Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 307, 3 November 1913 — Page 9
PAGE NINE CHICKEN THIEVES SOCIAL CIRCLE PARTYiTELLS GHOST STORIES CUT ARM WITH RAZOR DAVIS MURDER TRIAL ! BOTH FEET CRUSHED ISEVENTY-SIX HOGS
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. MONDAY, NOV. 3, 1913
E LARGE HAUL Fanners Near Milton Lose Many Fowls Lately Other Gossip. MILTON, Ind., Nov. 3. Thomas Scott, & farmer living near Bentonvillft, had two hundred chickens stolen frm his hen house a few evenings ago. (.'hf.ies Iiasson and Joseph Gause had several chickens stolen from (heir hen houses last week. The township Sunday school convention will be held at the Friends' church, Sunday, November 16. The Eastern Star will meet Wednesday evening and a full attendance of numbers is desired. Mr. and Mrs. Will Rayle, of Bentonville, were at Connersville, Saturday. Mrs. Bennett spent Sunday with her K4--t-r, Mrs. Kliza Garth waite, at Dublin. Mrs. elinjamin Whitely, of Cambridge K'ty, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Clingman. Clayton Kimmel went to Greentown to attend the funeral of hiss aunt, Mrs. Rachel Brummet, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wallace entertained Sunday in honor of their uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Linville Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wallace were at Richmond Saturday. iMss Cora eBnnett and iMss Veva Witter were at Richmond Saturday. Attended Sunday School Meeting. Charles. Qallmvay -was at Richmond Saturday to attend the County Sunday school council, at the ,Y. M. C. A. rooms. Arthur Shepherd was at Indianapolis several days last week. He was also at Richmond Saturday. The Seniors, .including several friends, enjoyed a pleasant social evening with William Uuddleston, east of town, Friday evening. Those presrot were the Misses Lorene Warren, Mary Jones, Luella Lantz, Lois Daily, Cora Kellam, Lora Beeson; Messrs. Walter Higham, Delmar Doddridge, Albert Ferris, James Murphy, Lloyd Parkins. A luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs. Mary Hunt have moved to James Stamm's property. Bert Potter, who has heen the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams, has returned to his home at Mlddletown, Ohio. RuBsell Wilson was home from Purdue, to sepnd over Sunday with his parents, Mr. and MrB. Edward Wilson. Visit From Ohio. Albert Newman came home Saturday from Greenville, Ohio. Mrs. H. H. Heist had as her callers Friday, the Rev. and Mrs. Traumbaugh, of East Germantown. Messrs. and Mesdamess CharleB DaTi, Albert Newman, Carl Caldwell, H. D. Huddleston, Oscar Klrlin, Will Daniel, Misses Hazel Murley, Florence Daniel, Messrs. John Kirlin, Jr., Harper Lindsay, Watson Faucett, attended the dancing party at Cambridge ICty, Friday evening. M. D. Beeson la reported not Improved. , Mr. and Mrs. James eKllam spent Sunday In the country as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Kellam. Miss Helen Coyne was home from Earlham to spend Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Coyne. , Mrs. Hattie Heist was the guest of Mrs. John Beard, at Cambridge City, Saturday. The Misses Marcla and Cora Wise entertained as their guests, Sunday, Misses Llzle Rush, of ePnnville and Raymond Whltton, of Knightstown, and Grover Slonlker. The Misses Wise recently entertained Miss Lula Faucett, Charles Semler, Miss Blanche Moore, Elmer Bertsch, Harry Waltz, and Miss Laura Reisner, of Indianapolis. Miss Marie Elwell, who Is teaching at the Keiser schoolhouse, was home to spend over Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Elwell. THANKFUL HE WAS NOT A WOMAN. The late Lawson Talt, of England, the great woman's doctor, said he never went to bed at night without thanking heaven he was not born a woman. No doctor ever knew better than he what women have to suffer at some times of their lives. It was an American woman long since passed to her reward who Introduced a simple combination of roots and herbs called Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, that has proved wonderfully successful In mitigating suffering and curing diseases of women. It has brought unspeakable relief to thousands of women who suffered from female ills. Advertisement The petroleum industry of the United States has more than trebled in five years. IF CHILD IS CROSS, FEVERISH AND SICK Look, Mother! If Tongue is Coated Give "California" Syrup of Figs. Children love this "fruit laxative," and nothing else cleanses the tender : stomach, Hec',aiid.bewel6 so nicely.. ,j A chIld:.sunply,wiH not stop, playing . to empty the bowels, and the result is, Lthey become tightly clogged with . waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach sours, then your little one becomes 1 cross, hair-sick, feverish, don't eat, ! sleep or act naturally, breath is bad, ,- system full of cold, has sore throat, stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen, Mother! See If tongue is coated, then tgive a teaspoonful of "California Syrtup of Figs," and in a few hours all the constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the system. ;and you have a well, playful child "again. - Millions of mothers give "California Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly harmless; children love it. and it never fails to ac on the stomach, liver and bowels Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot.tie of "California Syrup of Figs," fwhich has full directions for babies, "children of all ages and for grownups plainly printed on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold here. Get the genuine, made by "California Fig Syrup Company." Refuse any other kind with contempt.
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Mrs. Curios Burton Hostess ' at Hallowe'en Event.
i HAGERSTOWN. Inc., Nov. 3 Mrs. j Carlos Burton was hostess to the Soj cial Circle Friday afternoon. The j hours were delightfully spent in neejdlework. A feature of the afternoon J was a musical medle contest in which Mrs. W. 11. lJo.-ter and Mrs. ; Ebert Wycoff carried off the honors. Luncheon appropriate to Hallowe'en was served. The guests included Mesdames Brown ,of Urba, O., Mary Bradford, of Los Angeles, Cal., Laura Gebhart, E. H. Thurston, Joe Stoneciper, Henry Keagy, L. B. Davis, Oliver Brown, Robert Thurston, Chester Life, John Tc-etor, Carl Gohring, M. T. Fox, Will Abbott, R. R. Brant, W. H. Porter, Edith F. Smith, Ed Mason, H. J. Day, Frank Teetor, Ebert Wycoff, Frank Whitesell, Clifford Fouts, Charles Backenstoe and Miss Carrie Allen. CLEARS INDEBTEDNESS New Paris Lodge Buys New Carpet for Temple Floor. NEW PARIS, O., Nov. 3 The Pythian SisterB held their annual masquerade Bocial Friday evening at the K. of P. hall. A large crowd was present to enjoy the antics of the maskers. "Bobbing" ior apples, cruller races and pitch ball were the amusements. The ladies served lunch from 4:30 to 7. They cleared $34, which discharges their Indebtedness on the new carpet for the temple. ' A party of Richmond maskers came in at a late hour and created merriment, because they would not make their identity known. Mrs. C. P. Kirkpatricq and Miss Carrie Haller spent Friday in Cincinnati, the guests of Miss Dorothy Kirkpatnck. She returned with them to spend Sunday. Mrs. C. M. Wilcox returned from Columbus, O., Saturday, where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Cora Hawley Richards, for several weeks. Mrs. Margaret Cartwright and son, Emil, went to Greenville, O., Friday evening, to spend a few days with her sister Mrs. Mary E. Beelman leaves Wednesday for her new home at Burlington, Kan. Simon Cunningham was home Saturday and Sunday from St. Elizabeth's hospital, Dayton, O. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Davis and family spent Sunday with Richmond relatives. A number from here took the county teachers' examination at Eaton, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones and children, of New Paris, and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bailey and daughter, of Richmond, spent Sunday with Mrs. Hannah Sawyer and family, near New Madison. W. H. Lawder, who ts employed In Dayton, spent Saturday and Sunday here with home folks. Mrs. Walter Hinmon and children, of Dayton, are the guests of Mrs. Jerusha Hinmon. William Marrinan and daughter, Mary, of Springaeld, spent the week Jend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Marrinan. W. P. Mills entertained Thursday evening with a masquerade party at his home, the guests being members of his Sunday school class in the Christian Sunday school. Each one was privileged to invite one, so a merry crowd of twenty-five enjoyed the evening. Music, ghost stories and games were the features of the evening. A. delicious luncheon was served by Mrs. Mills. Scott, son of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Hawley, Is the latest victim of the scarlet fever, being quarantined Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Wreber returned Thursday from a month's vacation spent in Indiana. Mrs. F. J. Coblentz, who has been ill, is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Smart, managers of the Cedar Springs hotel, returned to their home In Dayton, Friday, after the summer season. S. C. Richie, president of the Farmers' Banking company, attended the Ohio Private Bankers' association meeting at Columbus, Thursday. Governor James Cox addressed the assembly. Venoman Reid caught and painfully injured his left hand Jn a drill press Thursday, while at worK in his blackj smith shop. A party of Richmond high school boys and girls who were on a hayride. took supper at Miller's restaurant Thursday evening. Goes to Indianapolis. W. A. Nelson spent Sunday in Indianapolis. Mrs. Irene Sinck and son, Richard, of Richmond, spent the last part of the week with her father, W. P. Miller. Miss Mary Stamback, of Gettysburg, spent Friday with Miss Theresa Day and attended the masquerade. Demont Walton, of Cincinnati, spent the week end with his sister, Mrs. C. L. Reinheimer. Mrs. Susan McKee went to Richmond, Friday, to help care for her grandson, Robert McKee, a victim of scarlet fever. Miss Irene Timmons spent Saturday and Sunday with her uncle, Thomas Caughley and family, at Eaton. ' A large number of local theatre-goers-s'aw "Mr. Bob'' at Richmond, Thursday evening. 135 FARMERS HEAR ADDRESS BY COBB Despite the rain and sleet Thursday night, the farmers of Jefferson township turned out to attend a meeting conducted by County Agent Cobb. There were 135 present at the meeting. Because of the darkness, many were forced to walk and almost all carried lanterns to light their ways. Agent Cobb spoke for more than an hour on the history of agricultural extension work in the state and told of the great benefits derived from it in places where improved farming has been practiced for the past twenty-six years. The Columbia Farmers association will meet Thursday night and Mr. Cobb will speak to them on Stock management and several other matters about which the farmers of that vicinity have been seeking information. The association is organized chiefly of farmers on the Middleborough pike.
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TO SEVENTYCHILDREfi Cambridge City Librarian Has Party for the Young People.
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind., Nov. 3 None of the many Halloween parties brought more genuine happiness than the children's party given Friday afternoon by Miss Irene Smith, in the rooms at the public library. Seventy children were present. The little folks were seated on chairs, tables and rugs, and listened most attentively while Miss Smith, in the garb of a ghost, told a number of stories. An aded charm was lent by the decorations of the room in the way of pumpkins, black cats and lanterns. Each child was given a favor In the shape of a small black cat. Mrs. John Schaller and son arrived Friday from Mountain Mills, Vt., to spend the winter with her mother, Mrs. Lola Converse. Expert Demonstrates. The Purdue orchard demonstration given Friday in the orchrads of H. A. Whiteley and son by Prof. Palmer, a Purdue expert, was not well attended on account of the raw day. The morning was given over to a demonstration in pruning, the benefits to be derived from it, and how it should be done. In the afternoon the work of demonstration in spraying, mixing and testing of spraying materials was made. Prof. Palmer urged the .se of the hydrometer by orchardists and others engaged in growing fruit,trees, as the only way in which the. 