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"-Statements made by two of the assistant cashiers Of the Boston 8 tore that Mtw Louis Bentlage, whose estate Is being sued for an alleged shortage in accounts, bad ordered tbe destruction of acveral books containing financial records of tbe company, were verified by Christian Owens, colored, messenger boy at tbe store. At tbe trial Tuesday afternoon Owens testified tbat Miss Bentlage told blm to be sure and bale several books she bad sent down tbe cbute. which Is used for waste paper. tt -.- - - i s Several days after tbe books were thrown down, tbe cbute, be baled tbem and tbey were sold for junk, according to his testimony. it has not been shown in evident what books these were the were destroyed, but it is presumed tbat evidence will be presented by the plaintiff later to prove tbat these books contained further evidence of. the alleged .shortage r for which tbeeult has been brought. ; : Seven Witnesses Examined. a Seven Witnesses for . tbe - plaintiff were examined Tuesday afternoon, although a number of them ; will be re called to testify later. Tbe main work of the day, however, was the identification of the handwriting on the books Of Miss Bentlage. " . j That Miss Bentlage had complete control Of the financial affairs of tbe . Hasemeler, store, as well as tbe personal accounts' or H: C, John "and Edward Hasemeler, was testified to by Miss Mabel Oeler, who resumed the stand' at 1:30 o'clock, after spending two hours in the morning. "Mis Bentlage rarely made deposits In tbe bank personally." said Miss Oeler la answer to a cross-examination by Ray Shlveley. "A number of persons took the money to the bank, but Miss Bentlage always made out the deposit slips," she said. Questions ' were then hurled at her by attorneys for the defense in an attempt to prove that other persons beside Miss Bentlage bad access to the money in the safe, and that it would be unreasonable to suppose that Miss Bentlage was the only one in. the store who could get at the money. Girls Handled Money. Every' witness tbat appeared Tuesday afternoon was questioned aa to whether any of the Hasemeiers bd access to the safe at any time. Miss Geier, Miss Ruth Evans and Miss Margaret Hlnshaw, who were assistant cashiers at different, times while Miss Bentlage was cashier, testified that the girls at work at the upper desk always - brought the money down to the ssfe and placed it in a bos personally, and tbat Miss Bentlage did not usually see the money until the next morning. . NIGHT SCHOOL GROWS . Total enrollment in tbe public night school being conducted by Principal F. O. Plckell in tbe high BChool building is now 650 and tbe number is increasingly. - Last night the regular session was held. It is believed that the 700 mark will be reached before the first of tbe year, SURPRISE MR. MOORE CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind.. Oct. 20. Nat Moore residing southwest of town, was given an agreeable surprise Monday night. It was the occasion of bis thirty-fifth birthday anniversary, and after he had retired he was aroused by a party from this city, who had gone to bis home in a hay wagon. Of the number were Messrs. and Mesdames Will Hunt, Ed Copeland, Forest Hughes, Earl Lundy. Harry Doll, William Hodges. Lewis Repp and Dan Chapman. The time until midnight was enlivened by various forms of amusement. BETHEL Mrs. Florence Anderson is spending a few days in Richmond. , Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams spent Sunday with Mr." and Mrs. Nathan Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Benbow and daughter Ruth, and Edward Benbow spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Sarah Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Endsley and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fouts spent Sunday with Mr. and-Mrs. Jacob Endsley. Miss Willma Harlan spent from Friday evening until Sunday evening with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Hill. Rev. Mr. Case will preach here the last 8unday in this month and also fill Ms regular appointment the second Sunday of next month. , Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallace entertained Sunday, Rev. Case and family. Mrs. Cellia Anderson returned home Saturday after a week's visit in Richmond. v George Irelan and .family was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Hunt Sunday. v .; ". " Mr. and Mrs. Eli Hyde and granddaughter Wyvona, spent Sunday after noon with Mr. and Mrs. William Peden of near Arba. . come to the Halloween entertainment at Bethel school Saturday evening. Oct. 23. Don't forget, v Ell Hyde met with a painful accident Tuesday by stepping en a nail. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Anderson and Mr; and Mrs. Walter Moore spent Sunday , evening with Miss Mable Sourbeer of Whitewater. ,Mr. and Mrs. John Harding spent Sunday with Frank Harding and family of Palestine. Rally Day will be observed Sunday at 'Bethel. Everybody invited to attend. Mrs.. Grand Moore spent. Friday night with Mrs? Jehu Boren. An entertainment will be given at tbe - Bethel schol and also a basket upper next Saturday nigbt, Oct. 23. Western river banks are protected from erosion by mattresses of willows held down by weights of stone.
