Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 255, 6 September 1917 — Page 2

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, SEPT. 6, 1917

MODOC NOW IS MODEL TOWN AS ANYJNJNDIANA Once "Toughest Hole" In State Is Renter of Thriving Community. MODOC, Ind., Sept 6. Modoc, once called the "toughest hole In Indiana," Is now a model town and the center of a thriving agricultural community. Although a "dry" town it bore a reputation for lawlessness, and murders and assaults were frequent. . At one time it could have been compared to any of the "hell-holes" the early west

was known for, for women were afraid to walk the streets, fights were the rule and not the exception and respectable citizens kept near their respective firesides at night. Finally a vigilance committee was formed but crimes did not immediately

stop. Two druggists sold whiskey and ethers bootlegged and continued to. But after many convictions for murder and assaults Modoc lilted itself out of

the mire of lawlessness and fights today in the town are infrequent. Daniel Vardman. acting chief of police, is one of the oldest residents here and remembers when the town was nothing but a big woods. He has gone through all changes of the town and each day sees some progress made, he says. First Settlers. Modoc's first store was establish od and built by Lena Hunt, who died some time ago. The Hunt family was one of the first to settle here as was the Shoemakers and the Gattls family. The first grist mill was built by E. M. Thomas, thirty-five years ago. Peter Stepanic bought the mill from Thomas and William Stock, owner of the present new mills, succeeded him. Fifteen years ago when the town had grown, a lumber mill was built by Willlam Howell. The first hearse ever seen in town was built by A. A. Conroe and his uncle, James Hanscomb, built la their carpenter shop thirty-five years ago. Fifteen years ago they built another

but Modoc followed the general trenu and when automobile ambulances were

introduced one came here.

Gets 17 Bushels of Potatoes From Half Bushel He Planted

STREET PARADE OF WILD WEST

TO DRAW GR

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A Spectacular Wild West and Circus

parade will inaugurate the Jess Will-

ard-Buffalo Bill engagement in inis city tomorrow. The line will leave the show grounds at 10:30, and the route will be the usual one over the princlDal downtown streets. Hundreds of

the Borderland people will be in line

There will be cowboys and cowgirls

and Indians and Mexicans galore. There will be Arabs and Japanese and Cossacks in their national costumes. There will be Hawaiians and other interesting people from the isles of the seas. And with all thi3 there will be a half-dozen different kinds of music to make melody along the line of march. Evidently this Jess WillardBuffalo Bill parade is going to be worth time and trouble to see. The show arrives early Friday morning, and by 10 o'clock the cars will be unloaded, the tents erected and arrangements completed for the parade and the two performances that are to follow. The cars will be unloaded in the Pennsylvania railroad yards. The "runs" as well as the grounds will undoubtedly be the center of curious interest. A performance of exceptional merit is promised for the show this year. The Wild West congress is said to be larger than ever this year, and fully representative of all that is best and most picturesquely strenuous in Far Western life. "Tex." McLoud, Tommy

Kernan, Chester Hyers, Hank Durnell and other noted riders and ropers will present stirring bits of ranch life, in which they will be aided by a bunch of darlingly-reckless cowgirls; there will be Indian battles, the hold-up of the old Laramie stagecoach by Mexican bandits, and other lively historic incidents made famous by Buffalo Bill, and Jess Willard will lead a poBse of cowboys against a band of Wyoming outlaws in a typical border fight. All this, moreover, is declared to be only one phase of the program. A series of notably clever circus offerings is announced. There will be whirlwind acrobatism by the Mahmoud Berber Arabs, juggling by the Imperial Japanese troupe, bareback equestrianism by Emily Stickney and other lady riders, trained animal displays, introducing Rhoda Royal's remarkably trained dogs, ponies and chimpanzee, and other displays. A elephants, a phenomenally-trained

company of U. S. artillerymen puts a military punch into the exhibition. Jess Willard, the cowboy, heavyweight world's champion is positively announced to appear in a scientific sparring exhibition with his training partner, Walter Monahan, at both performances. Reserved seats will be on sale all day at Quigleys drug store, 806 Main street, and also at the Athletic Park, where the tents will be erected.

