Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 98, 5 March 1919 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1919

BRISK COMPETITION FOR LIVE STOCK AT TUESDAY'S SALES

By WILLIAM R. SANBORN The Bookout farm, a mile west of LosantvlUe, presented a Tery animated scent on Tuesday, from early till late. A big livestock sale was staged for a pleasant, springlike day, and the buyers came early to look over the herds. Inspect the horses and to ' sixe up the hoge. Having done so they were more In the mood to bid ' and had a clearer Idea of what might show up In the sale tent that particularly Interseted them at a price. But Bobble Burns said: "The best laid plans of mice and men. gang aft aglee." Many a man has set a mental limit to the price he would pay for a team, a fine cow or a bunch of hogs, only to be swept off his feet when the bidding became fast, and he discovered that others had set a higher value than he had. The spell of the lucid, plain speaking, and persuasive auctioneer, and the psychological effect of a crowd intent on getting ' what he thinks he wants or needs, causes many a conservative man to bid the high dollar to get the goods. ' We mentioned "the lucid, plainepeaking auctioneer"; a man who Is understood. If men don't know what you are talking about, what price has been- bid, etc., how can they be Impressed? We know two or three men whose "a-half, a-half," etc., echoes and reverbrates like the roll of a kettle drum, and speaks no plainer language. But this Is no part of our story. "What the reader desires to know is: Are the prices of livestock being maintained? Are buyers numerous end the Interest In farm sales maintained? That Is why we go Into details covering the Important facts in relation to the various sales reported. Bookout's Annual Auction. The sale on Tuesday was conducted by "Doc Bookout and Cabbie Pool," according to their advertisement In The Palladium, and announced as "Bookout's Annual Sale." This was all that was necessary to get the buyers out, regardless of the fellow who comes merely to look on. There were enough buyers to absorb more than 200 head of horses, cattle, hogs and sheep, but 11 head of the latter being listed. A few Implements were sold, also some harness, but it was the live stock which counted In the receipts, which were $11,700 in round numbers. Earl Rawlings and F. H. Thompson were respectively clerk and cashier of the Bale, Mr. Thompson being a ' banker in. Losantville. Delno Dresbach, Clem Conway and Oren Ross were the auctioneers. Livestock Sales and Figures. In the horse ring II. II. Stanford got the pick of the horses at $185. A pair of black mares sold to Bert White for $412.50, while O. J. Parker secured bis span of red roan mares at $360. "Willard Cox picked up the next team at' something less tha n $400 and a span of mules went under the hammer at $240. About forty head of horses were put up, we believe, there being a number added after sale bills were printed; at any rate there was a bunch of them. v The top on cows was $160, which a man who was bound to have her, paid the cashier. There was brisk competition in the cow ring, and at times outside prices were realized but not always. Some very good milkers went at a little less than one would expect, but the offering was large, 75 head at least, that sometimes the Interest lagged. John A. Harris, who was among the liberal buyers, got a good , cqw at $108 and after following her up from $65. His next cow cost him but $89. There were three members of the Harris family, John, Jacob and "Dad" Harris, and all were buyers. ,A Newcastle man bought two cows at $31 for the first and climbed to $111.50 for the next one. It was a free-for-all occasion and the high dollar won. Jacob Harris first showed In the ring by the purchase of a heifer at $59.50. The first cow sold brought the most money, $160, and the , buyer was Ben Howell, living near Winchester. E. P. Dow countered by paying $227.50 for two cows. Charles W. Gllraore, of Muncie, bought 12 head of cattle, Including steers, at , a cost of $981. A number of cows and calves were sold together. Glen Jordan got a pair at $152.50 and John Cook, of Greenville, paid $132.50 for his selection. Clarence Penland, of Fountain City, got as good a bunch of sheep as we

