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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-06-15
PERU

A. NJ. Best was in town a few days
last week. His family expect to
come this week.
The annual conference of Congre-
gational churches OF Bennington
County will be held here June q.
Warren Slmonds of Marlboro,
Mass, called on relatives here Thurs
day. He made the trip with a motor
cycle.
Mrs. Millington attended her class
reunion at Mt. Holyoke College Sat
urday remaining over until Monday
night.
Miss Xanah Coolidge has been
spending a week with her brother
and sister here before going to Dor
set where she will spend the sum
mer.
f. G. Wyman has been attending
county court as grand juror from
here the past week. G. l.. Richard
son has been taking Mr.. Wyman's
place in the post Office.
NJ. ]. Hapgood attended the Get
Together" meeting at White River
Junction last week, where EXPIRES
Roosevelt was the chief attraction
He was the only one from Benning
ton county to attend, but reports a
very enjoyable affair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-06-15
ARLINGTON

All those wanting shop wood, send
in orders. Get your winter supply
now. Hale Company. 94t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-06-15
WHITE CREEK

A fine program was rendered at the
NJ. e. church Sunday it being Chill
drens day.
Miss Lillian GulIey of Hoosick
Falls is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Charles Short.
Aren't you hungry for ice cream?
II is on sale at the meat market on
Saturday night in the interest OF the
Epworth League.
Mrs. Rose Bennett and granddaugh
ter. Myra Sisson spent Tuesday at
the home OF George Bouplon In
SALISBURY Valley
Rev. ]. c. Mitchells little grandson
Clyde Fulton who is visiting him Is
making rapid recovery from his re
cent illness. Mrs. J. c. Mitchell is
also improving
At the recent session of the first
quarterly conference held at the M
f. church. S. Elon Sweet who fol
80 years has borne the burden o
church treasurership resigned on &C
count of i'll health. B. w Niles wai
elected to fill the vacancy.
A fair will be held in the parlors o
the NJ. e. church Friday, June %. A
striking feature will be the CRANE
march of fifty children dressed to i'm
personate the characters OF thu
Mother Goose rhymes. Come and re
new your youth by having the rhy
mes so dear to the heart Of childhoo'
recalled to your memory by thes
quaint figures.
James T. Allen, teacher in distric
No. / received word from the New
York state board of Regents thi
week that the following have success
fully obtained their preliminary Gel
tihcate which entities them to Ell
trance In any New York state schoo
and free tuition: Edith j. Barber
Chloe Marion Sisson, James T. Lux
and Fremont Merryworth.
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WooDFoRD


Henry o. Harwood of Bennington
was in town recently.
There has been electric weather
in Woodford as well as elsewhere.
Mrs Charles G. Cole and grandson
were in Ferndale Tuesday afternoon.
Dexter NJ. Gleason and family now
occupy their bungalow at Woodford
City a part of the time
1t is understood that Charles Bish-
op of Wilmington has bought the
late VIM. Newell farm.
Mrs. Jesse Bugbee on Monday Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. Charles Harbour
of Bennington who is quite i'll.
Mrs. Edward Brandlgan Of Sarato-
ga is passing q few days at the home
Of Mrs. j. r. Hathaway, her mother.
Mrs. Andrew Davis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis Hall and Fred O'Brien OF
Searsburg were recent visitors in
town.
Miss Mary Mallory who has been
passing several days with her broth
err Jesse in Wilmington is now at her
home here.
Camp Comfort is being put in read
mess for summer business. Miss Alb
bic Allen of Troy will manage the
hotel again.
Uncle Hiram Weld says he likes
pets first rate but when a big bristly
hedgehog unceremoniously walks in
to the cellar It's too much.
Misses Marguerite and Elizabeth
Schnurr of Bennington were guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. X. BOW
les Of Stephentown, N. Y.
S. NJ Bowles returned Monday from
Stephentown, N. Y, where he had
been visiting his cousin, l.. X. Bowles
and family for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs William Bontin have
moved into the house at Camp Ara
gon. Mrs. Evelyn Stratton, Mrs Bon
tins grandmother is living with them
at present.
The Woodford lumber company
have the foundation ready for the e>
tensive addition to their mill for th'
manufacture of boxes. Henry CraW
ford of Bennington is the carpenter
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-06-15
]. PROCTOR KNOTT ILL

Ex-Governor OF Kentucky, Nearly 81
Threatened with Pneumonia
Lebanon, KY, June 14.-Ex-Goy. j.
Proctor Knott is critically i'll at his
home near here. Weakened by a
stroke of paralysis few months ago
he is threatened with pneumonia. He
is nearly 50 years old.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-06-15
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of tine Town and Village Told Briefly
Tor Busy Readers.


