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COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPPORT IN HANDS RICHMOND CITIZENS

J Community service for Richmond v t will cost approximately $8,142, for tho first .year. Tnia'was made : known I -when the tentative budget was pre sented to a group of interested local 5 citizens at a luncheon Friday noon. t With the timo for the national rep5 resentatives of the service nearly at a 1 close in work here, it now rests with t Richmond as a whole, to continue the l activities :it the expense of the local ; population, it was pointefout. When the service was invited here several S months ago, it was with .the underi standine that after community serv-

; ices representatives had put' in three J I of Richmond were to' get under the movement and finance it from , then " on. -.s '' ot i ,,v Mav 1. C. B.' Root, who has been in charge 5 here, will end his services by May l. at latest, and the services of his two assistants'. Miss Roberta Winans and S Mr. S. Traenkle, will have to be paid I for if they are wanted here longer ? than April 18. ; This information was contained in a telegram from national i headquarters read at the noon meet8 irS- " . , .- In opening the meeting Ora Stegall, H president of the local council of comH munity- service, invited a review of I the work accomplished by the service J representatives. Mr. Root told of the 1 recreational work started, and of the groups organized in several local factories for the solving of the leisure ' time problem. 2 Expenses Are Listed '4 He listed the expenses for the first ; year on the head of administration, of- ' fice salaries, community recreational J summer playgrounds expense, girls activities, and neighborhood and comI munity center work. The budget provided a 'salary of $3,400 a year for the I executive secretary; $2,000 a year for S the girls' director; $100 a month for I three summer month3 for one play v lader; and $75 monthly for the same $ period to be paid to each of two women play leaders. Other expenses listed were for r equipment to carry on the various activities expected to be followed for '. the first year. i The local committee of the communis Ity service suggested that the followf ing activities be included in the first year's program: I Community service athletic asso- ; elation; to be divided into groups representing Industries, business concerns, clubs, churches and schools. 5 Women and girls activities; which would be grouped under industries, tores, offices, churches, schools and clubs. Plans are Outlined " Neighborhood organizations, which would include winter activities, such as neighborhood meetings, social activities, athletics and forums and summer activities including play lots, community picnics and holiday celebrations, school for the training of volunteer leaders in social, recreational and playground work by experts from national staff with local assistants, together with special institutes , as the national organization may provide throughout the year. A service bureau was recommended. Its duty would be to train and list local community service talent, which ' would be available for any entertain- . ment or social which needed assist- ' ance in preparing the program for f such event. Enthusiastic talks were made by 1 Robert E. Huen, A. J. Harwood, Jo- - seph IL. Mills, Mrs. Paul Comstock, Miss Ethel Clark, John J. Harrington. Jr., and others. All indorsed the plan and .expressed themselves as being I' confident of securing sufficient funds ' to finance the work for the first year. I Present' plans favor raising the " bulk of the money from industrial s managements, because, it was pointed ' out. employers of hundreds of men ' and women will be most benefited ' by the successful operation of community service. Contributions will of j, course be sought lor and accepted ; from individuals, who are to be taken ? into the organizations as members. " A. finance committee appointed to take charge of raising the year's 1 budget includes Joseph Mills, Howard '.' Dill, J. J. Harrington, Jr., Robert E 3 Heun and A. J. Harwood. A chairman :; for the committee is to be named later. LIBRARY CONTINUES CHILDREN'S HOUR Children's hour will be held as usual from 2.30 to 3.30 o'clock Saturday afternoon fit Morrisson-Reeves library even though no tickets wore distributed for this week to the children. Mrs. Fred Girty will tell stories, taking thi place of Mrs. E. B. Grosvenor, who will be unable to this veek. The stories Mrs. Girty will read are stories Indian and bear written about Rich mond which Mrs. Grosvenor wrote, several of them as yet unpublished. Children of St. Andrew's school will help with the entertainment Saturday. Father Rooll has loaned pictures and relics from the St. Andrew's fire here 20 years ago and the SC Andrew's school children will tell the stories about them to the other guests of the afternoon.

