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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1920.

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CONCLAVE OF CLUBS . OF EIGHTH DISTRICT HELD AT WINCHESTER

WINCHESTER, Ind., May 22. The thirteenth annual convention of the Eighth District Indiana Federation of "Women's clubs, held. In this city, Tuesday, had the largest attendance of any convention previously held in this district. Four hundred women were present. Besides the regular numbers on the program, an excellent talk on "Photo Plays." was given by Mrs. David Ross, of Indianapolis, and a vocal duet was given by Miss Charlotte Tillson and Miss Marjorle Craft, of this cityr Noon luncheon was seized bv the church ladies in the church

dining room. Next year's convention

will be held in Portland. Officers elected for the ensuing year are as

follows: Mrs. Olive Peterson, of De

catur. Eiehth district chairman: Mrs.

Forest Cartwrteht of Portland, vice-

chairman, and Mrs. John Tyndall of

Decatur, secretary-treasurer.

Resolutions were adopted urging the Increase of salaries of school teachers, urelng people to practice thrift; to

vote for candidates In favor of the

enforcement of the dry"laws: in fa

vor of bills for an all-time health offi

cer; for child welfare; for women in industry; for the purchase of the Fauntleroy home at New Harmony; indorsing the League of Women Voters, for forms of reports to be followed in future enventions, and thanking Randolph county clubs and musicians for courtesies extended to the Federated clubs at the Winchester convention. Sue for Injunction. Suit for vacation of street and Injunction was filed Tuesday, by the Union .Loan and Trust company of

Union City,, Charles T. Snell, Mart garet Hart, Oliver G. Gist, Oscar Shockney, John A. Shockney and Frank Anderson, all of Union City, against the city of Union City and Charles J. Gunkel, mayor, Thomas B. Mason, city clerk, and Orlando M. Jefferis, Samuel Fisher, Jr., Elmer A. Frank, Bruce J. Beatty and Purl L Turner, councilmen, and Mary A. Rosenbush, Mabelle E. Zellar, George Cromer and Lewis E. Smith. The injunction was filed to prevent the defendants from vacating a portion of Union street, south of Pearl Etreet. Spaded Wants Money. Suit was filed Wednesday by Benjamin Auker against Flora Elwood. Auker claims that she owes him $3.75 for spading her garden and that she claims that he rented the ground from her.

Brooks Funeral Held. The funeral of Howard Brooks, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonso Brooks, who died at his home six miles southwest of here, was held at the Union church, southwest of Farmland, Wednesday, the Rev. Harvey Thornburg officiating. Escape Injury. Carl F. Grottendick and Gall Chenoweth escaped Injury but the car was badly demolished, when the steering gear of their Ford Sedan failed to work. The machine turned turtle two or three times. The young men were driving to this city when the accident occurred near the James Moorman's Orphans' Home, Tuesday.

Principals Announced. The following is a list of principals employed for a number of the Randolph county schools: Spartanburg, W. W. Moore; Jackson, Vesta King; Parker, Earl C. Bowman; McKinley, J. R. Clark; Losantville, Arthur Van Saazoe; Modoc, Joseph C. Burgess; Huntsville. Earl Sipe; Lynn, Cecil C. Mann; Ridgeville, M. S.Gregg; Stoney

Creek, Mrs. Eva Cavalt. Several other schools are yet to be supplied. Farmers to Meet. A meeting of the Washington township Federation of Farmers will be

TRAPS FORGERS OF U. S. PAY CHECKS

Louis Albert HilL "7TO Louis Albert Hill, government handwriting expert in the bureau of engraving and printing, investigated over 350 cases of forgery in government pay checks during the past year. He is noted for his ability to detect forged signatures.

held In Lynn school, Thursday even

ing. May 21. All those interested in

the pooling of the 1920 wool clip are

expected to be presentHammers Will Probated.

The will of Elijah O. Hammers was admitted for probate Thursday. After all his debts and expenses are paid he

wills his farm of 40 acres to his wife, Elizabeth Hammers and the residue of his estate to his children, Bertha Garringer, Irene Huston and William Hammers, share and share alike. He names his wife as executrixRaise Lighting Rates. The Public Service Commission has authorized the Heat, Light and Power company of Winchester, to increase its rural monthly minimum lighting charge from $1 and $1-50 to $2 for all classes of consumers and to establish a monthly power minimum of $1 for first connected horse power and 50 cents for each additional connected

horse power. It authorized the company to issue $60,000 of 6 per cent Dreferred stock at not less than 90

per cent at par. The money derived from the sale of the bonds will be used to finance an electric transmission line from Lynn to Fountain City, and a distribution system at Fountain City. Barn Destroyed. The large barn on the farm belonging to David Fallow, two miles north of this city, was destroyed by fire Wednesday night. Four cows and calves, a large number of chickens, several farming implements, together with other contents of the barn were burned. The flames were discovered

by Frank Rebey, who was some distance away. The origin of the fire is unknown. It is supposed to be the

work of a incendiary. The loss is partially covered by insurance. K. of P.'s Visit. Fifty members of the Spartanburg K. of P. lodge were guests of Winchester lodge No. 91, K. of P.. Wednesday night and gave the dramatized first degree to two candidates. After the work refreshments were served and a general good time was had. County Recorder Squire Humphrey has placed on record the joint agree-

tment for the merger of the Indiana i I Bell Telephone company. Citizens Tel

ephone company, the Indiana Union

Telephone and Telegraph company.

the United Telephone company and

the Southern Telephone company oi

Indiana, to be known as the Indiana Bell Telephone company.

