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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
MISUSE OF $500, 900 Is CHARGED.

Washington Police Claim to Have
Proof of j. c. Davis Swindlfng.
More than half a million dollars is
claimed by the police to have been H.
legally disposed of by John c. Davis,
a lawyer, who is under arrest in Wash
ington, charged with embezzlement
and conspiracy. Davis alleged victims
are mostly aged women. The police
say they have documentary evidence
to the effect that the prisoner obtained
large sums of money. not only from
Washington women, but from residents
of Alexandria, Va, Cincinnati. New
York and other cities. Martin d.
Davis. brother of the accused. who
also is under arrest, charged with con-
spiracy, and who is said to be secre-
tary of the Potomac Building and
Loan Association. says his brother can
account for every penny.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

The Madison County Commissioners
have fixed Wednesday, May 26, as the
date for the local option election.
After a running battle five OF the
ten men who escaped from the DavIess
County Jail at Greensboro. KY, were
captured at NewDurg.
The residence of w. K. Blacklidge.
one of the largest and best in Kokomo,
was destroyed by fire which broke out
in the morning. Mr.. and Mrs. Black
lidge who were sleeping on the second
floor, were awakened by the cracking
of flames. and were almost overcome
by smoke in getting out of the build
ing
Fire broke out in the three-story
brick business block belonging to A o.
Morris in Knightstown. Ii originated
in the rear part of Pritchard & Pen
nington's book store and is thought to
have started from an electric light
wire The stock of books and notions
weNe destroyed and damage by fire.
water and smoke was suffered by T. p
Wagner & Son, hardware and wall
paper; ]. NJ. Powers, shoe dealer; A.
o. Morris, wholesale grocer. and ]. K.
Keyes & Son, tailors.
The village of Vistula was saved
from destruction by fire when Elk
harris fire company, with chemical
engine, was sent thirteen miles by spe-
cial train. Adam McKinley's general
store, John Callenberger's residence
and three barns were destroyed.
A distinctive type of the early set
tiers days has passed away in the
eeath of Peter Wells of Elwood, who
was the first undertaken in that part
of Indiana and who made, by actual
account, 1874 collins by hand, from
measurements furnished to him by
families of the district.
The charred bodies of Samuel W
cover and his wife were found at =
O'Clock the other morning beneath the
burning ruins of a COW barn on their
farm twelve miles northwest of Cos
hen. 1t was at first believed they had
been murdered, but after investigation
Coroner Stauffer instructed that a YER
dict be returned to the effect that Mr..
and Mrs. Hoover died in a fire caused
by spontaneous combustion.
Schuyler c. Holly, who arranged
shotgun in his henhouse near Logans-
port to catch thieves. opened the door
himself and was instantly killed
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
The blouse that is tucked in various

The blouse that is tucked in various
effective ways is the favorite one Of
the moment, and this model would be
charming developed either In lingerie
material or such thin silks as crepe de
Chine, messaline and the like or In
cashmere; indeed. in any material that
can be tucked successfully. The plain
yoke and center front are especially
well adapted TO the hand embroidery
that is so much In vogue, but they can,
II preferred, be trimmed with applique
or be made Of fancy material.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
FAILS TO STEAL HER DAUGHTER
woman Make. Three Daring Al.


Woman Makes Three Daring At
tempts to Carry on Little Girl.
Several attempts to spirit away her
10-year-old daughter from Mr. and
Mrs. f. Bradock of Gary, to whom
she had given the child to adopt four
months ago. were made by Mrs. Bessie
Odell, formerly of Chicago, but all
failed. Learning that she was about
to lose legal claim to her daughter
through adoption by the Bradocks.
Mrs. Odell made an attempt to climb
into the Bradock house by the aid of
a ladder She called at the Gary
schools and demanded the child from
the teacher. When school was out the
mother, waiting in an automobile.
snatched up the child and was about
to speed away when Officer Frank Mar
tin and Mr.. Bradock appeared. A
struggle ensued, after which Mr.. Bra
dock gained possession of the little
girl.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
IA NIGHT RIDERS ARE GUILTY.