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have seen lately at $22 per head, taking all on sale. With reference to hogs, of which there were 100 or more in 14 show pens, John Harris paid the top on sows, taking two at $50.50 per head. Oscar Wise got two sows at $46, and Harris his next two at $44.50. 'Ben Howell bought sundry hogs at various prices to the amount of $600. A lot of gilts and shoats went at face value prices, depending on age and weight, the shoats weighing from 40 to 125 pounds. The hogs made a quick clearance at recent sale average prices and In some Instances, a shade better. Corn did not sell as high as recent average run of prices at sales, nor was a great deal put up. John Cleary. Wade Clevenger and John Freer absorbed all the corn. A well-made set of work harness was a bone of contention. It was sold In "sides and sections," but one persistent buyer followed from sides to lines and bridles and secured the whole works for $78.25. The buyer was Carl Cook. Dorcas M. E. Aid Society. The Ladles' Aid of the Dorcas M. E. church of Losantsvllle, served a bountiful lunch beginning at about eleven o'clock. If a cigarbox full of bills and silver indicated that they had made a lot of money we are glad of it. It waB regretted that the president, Mrs. Ola Dennis, was absent, being ill in a hospital at Muncie, but now rapidly convalescing from an operation. Mrs. Bertha Burrows, vicepresident, and the following members were present: Mrs. Elijah McCullum, Mrs. J. T. Borrows, Mrs. Ethel Bird, Mrs. Cliff Johnson, Mrs. James Routh, Mrs. Lucy Bookout, Mrs. Mark Poole, Mrs. Bert Reichwein, Mrs. Jane Doughty and Miss Anna Arbogast. A number of members could not be present but it was said that all had donated to make up the abundant supply. Among the buyers not previously mentioned were: L. C. Richardson, John Ball, Roy Lindsay, Frank Brown, G. W. Johnson, Glen Jordan, Alden Petro and Tilman Kerr. The sale was big enough to keep the auctioneers busy all day long. THE W. A. KIRBY SALE The W. A. Kirby sale on Tuesday was held on the West River pike, at

what is known as the Quickel Mills Hagerstown. But ten head of live stock, five of which were horses, went under the hammer. No hay or grain was offered, but a few Implements and a Studebaker wagon were sold. Al bert Hlndman was auctioneer and Horace Hoover clerk at the Kirby sale, which netted $1,255. Ben Bur gess got the pick of the horses at $200. WILSON AND JORDAN SALE. The Charles Wilson and Burley Jor dan sale on Tuesday was held at the Wilson farm a mile west of Richmond beginning at 12.30. Twenty head of horses, 23 of cattle, 40 of hogs and 27 of sheep were included in the livestock offering. Some farming tools and implements, a gasoline en gine and harness were sold, but it was essentially a livestock sale. Col Tom Conniff and Simond Weddle, auctioneers, had an interested crowd of bidders and Harry Gilbert was cashier of the sale. Fair prices were realized, as a rule. Teachers Commend Local Legislators for Action A committee from the school teachers of Wayne county, composed of L. J. Driver, Anna M. Bishop and Les lie Beall drew up the following reso lution today: Whereas, our legislators, Walter McConaha of Richmond, James Knapp of Hagerstown, and Oliver P. LaFuze of Liberty, have shown their wisdom and efficiency in legislating for the welfare of our county, we, the school teachers of Wayne county, Resolve 1. That we commend them for their support of the educational bills pre sented; 2. That we approve most heartily of their stand against the teaching of German in our schools; 3. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to each of our legislators and to our dally papers. Red Cross rations of milk, corn and sugar, and soup kitchens in Maderla and the Azores are tiding the islanders over a famine almost continuous during the war.

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News f rom Surrounding Communities