ECONOMY, Ind- Sept 6. Perry township Is not going to be second In the yield of potatoes. John Franklin planted bushel of early rose and dug 17 bushels of fine potatoes from the patch Tuesday. They will average near one-half pound each. A number weighed 1 pound and 12 ounces each.... The third day of school shows an enrollment of 210. There are 50 in high school with more to follow later on. The teachers and pupils are a congenial body and the school machinery is running nicely... . .Edward D. Martin, the 6howman, Is to wed Mrs. Emma Smith of Cincinnati early this fall The Hiatts who have been visiting Bunker Hill relatives said smallpox had reached

epidemic stage there and school and churches were closed .Harrison Johnson, Modoc, was here Tuesday afternoon Joe Smith, Morgan Creek, was here Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Pierce, Hagerstown are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Replogle... . .Bert Carver and Horry Parker were at Indianapolis doing the state fair Wednesday.... Ed Lamb, Muncie, was here recently Mr. and Mrs. Billy McCoun and Joe Haxton were at Richmond today Mr. and Mrs. Fred Greenstreet and children are here from the state of Washington, where they have resided some five years. Both are graduates of Economy high school. Mrs. Greenstreet taught school at Elkhart and Kendalville. After Mr. Greenstreet graduated here he attended DePauw college and graduated in 1909. He - took a theological course at Boston, graduating in 1912. Since on the Pacific coast he has taught in the University of Washington and will teach this year in a Michigan college. They are visiting guests of Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Hannah Kimball and other relatives Mrs. Ida Clark returned to Economy from Washington Sunday. She is the widow of Dr. Milton Clark and has trav-, eled extensively the past few years. She has three children: Dr. Worth Clark, New Jersey; Dr. Herbert Clerk, Panama and Mrs. Fred Greenstreet, j

recently of Washington. She has toured Panama and the Pacific states re

cently.... Rev. Arlie Collins, Farmland, preaches at Sugar Grove Sunday morning at 10:30 and 7:30 in the evening in the R. U. B. church.. ., .Mrs. Emma Clark can raise potatoes as well as chickens. She planted a small patch in the garden and harvested 40 bushels of the finest spuds ever Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce were at Richmond today. .

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BIG CORN YIELD SEEN

CARLOS CITY, Ind., Sept. 6. So far 8,000 bushels of wheat and 14,000 bushels of oats have been received at the elevator. Among the farmers receiving big checks for wheat were J. B. Engle, $2,069.26; Harry Miller, $1,165.24. Ed Smith, manager, predicts an unusual yield of corn for this section.

OATS GIVES 54 BUSHELS

DEPOSITS SHOW GROWTH

CARLOS CITY, Ind., Sept. 6. The Farmers Banking Company here reported today that deposits had gone 58 percent over those of last year, owing to prosperity among the farmers in this section. And a half of the. oat and wheat crop have yet to bo sold.

CARLOS CITY, Ind., Sept 6. Wm. T. Miller held the record for oats in this section. His 16 acres went 54

bushels to the acre.

PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY

On The Screen

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MURRETTE Margaret Illington, the noted dramatic star who will make her next screen appearance at the Murrette on Friday and Saturday in the Lasky-Par-amount adaptation of Basil King's great novel "The Inner Shrine," had an exciting time at the Lasky studio during the filming of her second picture. She was continually getting lost In the maze of buildings and had a great deal of fun getting accustomed to the camera. In "The Inner Shrine" Miss Illing

ton Is surrounded by a cast of unusual excellence including Hobart Bosworth, Elliott Dexter, Jack Holt and Ernest Joy.

The Orientals typified sorrows, cruelties and calamities by plants of a poisonous or bitter nature.