Ten Days I'm Jail and $500 Fine for
Each of Tennessee Gang.
A verdict of guilty was returned in
Waverly, Tenn. in the case of the four
teen men charged with being members
of the night riders organization and
with whipping ]. M. Reece on Oct. Is.
1908. The punishment was fixed at ten
days in jail and fine of $500 for each.
They were remanded to jail under a
strong military guard to reappear in
court the next day, when a motion for
a new trial was made. After the ver-
dict the defendants, shook hands and
at night they played the banjo and
danced In their cells.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

pie that 1t should at least be tested by
every woman who wishes to fight the
blemishes. A skin specialist declares
that he has had more success in treat
ing brown patches by copious water
drinking than in any other way. The
patient is forced to drink ten or
twelve glasses of water a day, taking
no other medicine. In q short time
her skin shows good effects and in
many cases the brown patches dissp-
pear entirely
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Making a Fine Character.

The sweetest bread that any man or
woman ever ate is that which is won
by their own energy, or deserved by
their usefulness. Whether labor be
that of the hand or the head, there is
dignity in it. Do not stand around
with arms akimbo until occasion tells
you what to do; don't live In hope
with your arms folded. Fortune smiles
on those who roll up their sleeves. put
their shoulders to the wheel and push!
To begin at the very foot of the hill
and work slowly up to the top may be
a very discouraging process. but 1t is
precisely at this spot where SO many
begin to spoil their lives.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

For a covering for feather beds
make a slip of cotton cloth eight inches
longer and wider than the article to be
covered, leaving an opening at one side
a third of the length. On each inside
corner sew tapes six inches long; also
sew tapes six inches long on the four
corners, tie the tapes, and either sew
the opening at side or use buttons ans.
buttonholes. Cotton challies can be
used for comforts instead of cotton
cloth
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Thinr. which "Agreev with You.

a little joke floating around In the
columns Of the press is that Of man
who had consulted a doctor and was
doubtful OF his skill because he did not
forbid him eating everything he liked.
LIS opposite. said to be true, Is of n
doctor who writes much for the public
ON the subject of what to eat. or, per
haps, more accurs tely, on what not TO
eat. He had written the usual patter
about hot weather diet, sticking to
fruit, "a little cereal." vegetables and
water and the like, and then was OBJ
served one day with big dish of
ham and cabbage, sausages, lobster and
ale, which he was slowing away as If
he thought 1t good for him. The aver
age adult is the best judge of his own
diet; he very soon learns what does
not "agree" with him, and, knowing
this, the consequences of eating it serve
him right. If anything does agree"
eat Ii, If you like it.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
PITCHER IN RAGE KILLS MOTHER
Charles Rapp of South Bend Slabs
Himself to Death After Crime.

Charles Rapp, aged 80 years, well
known as a former pitcher of the old
South Bend Green Stockings, a crack
Independent base ball club, Saturday
evening murdered his mother with a
hammer and butcher knife and then
committed suicide with the same knife,
death occurring at the county Jail in
South Bend, Ind, where he was taken
by the police. The murder was most
revolving and brutal, and beyond
statement made by Rapp just before
his death, that he intended Ito get the
whole family" there is no explanation
for the crime. Until Rapp fell vic
tim to the liquor habit he was one of
the most popular young men in the
city,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

The petticoat is to be reinstated: 1t
it not full. Nor is it stiff 1t still its
closely over the hips. A considerable
number of silk petticoats will be used
for summer But 1t looks now as IL
lingerie ones would almost take their
place. The lingerie ones that are to
be worn are dainty and frilly. with
lace rufies and flounces. Anything to
emphasize the growing tendency to
ward fullness around the feet. Skirts
are still clinging over the hips how
ever, so that the petticoat must be
carefully fitted and unstarched.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
WOMAN SLAYER ARRESTS SELF.
BODY Of Man Found After Heiresi
Reports to Sheriff.

BODY Of Man Found After Heiress
Reports to Sheriff.
Mrs. Myrtle Brewer, a widow and
the daughter of wealthy parents at
Little River, a village near Lyons.
Kan, is in Jail, having confessed kill
ing Frederick Arm, bridge carpenter,
Mrs. Brewer visited the marshals Of
flee, said she had killed a man. and
asked to be locked up. The body of
Arm was found in the yard of Mrs.
Brewers home. He had been shot
through the heart and the bullet evil
IDENTIFY had been fired from a window
in Mrs. Brewers house. The woman
asserted Arm annoyed her.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

We have come to realize that child
needs something more than clothes and
food to develop the best; it needs the
love that can only be found in a home.
The success of the whole depends en-
tirely upon the success Of the unit, and
this can only be achieved by recognize
ing each unit, though 1t he merely a
puny little child of want or crime, as
an individual, with individual charac-
teristics and an individual yearning for
loye-Baltimore Star.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Remaining Scorch.