WEST MANCHESTER, O. The grain elevator here was taken over by Peden Brothers Saturday night NEW PARIS, O. The township Parent-Teachers' association will meet in the Bchool auditorium here on March 6. County Superintendent Fogarty Is expected to be present at this time to address the members. The next meeting of the Lyceum course will be held in the school auditorium when Ash Davis, a well known cartoonist, will appear. The first and second basketball teams from Palestine, O., will play the high school teams here Friday night. 1 HAGERSTOWN Dr. and Mrs. Deardorff and family of Hagerstown attended the funeral of Mrs. Deardorff s uncle, Larkin Smith, who died at his home in Mooreland. He was 79 years old, and death was the result of a serious illness caused by hardening of the arteries. Funeral services were held in the Christian church at Mount Smmitt on Sunday. Burial was in the Mount Summitt cemetery. Mr. Smith is survived by his widow, who was Mrs. Hattie Davis, of Mooreland before .their marriage in 1901. She was a former resident of this town. The Woman's History club met Monday afternoon at the home of Miss Florence Starr and Mrs. Ellen Allen. "Timely Topics" were given In response to the roll call. The lesson of the meeting was "The Money Question' from chapters 7-11 of the text book, "Industrial History of the American People" which is being used. Miss Starr was the .leader. Mrs. A. A. Fritz and Mrs. Ella Whitesell assisted. FOUNTAIN CITY Revival meetings started Sunday night at the Friends church. The Rev. O. C. Reynolds is in charge of the services which are to be continued for an indefinite length of time. "We have been living in a country which has been without snow during the past winter." writes Owen Rich of Fountain City, from France where he has been with the A. E. F. for several months. "However It certainly has rained, and poured. We would average about one day out of five on which you could see the sun. "I am now an M. P. and a traffic cop at that. I have a red band around the crown of my bat, and a blue band on my left arm with M. P. on it in red letters. I carry a loaded revolver and a whistle. I also carry a club sometimes." CHESTER Bert Whelan. of the Wright Aeroplane company at Dayton, who made a flight to Indianapolis last week to bring back a prisoner, is an Intimate friend of Joseph Meyers of Chester. Many persons witnessed the flight. Whelan Is planning to make a flight to Chester soon. Mr. and Mrs. William Martin were pleasantly surprised Friday evening by members and their families of the Booster's class of the M. E. Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs.. Martin will soon move to their new home in Cambridge City. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Duke, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cutter, Mr. and Mrs. James Webster. Rev. and Mrs. L. F. Ulmer, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stigleman, Mrs. John Shaffer, Mrs. Passy Avery, Misses Mrances Simmons. Florence Webster, Roxie Shaffer, Virginia Martin, Ethel Wilson, Ruth Ulmer and Master Chas. Avery. Preaching services at the M. E. church of this place, were well attended Sunday evening. WHITEWATER A surprise party was given for Miss Mae Parker last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright, west of Whitewater. The evening was spent at games and refreshments were served. Guests present were Belva Newsom, Jane Maranda, Anna Burgess, Esther Phillips, Maryan Woods, Lucille Robinson, Alice Ross, Grace Bennett, Carrie Burgess, Mae Parker, Ruby Hart, Edna Hill, Leona Hunt, Charles Bogan, Paul Welsch, Gaylord Jones, Russel Nlewoehner, Howard Hunt, John Davis, Francis Wright, Charles Alexander, Robert McClure, Russell Mills, Ben Weller, Clifton Williams, Doc Mutchner, Horace Warner, and Harold Blose. Owing to the "illness of the Rev. Mr. Henderson of Fountain City, the meetings which were to have begun at the M. E. church last Sunday night were postponed. New gasoline lights have ben put In the church. EATON, O. Work of the International Sunday School association la to be taken up in Preble county and an organization has been formed for the purpose. County School Superintendent W. S. Fogarty, of Eaton, is president of the local organization; FARM Sale Calendar MARCH 6 Willard Cox, 3& miles north of Modoc. McKlnney. 2 miles north of Centervllle. MARCH 7 Oscar Rich, 14 miles northwest of Richmond. Stanley, 3 miles south of Richmond. MARCH 8 Community sale at Mlllville. MARCH 10 Theo. McClellan, 2 miles east on New Paris pike. MARCH 11 Oliver Hodgin, 1 mile south of New Paris. MARCH 12 Pedro Bros:, 1 mile south of Modoc. J. A. Weldenbach, 2 miles east of Richmond, on New Paris pike. MARCH 15 Community sale, Greensfork. MARCH 18 Horace Miller, 2 miles northwest of Dublin. MARCH 18 Horace M. Miller, 26 miles northwest of Dublin. MARCH 19 L. H. Beeson, 5 miles south of Richmond on Liberty pike. MARCH 20 Charles Williams, east of Williams-