Mrs. Sarah Burgess spent Wednes-
day in Troy.
Mrs. James A. Eddy is in Troy for
few days.
Miss Bridge o'Brien is confined to
the house by Illness.
Alfred Marcou was in Troy yester.
day for short visit.
II. Harry Levin OF Manchester was
in the village Wednesday.
Mrs. Addie Knapp of Bradford
Place is visiting friends in Burling'
ton.
John Mitchell OF Montpelier has
taken position in the Bennington
Garage.
John M. Healy Of River street has
returned from ten days stay in
New York.
Miss Elizabeth Norton of Worces
ter, Mass, is visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Kimball.
Mrs. Harold G. Payson of Portland,
Me, is a guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs l.. S. Norton for week.
Clarence Rowe of Torrington, CT,
has accepted position as tlmekeep-
er for the contractors OF the Ma
sonic Temple.
Wendell Wall graduated last even
ing from the high school at Winsted,
Conn. He is son of Chas. b. Wall,
Jr., former resident.
Forrest Kehoe, who is a teacher In
a preparatory school in Great Bar
rington, Mass, has returned after a
short visit at his home here.
Mr. and Mrs. William Mangan Of
Rutland returned home Wednesday
after visit to Mrs. Nj gans par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. McGurn.
Mrs. ]. A. Sturtevant Of St. Albani
Department Treasurer, W. h. C. re
turned home today. She has beer
the week end guest of Miss Lucy Cut
ting.
c. William Musgrove Of Springfield,
| Mass, a member of the board o
trade of that city, who has been Wis
iting in Pittsheld and vicinity is i
( town for a short stay.
l DIR. Wright, specialist Of North Az
: ans, will be in his office only MOI
!. days, Wednesdays and Saturdays III
= til July 15 Office open daily fc
making appointments and repairin
, glasses. Telephone Sand Spring
al Williamstown. yo
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-06-15
SALISBURY

The Young Peoples society of the
NJ. Il. church will give an entertain
ment entitled Mrs. Briggs Of the
Poultry Yard. Characters: Mrs
Briggs, Alice Youngs; Maudy Bates
Martha Elwell; Mrs. o'Connor, Bea
trice Harris; Daisy Thornton, Grace
Sampson; Virginia Lee, Florence
Whitman; Alvirah Briggs. Rena Som
ers; Melissa Briggs, Gertrude Bates
Silas Green, George Whitman; Mr.
Lee Walter Whitman; Jimmy Briggs
Harry Youngs; Ralph Briggs Admis
sion % cents. Ice cream will be
served.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-06-15
TRUSS PAD. CHATTING

If you are one of the many thous-
ands who have to wear truss, you
doubtless suffer much at times from
the chatting and pressure of the pad
To prevent this easily, you need on
ly dust well with Comfort Powder
when the truss or bandage is applied
and again when 1t is removed. 1t
not only overcomes all irritation but
keeps the skin firm and smooth The
leading truss makers recommend Com
fort Powder Be sure % get the gen.
ulne with Il. s. Sykes signature.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-06-15
EAST ARLINGTON
Dr. s. K. Gray was in Troy Trlda