An old negro laundress is RESPONSE
BILE for the following cure for bad
scorched placed, caused by too hot
irons: A half pine of vinegar Is put on
the stove In a porcelain-lined saucepan
To this Is added the juice of large
onion and two ounces Of fuller's earth
The mixture is boiled for five minutes
strained. cooled and bottled.
In removing the scorch little OF
the mixture Is put on a clean white
linen rag and rubbed over the scorched
place until it disappears. Several ap
plicatlons may be necessary.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

N sheer despair women have turned
to wigs. They have tortured their hair
into SO many kinds Of shapes demand
ed by fashion, and have spent 80 many
wearisome hours doing 1t, that the wig
Is a relief from trouble. These are
beautifully made Of glossy hair on a
gauze foundation that has neither
weight nor Warmth There is enough
hair for it to be arranged in any be-
coming and leading fashion and one
does not have to submit to the annoy
ance of sitting to have 1t waved and
arranged into an elaborate couture.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

Mrs. Eliana Reed. divorced wife OF
B. T. Reed, a wealthy real estate man
of Denver, appeared on the street in
Tacoma, Wash, with her 9-year-old
daughter Inez handcuffed to her. Mrs
Reed explained that two attempts had
been made to kidnap the child, and
she believes the silver-chained hand.
cuffs will guarantee her daughters
safety.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
RaftIer i'm Mail Mans Bag.

When John c. Greenwood, of South
Norwalk, Conn, postman, put his hand
in his mail bag the other morning he
drew it out again in a hurry, for coil
ed up in the bottom, was a three-foot
sattle-snake, alive and in good work.
ing order Greenwood killed the rep
tile, which was found to have ten rat
les.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
The Outdoor woman.

The sight Of an Englishwoman chas.
ing a hare on foot, through brambls
and thicket. over bridge and stiles, hel.
terskelter over everything, would, says
Town and Country. make a German
hausfrau sit down In the middle of the
road with her hands folded helplessly
in front of her.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
For the Kitchen Sink.

A bottle of household ammonia
should be as invariably an adjunct to
the kitchen sink and that of the wait
ress' pantry as the soap dish. 1t kills
grease by a chemical combination with
it and lends luster to silver by the
same.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
A Difference in Degree.

al just love cake" said Johnnie feel
ingly. Its awful nice"
You should not say love cake, y
corrected his mother. "You should
say like And do not say awful
say very And say good instead of
nice. Now see If you can repeat the
sentence correctly"
Il like cake" repeated Johnnie.
Its very good"
THAT'S better"
Il know, ma" complained Johnnie.
nut il sounds just as If | was tIlkin'
bout bread" -Evnryboly's NJ ieaz'ae.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Attrnctiveness.

A magnetic personality is often more
powerful than ability, and is often,
very often. placed in the balance
against 1t. 1t Is. therefore. advisable
to exert oneself to the utmost to culti-
vate that wonderful charm to the high
est degree and she who has 1T not Is
not so much to be pitied as blamed, for
it is more or less within the reach Of
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

broad crown. The spots or Intense
black furnished by the flower centers
gave richness to the color scheme. A
huge chou made of many loops of
satin ribbon of rich burnt orange
shade was placed on the left and COM
pleted the hat.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

The jaunty lines of this turban are
most becoming. and the style is not at
all trying despite its rather dashing
character. The turban is Of mixed
crown is entirely covered by sweep
ing COG feather made of small gray
quilts tipped with blue. A scarf of
navy blue satin goes around the right
side, and the left, brim. which turns
sharply upward, is caught by a smart
cocade of gray lace centered with a
steel button
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

Following prayer at the opening
of court in Mount Vernon, Ca, offered
by Rev. Joe Mcdaniel, a relative of
W. c. Beasley, for whose alleged MUIR
der Jordan Swain was on trial, the de
Tense moved for mistrial, andsit was
granted
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Girl Freed of Forgery Charge.

