Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 236, 17 July 1919 — Page 11

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1919.

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$2.11 FOR WHEAT IS FAR TOO LOW, SAYS H. D. IRWIN Investigation Promised by National Authority - Takes Nerve to Pay This Price. The Indiana Federation of Farmers'

Associations received word Wednesday from H. D. Irwin, second vice president of the United States Grain Corporation, to the effect that the complaint being registered by the organization concerning the price be ing paid by millers and grain dealers for this year's crop in Indiana would be thoroughly Investigated just as soon as speciflic cases were brought to the attention of the government officials. Through the secretary of the federa tion, Lewis Taylor, the report of the Indiana Grain Dealer's association. which showed that the approximate coat of handling wheat was 16 cents on the bushel, was forwarded to Mr. Irwin, and the point brought out that these figures forced the farmers to receive but $2.11 for No. 1 wheat. The government requirements stipulate a "reasonable handling charge," but according to officers of the farmers' organization and millers and grain dealers who have been paying but $2.11 for No. 1 wheat have added an excessive overhead charge which will cost the producers several million dollars unless there is Federal interference. The law provides that en appeal may be made to the United States wheat director where a difference in opinion . exists as to the proper handling charge. Gather Data of Complaints Following the recommendation of the United States Grain Corporation that specific case of complaints over the prices paid for wheat by grain dealers and millers be forwarded. steps were taken by officers of the farmers' federation to gather the necessary data, bills of sale and other Information as a means of a test case. Secretary Lewis Taylor said, "We are confident that investigation will prove that the price being paid by the grain dealers and millers In many sections of the state as well as in Indianapolis Is not according to law. We still Insist that all we want Is fair play in the matter, but when 4 to 5 cents on the bushel is Involved, and we have the word of the government officials to the effect that $2.11 for No. 1 wheat is not a fair price, It is time for us to take action. Mr. Irwin, who is as well posted as any man In the United States, backs us up In our contention by stating in his letter he does not think that individuals ought to have the nerve to pay a producer $2.11 for No. 1 wheat. We expect to go ahead with our case Immediately." The letter written by H. D. Irwin to the federation was in part as follows: "We assume that the dealers and millers will operate on fair margins, poverned by their local conditions, but if definite complaints develop, we shall investigate the circumstances In each Individual case and make expression at that time. Tell them all frankly that they do not base on such Intermediate points as I have mentioned, unless the price In those points will net more than. "I believe this thing can be handled In a broad way, with a better understanding resultng than taking individual cases. You are free to tell any one the text of my message to you concerning Indianapolis and I do not think that individuals ought to have the nerve to pay a producer $2.11 for No. 1 wheat at Indianapolis." OXFORD MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT SOLD FOR $35,000 OXFORD, O., July 17. After experimenting for thirty years in the operation of an electric light plant, trying to make it pay, this village has given up the job. Council last night instructed the board of public affairs to pell the plant and distribution Bystem to the Ohio Gas and Electric companv of Middletown, at its bid of $35,000. The proceeds of the sale will be used for the purpose of rehabilitating and electrifying the municipal water plant. Tho Middletown company will erect transmission lines into Oxford, and Hunt the town under a franchise which will be granted probably next week. A recent report from an electrical expert showed that the village was losing at least $5,000 a year In the light plant

Girl Chicago Man Left Behind Sues for Heart Balm When He Brings Back Bride From France

