Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 37, 22 December 1920 — Page 12

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND.. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22, 1920.

JURORS HEAR

WILL CONTEST TRIAL AT COURT IN PREBLE

Richmond, Ind., burial of Mrs. Elmer; Magaw, 60. native of Preble county, look place Tuesday afternoon at Fair-, bar en, Preble county. Sly? is survived by her husband and three sons, one of vhom, Paul Magaw, "lives at Fair- "'" Lid Is Tightened. Enforcement of an ordinance relating to operation of punchboards and 6imilar gaming devices has been demanded by the city council. In some

EATON, O., Dec. 22. Five women

are sitting as jurors in a will contest

trial in common pleas court, the first 'manner the alleged punchboard evil

time within the history of the courts me in for discussion in a. cojmcn of Preble county. Those bearing dis. meeting this week, which 'resulted in tinction of beig the first women to Ma xjr Harry Rger a u ng orders

sit in judgment in a trial in the county

are: Mrs. Oscar A. Gale, Mrs. J. A--Kennel, Mrs. Thomas A. Barrett, Mrs.

John V. Cook nnd Mrs. Wallace Bruce, ! all of whom reside in Eaton. ' The case being heard by the women -Jurors and five men jurors is that of Uoyd St. John against Ezra St. John. .as executor of the will of his mother, the late Rebecca St. John, who was the grandmother of the plaintiff. The trial opened Tuesday morning. Judge A. C. Risinger," presiding. It was thought the case would go to the "Jury late this afternoon. " Preble county farmers have organized for the purpose., of opposing reappraisement of real estate in the

eonuty. The organization in a recent -meeting adopted resolutions declaring ' cppositlon to a re-appraisement at this time owing to the marked decrease in - the prices of farm products and the i general unsettled conditions , that now exist. The two state senators from i this district, the county representative and the state -tax commission, will reI ceive a copy of the resolutions. Jesse Sherer farmer, residing near ; Eaton, is president of the organization . and S. S. Hawley, of Twin township,

i Is secretary. The organization will

: meet at the call of the president. j Eyler Breaks Arm. While engaged in building an eleTator on his farm north of Eaton, ; Charles Eyler fell a distance of i several feet and alighted on a con- : creto. floor, breaking his arm and . otherwise injuring himself. His conl dition is not regarded as serious, it Is said. Grants Dfvore. t After having reserved decision for several days. Judge A. C Risinger in . common pleas court Tuesday an- , nounced his finding in a divorce suit of ' Cora Helen Shaffer against Jesse M.

Shaffer, in which he granted the wife a decree bt divorce and restored her

maiden name of Hcrron. The decree, was granted upon grounds of extreme j ' cruelty The litigants came to an

. agreement upon anmony, in wnicn me ' wife receives $100 and all personal ; iiroperty described in her petition. : Staffer pays the costs of the suit. Harry an-i Versio Bittle, of West . Alexandria, and Ira C. Albert, of Lewisburg, are named defendants in a

common pleas court action brought by i ' E. .7. Harrison, of Dayton, to recover! $3,597, alleged to represent a balance i

oue on a noie ror ?4nu. ine bwb was made payable to Albert. The suit - was filed for Harrison by Attorney R. I G. Landis, of Dayton. A temporary injunction granted Iaura B. Sayre againt Joseph Armor !. some time ago was made perpetual Tuesday by Judge A. C. Risinger in common pleas court. The suit grew out of a verbal contract concerning rev noval of pravel from a gravel pit on

I the lands of the plaintiff. The plaintiff t alleged Armor violated terms of the ' r.ereement by removing gravel from other locations than agreed upon. Bury James E. Taylor. Funeral and burial of James .E. ' Taylor, 79. who served in the Confed- , rrate army, took place here today ; from the home of his daughter, Mrs.. - Howard Malott, where he died Monriav, after a long illness. The Rev. Hiley Baker, of the Christian church, conducted the funeral services, 'vhich - vi ere held this afternoon. Burial was in Mound Hill cemetery. The decedent is survived by two sons and two daughters. He was the father of the - late Court Taylor, at one time .sheriff : of Preble county. Following her death at her home In

to the police to see to it that no such

devices be permitted to operate.