The Charge or second degree forgery
against Miss Hildegarde Hallen was
dismissed in st. Louis. Miss Hallen
was employed by NJ. Dwight Fortnsr
a real estate broker, who is now a flu
gitive. She was charged with having
acknowledged as a notary public al.
legged forged signatures on deeds OF
trust
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
A Point in Ironing.

When ironing a starched garment
and a part of 1t becomes dry, do not
dampen with water, but with a cloth
wet with little cold starch. This will
keep all parts of the garment of equal
stiffness.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Curious. but True.

"Girls Who Receive Hundreds of
Proposals" is the title of an article in
a contemporary. A curious fact in
this respect is that liars, we believe
receive more proposals than any other
sort Of giri.-Punch.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

ample s b o w n
above was rich
a n d beautiful.
The hat itself, be-
ing Of a burnt
straw, lent a har-
monious b a C X :
ground t o the
wreath of black
eyed Susans en-
circling the high
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
C.rpeuter Heir tn MILAN.

Frank Bastedo, a carpenter, aged SO
years, living at Ludlowville, near It'll
AGA, N. Y, learned that he is one of the
heirs to Scottish estate valued at
$4,000, 900.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Train Kills Three I'm Family.

John Crockett. express driver, was
struck by Big Four train at Alex
andriaville, Ohio, and killed. The same
train killed his mother and his son a
few weeks ago.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

The brown skin patches which are
so disfguring and seemingly so hard
to cure come supposedly from the liver.
Many remedies have been tried for
them, but the latest "cure" is SO sim
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Drought in Nebraska Broken,

The drought in the South Platte re.
gion was broken the other day by
showers reported to be general in the
southern and southeastern counties of
Nebraska. The precipitation at Lin
coin was 34-100 of an inch.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

There seems to be a growing and
widely spread dissatisfaction among
women with the men. Very few wom-
en- appear to be thoroughly satisfied
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
An Early Riser.

80 what does he attribute his sue
cess?"
10 the fact that his alarm clocI;
never failed to ring at 80 in the
morning. Birmingham Age-IIerald.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
A Flower Hat.

Luxuriant flower wreaths composed
of all the blossoms that grow weight
the huge hats. The coloring of the ex-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Cash Down.

Mrs. Dough any one caa buy Il
foreign title nowadays.
Mf. Dough-Yes, but not on credit
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20
Bank Robbers GET $4,000.

The State Bank at Ffankstown.
Texas, was dynamited and robbed of
$4,000.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-20

from foreign parts" continued the Ole
lady. laughing.
"Shall l tell you. Mrs. Lyme Wregis"
interrupted the young man eagerly.
Yes; what is it to be this timer"
"Only a wedding ring"
"And. Beatrice" intcrposed the old
lady quickly, you have not promised to
wear it, have your
mo. grandmamma, dear" replied the
girl; but have not vowed to say No
should he offer to put 1t on for me-"
All" replied the old lady, with a nod
of satisfaction. Mind you put plenty
of cream in my tea. Beatrice"
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-12
TWO-MILE TWITTERINGS.

Prof. Wood went to Mena Satur- day on business. Sid Anderson of Mena, visited rel atives here Saturday night and Sun day.
 Several people of Grannis attend ed the singing at the school house | Sunday.
 Ivan and Clyde Rowe of Egger, visited at the home of J. T. Ward last week. Claud and Willard Anderson spent Saturday night and Sunday at T. w Anderson's. Mrs. B. T. Kelly. who was bitten on the hand by hog, seems to be getting along nicely. l Miss Myrtle Anderson is spending this week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Hicks. Mrs. Malissa Daniels went to Hat ton last Thursday to visit her dsugh ter, Mrs. Ed Henson. J. H Brandon returned home last week from Wombe after a short visit with his daughter. Clarence Beavers is reported very sick with fever but improving. Do ra Anderson is also sick. Misses Anna Brandon and Ethe Wallace spent Sunday with their frsend, Miss Bertha Daniels. Mir. and Mrs. Riley Brickey came in Tuesday from Franklin county tC visit with Mir. Brriicihsyy par parents eiitss, Mir Mi and Mrs. c. w. Brickey.
 T. w. Anderson came home Mon day after a three weeks visit with relatives in Franklin and Crawford counties. Field Girl.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-12
In Memory of a Noble Woman.