Adamton Dead. George W. Adamson, 79, is dead at

his home north of Huntsville, after a

lingering Illness.

Sua for Possession. Complaint to forfeit lease and for

possession of real estate and damages

for $500 has been filed by John Sum

mers and Ethel Summers vs. Can

Bunsold.

Visits Daughter.

Mrs. Arlie Williams has gone to

Oxford, Ohio, to spend a few days with her daughter Ruth, who is attending college there.

Conference of Priests. The regular conference of the Mun-

cie District Priests was held in Union City Wednesday. The meeting was

held with Father Schmltz. Various re

ports were given. Several papers were read on priestly administration, among them a paper on "The Priest's Atti

tude Toward the Penitent," by Rev.

Father Schmitz. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. Father Biegel of Elwood, Ind., one of the most able priests In the district. Prepare for Convention. Word has been received from James J. Patchell by his father, George W. Patchell, editor of the Union City Times, that young Patchell, who is

secretary to Chairman William Thomp

son, of the Ways and Means commit

tee of the Republican National Head

quarters in New York City, will go to Chicago for the national convention.

The entire office force will be moved there. Patchell has invited his father

to come to Chicago to attend the ban ouet which will be held at the Black

stone hotel ia Chicago preceding the

convention. Mr. George Patchell has been appointed assistant sergeant at arms, a position he has held at all

national Republican conventions for

the past forty years. School Building Taking Shape.

The excavation for the new school

building at Union City is about com

pleted and all the cement footings are ready for the formation of the cement foundation. They are ready to lay brick, and expect twenty-five bricklayers from Indianapolis soon. Forty carloads of material are on the ground inclusive of plenty of lumber. At present more carpenters are wanted.

Centerville$lnd. 1 CENTERVILLE, Ind. - Emory Hobbs anl family have returnel from Florida where they have been making their home for the past year and ere living in their home on Walnut street Mrs. Dr. Mopre and Mrs. Bruce Dunbar entertained the M. E. Missionary society Thursday afternoon at the

home of Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Grace Smith had charge of the program which included a discussion on chil

dren's work and organizations. The following directors were appointe to organize the chillren into missionary

societies: Mrs. Dr. Ford, "Queen

duct the funeral of a friend Mrs. Bert Bertsch spent Sunday with relatives at Indianapolis.... Miss Mame Green , visited friends at Pershing Tuesday Mrs. Harold Williamson of Union City was the guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Fouts. Hagerstown, Ind. HAGERSTOWN, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Carley Murray moved last week from

iiNorta Perry street to Madison street,

into Mrs. Daniel Beam s residence. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hartley accompanied by Miss Laura Bertch, all of Centerville. motored to this place

Esthers;" Miss Bessie Buhl, "Home ; ounaay mormuB Uu Guards;" Mrs. William Day. "Moth-j after they had attended the ' services er's Jewels".... Mr. and Mrs. James at the M. E. church on Sunday evenThompson of Williamsburg were,

guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John) Sullivan Mrs. Mary Smoker is vlslting her son and ohter relatives at! Abinsrton Mr. and Mrs. William

Rodenbere entertained Mr. and Mrs.;

Joseph Deardorf at a farewell break

ing. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley weref

guests of Mrs. Jesse Replogle and Miss Bertch was the guest of Miss Anna Dilling. Mrs. Ida Lawson was also entertained at dinner at the home of Miss Anna Dilling and mother.

Mrs. Sarah Hardman. . . .Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crull entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs. C. W.-Chad-wick and daughter. Miss Thelma, and Mr. and Irs. Earl Abel and children, Duane and Betty Lou.... Miss Mild

red Marlatt, Miss Olive Dilling and Miss Bertha Dilling are spending this 'week at Manchester college, North Manchester, and are attending the commencement and a pageant given by the school. .. .Mr. and Mrs. Rus

sell Forkner were guests Sunday of

Mrs. Forkner's father, Charles Thornhnrrh. und his mother, at their home

on North Elm street..., Mrs. R- B. Ramsey fell down stairs ft her home Friday, and injured her- wrists and. arms Miss Helen Root" and Lloyd

Root attended a family dinner at

Richmond, Sunday Miss Helen Root gave a birthday dinner in honor of . her brother, Lloyd Root, Friday. Their guests were Miss Thelma Byrket. Clarence Stout and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Early.

