 and the pet
it jury fees amounted to $1,056.93, or which amount $452 were paid the jury in criminal cases and $604.95 in civil
cases. The total amount paid all
juries was $1,2S6.S5.
In the divorce court 25 new cases
were brought during the year, which,
added to 16 pending at the beginning of the vear. makes a total of 41 di
vorce cases; of these 15 were brought
by husbands and 25 by wives; 29 or these cases were decided during the year and 12 are still pending. Nine that were brought by husbands were granted and 2 dismissed, while of the number brought by wives, 13 were granted and 5 dismissed. In cases in which the custody of the children were in controversy, 3 were given into the custody of the father and 12 went to the care of the mother, by the decree of the court. In the criminal court the total number of cases pending was 18 while the total number of indictments found within the past year was 11. Of this number 8 defendants were found guilty, 3 acquitted and the charges against 3 were nollied and the charges against 15 are still pending. Of those found guilty 4 were given fines and 4 were given fines and imprison
ment. In 2 of these cases the defendant's attorney was paid by the coun
ty.
The report further shows that there
were 27 inquests held by the coroner during the year, over the dead bodies of 17 males and 10 females, 25 of which total number were native born
and one foreign born. The causes of
death in 11 of these cases was found
to be suicide, an extra large number for one year. Six of the suicides were
males and 5 females. Deaths by acci
dents numbered 4, all of whom were males. Seven males and five females died suddenly of natural causes.
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FAMILY IS GOING TO MAINE. F. M. Surface Takes Place With Agricultural Experiment Station. Eaton. O.. July 19 F. M. Surface
and family will leave in about a week
for Onea, Maine where Mr. Surface has accepted a position with the state at an agricultural experiment station. His work will consist of a scientific study in the interest of agriculture.
STILL CRITICAL CONDITION. Mrs. Susan Manning Shows No Sign Of Improvement. Economy, Ind., July 19 Mrs. Susan Manning still remains in a critical condition.
Vaudeville at the Phillips. The usual special matinee will be
given on Saturday at the New Phillips
and it is anticipated that children will predominate in the audience as usual. They will be especially interested in
the clever -work of Master Ilyland, baton manipulator, and also in the singing Siberian wolf, as well as In
the various other features. Saturday
night there will be the usual double
performance. All who care for vau
deville are urged to witness this
week's bill while there is still opportunity to do so. Announcement of special interest will be made on Sat
urday.
Repertoire at the Gennett. There are five amateur stunts en
tered for the contest tonight at the
Gennett, following the regular produc
tion of "Deadwood Dick" by the Cut
ter stock company. One of the numbers will be given by a male quartet
composed of local young men and a
large number of their friends will be on hand to cheer them and aid them
to win the $5 in gold. "Deadwood
Dick" will also be the offering on Sat
urdav afternoon and night. The Cut
ter company is concluding its second
week's engagement at the Gennett and
is well pleased with the welcome ac
corded it. On Saturday announcement
will be made of next week's program.
SOCIAL AT CAMPBELLSTOWN, O. Campbellstown, O., July 19 A social will be given Saturday night, July 20th in the basement of the South church. Everyone is invited.
MISS GIFFORD ENTERTAINED. Fountain City, Ind., July 19 Miss Ethel Gifford, president of the Christian Endeavor, entertained the executive committee Tuesday evening. Ice cream and cake were served.
PREACHED STRONG SERMON
The Rev. Dr. Doddridge Was Heard at
Doddridge Chapel.
Doddridge Chapel, Ind., July 19 Rev. Dr. Doddridge, pastor of the First M. E. church, Vincennes. preached a
strong sermon at the ChaDel last Sun
day. He held the close attention of the large congregation for 40 minutes
while he presented a striking array of
vital trutns. ine expressions heard after the service indicated the hearers were taking home abundant food for thoueht. A welcome alwavs awaits
Dr. Doddridge from former parishion
ers, out none more hearty than is given him by the friends of his youth.
ROAD VIEWERS WERE OUT.
They Are Investigating the Opening of
f new i-iignway.
Haererstown. Ind.. Jnlv 19 The
road viewers, Gideon Jones, Milo Cranor and Wm. Hollinesworth of Wil
liamsburg, who were appointed by the
commissioners to investigate the opening up of a new road and vacating
another in Jefferson township, were
out Wednesday, and were guests of
Mrs. Ella Whitsell at Meadowbrook farm, east of town, at dinner.
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR PLAYMATES. Whitewater. Ind., July 19. Miss
Olive Harrison gave a little birthday
party for her playmates last Friday. Those present were Miss Grace Bennett, Miss Mable Harrison, Miss Brenda Burgess and Miss Anna Burgess.
HENRY SEIGLER, 90, IS DEAD. Camden, O., July 19. Henry Seigler, aged 90 years, died at Camden Wednesday, from infirmities due to old age. He will be buried in Cincinnati.
PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY.
WILL GIVE ICE CREAM SUPPER. Fountain City, Ind., July 19 The Ladies' Aid society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. Samuel Alexander. The ladies planned for an ice cream sup
per to be given Saturday evening.
July 27.
FUNERAL OF EMMA RURODE. Eaton. O., July 19. The funeral of Emma Rurode, aged two and one-half years and daughter of Henry Rurode, was held at the Christian church Thursday afternoon. Burial in lound Hill cemetery.
WHEAT YIELD IS FOUND GOOD.
Chester. Ind., July 19. Wheat har
vesting is in lull blast in this v'cin Ity and the wheat is very goodl
Eastern Indiana and Western Ohio
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Miss Newcom to Lead. Hagerstown, Ind. "Present-day applications of the last six Commandments." Ex. 20:12-17 is the topic for next Sunday evening at the Christian Endeavor. Miss Jessie Newcom will lead the meeting. Presbyterian Services. Cambridge City, Ind. Services at the Presbyterian church Sunday, July 21: Sabbath school at 9:30 a. m., morning sermon 10:45, subject, 'Fishers." Evening sermon, 7:30, subject, "Signs." Rev. Hawley, pastor. Junior Endeavor, 5:30 p. m., Garnet Stevens, leader. Leader of the Endeavor. Milton, Ind. Miss Leona Ball will be the leader of the Christian Endeavor meeting at the Christian church, Sunday evening. The subject will be "Present-day Applications of the Last Six Commandments." Weekly Band Concert. Eaton. O. The weekly band concert
was given at the court house park on
Thursday evening. Epworth League Topic Milton. Ind. The topic for the Epworth League meeting Sunday evening at the M. E. church will be "Poverty In Spirit." The leader will be Miss Carrie Walker.
NOW IN NEWSPAPER WORK.
Paul Malone on the Paducah, Ky., Was Largely Attended.
Globe-Democrat.
Cambridge City. Ind.. July 19 Paul
Malone. formerly of this city and now
living in Paducah, Ky., was calling on
old acquaintances in the city yester
day. He is engaged in newspaper
work at Paducah, being connected
with the Globe-Democrat, an enter
prising daily.
WHEAT GIVES WAY TO HAY.
Crops In Vicinity of Lyons Station Considered Good. Lyons Station, Ind., July -19 Farmers are through harvesting wheat and are now busy making hay. The crops are all considered good. Lost in the Australian bush, near Port Darwin for five days, engineercommander Silk was found alive and well by a black tracker.
wTiUoaatpr. Ind. Christian bn-
rtpavor at the Christian church Sun
day evening was largely attended.
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