x Urges Turks to Allow Return of U. S. Teachers ? (By Associated Press) 5 CONSTANTINOPLE, April 8 Rear t Admiral Mark L. Bristol, commander ! of United "States naval forces 5n Turkish waters has taken up with the Turkish nationalist government, the ; re-iiistatemem of American teachers at t the American college at Marsivan. He ; hopes to persuade the Turks there is ; no further military necessity preveat- : ing the return of these teachers, and in . the meantime, has tak?n steps to keep . : ihe college open pending the comple-.-Y t tion of negotiaXions. Greek teachers ; t f from the college at Marsivan were re- ' t portrd on April 1, to have been courtyi v f martialed by the Turks. . , - t .

BIG PRUNE 5 r.ll-' Wife NT. (By Associated Press)

'shipment believed to be the biggest V-K fruit shipment ever sent from the jtorthwe8t, t will leave Portland this month for Germany, according to an"r; oiouncement here today. It comprises i-:j?V450,000 pounds of Italian prunes S?ltffiowfiTttv Oregon "iuid Washington.

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First Chamber of Commerce Forum Meeting Tuesday All of the groups of the Chamber of Commerce have now been organized with the exception of that of the public utilities and musical instrument dealers. They will meet when each classification has enough members to form a group. The first forum meeting has been set for Tuesday night, at 7:30 o'clock, April 19. Announcement of the permanent officers elected for the coming year will be made at that time. Several matters of interest to members will also he considered at the forum. Forum meetings will be held once each month upon a day set at this meeting. WIGGINS ART EXHIBIT TO SET MARK HERE ..- The one-man exhibit of paintings by Guy Wiggins, of New York City, which is to open at the . Public Art gallery Sunday afternoon, Is expected to be one of the finest exhibits of the year, , judging from Mr. Wiggins' reputation and the success of his exhibits in other cities of the country this year. Eleven out of 20 pictures exhibited at the Milch galleries in New York City recently were sold. Mr. Wiggins has made his mark especially in the painting of snow scenes and pictures of New York streets. In his pictures a delicacy of line and a richness of color are combined with remarkable depth of feeling and a vital apprehension of nature. As an American landscape painter his works are said to be highly representative. EXPECT PEONAGE CASE TO REACH JURY TODAY fBy Associated Press) COVINGTON, Ga., April 8. The case of John S. Williams, Jasper county farmer, on trial in superior court here for the murder of one of the 11 negroes alleged to have been killed while held in peonage on his plantation, was expected to go to the jury today. With the presentation of evidence completed and argument begun late yesterday, it was believed that final pleas of counsel for both sides would be concluded today within three or four hours. The trial has been shortened by the presentation of only one witness for the defense, Williams taking the stand in his own behalf yesterday as the only attempt by his attorneys to refute the testimony of the state's star witness, Clyde Manning, negro boss on the Williams farm, that the eleven negroes were killed at the defendant's orders. Asserting his "absolute innoncence" of the murder charge, Williams, who wasnot sworn and therefore under the Georgia law not subjected to cross-examination, declared in his statement to the jury he held Manning as the man having a "probable motive" for the killings. Defense counsel later sought to support this statement by telling the jury that Manning, ignorant of the penalty for peonage, had become alarmed at the federal investigation. Closing argument for the prosecution will be made today by W. M. Howard, former congressman from Georgia, -while Green F. Johnson, of Monticello, Ga., chief counsel for the defense, will make final plea for acquittal. Privilege of opening and closing argument was given the defense by reason of its having introduced the defendant as the only witness. MILTON MAN CHOSEN DIRECTOR FOR GRAIN CHICAGO. April 8 James K. Mason, of Milton, Ind., was chosen today as one of 21 temporary directors of the national co-operative grain marketing corporation. Grain growing states were districted today in accordance with last night's vote by the farmers' conference here. Proportionment of the grain growing states was made on the basis of grain marketed, it was said. One director will be named for each $60,000,000 worth of grain. Musical Tuesday Evening A muslcale will be given at the Bethel A. M. E. church, corner of Sixth and South B streets Tuesday evening, April 12. The program will start at 8 o'clock. Opens French Delicatessen Richmond's first French delicatepstn and dining room will open Saturday in the Masonic building. North Ninth and A street?. John E. Scott, formerly of tli is city, but who since the war has becn in Baltimore, has returned to Richmond a the proprietor of (his new shop. Mr. Scott has planned the Oelicatessen along the lines followed by similar shops in the larger cities, and has announced that he will serve the best American and French dishes. A French pastry cook and chef, with years of experience, has been engaged for the kitchen. Federation Directors Meet. Directors of the Wayne County Farmers' federation will meet Saturday after noon in the county agents office. Cable Service Resumed Commencing April 1921, the deferred or halfrate cable service which was discontinued September. 1918. will be reinstated to all countries in Europe. The following countries will be affected: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Ireland, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxemberg, Norway, Portugal, Servia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Violates Motor Laws C. A. Reehl. demonstrator at a local store, was fined $11.00 and costs on two separate affidavits in city court Friday morning. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle without proper license plates and driving without a chauffuers license. He pleaded guilty to both charges. Presbyterian Officers Re-elected. -Reports for the year were heard at the annual meeting of the First Presbyterian church members Thursday night. It is said that the finances are in excellent conditions, despite the large sum spent during the year just ended for church improvements. All of the old officers were re-elected. A picnic supper was served preceding the business session.