Miss Clara Clemmer, secretary, and Andrew J. Hiestahd, Eaton, treasurer. Chairmen in the several townships have been named as follows: Gratis, Rev. C. E. Beekley; Washington, Rev. J. E. Tingling; Dixon. Oea Duvall; Israel, Mrs. J. W. Laird; Jefferson, Clayton R. Coblentz; Monroe. E. A. Holcomb; Gasper, C. A. Kerns; Twin and Lanier, John . Sauer; Jackson, Rev. C. S. Masterson; Harrison, Francis VanAusdaL Following her death at the home of her son, Ezra St. John, at Mlddletown, Ind., the body of Mrs. Rebecca St. John, wife of the late Thomas St. John, and who for many years was a resident of Eaton, was taken to Gratis, Preble county, Wednesday for funeral and burial. - Rev. J. C. Shaw of Eaton, conducted services in the -Methodist church at Gratis, followed by burial in the village cemetery. Mrs. St. John was past 80 years of age. She and her husband lived In Eaton for a long period of years, after which they went to Johnsville, O., where they lived several 'years and then returned to Eaton last fall. Her husband died shortly after they returned here from Johnsville, since which time she had made her home with her son in Mlddletown. He is the only surviving child. Following his death here Monday at his home, funeral services for John Stewart, aged 83, will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the residence, North Cherry street. Burial will be at Camden. Mr. Stewart was born In Butler county, O., but had lived in Preble county the greater part of his life. He leaves three children. Having submitted the lowest bid. Dr. C. W. Conley of Eaton, in all probability will be awarded the contract

for the state-county improvement otf tbe Greenville and Eaton pike at his bid of $51,112.23. The road is to be paved with bituminous macadam, beginning at a point north of Eaton and extending northward a distance of about three miles. The estimated cost of the improevment was $53,187.69. Awarding of the contract is by the state highway commissioner, with whom bids were filed. OXFORD Hennessey Brothers, of Piqua, who have the contract for paving the Colerain pike from the corporation line to a point three miles southeast, will be ready to resume work in a few days. A large force of men will be employed on the job. It became known yesterday that the legislature will appropriate $8,000 for the paving of Patterson avenue, which Is the in-town part of the Colerain pike. No appropriation, however, will be made for the paving of High street. MILTON Miss Cara Kellum and her brother were both thrown out of their buggy Sunday night when the horse they were drivings ran away. After knocking down an iron hitching post, he was killed instantly by running into a tree. , Mrs. Lafe Beeson, Mrs. Oliver Beeson .Mrs. Elmer Weaver, Mrs. Harry Manlove, Mrs. W. C. Squirer and Mrs. James Doddridge are the committee in charge of the open meeting of the 500 club to be held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Lafe Beeson. The Junior class of the Milton high school will hold a penny supper in the Christian church Friday evening and will solicit the patronage of those who are interested In the schools. The Embroidery club will meet on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Otto Crownover. The Missionary society of the Christian church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Benton Wogoner

Dangerous Weakness follows Influenza

There Is Real Danger in the After-Effects of This Treacherous Disease. Those who have survived an attack of dreaded influenza find their strength taxed to the utmost, and the entire system in a weakened and nerve-shattered condition. For this disease is intense in its severity, and its after-effects are as much to be guarded against as the disease itself. The pain-racked body is in such a debilitated condition that the vitality is at a low ebb, the strength returns very slowly, and the patient becomes despondent because of his helplessness. And unless there is a full restoration to his former robust condition, he is liable to fall an easy prey to any ordinary illness. In other words, there is danger of a permanent injury to the system. You owe it to yourself to regain your full strength and health just as completely and promptly as possible, and to take all precaution to avoid the aftereffects of the disease. This you can do by giving nature such assistance as is needed in rebuilding the waste tissue and restoring the strength and vitality. All waste tissue must be re built and all lost strength must be restored through the blood supply, for through 'this vital fluid alone can the damage be repaired. And after its battle with the germs of grippe and influenza, the blood is thin and weak and must have help in its