Ralph Schlautterback, an expert accountant, was placed on the stand a few minutes by the plaintiff to Identify figures which he placed in the books in auditing the accounts of Miss Bentlage. JCverett Parmalee, an expert accountant for the plaintiff, took the stand also tor the same purpose. Neither of them was cross-examined "by the defense. They will take the, stand later to make detailed testimony.' The audit of the books by Parmalee was made last May. -,.- Otspoaod of Books. Miss Ruth Bvans. who Was assistant cashier at the store several years before Miss Bentlage died, testified tbat in July, prior to the suicide of Miss Bentlage, the, cashier called her attention to the fact that she was "going to have a houBeeJeanlng and get rid of some of tbe, old books." Miss Evans identified tbe book she bad In her arms at that time as resembling one of the company's ledgers. . Miss Bentlage had made a similar remark to Mabel Oeier, who was at the upper desk at the time. Sbe could not identify tbe booh further than that it "looked like one of the ledgers." Mrs. Mary Carroll was recalled to the stand to identify the handwriting of Miss Bentlage on the letter she is alleged to have written to H. C. Hasemeler on the day she committed suicide. , - ? .' "The whole ease .will hinge on this letter," said Charles Shlveley, attorney for the defense, this morning. "If the letter prove to be her' dying statement, it is the most Important evidence that can be procured." Did. Not Handle Books., Miss Margaret Hlnshaw, 'who took care of the office for two weeks while Miss ' Bentlage was on her vacation, testified that she had nothing to do with the books of Miss Bentlage at tbat time. "When Miss Bentlage left she told me not to touch her books while she was away." said Miss Hlnshaw. "I made no entries and did not even look over any of her books. I merely made records in the paid on accounts book." In cross examination Attorney John Robblns was unable to shake the witness in her statement that Miss Bentlage had told her not to do anything with her books. - . . Tbe bank pass books used by the H. C. Hasemeler company were identified by John Shroyer, bookkeeper of the Union National bank, where tbe company had its account. - He testified that many other persons besides Miss Bentlage took tbe money to the bank, although practically all of the bank depolt slips were made out by Miss Bentlage.
AMERICANS FLEE ; FROM ARMENIA WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-HScores of American missionaries from Adana and Tarsus in Turkey were taken from tbat country by the United States cruiser Des Moines, Ambassador Morgenthau at Constantinople, reported to the state department .this afternoon. The missionaries - were landed in Greece. Italian women -and . children fugitives from Turkey have been landed on the Island of Rhodes near Greece. SHOW ELECTRIC POPPER. The Electric Corn Poppet, a new machine used in making pop corn is being demonstrated at the Richmond Electric Co.'s office on South Seventh street. All who visit the office and watch the demonstration are given a sample of the corn.
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- - The munitions factories in Canada, many of which have been established since the beginning of the war, are at present turning out about one-third of the ammunition used by British troops on the continent. The picture here shows a wooden machine in one of the Canadian factories, used for binding cordite, the high explosive, which comes in the i f orm of strings' or cords, from which its name is dericed. y , r - - - - . .w. , . .