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PARTIAL PRIZE LIST OF COUNTY EXHIBIT ANNOUNCED FRIDAY Judging of the domestic science exhibit of Wayne county which is being shown at the court house all this week was completed partially Friday afternoon. The full iist of prize winners will be given out Saturday. Webster high school was awarded the prize for the best exhibit of dresses, and Whitewater had the best average fox the cooking show. No. 11 school of Wayne township was awarded honors for the sewing by grade schools. Miss Grace King, of Purdue university, former supervisor of domestic science work in this county, has been judging the exhibit. The list of winners is as follows: List of Winners High school work, Dresses Margaret Crowe, Webster, first; Ruth Beeson, Milton, second; Mildred Knoll, Whitewater, third. Plain sewing, three pieces, Mary Hatfield, Greensfork, first; Eulala Beeson, Milton, second; Margaret Crowe, and Edith Mitchell, Fountain City, tied for third. Cooking (canning) Centerville, first; Whitewater, second; Milton, third. (Variety) Whitewater, first; Milton, second; Centerville, third. Note book work (Sewing; Mary Hatfield, Greensfork, first; Gladys Meyers, Greensfork, second. (Cooking) Thel Ellery, Greensfork, first; Dorothy Johnson, Centerville, second; Mabel Williams, Webster, third. Grade school sewing. Small aprons (showing fundamental stitches) Marjorie Davenport, No. 11 Wayne township, first; Opal Niewoehner, Whitewater, second Agnes Glunt, Middleboro, third. Decorative Stitches Marjorie Davenport, No. 11 Wayne township, first; Louise Fennimore, Fountain City, second; Marjorie Meek, Chester, third. Garment Making Marjorie Davenport, No. 11 Wayne township, first; Minnie North, Fountain City, second; Pauline Patti, No. 6 Wayne township, tnira. Sewing note books Marjorie Meek, Chester, first; Florence Webster, Chester, second; Florence Cooper, Fountain City, third. Home and family note-books and charts Hazel Dennis, first; Vera Knorpp. second; Hannah Woollard and Eleanor Wissler, tied for third, all of Xo. 2, Jefferson township. Schools or the county continued to ieAt the exhibit, Thursday bein the largest attendance day. The exhibit will continue Saturday. Judging of the manual training work has not been" completed and a few of the articles in domestic science are to be graded yetMiss King, who judged' the exhibit, stated that it was one of the best she had had opportunity to see. She rraised highly the work done in the schools of the county. FOREST FIRES CAUSE HUGE ANNUAL LOSS WASHINGTON, D. C, April 8. Forest fires, sweeping over 56,488,307 acres of land in 45 states, cause-i damage amounting to $85,715,747 during the five years, 1916 to 1920, inclusive, according to information made public by the forest service of the department of agriculture. A total of 160.31S forest fires occurred during this period. Minnesota was the chief sufferer, its loss being $30,895,868. The bulletin .containing this information is a special edition of "Safeguarding America Against Fire." issued for the federal and state forest services by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. It presents the latest survey of the country's forest fire situation, and points out that the major portion of the damage to America's forest resources, due to human agencies, is preventable. Railroads caused the largest number of fires. The bulletin also presents reports from the forest service on fires in the national forests and from state forestry officials, covering conditions in 20 states. These reports deplore the waste of natural resources and emphasize the need for public education to avoid the disastrous consequences of neglect to provide adequate fire protection for our forests. NEW YORK OFFICERS RENEW ELWELL PROBE (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, April 8 Impressed by the detailed account of the Joseph Bowne Elwell murder given at Buffalo yesterday by Roy Harris, former Governor Whitman, who is in charge of the murder investigation, said today he was beginning to take more seriously Harris alleged confession of complicity in the crime. Mr. Whitman at first had been skeptical of Harris' tory, told Wednesday night after his arrest in Buffalo. This skepticism, it was explained, was due to the fact that the authorities already had received seven different confessions, six by letter and one in person. It was reported today that Mr. Whitman was making an effort to have Harris brought to this city. Harris, arrested on a forgery charge, signed a statement that he and Mr. Duncan, a friend, were hired with promise of $5,000 each to kill the turfman. He claimed a woman known to him as Mrs. Fairchild employed them. Attention of a New York woman whose photograph ws identified tentatively by Harri3 as that of "Mrs. Fairchild" was suggested to Mr. Whitman by the district attorney at Buffalo, but Mr. Whitman decided to wait for further developments" before taking action. Local T. P. A. Members Want Highley as Their State Head Every effort possible is being made to boost John P. Highley, member of the local T. P. A post, for state president of the organization. There is but one other candidate, a member of the Marion post. A booster meeting is to be held in the club rooms here Saturday night. Refreshments will be served. Persons who are intending to attend the state convention. May 13 and 14 at West Baden, are expected to signify their intention at thi3 meeting.

