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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND bUN-TJiILEGRAM,' RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY, DEC. 23, 1920.

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BECKETT StAYS ALL ! CITIZENS MUST HELP irr EN WING LAWS "Making Rlcl anond a better place in which to live,") formed the topic for Paul Beckett ijrho addressed the Kiwanis club at 'he weekly luncheon in the K. of P. building Thursday noon. Law enforcement is up to the citizens of a commufrity and can best be obtained through a spirit of co-operation and mutual Itcjlpfulness, he said. The Moore sisters, of Muncle, were the guests of fviwanian Tracy, and entertained the -club with several songs and interpret Satire dances, appearing in costume. Reports on the plans of the club for a minstrel sb ow to be held Tuesday and Wednesd: ty nights, Jan. 25 and 26, were made by Fred Goltz, chairman of the commitepw Clyde Gardner and Sam Garton prill go to Chicago next week to seleutt costumes and scenery for the show. ! Advance dope seems to point to a "gi f-r-and success." Clem McCd tiaha urged the co-operation of the lub with the Richmond Automotive a ssociation to permit the farmers to piirk on Main street. Alfred Backus :ave a short speech relative to the la iding of the Pilgrims.

NEW WAR DEVICE IS AUTO TRUCK AND TRACTOR COMBINED

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COUNTRV FOLK KEEP LOCAL HANKERS BUSY

BY WILUIAM R. SANBORN The usual ire-Christmas rush has been oc at the banks all week, but Thursday was an exceptionally busy clay. A great J lumber of country folk are in town, and these began arriving early, all fixed to complete their last minute shoppirte and to enjoy their quest for the 1 pturies of the holiday season. There Is a Wrtole lot of new money being circulated, especially currency. The demand fcir new silver and gold coin has not bem noticably heavy, nor Is new silver c Inage in very abundant supply. Bankers repit an air of optimism and good cheer; If any have been depressed becausn hogs are cheap and corn isn't bringing a high price, they show no signs a t" it. They are prepar

ing to enjoy f3 mily reunions at the ;

home fireside: to make wife and chil

dren happy, aid to welcome their!

friends at the U sstive board. Every banking room in town today has been reception quarta -s and a social meeting place for hut idreds of smiling men and women to wi jom the bankers, and every employe, extended cordial and seasonable greeti ngs.

The track shown above is a recent invention of a Hoboken, N. J concern. It is designed so that it can be converted easily into a caterpillar tractor for hilly

and, rotgh territory. - The caterpillar treads are attached over the wheels. Used as a true)- the machine can travel fourteen miles an hour while hading a heavy

155 mm. rifle. Turned tab? m tractor it can make ten miles ak hour and climb a forty-five degree grade. It is designed fox peace and war use.

Short News of City

Vi J Greensfork Buys Seals Mrs. Will Roller of Greensfork, reorted sales of 2,500 Christmas seals in that vicinity to the social service bureau.

VERDICT FOR ARNSTEIN EXPECTED THURSDAY

(By Assoc Dated Press) WASHINGTON.. Dec. 23 A verdict in the case of Jules W. (Nicky), Arnstein and others on trial in the District of Columbia , supreme court on charges of bringing stolen securities into the District, was expected late this afternoon. 'Counsel for the defense had agreed, to limit their argument before the J'luryto' an hour and p. half following the completion this morning of the isutnming up of the yovernment atton leys. A speedy verdict was looked fo r by those who have followed the case . Early today Ifj idore Conn, one of the alleged conspl lators, who was arlesied Tuesday. I lad been unable to furnish the $10,00 ) bail required, tie would be placed on trial here, it was announced.

PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR ST. JOHN'S CHURCH

Children of the :5t. John's Evangelical Lutheran chun :h will take part in a special observance of Christmas at 7 p. m. Saturday. Two services will be held earlier in 1he day, and be in charge of the pastor, the- Rev. A. L. Nicklas. Songs and recitations and an offering which will be taken at the cloae of the entertainment for the orphans of the Wcrnle home, will be features of the evening. The program follows: Organ Prelude, 'V Tiemeyer; opening service, pastor and congregation. '"Merry Christmas, Florence Wiesehahn. "My Littlo Piece", Carl Paulsen. "Frochliche Weehnacht", Marie Nordsiek. "The Christmas Story", Norman Pilgrim. S ong: "Sweet Fields of Bethlehem", sclool. "Bethlehem of Judah". Raymond I lauper. "That Night in Bethlehem", Ralph Gildenhaar, Herbert Hackman. Mijrris Bode, Robert Niewoehner. Son;;: "O Little Town of Bethlehem", scfiool. "The Virgin's Lullaby". Dorothy Bode. Song: "Silent Night", pari ih school. "Sleep, Holy Babe", Mildtfd Full?. Primary song: "Away in a Manger", primary department. "The 7 Hanger Babe", Harold Wihkor, Rieta Hirschfield. Mario Kauper, Helen Nafdsiok, Earl Maier. Dialogue and song (German), class of fourteen. "Angfls Appra rto the Shepherds", Ruth Nolte. "The Angels' Song". Helen Dui dng, Marjorie Duning. Song: "WhiS Shepherds Watched", school. "Thn Angel Chorus", Marie. Nordsiek ""Christmas Cheer", Florence Niewoeh ner. "Come Kneel by the Manger", .4arie Meyer. Song and chorus, parish school and Sunday school. "The Anxd Message", Robert Helmich, Loralnn Stegman. Dorothy Thomas. Ralph K luper. "The Shepherds at. the Majiper", Louise Buchholz. "The Infant King", Helen Erk. Song: "Come Hiirr, Ye Faithful", school. "Come Hl fher, Ye Children", William Hackman. Rollin Meyer. Arnold Hackman, P ul Nicklas. Roland Fulle. Chorus: "O Little Babe of Bethlehem", chofr. "An Acrostic Bethlehem", ninn little ones. Primary song: "SoflJy the Babe was Sleeping". "The Wise Men", Robert Tubesing. "The 0 rient Star", Howard Kauke, Herman Pilgrim. Song: "Three Kings of Orient". Robert Kauper, Edward Kauper, LI t her Marting. "The Star", Dorothy Feltman. ' Song: "Sing, 0 Ye Heavens", ciass of girls, chorus by school. "Empt y Stockings". Dorothy Thomas. Song:: "O Thou Who by 1 Star Didst Guid ?", school. Remarks, Pastor Nicklas. Song: "O TannenSaum". parish school. Closing service. Distribution of n'fts. Offering for Wernle Orphans' Home.

Lenie Von M. ?esch. of San Fran;ieco. Is the firs! woman to practice lentistry in Alaska.

A marriage license was granted Leo Smith of New Paris and Rhea Davisson of Wayne county, in the clerk's office, Wednesday. John E. King Improves John E. King, 523 North Eighteenth street, who underwent an operation at the Reid Memorial hospital Monday of this week, is improving rapidly. Want Musicians Musicians are wanted for the 59th infantry, stationed at Camp Lewis, Wash., according to information received here by Sergeant Thompson, of the local army recruit

ing station. Following are positions-

open: assistant band leader; to be giv-j en to the first musician who can make

godo as a solo cornetist. Band sergeant; to be given to the first musician who can make good as a solo baritone player. First class musician; to the man who can play first trombone. Marshall Seriously III. Alonzo Marshall was reported resting well, Tuesday. His condition, however, has not shown much improvement. Mr. Marshall suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday night at his home, 70 South Sixteenth street. He is a veteran of the Civil war, and a member of the local G. A. R. post. Receives Loving Cup. C. R. Richardson Wednesday evening was presented with a loving cup by his fellow colored citizens for services rendered during the recent presidential campaign to the Republican party. Enlistments Following are enlistments reported from the local navy recruiting office: - Clifton Hamilton, Tyner, Ky.; Floyd Smith, Church street, city; Benjamin Scanlon, 1561 Main street, Newcastle; Cornell Breece, 407 National road, city; Carl Kirkman, 616 South A street, city; Lester E. Combs, Cambridge City; Luther Martin. Cambridge City; Ralph W. Bentlage, 434 South Twelfth street, city. Several of these men are home on leave until Jan. 3, 1921, a provision made by the navy department for all