News of the Counties

FAIRFIELD, Ind. James Sims, a former resident of this place died at the Soldiers' Home at Lafayette, Ind.,

and was brought to the home of John Driscoll, near Bath. Funeral' was held at the Fairfield M. E. church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. C. B. Ware. Interment in the Sims cemetery.

Through the agency of the Oxford Automobile club licenses will be sold here upon application to Edward I Miller, secretary of the club. ' " - ' '- WINCHESTER Pupils and teach-ers-ot the Oliver P. Morton school were given a happy surprise Friday

afternoon when a Victrola was sent as a Christmas gift from Mrs. W. E. Mil

ler. A messenger was ai once sent iu her requesting her to come to the building, which she : did, in the company of her son, John "D. Miller and the reception tendered her more than repaid her for the gift. , JACKSONBURG. A number of friends gathered as a surprise Monday evening at the home'. of Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey Whittoo arid", daughter to remind them of their: first wedding anniversary. Refreshments of sandwiches, pie and coffee were served to the following guests: Messrs and Mesdames.

Joseph Brooks, Alonzo Hoimel, Aaron Lindley, Chester Morris, James Whittoil; Misses Izona Whitton, Rea Brooks. Evelyn Morris and Bernice Hormel, Loel Brooks, itarold Hormel and Lewis Wliitton. -

AUTOMOBILE CLINIC TO OPEN AT GARFIELD

CENTERVILLE, Ind. "Two Christmas Boxes" Is the title of a Christmas

playlet which will be presented at the M. E. church here Friday evening. The following ladies will take part: Mrs. Banks and Daughter, Mrs. Hazel Mathews and Martha Commons; Mrs. Worthington and Daughter (society people of New York). Bessie Buhl and Mary Wilson; Worthington's Maid, Thelma Wilson; Mrs. Brown and Daughter (wife of missionary in Mon

tana), Mrs. Florence Ahl and Mary Dunklc; President of Aid Society, Mrs. Cora Conkle; Other Members, Mrs. Bertha Dunbar, Mrs. Katheryn Able. - In connection with this, there will bo a number of recitations and songs by. tho little folks, also "The Holy City" and illustrated songs in stereopticon slides, a Christmas tree, treat, and exchange of gifts, j

Civil War Veterans Transferred Tuesday

MARION, Ind., Dec. 22. Approxi-

mately 100 Civil and Spanish-American war veterans were transferred from the Indiana branch of the national soldiers' home here today to the institution, at Danville, III. The home here Is being evacuated so that it can be turned into a sanitorium where world war veterans may receive treatment.

An automobile- clinio wiHv be established 'at Garfield Annex on Jan. 10, when the second term of night school opens. All diagnosing will be done by J. W. Jenkins, chief inspector for the

Pilot Motor company and work on cars will be done under reliable and

expert advice. Anyone may bring

cars to the.clinic no matter how hopeless is the condition of the machines.

PNo charge will be made for the work

on the car but any parts that have to be replaced will be charged to the owner. : The students who have taken the

auto mechanics course this last term will be admitted for work in the clinic. A few experienced men also may join

the class. No beginners can enter it. However, a beginner's class of from 12 to 15 stadents will be started, M. F. Fultz, vocational supervisor, announced.

J. W. Jenkins, instructor in auto mechanics, has wide experience and is j cn expert on all subjects relating to j motors. He and Johnny Jenkins who i

drove In the 500 mile race at the In

dianapolis Speedway the year Joe Dawson was injured are one and the fcame person.

F antral of Bishop Burch

vMH be Held Thursday NEW YORK Dec. c22. Funeral service for the Rt Rev. Charles Sum-

Burch, bishop of the Protestant

ner

Episcopal diocese of New York, who died suddenly here Sunday of heart disease, will b held Thursday at the Cathedral of St. Johnjhe Divine. Th full plans have Dot been completed. ' News of the bishop's death caused profound sorrow throughout the dio

cese and thousands or messages oi condolence poured in to his widow. Mourning was placed on all churches In the diocese and the stately cathedral was draped in purple and black.