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Hoover Continues Business Conclaves (By Associated Press WASHINGTON. Aoril 8 Secretary Hoover continued todav the series of conferences with, representatives of leading industries looking toward the lormation ol 'an advisory council to the department of commerce composed of business men. Members of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce and later representatives from the American Dyes Institute, met ,L. - . . . . a . . ' u me secretary ana aiscussea tne personnel of committees to represent tneir industries on the council and general ideas for the expansion of their branches of the country's trade. PROBE OF RAILROADS WILL BE AUTHORIZED BY NEW RESOLUTION (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, April 8 Chairman Cummins, of the senate interstate commerce committee, drafted today his . resolution, for introduction next week, authorizing a general and exhaustive investigation of railroad affairs. It is planned to open the inquiry about April 15 and the senator expects to see President Harding soon regarding the committee program. One phase of the inquiry will have to do with the best means of bringing about reduction in railroad rates. The resolution also would authorize the committee to inquire into the efficiency or inefficiency of railroad operation since the return of the railroads to private ownership. Other subjects of inquiry proposed include a reduc tion in the volume of freight traffic and operation costs. Senator Cummins proposes to call railroad managers before the committee in beginning the inquiry for primary discussion of present operating costs. Labor representatives are to to heard later. Confer With Harding S. Davies WTarfield, president of the Association of Railway Securities Owners, and Darwin P. Kingsley, of the New York Life Insurance company, conferred today with President Harding on the railroad situation. Their conference was said to be in line with the president's policy of seeking advice from every one interested in the transportation problem. Mr. Warfield has presented views of the security owners to Mr. Harding several times and also has proposed to Senator Cummings a plan for coordination of the railroad system a? a means of effecting economies in operation. Tomorrow Mr. Harding will see another of the Big Four Brotherhood heads, L. E. Sheppard, of the conductors' brotherhood. Walter Baker Refused Supreme Court Rehearing (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, April 8 The supreme court today denied a re-hearing of its decision affirming the conviction of Walter Baker by the St. Joseph circuit court for murder. Baker will be executed May 6, unless clemency 13 granted by Governor McCray. He was convicted of killing a LaPorte grocer. Upstate School Man to Succeed Williams (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. April 8 Frank Heighway, Lake county school superintendent, will succeed C. W. Williams of Wayne county, as a member of the state board of education on May 1. Governor McCray announced this appointment today. Mesopotamian Mandate to be Considered in Jane (By Associated Press) LONDON, April 8. Consideration of the British manadate over Mesopotamia will be begun at the next meeting of the council of the league of nations, which will be hold in June, Premier Lloyd George has written to Sir J. D. Rees. member of the house of commons, who inquired regarding the subject. HOWAT AGAIN ON TRIAL FOR DEFIANCE OF COURT PITTSBURG, Kansas, April 8. Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas miners' union; August Dorchy, vice-president and members of the executive board were placed on trial before Judge A. J. Curran in district court charged with contempt of court in calling a mine strike two weeks ago in violation of an injunction. CLEVELAND WILL PLANT i THIRTY THOUSAND TREES .- ssoc!ated Press) CLEVELAND, O., April 8. Thirty! thousand trees pre to be planted along j Cleveland streets und r the direction I ot City Forester Harry C. Hyatt in the ! weeK Deginning today. The week will be tree planting week by resolution of city council. Appropriate exercises were held in ail the schools. ST. LOUIS MOURNS SONS. Bv Ass"-'ati Press) ST. LOUIS, April S. St. Louis today mourned the deaths of f.GO of its sons who were killed in the world war. Flags were at lialf-mast. The bodies of six soldiers, which e.re returned from France, lav in state in the rotunda or the city hall, and will be buried with military honors tomorrow. LAUNCH WOODEN SHIP. (By Associated Press) PORTLAND, Ore., April 8. The "Undaunted," the last Ferris type wooden shipping board hull to b launched in the United States, glided from the ways of the Grant SmithPorter shipyard yesterday. The vessel will be schooner-rigged and used in the lumber trade. FLOUR PRICES DROP. (By Associated Press) MINNEAPOLIS, April 8. Flour prices in Minneapolis have dropped 50 cents a barrel the last week, bringing the price of standard patents at the mills down to $8.15 to $8.40 a barrel. STEAMER'S CREW MUTINIES. (P-y Associated Press) SAN' FRANCISCO. April 8. The steamer Willhilo, accompanied by a United States cruiser, is steaming up the Mexican coast with her crew in mutiny, according to a message received here today by the agent of the peamT's owners, the Williams line of New York.