men who enlist during the holidays. Celebrate Christmas Singing of Carols, games and refreshments marked a most pleasant evening enjoyed by members of the First Methodist church, Wednesday night. The evening was spent socially in celebration of the Christmas season. A large Christmas tree proved especially attractive to the children. Davis Writes Article Dell B. Davis has an article in the current issue of Municipal and County Engineering magazine, entitled "Experience with surface treated gravel on light traffic streets in Richmond. Ind." It is listed among the leading articles. The article is similar to the paper presented by Mr. Davis at the 1920 annual convention of the American Society for Municipal Improvement. Colored Man Fined Napoleon Mitchell, colored, answered to a charge of assault and battery before Mayor Zimmerman this morning on a charge filed by Ruby Smith. lie was fined $1 and costs. Dolan Goes Home J. L. Dolan, county ageni, leaves Friday for his home at. Dixon, 111., to spend the holidays. He will return Tuesday. Road Is Opuened The approaches to the Meyers bridge on the Hagerstown road have been completed and the road is now open to travel, according to County Surveyor Horton. Bond Bid Accepted One bid for bonds for the West Side building was submitted to the board of education at its meeting Wednesday afternoon and was accepted. The banks' offer was to take the bonds at par. Arrives for Holidays John Kelley, of Michigan university, A n Arbor, arrived Thursday to spend the holidays. Make Nursery Toys Monkeys on strings, jumping jacks, and hobby horses are among the many toys which sixth grade children at Joseph Moore school have been making for the Day Nursery. An entire street of houses, stores and little shops have been made by the first and second eradea of Finlev school. Little, croc-

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I'lUt-llV. l.U.lv, ... 1 V. v., V.I.J Several of the buildings will be presented to the Nursery by their makers. In addition other schools in the city have been making scrap books for the Day Nursery and for Reid Memorial hospital. Gaines Case Considered Final arguments in the case of Myrtle Gaines vs. T. II. 1. and E Traction company were delivered and the case went to the jury at noon Thursday. No decision had been reached up to a late hour in the afternoon. The case is a suit for damages.

the heads and the assistant heads there are 10 staff members. They are editor. Leonard Baldwin, assistant editor, Betty Dodd; literary editor, Beverley Holaday; assistant literary editor, Marion Chenoweth; news editor, ElOise Mills; assistant news editor, Howard Roach; publication manager, Efjord Valandingham: assistant publication manager, Lawrence Kelly; business manager, jeona Donson; assistant business manager, Clarence Puckett. candy sale to raise decorations for the art department was held at arfield Wednesday. It has been six or seven years since any effort was made to raise money for decorations for the building. The sale netted $20.15.

PRISONERS ARE SAVED BY FAYETTE SHERIFF

CONNERSVILLE, Ind., Dee. 23. After twice being overcome by smoke. Sheriff James Steel in his third attempt wass uc'ceesful in saving the lives of two prisoners from a fire at the county jail here today. The prisoners, John eBH and Joseph Helman, were in a semi-conscious condition when rescued. The fire started in the basement and the structure was gutted. The loss was estimated at $2,000

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL HAS CHRISTMAS RITES A trimmed and lighted Christmas tree reaching almost to the top of the auditorium decorated the stage at high school when a Christmas chapel pre

sented by faculty members rang thet

curtain down on school sessions this-i

year. The chapel following the close of classes marked the beginning of the Christmas holidays , for the students. At intevals during the day Christmas carolers accompanied by a small orchestra Bang up and down the corridors of the school. The chapel program opened at 2 p. m.. with a song. "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"

followed by a scripture reading by

Principal W. G. Bate. A quartet composed of Mr. Neff, Mr.