To The Star:--I wish to write few lines of the life and work of grand and noble woman, Mrs. Margaret Jackson, who passed away in June this year.
 Mrs Jackson was best known as Grandmother Jackson. She was born May 20, 1833. Her first husband was w. J. Porter, who started back East and was never heard from, 1t being sup posed he was killed. Later she married Andrew Jackson, living with him until his death, 43 years, after which she lived a widow. She was the mother of seven children, one by her first husband. There were s grand children.
 Mrs. Jackson was since 1870 a consistent member of the Primi- tive Baptist church.
 Only the oldtimers of Polk county can have any idea of how much love and respect is due thls woman In those days there were but few people and doctors were scarce, and Mrs. Jackson was always ready to go aud help the sick, regardless of cold or heat or darkness. She practiced obstet- rics for 45 years. She was the most useful woman Polk county ever had and I think the old set tiers ought to donate dollar or two each to build her a monu- fneut, and for one will give s to help do honor to this grand woman.
 Mrs. Jackson was, beside her noble work in helping the sick, the greatest worker 1 ever knew. 1 have seen her blow, build fences, make rails, bind wheat and oats, chop and ss W wood and do almost anything a man can do.
 Thy work is done,
 Thy rest begun:
 Thy house of rest
 In Mansions blest
 Is nobly won.
 r. M. White.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-12
EddER ITEMS.

Miss Beulah Fur is sick this week.
 Drouth was broken by a big rain last week.
 Ambrose Bratcher of Mena, is visiting here this week.
 The Sunday school celebration at Egger was a grand success, several hne talks were made.
 Dr. w. W. Philpot reports the birth of baby boy to Mir. and Mrs. Mike Welch, boy to MT. and Mrs. Rufus Miller and a girl to Mir. and Mrs. Joe McDonnal.
 The Holiness meeting at the ford of the river, is still going on.
 Claiborne Miller of Mt. Ida, vis- ited his aunt, Mrs. w. w. Philpot and Mrs. A. c. Harrison Satur- day and Sunday.
 Alvin Walker and Miss Fife Bolton stold a friends horse and buggy Saturday night, and lett church aud drove to F. H. Fur, J. F., and got married. On their way back to church they broke the buggy and had to walk.
 Miss Myrtle Hudgins and Miss Bettie Milham of Dallas, visited at Egger Saturday night and Sunday. School Girl.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-12
WiCKES WAvELETS.

Dr. Hilton made flying trip to Hstton Saturday.
 The Booster Club met Monday and raised $l00 for advertising Darwin X Son are getting their furniture store in shape for bus mess.
 The ball game between Wlckes and Duckett resulted in the score of To to 1 in favor of Wickes. The road commissioner, B. c Davis, was down from Mena Mou- day looking over the roads.
 Ernest Tipton and Miss Myrtle Porter were united in the holy bonds of wedlock S urday. They went to Mena Saturday evening and returned Sunday morning.
 Felix Rose and E. D. Jenkins have returned from Murfreesboro, where they have been to see a mineral company in regard to the crystal rock aud other ores. Some specimens were sent to be as- sayed.
 Wixie.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-12
BOARD CAMP NEWS.

The rain Friday was greatly appreciated.
 A new school house is being built at Hillard. Mir. kelsie Smallwood marketed a load of hogs in Mena Monday Miss Dora Parish visited home folks at Ink Saturday and Sun day. Mrs. Frank Strickland visited at the Dilbeck home at Eggel Sunday. Mir. and Mrs. ]. w. Sargent are visiting relatives and friends neal Grannis. Grandma Egger has been visit ing at the home of G. A. Kenneti the past week. Fred Strickland visited with Waiter Justis near Egger, Ark, Saturday night. Rev. Chas. Burnett is having a new roof put on his house and a new room added. Mir. Ed Medford, who has been at Forum, Ok, is with friends al Board Camp again. Miss Ravie White, who has been quite ill for some time, is slowly improving. The Rev. Redding is holding a series of meetings at Midway school house this week. ]. l. Strickland and family of Slatington visited at the home of A. ]. Strickland Saturday night. Mir. and Mrs. G. W. Coz of Alder, Ark, visited at the home |of ]. F. Strickland last Thursday night. The infant of Mir. and Mrs. H. Looney, which died Sun d y night, was laid to rest in the Hil- tot cemetery Monday. Mrs. H. c. Medford, wno has lheeu visiting relatives and frlenr.ddss 5