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HUNGARIAN ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS TO AWAIT OUTCOME OF CRISIS - (Br Associated Press) BUDA PEST. April 8. The Hungarian national assembly has adjourned until after Regent Horthy and Premier Paul Telsky have conferred relative to the ministerial crisis, which has arisen as a result of the visit of former Emperor Charles to this country. During yesterday's session of the as. sembly an official note from the Premier was read. It states the premier "considered the stability of the government endangered owing to the sit uation of certain ministers in connec tion with recent events." "I must therefore," the note continued, "make proposition to the regent regarding the government and so must ask for an adjourment of the assembly until the regent has reached decision. The assembly acted at once upon this request. Issues Manifesto. Newspapers of this city have published the manifesto to former Emperor Charles issued with the government's permission, before his departure from Steinamanger for Switzerland. "I returned to Hungary's sacred soil." the manifesto declared, "because I was unable to live away from my beloved country, and because I was convinced that only the crowned king can restore tranquility and order which is necessary for prosperity. "The union of Austria and Hungary ended with Hungary becoming independent. My desire is to strengthen that independence. My heart aches at being prevented from working band in hand with the nation for reconstruction. Expect to Return. "Realizing, however, that my return would involve the nation in insupportable trials, I depart, but, though in my exile, I will devote all my energies and if necessary sacrifice my life for the interests of Hungary. "I have faith in Providence, and the time will come when I can remain in my beloved, fatherland., In the meantime, I ask the nation to support the regent, who is fulfilling the heavy duties of the head of the state, and on whom I could rely to protect the nation's and the king's common interests." The manifesto was signed at Steinamanger, April 2. WINCHESTER, Ind Arthur Maxwell, living east of this city, near Jericho, had three ribs broken and other injuries, when he fell from a bay ladder leading to a hay mow, Monday. Officers for the ensuing year of the White River township Sunday School association, are as follows: Charles A. Puckett, president; O. O. Fraze, vicepresident; Mrs. Bert Lacey, secretary: Merl Chenoweth, treasurer; Scott Whistler, superintendent educational department; James Chenowteh, superintendent adult department; Mrs. A. J. Lasley, superintendent young peoples department; Miss Belle Edger. superintendent of the ehUdrem's department. Charles A. Puckett, was named a delegate to represent the towns'hlp at the state convention to be held at Lafayette, June 14, 15, 16. An encampment, a branch of the Odd Fellows Lodge, has been instituted at Farmland, with about 23 members. The lodges from Saratoga and Winc-hester did the degree work. Several grand officers from different parts of the state, were present, at the meeting Monday nielit A banquet was served at 6 and 12 o'clock. H. C. Creager has purchased the Union City Rug Company from M. A. Mason. Mr. Creager will install modern nifichinery, and will be well equipped for the handling of all rug find carpet weaving and cleaning work. A bond i.ue of SS6.000 to J. F. Wild and Company, of Indianapolis, has been sold, for the building of a joint school house, between the two townships of West River and Washington township. June 24 to 2S are the dates for the Chautauqua to be held in this city. A pood program has been arranged for. BLOOMINGSPORT, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. George Hiatt and children spent Saturdav night and Sunday in New Castle visiting Mrs. Hiatl's sister, Mrs. Scott and family Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Jenninrs were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Doboy Sunday afternoon. .. .Misses Marie and Ruth Engle, Miss Ruth Isenbarger and Mr. and Mrs. "Earn" Senior were the guests. Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Wright Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newman visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs John Williams, at Winchester Sunday afternoon. .. .Mrs. Martha Beeson spent Tuesday with her daughter, Mrs. Ollie Isenbarger. .. .Mrs. Sherman Hockett and children of Richmond are the guests of her sister. Mrs. Ella Murphy. .. .Sunday school. 