'sprayer can Judge accurately the ' results of his work. Miss Elizabeth Bertsch ha3 returned after a visit with her brohter, Dr. William Bertsch of South Bend. Miss Ruth Mays of Straughns is spending some time with her aunt, Miss Lenora Shafer, who has been sick the last fe wdays. Mr. and Mrs. George Babcock entertained a number of friends at dinner Saturday evening. The rooms were decorated in keeping with the season, and the place cards bore quaint Halloween designs. The guests guests were Messrs. and Mesdames J. W. Harper, Roy Copeland and F. J. Harvey. Miss Gertrude Kirkwood of New Castle, spent Saturday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Kirkwood. B. F. Griffin, after sixteen consecutive years as milkman, made the last ronud among his customers Saturday morning, and will take a vacation during the winter. Mrs. Will Ingerman has returned to Cincinnati after several days spent with Mrs. Angeline Ingerman. Mrs. Elizabeth Downs continues In a very critical condition at her home in East Cambridge. The annual oyster supper under the auspices of the Methodist Sunday school, will be served in the basement of the church, Tuesday evening, November 18. Miss Naomi Tapscott has returned to Greenfield after a visit with Miss Esther Strawn. E A LONG DRIVE Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Ride in Covered Wagon. HAGERSTOWN, Ind., Nov. 3. Driving 720 miles in a covered wagon and sleeping in the open, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Pierce have arrived home after being on the road from Eureka Springs, Arkansas, for six weeks. With the exception of three or four nights, when the weather forced them to go Indoors, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce slept in their wagon. Several nights were spent in the mountains, where traveling was slow and sometimes dangerous. Devastation caused by the flood last Bprlng made it hard to get provisions. The farmers crops, in many cases, had been destroyed by the high waterB and where they had escaped were burned up by the drouth which followed. In many places well and streams had been dry for weeks, and people were hauling water for miles. Both Mr. and Mrs. Pierce improved in health, during their eight months' stay in Arkansas and the trip home. GREENSFORK, IND. ' u y.gi ... 'i 0 Claude Doyle, of Aljfi,: North Carolina, is visiting relft?R";.here. Mrs. Mary Roller gavewfsniUy dinner recently in honor of" Tier daughter, Mrs. W. E. Blizzard, of New York. Mrs.S. Hoover gave a masquerade party Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Blizzard. Miss Jessie Secrist, of Economy, visited the schools here yesterday. Albert Cranor has moved from the country to town. Glen Bavenger and family, of Winchester, are visiting relatives here. On account of the inclememncy of the weather the high school gave their Hallowe'en party at the school house Thursday night. Music and games were the features of the evening. Luncheon was served. Howard Cooper and wife have returned to their home in Richmond, after spending a few days with Oliverr Cook and wife. OBTAINS DIVORCE A divorce was granted Sylvester N. Bowers from his wife, Elizabeth J. Bowers in circuit court today. Bowers charged his wife with adultery. She did not contest the suit and it was granted after Bower's testimony had been heard. THAT AWFUL COLD, LONDON'S la Catarrhal Jelly
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Eaton Girl Attempts to Take Life.