CHICAGO, July 17 The story told by Miss Wanda Drewes, Chicago girl who has filed a $25,0C0 breach of promise suit against Fred E. Leach, wealthy farmer of Morris, Just returned from service in the A. E. F., is rich with romance, love letters, avowals of love, a diamond ring, a French war bride, a mother said to be disappointed In her son's choice and a broken hearted Chicago girl. The girl Miss Drewes her arms heavily laden with 468 burning love letters, walked deliberately, but stifling a sob, Into Attorney Erbstein'B office recently. They Meet at Party "I met Leach three years ago at a party," she said. "We had dates and dates. I liked, admired, and finally loved him. One night he told me of his farm, of his contentment and tranquility of the country life and he slipped a diamond on my finger." "You have the ring?" asked the attorney. The girl raised her hand. "Then came the parades, the crashing of the bands, and he went away to war. He wrote every day and promised over and over again that little country home, with the rambler roses." Here she handed Mr. Erbstein the letters 468 count'em and went on. "I loved that man more than anything else in the world. I do now. His mother loved me. Finally he said he was coming home. Then there was an interval of three months. I was in vited to his mother's house on the Fourth, thinking he still was in France. The day before the Fourth I received a letter from her saying Fred was home with a French bride a woman who had nursed him in France, I could have killed her. He hadn't written, hadn't breathed a word of it to me. I love him love him ah, but It's no use now." Letters Breathe Love Attorney Erbstein unwrapped the package of letters. Some of them spoke of the war, told hiw Leach had a horse killed under him, told of a trip over the "lines" In a huge bombing plane, and all told of his love for Wanda. Read My dearest, darling Wanda I am lonesome for the girl I left behind. . . . Now, my dear, in regard to taking up with some girl over here, there's nothing to It. I never have been with an- j other girl since I left you I have been true and always will be. I don't think much of the French girls. Any young man is a darn fool who would take up with them. The good old U. S. A. has the best class of girls, and I can see no reason for loving a French girl. If I was to stay here twenty years I would never be seen with one. Dear, I love you bo I'm your true and loving kid. Corp. Fred A. Leach. Again. Dearest I was awake last night dreaming of you. . . . You certainly have been a kind and loving sweet heart and I meant what I said when I told you I loved you. Some of the boys have married French girls, but there is only one for me, and that Is you. "Longing for You." Another: Dearest Darling Wanda: The work is harder, the war more terrible, and the only sunshine I have is your letters. Dear girl, I want a home, and I am longing to get back to the girl I left on the other shore. I have a chance to stay over here and make good money, but how can I when my heart is with you and no one else. Listen, dear how would you like to live on a farm close to town and we could drive in and out in our car? I certainly am getting tired of life alone. It won't be long now until I get back and take you, sweetheart, for my wife. Then I will be the happiest Veteran Of 1870 Fulfills Vow Of 50 Years Ago MONTREAL, July 17. J. A. Choi let's hair and beard of nearly half a century's growth fell to the floor of a barber shop here Wednesday, when the veteran of the Franco-Prus sian war of 1870 discharged his vow of 48 years ago that he never would have his hair cut until Alsace-Lorraine was redeemed from the Prussians. Mr, Chollet left the shop with a close cropped head and an imperial mou stache after the style of Napoleon III will Buy a big package

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Miss Wanda Drewes my life. You know' Wanda, if any thing should happen to you, life would man in the world. You the pride of be worth nothing to me. I want you and a home. As late as January 14, Leach wrote that he loved and wished to marry Wanda. Mother Breaks News. Then there came a letter from his mother. Dear Wanda: Now, dear, I am afraid you will be greatly disappointed, as we all are, but my dear girl, we will have to make the best of it. Freddie has been here and he brought home a French bride. She was a nurse and took care of him when he was given up by the doctors. Dear Wanda, I hate to write this to you, because we all love you and feel as though you were our girl. Then followed a tale of the farm and the prospects of a huge crop. "Think of it," sobbed Wanda. "He said If he lived twenty years he would never be seen with a French girl and now he has married one." Camden, 0. Mrs. Canny and daughter Stella of Santa Fe, New Mexico, are visiting friends here. They are former residents of Camden The Hustlers' class of the M. E. Sunday school will give an ice cream social on Sizelove's corner Thursday evening Frank White has gone on a business trip to Oklahoma and other Western stateB. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Stubbs of Richmond, Ind., were week-end guests of their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Randall. ....Mr. and Mrs. Ed Eikenberry called on Mrs. Olivia Brown and Miss Lina Harris Sunday afternoon. ADD CAMDEN Rev. Myers of Dayton preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. ..Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Cox spent Sunday with their son, Governor James E. Cox, at the old home place near Jacksonburg, Ohio Peter Phares, who has been very seriously ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. C. Eikenberry, is somewhat im proved Mrs. Nellie Graham and daughters Dorothy and Maxine, will spend several days of this week with Mrs. Arlie Hart. .. .George Sizelove, who was operated upon Saturday last is doing nicely Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dearth and Mr. and Mrs. Carey Gift Bpent Sunday in Cincinnati at Chester Park.... Mrs. Daisy Freitag is visiting Eaton relatives. Ed Bouner is taking her place in the post office. MEETS WITH CABINET (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. July 17 President Wilson met with his cabinet yesterday for the first time in seven months. MAKES 100TH HIT (By Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, July 17 Tim Hendryx, the Louisville centerfielder, who lead3 American association batters with a .361 mark, has slammed out his 100th hit this season. lie is the first player in the association to reach that mark. His century hit wa3 a three bagger oft pitcher Griner of St. Paul.