9:15. It is desired that every member of every class to be present next Sunday. The beginners' class captured the Star last Sunday. The juniors' class, the barrier, and the friendship class gave the largest collection. Preaching next Sunday at 10:30 morning and 7:30, evening by the pastor. Rev. Viola Johnson Mr. C. A. Warkler and family entertained his sister and family at dinner Sunday. GRATIS, O., Mrs.' Cyrus Kiracofe entertained the ladies of the M. E. aid society Friday evening after a short program lunch was served and a pleasant evening was enjoyed. .. .Mrs. Louella Furry spent part of the past week in the country with her mother, Mrs. Mary Apgar Miss Ewalt, county nurse, attended our school two days last week. . .'.Charles Minnix and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Andrews Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Snyder and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Miller Clifford Albaugh of West Alexandria was in town Sunday calling on relatives Joe Essig and family of West Alexandria visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Etter Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Logan Wellbaum and family attended the funeral of Mr. Wellbaum's mother at Okron. O., Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Warren Williams visited Sunday with Mrs. Williams' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Witters Mr. and Mrs. Willie Graham and son Robert visited with their parents, Mr. and

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Electrical Workers Refuse Tower Wage (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, April 8. Members of the electrical workers anion Jiave Joined the carpenters in refusing to agree to a wage reduction from $1.25 an hour to one dollar, 3,200 of them voting unanimously last night to reject the reduction, proposed by the building employers' association. The majority of the electrical workers argued that Increased rents had offset the decreases of other factors in the cost of living. Mrs. Harry Darrah. Mrs. Darrah and daughter, Norma, accompanied them to their home in Mlddletown, where they will spend a few days. CAM PBELLSTOWN. O. The Y. P.1 C. A. will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening of next week at the home of Miss Mary House. The H. O. W. Sunday School class will give a minfrtrel entertainment at the Central eohool building Saturday evening, April 9th. Everybody come and enjoy the comic entertainment which will be given A number of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Minnie Swisher Murray, of Dublin, at Richmond, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Murray passed away at the home of her brother, Dr. W. H. Swisher, at Dayton, O Misses Elizabeth Murray, Rosella M. GUI. Mabel O'Hara, Ellene Button and Prin H. M. Jobes and Supt. E. E. McClellan attended the literary contest at Camden, Friday evening Miss Mae Errin called on Miss Jennie Sullivan Sunday afternoon. Jennie has been very poorly for some time The two weeks revival closed Sunday evening with fourteen accessions to the church Mrs. De Motts Sunday school class attended her a surprise last Friday, the occasion being her birthday There are very few phones in use in Jackson township, the exact number no being known at this time. PHILOMATH, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson, of Cleveland. O., t-pent Wednesday afternoon with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs Jacob Shank Mr. and Mrs. Ora Hendrix were in Liberty Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Iambert and children returned home Wednesday after spending a few days with J. B. Hayward and family, of Angola, Indiana Mr. nd Mr3. Rcy Rodenburg and sons spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harry We-ber and daughter. June. Mrs. M. J. Weber rpent Friday evening with Mrs. Jennie Plessinger and daughter Mildred Mr. and Mrs. Elmer "Rodenburg and Charles Rodenburg spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Rutus Stinson and family.... Mr. and Mrs. John Hendrix were in Richmond, Friday Mrs. Jennie Plessinger, daughter Mildred and son David, Fpnt Friday with Mr. and Mrs. George Grant and family, of Frownsille Darlie Fisher and Leslie Clevfn?er attended Play Day at Liberty. Saturday Ernest Stinson, James Rose, Ray Fulton and Ralph Burns attended a party held at Dan Clevenger's Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lamott and daughter. Margeurite, of Jacksonburg. nent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs M. J. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Ora Bell and daughter Mildred, of Centerville, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Fulton and fon Ray Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Moore and sons, of Brownsville, spent Sunday sfternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shank.. .Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Holmes and sons, of Richmond, Mrs. George Grant and children of Brownsville, spent Sunday with Mrs. Jennie Piessinger and family Mr. and Mrs Callaway Isaac and family, of near Abington, ypent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Adam Fulton Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fisher spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Eyron Nichols and family, of near Liberty.. . .The festival given Saturday night had a good attendance. The proceeds are for the benefit of the cemetery Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Lena McCaf'hland, held at Bryant's Chapel. Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCastfiland and family. ! of Pea Ridee. Mr. and Mrs Harry MoiCashland and family, of Rosrburg, ; Fpent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. ; B. McCashland Jsss Waiting, of '' Abington, foent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Dan Plankfnhorn and son, Orval. Earl Doddridge assisted M. B. McOashland with sowing oats. Monday. ....Mrs. Earl Doddridge spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Jennie Fisher. DOUBLIN, Ind Rev. and Mrs. F. C. Knowles left Tuesday for Elwood, Ind., to attend M. E. confecence. . . Whittier class of the Friends church met Friday evening at the home of Mr. Cecil Mall. . . .Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Gethers and daughter, Hester, of Jacksonburg spent one day last week with Mr. Arthur Barnes and family. .. .The Lee ture and Historic pictures given by Mr. Webb of Richmond at the Friends teresting and there was a good attend - ance.... Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wamplcr of near New Lisbon spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wampler. . .'.Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Havden north of town entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Labon Coand of Ashland, Mrs. Laura Okel, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hunt and daughter of Cambridge City and Mrs. Louisa Hayden and daughter. Marie... Rev. and Mrs. John Butler returned Tuesday after several weeks' absence helping in revival meetings. They will only be at home for a few days". ... Preaching services! t tho Friends church novt SnnHnv mnrn i n and pvpninir At ttio t R I church at 10:30 a. m. There will not be preaching services at the M. E. church Sunday as the pastor is away at the Annual Conference .... Mr. and Mrs. Amos Jenkins, Mr. Newton WU liams of Lewisville and Mr. Ernest Huddleston and family of Cambridge City dined with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Huddleston, Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Oler spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Weaver near Losantville. ....Mrs. Sarah Huddleston returned Sunday evening from Indianapolis after a week's visit with her daughter, Mrs. Lulu Smith Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Bertch, Mr. Jacob Myers, and Mrs. Aaron Golay of Cambridge City called on Mr. and Mrs. Henry Myers Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Oler. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Moore went to Richmond, Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lombard. ....Mr. and Mrs. Amos Jenkins of Lewi8vill, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bateman, Mr. and Mrs. Elsey Tom of near Straughns, Mr. and Mrs. Will Smnllen of Milton called on Mr! and Mrs. Jerome Vernon north of town. Sunday afternoon. .. .Mr. Richard Garner and sister, Belle, spent Sunday with Mr. and Woldridge at Jacksonburg Mrs. Newcomer and family had as their

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" !2 J !: a m m m m a n m a. DISPUTE OVER LETTER BEFORE WAGE BOARD (By Associated Praa) CHICAGO. April 8. The authenticity of "a letter alleged by labor representatives to have been signed by I. W. Geer, general manager of the Pennsylvania railroad at St. Louis, suggesting "defamation of all labor organizations if necessary" to obtain information concerning a wage reduction proposal, can be substantiated by witnesses, union leaders declared before the railroad labor board today. The board was asked to call five witnesses, including Mr. Geer, to clear up the matter. Introduction of an alleged copy of the letter before the board recently called forth a denial from Mr. Geer that he had written it. The letter dated March 10. 