EMPLOY ACCOUNTANT TO EXAMINE BOOKS H A. Higgans, expert accountant, has been employed by Henry Bentlag defendant m the Hasemeler-Bentlage trial in circuit court, to examine the books and accounts of the Hasemeler company as tbey are presented for evidence. Mr. Higgans is well known here, as he is tbe expert who .examined the book of the M. Rumely company. He is considered one of the best experts In accounting in the country. He will probably be placed on the stand tbe latter part of the week by the defense after he 'makes a further examination of the books of the company, who is alleging a shortage: - ' ' , ' ECONOMY Mr., and Mrs. OMe Weyl and children were at Richmond Saturday. Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg, was here. Saturday afternoon. . Mr. and 'Mrs. Thomas Ftasier were guests of Lynn friends Sunday. - Clio Culbertson, wife and children of Webster were here Saturday. Mr.-and Mrs. Art . Cain were at Richmond Saturday afternoon. Edwards Bros made a special business trip to Richmond Saturday afternoon. - : Sunday was a pretty October day and an Ideal day for tbe Sunday school rally, - 1 Mr; and Mrs. J. L. Replogle have returned from a shopping trip to Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Bert Oler and children visited Adam GoodsOn near Modoc Sunday. Pete Beckman is going to give up farming add move to Richmond where he haaa good position at a nice little salary of $1200 a year. Mr. Beckamn is a citizen that any community should be proud Of. A dainty silk net drop is partly faille silk. ; The spiral idea is re A dainty wreath of roses is fasdrops from the waistline.
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Society: The attractive home of Dr. and Mrs. K. D. Woodard in Indianapolis was beautifully decorated last evening' for the marriage of their daughter. Miss Mary Ethel Woodard to Dr. J. William Wright. Rev. W. O. Trueblood performed the ceremony. Miss Halcey Harold of North Tenth street, was among the guests at the wedding Beginning next Tuesday night a series of dances will be given in tbe Eagles' hair for the public. Jelly and Smith have been secured and will furnish tbe music. The woman's annual thankoffering meeting will be held Sunday morning at Reid Memorial church. The Rev. Mr: Ferguson will make the address. The transfer of the Union Mission to the Society of Friends was not the mission-proper; but tbe small annex. yifn. Myron 'Keelor has issued cards for a miscellaneous shower to be given Friday evening' in honor of Mrs. John Longstretb. -nee Miss ; Marie Brown, a recent bride. Miss Hilda Kidder entertained with an informal card party Tuesday afternoon, for the pleasure of MIsa Marjorie Study -of Fort Wayne. The wedding of Mr. Clyde Hunt of Fountain City and Mies Ethel Bullerdick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bullerdlck of East Main street, will be solemnised.' this evening at the home of the bride's parents. Several out-of-town guests will be In attendance. Mrs. Charles Flook will entertain members of a circle of the Aid society of the First Presbyterian church with a silver tea Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home. Plans for the year's work will be discussed. In celebration of bis 'seventy-second birthday, anniversary Mr. Allen Coggeshall entertained tbe members of the Sixty-ninth regiment at dinner Monday evening at his home. The rooms were arranged with flags, fall flowers and ferns. Mr. Coggeshall was assited in entertaining by Mrs. Coggeshall. At 6 O'clock dinner was served. Covers were laid for Messrs. Lafe Larsh. Lew is Harris, John Macey of Economy, Joseph Illff. Thaddeus Personette, George Irvin, Joseph Phents, Allen Coggeshall, Stewart Bolander, Alonzo Marshall and William Hollopeter. BOSTON, IND. I Mrs. Frank Willis and son of Peru, Ind., have returned home after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Will Porterfleld. Miss Ruth Taylor spent Saturday in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. William Guhr of Mt. Carmel, Ind., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pyle. -- W. 8. Porterfield was a business visitor of Dayton Monday. - Mr. and Mrs'. F. 'B, Jenkinson entertained at dinner Monday, Mrs. Frank Willis and son, Lee Coleman of Peru, Ind , Misses Lticlle Porterfield. Grace Parks, Mildred Jenkinson and William Jenkinson. . - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colvln and Miss Marcla Colvln of Abington, motored here Monday afternoon. The M. E. Aid society will hold an all-day sewing Thursday with Mrs.- E. Roberts. v Mrs. Frazee and children are visit log relatives at Miami. Miss Grace Pottenger of Richmond, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Pottenger over Sunday. - Misses Mary-. Beard and Mildred Jenkinson spent Sunday, with Mr. and Mrs. Adam Eby. -i It is not lawful for a man to leave a British ship, or even a share la one, as a legacy to a- foreigner. , PILES! PILES! PILES! WILLIAMS' INDIAN MLR OSlTlNT Will ear Hind. BlMdlBff and Itehlaff P!Vs, It absorbs th tamers, aJUj Mcaiac ono, sets m poolUo. ft instant nllef. - For aate by U oragaiatav aaaU Bfts aa SUA