Whitewater, Ind. J Luke Fisher and wife attended the funeral of Emmor Hunt at Fountain City Saturday afternoon. .. .Miss Mildred White spent last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Mrs. Stella White and Mr. and Mrs. Everett White of near Bethel, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blose and family Sunday... Mr. and Mrs. Ollle Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kincholoe visited Mr. and Mtb. William Curtis Saturday evening. .. .Miss Irene Austin spent Monday in Winchester Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wright entertained Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Burgess, both of Fountain City, John Wright of Niles, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Colvln and family of Arba John Wright and Kenneth Wright spent Friday and Saturday In Muncie. . .Elmer Newton of Richmond spent the week end with-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barton and family Mr. and Mrs. Morris Burt entertained Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Will Peden of Arba and Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Burt and family Miss Violet Vore spent last week with Miss Mildred Coppock Mr. and Mrs. Charles White and daughter Mildred motored to Richmond Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Gray Anderson of Bethel spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Curtis Miss Bernice Burt spent

Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Burt. . . Mr. and Mrs. William Hinshaw and daughter Hazel, of near Richmond, and Miss Meredith Kertley of Muncie. called on Mr. and Mrs. Osro Blose and family Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Kern Colfield and son Denver, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barton and family. liannd Co,a88 ..a. .s HNeo aceil Mr. and Mrs. William Curtis and Dr. Hunt and wife of Richmond called on Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hunt and family Sunday evening. .. .Max Addleman, ot Richmond, is spending the week with Gayle Hunt William Barton and wife of near Richmond were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Barton Monday. ....Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson and daughter Marjorle spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson and family Mr. and Mrs. Irvln Anderson and daughter Gladys visited Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Erma Anderson and Mrs. William Curtis visited Mrs. Laura Freeman Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kirlen and family of Chester spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Bennett The hail storm Saturday night did considerable damage here to the corn crop.... Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt received word from their son Fletcher Hunt of Texas, that he has sold his farm and Intends to come home this fall. West Manchester, 0. On Sunday a group of relatives gathered at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bankerd near Lewisburg, and enjoyed a picnic dinner together. Included among the guests were Mrs. Kate Bodine of Indianapolis and her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Hieskell of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. M. McAllister and Clayton Studebaker of Dayton, Mrs. Lydia Hill, of Lewisburg, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weisenbarger and daughter Velma and son Harold, of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Studebaker and son Byford, and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Studebaker of West Manchester. After a pleasant visit the party motored to the old Siler homestead, situated along Twin creek, near West Manchester, where some of the members of the party spent the early part of their lives, and through the courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Fletcher, who now own the home, they were shown through the grounds and the buildings Mrs. Ru Brown returned Sunday from a seven days' visit with her parents at Farmersville.. . Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Spencer entertained the following guests at their home Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lefever and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Miller, Mrs. Fisk and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Graham, all of Troy, O. ....Dr. Huested, of Dayton, was called here by the illness of Mrs. Asa Leas, whose condition is now improved. Her son, Bert Leas, of Delaware and Mrs. Flo Erwal of Dayton, were also summoned Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Poe are entertaining Mrs. Robert Roller of Brookville, and Mrs. Fred Wise of Dayton, O., Mr. and Mrs. Roy Poe and son William of Lewisburg, were Sunday guests. Miss Lucille Morris spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laird Mrs. Anna Howell spent Monday at Eaton .... Mrs. Cora Leas and daughter Mary were in Fountain City Saturday Mrs. Henry Slier and children spent Sunday with Dayton relatives Mrs. Nellie Emerick and daughter Alice visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Roop at Richmond Miss Iona Wentllng of Rich mond was the guest of Miss Quilla Locke last week William Parker and family spent Sunday with B. F. Parker Misses Helen Leas and Florence Miller of Dayton, spent the week-end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Leas.... Mr. and Mrs. Ira Marsh visited William Woo ten and family Sunday evening. . .The Rev. and Mrs. O. F. Bilger entertained Hollie Spltler and family of Eldorado, at their home Sunday. . .William Foos made a business trip to Greenville Friday J. W. Gauch and family, James Petry and wife, and Mrs. Lurenna Trump and daughter Ola were Sunday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Trump Miss Sylvia McCabe submitted to an operation at 8:30 Sunday morning at Cincinnati. Operation wa3 reported succesful and patient doing well The Rev. S. Q. Helfenstein of Dayton, filled his appointment here Sunday, and was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Barmes Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Monebrake gave a surprise Sunday for their daughters, Mrs. Glen Slier and Edna Monebrake, celebrating their birthday anniversaries. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wehrley, Minnie Melling, F. TL Fry of Greenville, Webb Melling and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Slier and Clyde Reynolds of Arcanum Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Barmes attended the funeral of Charles Ketner, a cousin of Mr. Barmes, Friday at Richmond . . . Mr. and Mr. A. J. Myers and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Barmes were In Lewisburg Thursday Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Emerick, Miss Shearl Emrick and Robert Paul of Dayton visited Sunday with I. B. Young and family at Connersvllle, Ind W. O. Trone and family and Mrs. Elizabeth Lease of Washington, D. C, will arive here Thursday for a visit with the former's mother, Mrs. Mary Trone and family Miss Pearl Brock returned Tnosdnv from a

