Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 245, 25 August 1914 — Page 8

Page eight

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM TUESDAY AUGUST 25, 1914

WITNESSES CONFIRM THEORY OF CORONER ON SEHI'S DROWNING Pierce Expresses Firm Belief , of Accidental Death of , Prominent Socialist Leader After Probe. ' After examining nine witnesses, Coroner Pierce is convinced that the Browning of Charles Sehi, the prominent young man of this city whose body was found Monday morning in Hawkins' swimming pond was accidental. The coroner has not completed his Inquest and it will be several days before the verdict is filed. It was learned this morning by the coroner that two men were in the pool after the crowd, which was there earlier In the evening. The testimony of .William Shank, one of the men, was taken late this afternoon and the coroaer has not learned the name of the other man. According to the best Information obtainable, nothing was seen of the unfortunate swimmer after 8:30 o'clock and it was about this time that the crowd began leaving the pool. According to those who had been swimming with Sehl earlier in the evening, It was the opinion that he had gone home. Tell of Finding Body. The testimony of Miss Willodine Throckmorton, of this city, Misses Estella and Mildred Crew, of Lynn and Mark Snively, of Middletown, O., who were the first to find the body Monday morning, was taken by the coroner this morning. They merely told of the position of the body when found. Charles Parker, and his two sons, proprietors of the place, testified relative to the finding of the man's clothes in the locker and their knowledge of his action early Sunday evening. The funeral services will be held from the home, 849 South Seventh street, at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Friends may call at the home any time. The lodge of which Mr. Sehl was a member, will hold services at the home this evening. Meeting at the Moose hall at 7:30 o'clock the members will conduct their memorial.

iVOTERS ASK FOR EXPERIMENT WORK EATON, O., Aug. 25. A petition asking that the county commissioners bring to a vote the Question of estab lishment of a county experiment station is being circulated in Preble county. The petition Is being freely signed and the matter doubtless will come to a vote at the November electIon. This question was up a few years ago and was defeated by the villagers of the county, not the farmers. WHITMAN GETS TRIP TO FAIR EATON, O., Aug. 25. At a meeting held Monday In the court house, of Jefferson township, was selected Preble county's corn boy to enjoy a free trip to the state fair, Columbus. Whitman was chosen from a list of seven applicants, but not until after thirteen ballots had been taken. Chelsea Rodeffer of near Eaton, was chosen alternate. Both these lads have entered in the corn-growing contest conducted by the State Agricultural commission. PROF. J. S. M'DIVITT WEDS EATON GIRL i. Eaton, O., Aug. 25. Prof. Joseph S. McDivltt, of the schools at Campbellstown, and Miss Catherine Conrad, iwell-known teacher in the Eaton schools, were married Monday morning at 6:30 at the Church of Visitation. The ceremony was pronounced jby Father Hyland. The couple left shortly following the service for Cincinnati. Their honeymoon will include other' large cities in the middle west.

White Star Hard Wall Plaster Is the Best of the Good Plasters We have sold several brands in the past, but have never before had a plaster that we could recommend as highly as White Star. For a beautiful and hard wall it has no equal. We would be glad of the opportunity to show you houses where this plaster is on the walls. CKIackman, Klehfotito & o. "The Building Material People That Give Quick Motor-truck Service."