DR.. 8. X. Gray was in Troy Friday
Mrs Myron Barton and son were in
Bennington Monday.
John Collins has been spending
few days in New York.
C. /. Hendee of Bennington was a
visitor in town Monday.
Myron Cole is building a large ad-
dition onto his clothing store.
Mrs. John Collins and son Edward
were in Bennington Monday.
Miss May Shuffleton was home
from Bennington over Sunday.
The children's day concert will be
held at the M. Il. church Sunday eve
ming.
Mrs. Julia Walker entertained her
son Charles of Dalton, Mass, over
Sunday.
Mrs George Sargood entertained
her niece, Mrs. Martha Elwell OF
SALISBURY Friday.
Mrs. Robert Shuffleton who has
| been i'll for several months Is able
20 take short drives
Mrs. Robert Parkinson returned
from Troy Friday where she has
been in a hospital.
The Enterprise society will meet
with Mrs. William Webb on Tues
day afternoon, June 90
Mrs. Guy Stone and little daughter
Alice of New York are guests at Mr..
and Mrs. Il. d. Stones.
Miss Nellie j. Higgins left Tuesday
for a visit with relatives in New
York and Connecticut.
A. r. Webb and Rollin Perry were
in Bennington the past week to at
tend the G. A. K. Encampment
Mrs. Joseph Neff of Hoosick was
called here Thursday by the death
of her mother, Mrs. Jane Hayes.
Harry Grout who has been taking
a course at the Albany business col
lege has returned home for the sum
mer.
II The little son OF William MattisoT
- who underwent an operation at thu
Il Troy hospital the past week is rapid
II ly improving
c Mrs Coleman and sister, Miss Ber
IL tina Hawkins of Eagle Bridge wer
e recent guests at the home of Mr.. an,
q Mrs. d. j. Barney.
e Jesse Bacon who has been in fai
a ing health for several years passe
- away at his home in Sunderland o.
- Monday afternoon.
"a Mrs. II. N. Shaw of Mancheste
~ was in town Saturday to attend tn
m surprise party at the home OF MI
of and Mrs. Arthur Grout.
es Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Grout wer
a given a surprise Saturday evening q
It, their home in this village by larg
as number of their friends, in honor {
OF their 26th wedding anniversar!
u Games furnished the entertainer
lg of the evening and refreshmeni
re were served Mr.. and Mrs. Grout r
IT. ceived several gifts.
an The annual election of officers {
ar |
a. Thursday afternoon at the home {
no Mrs. c. A. Eddy. The following of
GERS were elected: President, Mr.
L. Campbell; vice presidents, Mr.
. Arthur Grout and Mrs n. b. Case
- secretary, Mrs. Julia Walker; trea
urer, Mrs. C. A. Eddy. Three ne
members were added to the societ
al Mrs. Jane Hayes died suddenly @
ri Wednesday evening of heart failul
+: at the home of her son Henry wit
I'll whom she lived Mrs. Hayes was
years old and has been life long n
ident of this town The funeral WI
held Friday afternoon at two o'cloC
- at the home, Rev. Joel Maeder of
iating. Burial was in the family Il
at West Arlington. Mrs. Hayes
survived by three sons, Henry, w
liam and George of this village al
one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Nen
Hoosick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28

was purchased by W A. shrout, Of
southeast Of this city. He will win
ter them.
.. r. Middleton wiz likely plan
.i2o A of wheat as soon us the weati
er permits. He has IS acres already
on the Luckie farm.
Much Of tie fodder cut before tho
late rains hiss been badly damaged
by tue water. J. F. vigai. one of Au-
drains well known farmers. bought
250o bu. Of corn for 50 cents Last,
week.
B. X. Middleton received q load Of
mule coats Monday that he had pur-
chased from farmers in this vicinity
lately. II consisted mostly OF
horse colts and cost $40 to $50.
Henry Painter. Of near Santa Fe,
dropped in 10 see us a few minutes
MONDAY. He deHverd Is 1s2-ib. Apr
pigs 10 ]. W. TrAmble at Perrs. He
sold Z yearlipg steers 10 s. G. Pow
en fer $50 each. and a mule colt TO
a Mr.. Graves for $75. Mr.. Painter
only las a 10 acre farm. but he
manages TO sell some kind OF stock
every week or SO at a nice profit
He likes TO raise and fatten hogs,
and thinks there is more money in
them than any other stock. He be-
Ieyes in sloppinghogs. and putting a
uttie concentrated I've in the
troughs. He has been using the lye
for twenty FEARS and has not lost a
hog from a disease. He uses
chip stuff and ground wheat in max
ing slOp, letting it stand a few
hours. not permitting it to sour.
Perry Enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28
STANDING or LEDGER
RURAtIST ENTRIES Sept. q