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PENNY SCALES 6IVE MAN'S WEIGHT SHORT ' Fearing that some Richmond people might gain or lose a pound or two weight and measure without knowing It Inspector George McKinley has seal ed the weighing scales at the P., C, C. ft St I R. R. Co. station. ' There were two scales at the depot on which any one who bad a penny could get or guess their weight pretty nearly right. After a careful inspection Mr. McKinley came to tbe conclusion that the public, every time tbey spent a penny, was being defrauded, eo be ordered the scales to the Ice-house, and It was so done. . - CENTERV1TXE Mr. and Mrs. Surface of West Main street, are moving to their farm near Lynn this week. t J. A. Commons went to Indianapolis, Tuesday morning. - V Mrs.: Jesse Lambert -is on tbe sick list .0 William Endsley spent a few days last week with his daughter in Marlon. 1 Miss Mabel Simon entertained Mon day from a" few days visit in Columbia City and Albion. Mrs. Edward Palmer is visiting her parents in Pennsylvania. . Mr. ana Mrs. waiter Matthews en tertained at dinner Sunday, Howard Matthews and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Matthews and Mr. Turner. . Mr. and Mrs. William Flook and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Flook spent Sunday in Dayton."" Miss Alley Black spent Sunday in Cambridge City and attended the dedication of the Christian church. . C. B. Jackson and Clint Russell attended the Gilbert sale near Straughns Tuesday. Mrs. Dora Richardson and family and Mary Endsley of Warsaw, visited with Joe Endsley recently. Mrs. John Livelsberger of Easthaven avenue, spent Tuesday with Mrs. John Daugherty. ? FOUNTAIN CITY Mrs. Hannah Shell of Lynn is making her home for tbe winter with Mrs. John Thornburg. Mrs. Jennie Fulgbam entertained tbe members of her Sunday school class Friday evening. Refreshments were served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Swain, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Ol Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Purviance Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. O. N. Hutf, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dwiggins, Rev. Fred Smith, Mrs. McGraw and Rev. Leanna Hobson, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Jennie Scarce and M. M. Lacey. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Harrison were Wlllard Rodenberg, wife and son, Roy Rodenberg and wife. Charles Brown, wife - and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lambert. Laura and Mary Rodenberg. all of near Abington; Miss Katberiae Rhodes. Theodore Lambert and ' family, Mrs. Caroline Fulgbam and Allen Pollock of Westville, O.; Zeri Fulgham, wife and daughter of New Paris; B. W. Kelly and family of Richmond, and Ada Alexander of Fountain City. Chief Caue of Pimples, Blotches, Sallow Skin at of Health, TTnsis-btlv rustfoos, plmplee, befla, felatcha. sallow or muddy skin, uvuaily ars due to a slunrlsh Uvsr. a oonstlpstsd Mr-tu a polluted dmoo stream aa a. a peuut L Mow iMusaee. Hew rooiisn in sucn eaaa to rssort to outward applications, which can asvsr nave natural, permanent rsulta. If mora people only knew It, thoro Is a vary almpls ramsdr, to be found In ear drug store, which is as ffectls as It la Wm&a Mn aulek setlns. It la aa old Mia. Msnr iwooaxuaca oy uw mnucu :aaoaw wmca una t2t4ttor&SiSmt.cm sweesuy get aaeuta dime's worth, and swaUowon at bedUme to rnllsi there's aotinc else quite so good for the purpose. The action In the moraine Is so easy, so sootsln. and Instead of a wesksnlna- aftcrScet. yon fssl truly rsfrssnsd and lavlfowtoa. Stetanal tsbleU are not onTy tho ftn sat remedy Vnown for cosaUpaUon aad torpid Uvor. but offer tho saasst. paoot asnalblo troatment for complezloa UmeuUlsa of the character jtasatkttsvd
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