V7

LTU

YM3

MIA

CITY STANDS LOW IN RATE OF TAXES

Data Showing Comparative Figures by Howells Pleases Councilmen. Councilman Howells last night presented council with a table showing Richmond's position with other cities of Indiana on the civil and school tax levies. The administration was favorably Impressed with the comparison. The fohowing table of rates are those of last year: Civil Rate Richmond $1.10 Indianapolis 1.02 Peru 1.79 - Gary 1.44 Evansville 1.15 Anderson 65 Lafayette 85 Fort Wayne 1.16 Logansport .' 1.25 . Muncie 1.05 South Bend 1.29 Indiana Harbor 1.74 SENTENCES KEPLER TO JEFFERSONVILLE Jesse Kepler, of Eaton, O., was sentenced to Jeffersonville from two to fourteen years by Judge Fox this morning in circuit court. Kepler plead ed guilty to the charge, of forgery. He admitted he forged a check for $18 on George Fox, a clothing merchant of this city. He is 25 years old He was accused of forging checks on four merchants of this city. He said that he thought his wealthy uncle would make them good but found that his rich relative had decided not to help him out of trouble any more. Me was located in Eaton, O., Friday, Aug. 14 and has been confined in the county jail here since that time awaiting the arrival of Judge Fox, who just returned from a vacation trip. CONTINUE FIRE PROBE Fire Chief and State Officer Question Suspect. Although convinced that malice was the intent of the incendiary fire at the Rettig ice house on North Twelfth street Aug: 6, Fire Chief Miller is unable to single out of the numerous possible culprits the one upon whom a preponderance of suspicion lies. He and Deputy Fire Marshall White of Indianapolis are till investigating the fire quietly. One suspect was questioned but he was firm in his denial of guilty knowledge even under the most strenuous methods of securing a confession. Another suspect may be questioned later. The persons who say they saw a man run across the river bottom can not furnish any description that would not fit half the male population of the city. They say it was too dark to see the man distinctly. GIVES ROQUE MEDAL NEW PARIS, O., Aug. 25. C. C. King of Chicago, champion roque player of the United States, donated a $50,000 gold medal to the Interstate Roque association with headquarters at New Paris. This medal can be played for every thirty days in challenge games and is also to be played for each year at the annual tournament. Mr. King will be present among other Chicago players at the Interstate tournament to be held on the New Paris courts the week beginning September 7th. shown that signals vary closely with the inverse of moonlight intensity.

M3

MEYERS TO DELIVER ADORESSJi TRIAL Marion Pastor One of Ministers Considered to Succeed Rev. Mr. Leonard.

The Rev. George M Meyers, of Marion, Ind., will address the members of the Central Christian church this evening. The Rev. Mr. Meyers is being considered as a probable successor to the Rev. R. C. Leonard, who recently resigned from the local church. The resignation of Rev.' Mr. Leonard takes effect Sept. 1,' so that next Sunday is the last day for him in the pulpit. No successor has been appointed by the board although several men are under consideration. A special meeting of the board will be called to elect a successor. Since next Sunday Is the last Sunday for Rev. Mr. Leonard special arrangements are being made. Efforts are being made to have a large attendance at both the Sunday school and the church services. It will be "Decision Day" in the Sunday school and as a result, it is expected that more than fifty persons will join the church. . MAKE DRESSES FOR RED CROSS NURSES BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Aug. 25. Wrappers, caps, aprons and articles in the field equipment of Red Cross nurses which require needlework are being made by church women of Washington. Mrs. Allen Boyd is in charge of the work, which is being rushed to completion in time for the Red Cross hospital ship. INSECT POISONS BY LEASED WIRE. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 25. Elmer Knetzer, a pitcher for the Pittsburg Federal league club, was in a local hospital .today suffering with a severe case of blood poisoning caused by an insect bite. Doctors say his condition is not dangerous. "Your Pipe Dream" Can Come True if you will only replace your old pipe with something better selected, from our stock. We have a new lot of PIPES This is the best assortment we have ever shown. Come in and see them. Prices range from 25c to $5.00. TOBACCO We sell all of the popular brands of smoking and chewing tobacco. Try a Martinez, 5c Straight Cigar. SEE US FOR Sanitary Drinking Cups, Hay Fever and Summer Complaint Remedies, Canning compound. Stock and Houso Fly Knockers, Dollar Spex, 69c Alarm Clocks, Straw Hat Cleaner, Camping Medicine of all kinds, Thinoids Flesh Reducer, Perspiration Deodorants in short "If it's advertised, it's at Conkey's." WE Thank You. Palladium War Maps, 10c. Cameras, Films and Finishing. Main SkCor.Ninth

STARTS CODIFICATION

Bond Tabulates Laws City's Books. . on The first steps in codifying the city ordinances were taken yesterday by City Attorney Bond. The city attorney has been working

M EdDdDVEM(D)MD)9

w

Not only do we help with low figures, but with easy payments as well. Just a little down, and the rest in payments that is our method. Here is a table taken from the prices of actual pieces in our stock. It shows exactly how much it will cost to furnish four rooms. Notice the wide range of prices, and bear in mind that even the least expensive has a quality back by the Hoover Bond Co.s reputation and the highest priced is worth every cent asked for it. You can buy any or all on easy payments. .