assisted by Mrs. Pames Napier. Several Interesting features will be given. CAMBRIDGE CITY Fllmore Riggs, a "minute man" from the First Methodist church of Richmond, talked at the Methodist church here Sunday morning. ' The Helen Hunt club met with Mrs. Mae Boden Monday, Mrs. J. W. Marsan read a paper ' entitled "Federal Regulation of Commerce"; Miss Will Doney read a paper on "Hour of Organized Labor." The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Will Doney, Monday, March 17th. The ladies of the Catholic church gave a birthday onniversary surprtce party on Miss Modle Dirk Monday night. r PHILOMATH Miss Esther Miller and pupils entertained at the school house here for Mrs. Charles Doran and family who are moving from the neighborhood. Several were present and the evening was pleasantly spent in candy making and entertainment of different sorts.

Army Enlistment Open For Three-Year Term The enlistments for the TJ. S. army are for three years with- good pay and everything furnished free, Sergeant Wright of the Richmond recruiting station, said. A good chance to visit France and Belgium with rapid promotion, Is almost certain. The United States Is organizing a new regular army. In the new army men who have been In military service can enlist for one year or anyone having dependents can enlist for the same period. Anyone wishing information about the army and how to enlist should see the recruiting officer at Sixth and Main. ' Masonic Calendar March 4 Richmond lodge No. 196; stated meeting. March 5 Webb lodge No 24; called meeting; work In Master Mason degree, commencing at 7 a. m. March 6 Wayne Council No. 10; stated assembly and work in the Royal and Select Master's degree. March 7 King Solomon's chapter. No. 4; called convocation; work in the Royal Arch degree. Proved Safe by Millions." "Bayer Cross" era genuine Tablets. Buy only, "Bayer" Packages For Colds Headache Grippe Influenza Rheumatism Neuralgia Lumbago i Pain Adults can take one or two "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" with water. If necessary, taka three times a day, after meals.' "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin1 20-cent package Larger sizes. Aspirin is the trade mark of Barer Manufacture of Moaoaceticacideater of Salicylicacid stupendous task of rebuilding the system, and restoring the strength and buoyant vitality to the stricken body. Just here is where S. S. S. has proven such a valuable aid, for it is without question the most ef ficacious blood purifier ever dis covered. This reliable old rem edy, which has been sold by druggists for more than fifty vears. was first used by the Indians, who discovered the medicinal value of the roots and herbs of the forest and has been used with the greatest success for more than half a century. S. S. S. is the one remedy that is so useful in repairing the dam- - m . iy 1 age done oy miiuenza ana grippe, because it promptly enriches the blood supply, and fills the veins with new life and vitality, which in turn rebuild the waste tissue throughout the system. No matter how long since you have had this disease, you should begin at once to take S. S. S., which will do so much in putting the system back into perfect physical condition. And remember, too, that avoiding disease is simply a matter of keeping the system in perfect condition, so that those who keep their blood supply pure and strong and vigorous are not nearly so liable to attack. A few bottles of S. S. S. is worth many times its cost as a precaution against disease. Those who take S. S. S. can get any desired medical advice without cost by writing to Chief Medical Adviser, 101 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga. A (Advt.)

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Old Time Bicyclists Will Hold Meeting TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Mar. 6 More

than 250 Invitations have been Issued by the Old-Tlme Wheelman's - club, of this city, composed of old-time bi cycle riders, for a reunion and banquet to be 'held at, the Hotel Demlng on March 15.' Some of the old-timers boast of having, owned the forerunner of the modern bicycle, the high one-wheel cycle. , George C. Russell is president of the organization. Two Wayne Criminals i Again Ask for Pardons Sherman Kellar, colored, and William Circle, both in the Indiana nixte. penitentiary for life for murders comuiiueu m wayne county, nave asked the state board of pardons for rjardon. The cases will be heard by the board during the March term. ' circle was sentenced in 1913 and Wellar In 1908. Both men have been refused pardons by the board before.