Donaker; Mr. Maddy and Mr. Cantwell gave the. next number on the program. An interesting "Christmas in France" was related by Mr. Cline, who was "over there" during the war. Awards R's. Superintendent J. H. Bentley awarded the football R's amid cheers and applause from the student body. Those receiving them were Marion Zuttermelster. Jack Mattox. Robert Davis, Orville Clark, Marvin Lohman, Stan

ley Green. Herbert McMahon, Thomas Schumacher, Mahlon Walls, Paul Mulligan, Thomas Nolan, Kiefer Calkins, Howard Jennings and Roland Loehr. Chilstmas carols closing with "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and comic gifts for the faculty off the tree closed the program.

Quashes Summons in Goodyear Receiver Suit (By Associated Press) COLUMBUS. O:. Dec. 23 Common Pleas Judge Kmkead today sustained a motio nto quash summons in the suit filed by Frank S. Monnett. former attorney general of Ohio, and a minority stockholder in the Goodyear Rubber company, asking the appointment of a receiver for the company. This nullifies the action in this county, it was said unless service can be made on an agent.

County Churches

Boston, Methodist Pastor, Wilbur Thorn: .Sunday school superintendent. Gay Girt on; Sunday school time 9:30; preaching, 10:30 by pastor, special services; prayer meeting, Thursday evening; the Y. P. C. A. of the church will meet at the home of Frank Lewis Friday evening, Jan. 7; "Go to Sunday sshool and stay for church." ...

Webster, Methodist Pastor. Wilbur

Thorn: Sunday school superintendent, Edward Green; Sunday school time, 9:30; preaching 7 p. m.

Fountain City Friends Clinton O. Reynolds pastor; 9:30 a. m Bible

school, Harold Barnes, superintendent. A part of the hour will be given to Christmas exercises and music; 10:30

a. m. morning worship; no evening service; prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 1 p. m., everybody welcome. Middleboro M. E L. F. Ulmer, pastor; preaching 9:30 a. m.; Sunday school 10:30 a. m.

Chester M. E. L. F. Ulmer, pastor. Special mothers and daughters service; Sunday school 9:45 a. m.; preaching 10:45 a. m.; Christmas program 7:30 p. m. Whitewater M. E. L. F. Ulmer, pastor; Sunday school 9:30 a. m.; revival services begin at 7:30 p. m. Come.

Funeral Arrangements !

V ; Otte Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Otte, 78 years old, who died

early Wednesday morning at her home. 730 South Sixth street, will be held at 2 p. m. Friday from the home. Burial will be in Lutherania. The Rev. A. L. Nickla&s will officiate. Friends, may call at any time. CIRCUIT COURT. Suit against F. D. Henderson, claim on account, was filed by the Pythian Temple association and garnishment was issued immediately. The amount in dispute is $350.

WILSON'S CONDITION MEANS QUIET XMAS WASHINGTON. Dec. 23- Preparations were made today at the white House for another quiet Christmas celebration because of President Wilson's condition. ' Distributions of turkeys to all White House employes by the president, a precedent first established by President Arthur, began today, nine barrels of turkeys having been received for the purpose. The usual decorations of holly and greens .- also was in progress. Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the president. Dr. Stockton Axson. brother of the president's first wife, and a few of Mrs. Wilson's immediate relatives will be at the White House during the Christmas season. The

president's other daughters, Mrs. Francis Sayre and her three children and Mrs. W. G. McAdoo and her two children will not be here this season. On account of the absence of children there will be no Christmas tree at the White House. The president and Mrs. Wilson are expected to follow their Christmas custom however, and distribute personally gifts to all children along the road which the president followed when in good health on bis visits to a golf club in nearby Virginia.

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 23. Louis Bouwmeester, 78 years old, a Dutch actor of Shakesperian roles, has just been decorated by the Queen of Holland The honor was bestowed at the celebration of his 60th anniversary as an actor.

MUNCIE FEUD ENDS IN KILLING THURSDAY

MUNCIE. Ind., Dec. 23. Hallot McArgue today shot and killed George Cling, a fellow workman in a local factory, then surrendered to the police. According to a confession he is alleged to have made, not a word was said before the shooting. After firing two shots into Cling. McArgue is said to have stood over the dying man and sent three more shots into the body. McArgue declared his act was the result of a feud of several months' standing. The dead man is survived by a widow and three children. McArgue said his wife lived at Medora.

Junior High Notes

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