Christmas

Several hundred women In Mishawaka, Ind., have formed what they call a "Battalion of Death" for the purpose of waging war on hold-up men. The women will meet regular

ly and take part in target practice un-!

OXFORD, O. Automobile owners of ;

this village and township will not have to journey to Hamilton to secure automobile licenses for the coming year.

The Store that Undersells

Give a Bank Book with an Account for Christmas Second National Bank

Let It fie -a Gift of JcWClf

For Her Diamond Rings La Tausca Pearls Gold Beads Necklaces Lavallieres Lockets Brooches Wrist Watches Cut Glass Silverware

For Him Watches Scarf Pine Coat Chains Watch Charms Rings Emblem Goods Cigarette Cases Match Cases

Seth Thomas Clocks makea lifetime gift and one that is appreciated by every member of the familly. WTe have these famous timepieces in Cathedral Gong and Chimes. Step in and see our stock. Prices ranging from $15.50 and up. Geo. W. Homrighous 1021 Main Street The Most Reasonable Place to Shop After All

Suggestions

Coronas Bicycles Umbrellas Electric Washers t Electric Irons Electric Cleaners Tricycles Irish Mails Velocipedes ' Skooters Coaster Wagons Erector Sets Pocket Knives Flashlights Razors . Eversharps D lining's 43 N. 8th St.

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AUCTION

Wednesday, ; Thursday, and Friday December 22, 23, 24 at 2 and 7 o'clock

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TURKEYS and CHICKENS 9 A fine big lot of choice Turkeys and Chickens for the holidays. GEO. C. SCHWEGMAN'S Meat Market Phone 2204 309 South 4th St.

Give Your Family This Xmas a MILBURN Light Electric or a BUIGK Sedan or Coupe These are gifts that are most apprcc'ai-d. Chenoweth Auto Co. 1107 Main St. Phone 1925

It you are looking for PURE CANDY You will find it at the BON TON All of our candies are "Made in Richmond" in our own candy kitchen with "Quality" as our watchword. SPECIAL Candy Canes, 2c and up. Let the children eat all they want. They are pure and made fresh daily. Large assortment of fine box candies. Let's make Richmond "The best place in the world to . live in" by buying Richmond made products and not New York or Chicago manufactured, who have no interest in you .!bejrund your purse. Follow the crowd to the "Quality Store". BON TON 1034 Main Street !

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Give Slippers This Xmas

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How joyously those weary-worn fett will welcome a pair 6f Cozy Toes, restful comfy slippers. Otr

stock of Christmas blippers is the largest in this city hundreds of them ready to select from every color, every price, and, of course, every comfort. Let's give every member of the family Comfy ,Cozy Toe Slippers Christmas morn and make them happy.

Men's Felt Comf ys Grey or Brown $1.65 - $2.45

Leather Romeos and Everetts-

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Slippers are easy to buy. Come to store tomorrow and Friday

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Felts and Boudoirs All Colors Felt Cozy Toe Comfys $1.95 $2.45 x $2.95

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Children's Dinty Toes Yes, all you have to do in the children's department is to say age and colors. All styles $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 Store Open to 9:00 O'clock Until Christmas .

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Our entire large stock of Millinery Goods to be sold

at Your Own Price

This includes Trimmed Hats, Ostrich Feathers, Fancy Bands, all manner of Fancy Feathers, Laces, Black Velvets, Silk, Satin, Velvet Ribbons, Ornaments in Brilliants, Steel and Jet Shoe Buckles and Buckles for dresses.

All Fixtures including over 120 SQUARE YARDS OF INLAID LINOLEUM, in good condition, suitable for store room Mirrors, Chairs, Tables, Coal Oil Stove, Typewriter, Curtains, Stock Boxes, Hat Standards, five Display Tables, etc. Fancy Baskets, Jardinieres, Books, Towels, etc.

AUCTION Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

at 2 and 7 o'clock p. m. ' each day

KIELHORN Millinery Co.

525 MAIN

FOREST MEEK; Auctioneer

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