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Ft. Wayne "Ghost

is Man Who Played Prank on His Wife

FORT WAYNE, Ind Sept. 6. The "ghost" At th old Hope Hoipltal, which had 6,000 persons watching for It this afternoon, was captured by the police tonight some time after appearing before the "audience." The ghost proved to be Fred Langenbaugh, a foundry worker, who Uvea opposite the hospital. Mr. Langenbaugh said he began the prank a week ago merely as a Joke on his wife, who remarked about the "spookinesa" of the building, which la being torn down to make way for a Y. M. C. A. building. Others In the neighborhood saw the "apparition" the same night. Mr. Langenbaugh carried the Joke on, appearing each night clad In a sheet He flitted fronx room to room. Six different watchmen had to be employed In as many fights. When a story of the ghost was published today, hundreds flocked to the hospital and tonight the streets near the old building were ' blocked. The crowd became so dense a large squad of police had to be thrown around the "ghost zone." Several stones were hurled at the "ghost," but Langenbaugh got away and secreted himself in the building. For a time he dodged the police in the building, but finally was caught and confessed. He was spirited away to the police station, and hundreds, not knowing it remained around the hospital until midnight Langenbaugh is held on a charge of disorderly conduct

BOYS WANTED. Steady employment and chance to advance in work Is offered to a few boys 16 to 20 years old. Apply B. B. Glove Co.

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MINISTER IN CHARGE

ECONOMY, Ind., Sept 6. Rev. R. C. Ballard has taken up the work of the Boys Reserve, and is in touch with farmers requiring help of this kind

this coming harvest.

BRIEFS

Fresh Oysters arriving daily at Benders. Sept 37t MACHINE MEN Wanted and boy over 16. Apply Richmond Furniture Co.

WOLVERINE FURNACES Terms to Suit Prices will advance. Order now.

Next Time It Happens Let Us Repair Your Tires and Tubes Akron-Miller Method (Wrapped Tread Process) We use only the best cements, fabric and rubber and guarantee perfect workmanship and satisfaction no matter how large or small the repair may be.

A repair done the Akron-Miller-Way becomes permanent and outwears the rest of the tire or tube. It is impossible to burn or. disfigure your tires and tubes when done the Akron-Miller way. Our charges are reasonable, but we are not cutting prices to get business. Our high grade materials and superb workmanship are the real business getters. We solicit your next tire or tube repair with the understanding that you are to be entirely satisfied. Come in and let us explain our method. "Always Worth the Price" Miller Tires and Tubes .; "And the Price Is Right"

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Boys Gunmetal School Shoes; Sizes 11 to 13--

Percales for Dresses light or dark. Per yard

15c

Boys' School Suits, all sizes 6 to 16, new fall patterns

Girls' Long Sleeve School Middies

Fibre Lunch Boxes

Boys' Trousers, sizes

all

$1.00

Girls' fine Ribbed Black or White Hose; 25c grads

Boys' extra heavy Ribbed Hose; 35c values for

Boys' Hats and Caps, for

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Boys' Waists in light or dark colors, 39c values

Misses' New Gingham Dresses; Ages 14 to 20

Girls' Sweaters, red, blue and gray $2.50 values r

Boys' Sweaters, Gray only

Lunch Baskets

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Gingham D r e s ses Sizes 6 to 14 years

Plaid Dress Gingham, Special 12&c, 15c

Boys' Shirts, dark or light patterns 25c and 50c "

Boys' Solid Leather School Shoes sizes 1 to 6

Girls'. Muslin Princess Slips; special at

Misses' Gunmetal Button School Shoes; 11 to 2

Hair Ribbons, all colors; yard

10c

Folding Lunch Boxes; special

Chevoit Gingham3 for Boys' Waists; yard and 15c

Boys' Wool Mixed Suits; all sizes

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It would be wise for you to buy heavily as there is no doubt but that Sugar will advance in price. This offer is for Friday and Saturday at any of our five Stores. Tliistletluvaite's Cut Rate Drug Stores

Bert D. Welch J 64 8outh 18th St Phone 2321