1921 wa addressed to all supervisory employes and asked them to obtain information regarding the attitude of employes on a proposed wage reduction. Quote Alleged Statement connection with this proposed investigation would advise that you use every available means to get this information even resorting to defamation of all labor organizations, if necessary." the letter said. In addition to Mr. Geer. the board wa8 asked to summon William Stubbins, foreman of engine house and car department. Bradford. Pa.; Edward ani,fief c,erk to Mr Stubbins; miss Mildred Bosserman, stenographer in Mr. Stubbin's office, and T. B. Farnngton, master mechanic, Columbus. Ohio. The board was asked to request the witnesses to produce the letter or copv of it and a reply said to have been made by Mr. Stubbins that such in formation could not be obtained. When the letter was introduced, E. F. Whiter, chairman of the carriers' conference committee, stated that Mr. Geer in ajong distance telephone conversation with him denied any authenticity. Mr. Whiter said today that it was "a trifle to bring before the board, but that the imputation concerning a Pennsylvania official was no trifle.'' and demanded proof or retraction at once. The board said it would take the matter under consideration. Frank McManamy. an official of the railroad .administration, continued on the stand at the convening of today's session, answering questions on points brought out by his testimony cf tha last two days. ST. LOUIS, April S I. W. Geer. general manager of the southwestern region of the Pennsylvania system, repeatedly had denied knowledge of the letter, alleged to have been written by him to supervisory employes suggesting "defamation of all labor organizations if necessary to obtain certain information." A statement issued today at regional headquarters here of the road said the "company absolutely repudiates all responsibility for th- letter." A thorough investigation has been conducted, the statement continues, but "as far as can be discovered no one connected wflh the company ever wrote such a letter, nor can any one who received such a letter be found." Insistent demand has been made upon those who produced the alleged letter irom air. ieer to authenticate or with(draw it. the statement adds, "but no satisfaction in this direction has bsen obtained. guests Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bauhn nd granddaughter. Mr. and Mrs. Will wasson or New Castle. Mr. Ed Risr and family of Hagerstown. Mr. ani Mrs. Thomas Sbaw of Powers Station, Mrs. Marry Bales of Mt. Auburn. Mr. George Gray and family west of of town Misses Lulu and Charlotte Huddleston entertained a number of their friends at an April Fool partv Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrss. Orie Huddleston. MILTON, Ind. Mrs. lxla Morrow is the nurse in charge of Mrs. Oliver Beeson, who is very seriously ill. Dr. Kimberling, of Indianapolis, was called in consultation recently Terman McCormick is home tor the spring vacation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gause, Miss Fern Het-ter, Miss Ruth McCormick, Olen Dais and Ernest Jones were at Cambridge City, Monday night to hear tho I. U. Glee club concert Mr. Hiram Crook is recovering from a bad case of mumps The missionary society of the Christian church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Malinda Barton. Mrs Charles Hale led the devotions. Mrs. Fr.utk Doty and Mrs. Catharine Hussey gave readings, and Mrs. Wallace Warren ave the lesson M: and Mrs. Welilngton Sweannger returned Saturday trom a winter in California Thev spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hess before returning to their home in Moreland Mrs. Elizabeth KJranell was the week-end guest of her brother, Mr. William Rothermal, In Connersville Edgar Hotf mon fell from a horse and dislocated his arm. . . . .Miss Alma Wagnor was home from Indiana University for the spring vacation Mr. Rollen Grugsby, of Centerville, Is spending a few days with hi? fiptrr, Mrs. 'Oliver Wallace Mr. JlrsSumj,1n 3 5nd Ir and r- r. eu,i"- "l "icnmono, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones. Sunday afternoon There wilt be choir practice for all the singers of the Christian Church, Thursday evening Friday evening at the Christian Church st 8 o clock, all the singer of the township are requested to meet for pracice for baccalaureate tervfee. Mrs. Nora Brown and son, John. have been spending the week with Mrs. Hattie Hust and Mr. and Mrs. Marton Mrown Miss Vernon, from the Pleasant Hill neighborhood, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mr. Smullen The ladies giving the Penny supper for the Christian church Sunday school Friday night, will begin serving at 5:30 o'clock. Mr. Frank Gillam and son, Claude, of Anderson, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hale, Sunday.. .. .Mrs. Lydia Bragg is very ill. . .The Rebekah lodge met in regular session Tuesday night. . . .The 500 club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Flora Vorhees Mr. and Mi-s. Albert Wilson spent Tuesday at Richmond..... Mrs. Alice Grven spent Monday at Newcastle with Mrs Sallie Gordon Mrs. Elizabeth Lantz of Pendleton, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Higham, Tuesday.. The Aid society of the M.ttii.f church met Tuesday afternoon lth Mrs. Robert Beeson..