EATON, Ohio, Nov. 3. Disappointment suffered in an alleged love affair is said to have ben the cause of the attempt at suicide made Saturday afternoon by Ruth Piatt Chambers, with a keen-edged razor. The young woman cut severe gashes in the left arm and breast. Attendant physicians say she will recover. The woman is employed at the eCntral hotel where her unsuccessful atttmpt at s; tide was made. She was taken latr. the home of her parents. Sir. ana .Mrs. Marion Piatt, on South Beech street. Discusses Short Ballot. Before a mass meeting ut citizens Saturday night in the opera house Former Governor A. L. Harris expressed himself as being opposed to the short ballot proposition and made an urgent appeal for voters to reject the matter when submitted Tuesday at the polls. He declared the power of political machines would be augmented greatly and that the subsequent change would bring about unfair representation. While no poll has been taken, the belief that the amendment will be lots in Preble county has been expressed by many. GHOST MCT GUESTS Mrs. Barrett Gives Unique Halloween Party. CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind., Nov. 3. Mr. and Mrs. George Barrett entertained Friday evening at a prettily arranged Hallowe'en party. At eight o'clock the guests silently entered the Barrenn home, only after giving a mystic pass word at the door, marked by skull and cross bones. A ghost silently directed them to the living room which presented a pretty picture with ears of corn arranged about the doors and windows, while in one corner of the room stood a shock of corn. The dining room and open stairway were decorated with corn, and here a ghost smiled at the guests. Black cats, and other Hallowe'en symbols were used, and on the table were small pumpkin faces. Ribbons were attached to the electric light dome, which led to the place cards, at the end of each ribbon a tiny bell. A two course luncheon was served in wooden dishes. NOTICE TO HUNTERS. No hunting or trespassing on the following farms: Fred Niewohner, Charles Stemple, Engene Anderson, David Weller. oct27-7t)
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is causing unscrupulous persons to wrap rank imitations that are not even real chewing gum so they resemble genuine WRIGLEY'S wmsnSpr . The better class of stores will not try to fool you with these imitations. They will be offered to you principally by street fakirs, peddlers and the candy departments of some 5 and 10 cent stores. These rank imitations cost dealers one cent a package or even less and are sold to careless people for almost any price. If you want Wrigley's look before you buy. Get what you pay lot.
We are inserting this dertLsiient solely to protect our customers, who are continually writing us that they have been deceived by imitations which the purchased thinking tier were WRIGLEY'S.
BEGINS TJIRD WEEK
State Introduces Witnesses To Identify Letters and Body. EATON, Ohio, Nov. 3 Nothing of particular interest developed today in the case of the state against Elwoou Davis, being tried in the common pleas court on a first-degree murder charge for his alleged killing of Benjamin Franklin Bourne, a farmer recluse, whose body was unearthed in the garden at the Bourne farm, near Camden, last June. The session vas begun by the introduction of state witnesses and efforts made to show the jurors that Davis was the author ef certain Ittters, said to be incriminating, and that the body enearthed was not too far advanced in decomposition to prevent absolute identification. Thus far only one witness. Dr. J. W. Coombs, testifying for the state, has ventured the statement that he was not certain. Dr. Coombs, of Camden, was present with two other physicians when a post mortem examination was conducted. This case has been the longest ever held in Preble county, beginniug the third week today. At the beginning of the trial Judge Risinge ordered that the jurors be kept together, and since the twelve men have been housed nightly in a local hotel. MEN WEAR OVERALLS Sixty-two Couples at Cambridge City Dance. CAMBRIDGE CITY. Ind., Nov. 3 The Halloween dancing party given Friday evening under the auspices of the K. of P. entertaniment committee, was one of the pleasant events of the autumn. Sixty-two couples attended. The ladies were attired in calico gowns and the gentlemen in overalls. The hall presented a typical Hoosler scene. The box for the musicians, the Cambridge City orchestra, was formed of fence rails decorated with autumn bows, and the entire hall was fantastically arranged with fodder. A two course luncheon was served In the dining hall, which was decorated in like manner. Guests were present from Richmond Milton and Germantown. Kindling Wood for sale. Richmond Furniture Mfg. CO. 29 Mb