A well-bred Parisian Is said to earn a comfortable livelihood by figuring as the 14th guest at dinner parties which otherwise would be attended by only 13 persons. ' ' '

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fast Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Deardorf are moving to Brookville, O. Miss Anna Russel was also included

in the breakfast party. .. .Fred Hartly

and family visited friends at Hagers

town Sunlay....E. C. Buhl and tamtown Sunday E. C. Buhd visited at

Spiceland and Newcastle Sunday.... Miss Pearl Horner has accepted the guardianship of the Camp Fire Miss Katheryn King entertained a number of friends at her home Sunday.... Rev. Day is offering an excellent course in Bible instruction in connection with the Thursday evening mid-week service at the M. E. church. Everyone who desires a better understanding of the Bible is urged to at

tend Memorial services will be held at the Friends church next Sunday morning. Rev. Marie Cassel will deliver the sermon. Services at the other churches will be dismissed and a union service made of this service. . Rev. Marie Cassel was called to Blufton, Ind., a few days ago to con-

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THE RICHMOND THEATRE Richmond, Ind. Dear Zane Grey Reader: Do you remember beautiful Nell Belding? And Mercedes Castaneda, Fighting Dick Gale, who went into Hell for a woman? Do you remember Diablo, the treacherous white horse and the race with Blanco Sol? Do you remember the battle in the Crater and the wonderful Yaqui who ever remembered a white man's kindness? Of course you do! ZANE GREY'S wonderful people in "DESERT GOLD." When you read the story how it gripped and thrilled you. Now you have the opportunity to see them in the flesh on the screen in a wonderful motion picturizatlon of "DESERT GOLD", made under the personal supervision of the author. While there have been other fine Zane Grey pictures from his famous stories, this is the first of his stories that Zane Grey himself has ever had a hand in making. I will present at THE RICHMOND THEATRE on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, "DESERT GOLD," which is enacted by a notable all-star cast headed by E. K. Lincoln (he's Dick Gale), Russell Simpson, Margery Wilson, Eileen Percy, Edward Coxen, Walter Long, Frank Lanning, and directed by T. Hayes Hunter. "DESERT GOLD" is the most enthralling and gripping motion picture you have ever seen. If you want to freshen up on the story and have worn your copy to a frazzle lending It to friends you can obtain a new edition, Just out. on sale at Nicholson's Book Store. Be sure and see their great window display of Zane Grey's novels. I'll save a seat for you. Cordially, F. E. MILLS, Manager

Remember Cecil B. DeMllle's "MALE AND FEMALE" that played at the Washington theater some weeks ago? Remember how well pleased you were when you saw it? Remember how the crowds Jammed the theatre to get in? Well, DeMille has made another one that is even greater than "MALE AND FEMALE". It Is the highest priced picture ever brought to Richmond. IT IS CECIL B. DeMILLE'S Supreme Triumph "Why

Chan

Your Wife"

It Will Be Shown at the Washington FIVE DAYS Starting Sunday, May 30 The Longest Run Ever Given Any Picture Ever .Brought to Richmond.

PALACE

SUNDAY The one biggest bet on the screen DOUGLAS

FAIRBANK

In a hair-raising, laugh-producing western thriller

"Wild and

Wooly

Four reels of pep, thrills and laughs, one reel of whirlwind action. A romance of a western girl and a would-be westerner from the east.' We think this Is the best picture Fairbanks ever made, which means It is some picture. And With it the Big Laugh-Maker "THEv BULL THROWER" 30 minutes of good laughs. PIPE ORGAN FOR MUSIC Admission Children 11c, Adults 17c

TUESDAY Norma Talmadge in

Going Straight'

WEDNESDAY ... Elaine Hammerstein In

The Country Cousin

TONIGHT

Franklin Farnum

"The Desert Rat" Also a Big V Two-Reel Comedy

ilUt.i All Jlonlk!! MACK SENNETT;S BIG NEW

own

the

is a Riot of Rural Romance and Revelry

Boy! Oil Mam! Oh Lady! Lady

And the villian still pursued her! The moss -covered mortgage hung over the old homestead. Gosh! there's a lot of fun down on the farm when

the whole Mack Sennett Fun Factory turns out in overalls.

One glimpse of the simple life and you'll sub-let your swell apartment, sell your mansion, trade in your twelve-cylinder limousine for a threshing machine and get yourself a farm like this it you can find another just like it. And an all-star Sennett cast to milk the cows and feed the chickens Oh I Neighbor I

A GLORIOUS FESTIVAL OF "LAUGHS AND THRILLS

An all-star cast of Sennett Favorites including Louise Fazenda, Jlarie Prevost, Ben Turpin, Bert Roach, Harry Gribbon, James Finlayson, Billy Armstrong, Little Johnnie, the Baby, "Teddy", the Dog with the Human rain, "Pepper," the Cat, Hens, Turkeys, Ducks. Geese, .-s, and an array of Farm Essentials and Ornaments not forgetting the well-known mortgage.

LEAVE the Supper Untouched The Baby With a Friend The Dishes in the Sink If You Have to But Come!!

FOUR DAYS STARTING TOMORROW FOUR DAYS STARTING " TOMORROW u