Below we give the standing o
the various entries in our Piano
Contest. This was al the close Of
business Sept %:
Miss Orene Fagg. Centralia
Miss cessie Campbell. Auxyasse.
Miss Eva Greed. Molino.
Miss Mabel Grafford. Vandalia.
Miss Bette Youngblood. Martins
burg.
Miss Minerva Pearson. Mexico.
Miss Grace Morris. Laddonia
Miss Mary Alice Dempsey. Thomp-
son.
Miss Ethel Showers. II. F. d. 2,
Mexico.
Miss Mae Coleman, Rush Hill
Miss Ruby Stewart. Cant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28
COUNTY NEWS.

J. II. Ramsden, formerly Of Mex.
leo. is now manager Of the Omaha
branch Of the Kingman Piow Com.
.rany. Ramsden is a splendid young
business mar and his many friends
Mexico congratulate him on his pro.
n otion.
r. H. Bucknor, who is confined 10
lis home by rheumatism feeling
some better. and his many friends
hope to see him out soon.
f. r. Jesse. a Holmes, J j. Steele
John r Mason and Jas. Ovens are
attending the Masonic Grand Lodge
in St Louis.
Tas, the "a year old dog Of Mrs.
Chas Buckner. was killed Tuesday
los . Wabash freight train. Tag
wno had followed his mistress since
g Iuppy. was one Of the well-known
dcss in Mexico Mrs. Buekner was
greatly attached to the devoted ami
u1sl and her friends win be sorry e
loarE Of her loss.
Mrs. Polly Paris, Of North Clarl
avenue. in this city. celebrated hel
ninety-second birthday at her hons
Tuesday, September &c, and was the
rost happy one Of those present.
Mrs. Paris was born in Dearborn
county. Tennessee, in 1919. and whei
a very small child went with her par
snts to that part of Illinois where
Jacksonville is situated Mrs. Paris
says she well remembers when the
town Of Jacksonville was laid off.
When IS years of age, Mrs.
Paris came to Missouri and has
lived in Audrain for many years, IN
Ill about a year ago she came to
Mexico to make it her permanent
tome. Her husband. J. B. Paris.
Cied during the Civil War.
Mrs. Paris has three children liv.
iLg, who are, Mrs. c. L. Frazier,
and Miss AnEis Paris. Of this city.
anu J A Paris. Of North Dakota.
Ms. George Erismhn, Of this city.
is a granddaughter Of Ms. Paris.
Aunt Polly" as Mrs. Paris is
amilIarly known, is one Of Mis-.
souri's best and most Cody women.
and loved by every one who has the
pleasure Of her acquaintance. The
Ledger joins other frinds in wishing
ner many more happy birthdays.
a petition, signed by a number
Of the business men Of Mexico was
presented to the Council Monday ey.
ening, requesting Of the CITY tho
privilege Ct the streets for the Rice
& WoodE Carnival Co This com
pany under the auspices Of the
Eagles. proposes to show here the
week Of October ..
The Council granted the privilege.
though not without some restrictions
The ceancl placed a fee II SIS to
cover all Necessary expense TO dam.
age to streets, cleaning them off and
such other expenses that may be in.
Cured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28

THE citizens OF Sturgeon care walk
ing up to the importance OF good
roads and are arranging to secure
money to get permanent and salts
factory results. AZ a meeting Of
the farmers and business men of
thai section IN Sturgeon this week
Il was decided 70 organize a
special road district with Sturgeon
as The base. The new district win
extend four miles cast, west and
south from Sturgeon and one.hall
mile north 10 the ArdraIn county
line. IIll!sli
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28
Jefferson 90. 10. "a o.

jefferson City, Mo, Sept 26.
The Board Of Permanent Seat OF
Government unanimously selected E.
W. Stephens, m Columbia, this
morning as one Of the Democrats
members Of the new Capitol Com
E.ssion Eight ballots we're tsken-
Three Of the Beard. Messrs Gordon.
Hssos and Reach. voted for Stephens
CT ever ballot On the Sth, which
eBectsd STEPHENS. Gov HasBeY and
etate Treasurer CoEgill also Tosa
X hin
Js@essou CITY. Nc. Scr
The Bossd q ParrnaDent Seat o.
Gsgelmsat a oct meet Waanes
dar Tie Bazrd nseks Frsdsy. how-
s7 pbaz 1e 0taer members Of fhe
ge bult6fnx eauwgz x4u b.
aeAusaE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28
NOTICE 10
Mexico. Missouri, Sept 20. 1911.
Office Of the City Engineer.