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EATON. O . Nov. 3 Mrs. C. P. Bristow. 62 East McCabe strtet, lost her riizhi foot just above the ankle and the left below the instep, when run down by a Pennsylvania freight train Saturday. Although suffering intensely from the schoek at the accident and the operation which followed, attending physicians say Mrs. Bristow will recover. Crossinc the tracks at an alley between High and Decatur streets she dil not notice the approaching train until she stepped from behind a Kx car on the track. She jumped but did not g t far enough away and fell with both feet on the rails.. GIVES TRAMP SOCIAL Eldorado Society Has Novel Halloween Party. ELDORADO. Ohio. Nov. 3. Two socials were given by the W. I M of the local I'niversalist church last week. One was a tramp party on Hallowe'en and the other a Japanese tea. With paper sacks and napkins the "tramps" started from the home of Mrs. Sherman at :30 o'clock. At the next place they received chicken sandwiches. They passed on. getting "handouts" at each place." When their tacks were full, they went to the church where baked beans and coITee were served. Nearly all the tramps W'ere maskedAfter the lunch the children gave a Hallowe'en program in the church. Mrs. Iora Miller lead the missionary program at the annual Japanese tea of the W. V. M. A. Thurssday afternoon. The president, Mrs. Clara Kimmel sang "The Hundred Sheep." After the program lunch was served by Mesdamess Sherman, Miller and Emrick. Sore Throat Don'ts. When the children have sore throat, don't blister their necks with lamp oil. Don't torture them with a foul smelling piece of fat meat, wrapped about the neck. Don't imagine there is medical virtue in an old sock or piece of red flannel. Don't believe in antiquated superstitions. A sore throat is a serious matter and is not to be healed by such make-believe rem edies. 1 he use of each methods is simply putting the patient to needless torture. L e a little sore throat wisdom and give themTONSILlNB and the throat will heal quickly. 25 cents and 50 cents. Hospital Size $1.00. All Druggists.
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j Ed F. Druley Receives Good , Price At Local Stock I Yards. What was probably the last large bunch of heavy hogs in Wayne county, came in today for shipment to the eastern markets. The bunch contained sevent-sK hogs averaging 276 pounds, and brought their owner, Ed F. Druley. of Boston township, th. sum of I1.5S5 10. T S. Martin of Webster, also had an exceptionally big bunch of hogs at the Glen Miiler tock yards today. He bad twelve spring pigs which averaged 370 pounds. The pig were full blooded Poland Chinas. During the last week th local stock yards have received $t hog, at a top price of 17.75. Thirty-nine cattle, f.O calves and fifty five lamb have also been received for shipment. The following, anion other, had hogs in market todav: T. M. Bane, A H Nolle. P. J White. Lm SraUh. William Krone, O. M. Jennings. J. luriance. Burl Jarrett, William liar ton. Thad Nichols. I.em Poland. Charles Hundy, Clarence Huff, W. r Green. J. F. Baxter and J. IV Thomp son. for a clear complexion PIMPLES and blackheads disappear, unaightl complexions become clean, clear, and velvety, and hair health and beauty are promoted by the regular us of Reainol Soap and an occasional application of Reainol Ointment. The soothing, healings preparations do their work easily, quickly and at littla cost, when even the most expenaiv. cosmetics and complicated "beauty treatments" fan. An teal OlBtaMDt. Par trU ta Dapt, 1T-3. Kaateol. DO YOU NEED MONEY? BORROW IT OF THE NEW COMPANY New Plans, New Rates Organized for the purpose of toanln, money to those whom banks will noi accommodate, at rates much lower than the legsl rate, on Household Goods, Pianos, Horses, Wagons, Farm Implements, etc, without removal. $25.00 for 3 Months for $4.40 Other amounte In proportion. We pay off loans with other companies and advance you more money. ALL BUSINESS STRICTLY PRIVATE. Absolutely no publicity. No delays or red tspe. You get the money when you ask for It. Kind and courteous treatment to all. If not convenient to call, write or phone ue and our agent will call on you. Home Loan Go. 220 Colonial Building. Phone 1509. Richmond. Ind. SPACE FOR STORAGE OR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES We are equipped to handle all kinds of storage. Space with plenty of light for manufacturing purposes. RICHMOND MFG. CO West Third and Chestnut 8ts. Telephone 3210. AN 2 Per Cent Per Month on household goods, pianos, teams, Etock. etc.. without removal. Loans made in all surrounding towns. Call, write or phone and our agent will call at your house. Private Reliable The State Investment and Loan Company Room 40 Colonial Bldg. Phone 2560 Take elevator to Third Floor. Richmond, Indiana.
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