visit with Miss Dorothy Craig at Lewlsburg John Juday and wife and Ozro Juday and family of Dayton, spent Sunday here with Mr. George Juday and son Harley Miss Goldie Howard of New Hope, spent from Friday until Monday with Mr. and Mrs.

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EIGHT BELLS IN ABBEY LONDON, July 17 For the first Clem Thistlethwaite to Give Away Three Dozen Bottles of Trutona Saturday Morning. DETAILS SUBMITTED Clem Thistlethwaite, Richmond's leading druggist, invites the public of this city to call at his store Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock, where 36 bottles of Trutona, the perfect tonic, that has recently won such phenomenal success in other cities will be given away. Thirty-six men and women of Richmond will positively be presented with a one-dollar bottle of Trutona. After the 36 bottles have been distributed, Trutona will be placed on sale under the supervision of an expert from the Trutona laboratories, who will explain the celebrated medicine and offer suggestions as to how to use it in order to obtain the best results. The distribution of free Trutona will be governed by the following rules: (1) Only one bottle to the person. (2) Requests of minors will not be considered. (3) Applicants for the free medicine must explain their condition. The Trutona will be given them provided, in the opinion of the expert, the medicine fits their case. (4) Distribution begins promptly at 9:30 a. m. and lasts until 36 bottles of Trutona have been given away. Trutona is an extraordinary tonic and a system purifier that has no superior. It is especially recommended for catarrhal affections of the stomach, liver and bowels. Its use as a tonic following pneumonia, Influenza, hard colds and the like is most beneficial as hundreds have testified. Trutona is Nature's chief ally. if

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MINISTER AND WIFE READILY OFFERPRAISE The Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Benicke Entertain High Regards for Trutona Both Grateful. LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 17. Trutona has won a place In the hearts of two more well known Louisville residents, the Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Benlcke, 3011 South Fourth street The Rev. Mr. Benlcke is pastor of the South Louisville Presbyterian church, and both he and his wife are highly respected in the South Fourth street neighborhood. The following statement was made recently by Mrs. Benlcke: "Like many other people I was In & generally run-down condition as a result of a recent attack of Influenza. The food I ate never seemed to digest properly and I was troubled with constipation. My limbs felt weak and trembly so bad at times, that I couldn't climb the stairs without literally pulling myself up by means of the banister. "Trutona has really put me on my feet again. The food I eat digests properly now and I've been entirely relieved of the constipation. I think most highly of Trutona as a laxative and tonic. My husband was also a victim of Influenza. He has been taking Trutona, too. We are both grateful for what Trutona has done for us." a am

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