WHAT THE FURNITURE IS.

LIVING ROOM Unifold Bed Davenport. 3 Rockers Library Table Rug Lace Curtains 2 Pictures DINING ROOM Table Buffet 6 Chairs China Cabinet Rug Lace Curtains Dinner Set 2 Pictures BED ROOM Bed Dresser Chiffonier Spring and Mattress. . . Rug Lace Curtains 2 Pictures KITCHEN Gas Range Sellers Cabinet Challenge Refrigerator Table 2 Chairs Grass Rug Linoleum Total Cost, Easy Terms. .

We Furnish the Home on Easy Payments

Gout bntaMib, Tonidit I Also Klllarmey M&T WiiMjlidDi

for some time on the beat plan tor codifying the ordinances accurately. It is not a task which requires skill as much aa patience and good clerical work, he said. He has started with the first ordinances of which there are any record in the city, tabulating them nnder various heads. He will gradually eliminate the dead ordinances and will cast out of the printed record the ones which have been repealed or replaced by other ordinances.

How Little Furnish the

IP YW STMT WIT

First Outfit Second Outfit $ 5.75 7.90 15.00 .75 2.00 10.75 15.00 6.50

12.00 9.75 17.50 1.25 3.00 17.85 21.00 8.50

2.98 .75 3.25

12.50 1.00 10.00

2.00 11.75

7.75 16.00

5.00 4.90 .68

7.00 9.25 .88

12.75

16.50

10.25 2.00 1.70 6.50

2.00 1.50 1.98 $113.19

$195.68

WORDS "IN WAR" FORM ON BEET MUNCIE, Ind, Aug. 25. William Lipscomb thinks the . United States will become involved in the present European war. He furnishes ground for his belief in the shape of a large beet which grew in his garden, on one side of which Is the word "in" and on the other side "war" as plainly marked as though it had been engraved.

It Costs to New Home Third Outfit

Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Outfit Outfit Outfit Outfit $ 23.75 $ 35.00 $ 45.00 $ 69.50 20.00 35.00 60.00 85.00 14.75 20.00 28.00 33.50 25.00 30.00 35.00 58.00 5.00 8.00 10.00 14.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 10.00 23.50 27.25 35.00 52.50 30.00 40.00 62.00 82.00 16.50 22.00 28.00 33.00 20.00 25.00 33.50 40.00 22.50 30.00 32.50 50.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 14.00 15.00 18.00 32.00 66.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 15.00 16.50 32.00 48.00 17.00 30.00 45.00 89.00 16.00 28.00 36.00 45.00 11.00 13.00 16.50 25.00 17.50 20.00 30.00 35.00 1.75 4.00 6.00 10.00 1.00 3.00 4.00 5.50 27.50 32.00 41.00 57.00 27.50 30.00 31.00 33.50 20.00 29.50 35.00 52.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 9.00 13.50 13.50 29.00 $389.25 $523.95 $712.00 $1,046.50

$ 20.00 13.50 20.00 4.00 4.00 20.90 27.50 12.00 17.50 1.25 13.25 9.95 22.00 8.75 13.25 1.00 19.00 14.00 2.00 1.80 8.50 $252.65

Lipscomb says the beet does not mean the recent Mexican . trouble, because the words nave formed themselves since the start of the European con Diet ' A large numoer ol uuie stocks have bejen placed on the various tramway lines of Leeds. Th conductor regis ters each time he passes a clock, which records the time. This ha done away with timekeepers and has assured more regular running of the) cars.

M MATHER .& .UNTHANK Mill and Cabinet Work. Estimates cheerfully given. Prompt service. Phone 2459. (We're Not Satisfied Until You Are.) "WE HEAT THE HARD TO HEAT" Marshall Furnace Company of Marshall. Mich. B. D. Welch Local RepresentatlT. 17th and S. A Sts. . Richmond. Ind. Phone No. 2739. SPECIAL Try Our Coffee, Roasted Today. H. G. HADLEY Phone 2292

NO SOUR SMELL Lingers in garments cleaned here. This is because we use only new, fresh', standard materials in all our work. FRENCH BENZOLE DRY CLEANING THE CHAUNCEY CLEANING CO.

f none zavi. j-wv jkmh;