DRUGGISTS! VICK'S VAPORUB SHORTAGE OVERCOME AT LAST

The Deal Scheduled For Last November, Which Was Postponed on Account of the Influenza Epidemic, Is Now Reinstated Good During the Month of March. OVER ONE MILLION JARS OF VAPORUB PRODUCED EACH WEEK It Is with pride that we announce to the drug trade that the shortage of Vick's VapoRub. which has lasted since last October,. is now overcome. Since January 1st, we have been running our laboratory twenty-three and a half hours out of every twenty-four. Last week we shipped the last of our back orders, and retail druggists, therefore, are no longer requested to order in small quantities only. NOVEMBER DEAL RE-INSTATED This deal, which we had expected to put on last November and which has to be postponed on account of the shortage of VavoRub, is re-instated for the month of March. This allows a discount of 10 on shipments from jobbers' stock of quantities of from 1 to 4 gross. 5 of this discount is allowed by the jobber and 5 by us. We advise the retail druggists to place their orders immediately, so that the Jobbers will be able to get prompt shipments to them. THANKS OF THE PUBLIC DUE THE 4 DRUG TRADE DURING THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC The thanks of the American public are certainly due the entire drug trade retail, wholesale and manufacturing for what they accomplished during the recent influenza epidemic. The war caused a shortage of physicians nurses were almost Impossible to obtain the demand on the drug trade was unexpected and overwhelming, and to this demand they responded nobly. Retail druggists kept open day and night and slept where they dropped behind the prescription counter. Wholesale druggists called their salesmen off the road to help fill orders hundreds wired us to ship Vick's VapoRub by the quickest route, regardless of expense.

Rusis Confectionery 1005 Main Street will be open for business Saturday, March 8th with a full line of HOME - MADE CANDIES

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Red Gross Notes

i he small number of names which were turned into the Red Cross office workers for the recognition which the organization offers to aU persons who have done a worthy amount of work, have been passed upon by the committee and sent to the Cleveland office. All persons who should receive this recognition, but have not turned in their names, are urged to do so before March 15, when the final list will be sent to the Cleveland headquarters. A new quota of refugee garments is expected to arrive at the Red Cross rooms any day this week. Upon their arrival, announcement will be made through the papers, and persons are asked to give their time generously toward the completion of the quota which will consist of chemises and petticoats. There Is a great need of these garments. A TREMENDOUS JOB TO INCREASE OUR PRODUCTION In this emergency we have tried to do our part. We scoured the country for raw materials our Traffic Manager spent his days riding freight cars In we shipped raw materials in carload lots by express and pleaded with manufacturers to increase their deliveries to us. But it was a slow process. Some o? our raw materials are produced only in Japan supplies in thi3 count rr were low and shipments required three months to come from the Far East. Then we had to recruit and train skilled labor. We brought our salesmen into the factory and trained them a 3 foremen. We invented new machinery, and managed to install it on Christmas Day, so as not to interfere with our daily production. 143 JARS OF VAPORUB EVERY MINUTE DAY AND NIGHT By January 1st we had everything ready to put on our night shift, and since then our laboratory has been running day and nlghL To feed our automatic machines, which drop out one hundred and forty-three jars of VapoRub a minute or one million and eighty thousand weekly, has required a force of 500 people. Our Cafe department, created for the benefit of these workers, served 7,000 meals during the month of January alone. 13 MILLION JARS OF VAPORUB DISTRIBUTED 8INCE OCTOBER ' An Idea of the woyk we have accomplished this Fall may be given by our production figures 13,028,976 Jars of VapoRub manufactured and distributed since last October one Jar for every two families in the entire United States. ' During the Influenza epidemic, Vick's VapoRub was used as an external application in connection with the physician's treatment, and thousands of people, unable to obtain a doctor, relied on Vick's almost exclusively. Literally millions of families all over the country, from California to Maine, and from the Great Lakes to the Gulf, nave found Vick's VapoRub the ideal home rabty for croup and cold troubles. H i 13 E3 11 jmm will enjoy