Mexico. Missouri, Sept 70, 1911.
Office of the City Engineer,
Notice is hereby given that seal
ed bids will be received by the
CITY Clerk at his office in Mexico.
No, until 700 p. m, Oct Q. 1911.
when the next regular meeting OF
the Council will be held and when
the contract win be let for the con
struction along the following de.
seribed properties. Of sidewalks Of
the kind and extent as herein DESERT
ed Along the south and west side.
II lot six Of Block six Of County Ad
dition to Mexico, No. as provided
by Ordinance approved Sept
2g. 1911.
Along the north side Of lot eight
o; Qulsenberry.s Park Addition &
Mexico. No, as provided by ordi
ranco approved Sept 90. 1911
ALONG the north side Of lot six and
seven OF Quisenberrys Park Add
tiol 10 Mexico. No. as provided BY
orlinsrce approved Sept 20
1911,
The sidewalks to be constructed o
concrete as provided by the specifics
tiorz, 70 be five feet vide. to b,
completed within thirty days from
the date the contract is let. TIE con
H~truction thereof is TO be approved
- The Street Commissioners and ae
capted by the City Council. Pay
msnt for the work. to be made il
special tax bills issued against pror
erty next TO the walk.
Bids viii be received fer the com
pletion Of the walks. per square
fcot Contract to be let to the low
est and best bidder. The successful
bidder to give bond in double the
contract price. Council reserves tn
right to reject any r all bids.
E. +. KETTER,
?0-1t City Engineer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28


Barry Day rs F0rHUa Il Ecek q
Roas here a. 81 sor 81 irvotcs sd
- so~ lis haE q the bai2Hz and
groanSz
J. W. Eoso.uy sole 20 J. W
Boye = -le co,t kzt week Sr
sfeA
The zh x Nozdzy nish Ezs =.
hamper The eiee;rksl stern u@
also fera EszusaE scrurk o. =.
EHs Old szra sna i baraed 10 tie
ErOaat. tosetssr usA his AA yes-S
ozss cna wasch vas a3ed Nse IL
Exktalzs ar1ck Alex Rrace's rorn
zen ana klEe1 Hre hugs and a cal
aza ra1Res1 PEA c~oastersbg ooe
nasA rssht after smother vas IA
Szr riaaay fr an hoH q uore a.
about = No zure Ssnase
rSechsS car ears q H7esszt
he early soHn wheaz 10 al "
a.d hooks Cne Oar szrzsrs are
yss fatsldiag 80 s5E q large scrdaesl
azf are in pEau * uue ye az
oss Vheat soaerss 70 put tbs oereA
n Eoznd ne husE scresse n
yea-s bcinr pat cot n Cur coaay
Oar rsod ans ~paia<akizg uGil-
carrier. J. D. PaAS has been easoy-
zg his Ny<n tse Pas tEo weeks
A box ssg9er * TsolpsSa SCHOOL
h0uze SATURDAY ushs laz vas stiezt
Cd by q uuzaher * oar yoaug people
aaA the aaS<ica vas spir5cd ard
bo1es sold as hsh as s4A Mss
Bette Nae Cozs3dnes trought shas
zmoau- azz5 Mss EsnA G4ut's ncxi
hkhesL sssG aos CoasAHse took
the CAKE suslns the Bssa school
@zzms boxe landing tAree n tks
Ezae
O. T. EEHs had q had a hogs
mostly his eva fee&ng On the s.
Lens market last wesk good eaOsgt
70 hnas the top for sbs szy, SIS
per o and weighing @1s pounds
average,
Harry HozsaAolser is ahs year
sowing SO acres q what and has
Is acxes leased 10 Cs3d Thou
as
". 2. wllCey is banding "a ada
tioa to his house
J. CaseEoci and NcGee Bros
purchased a Superior Ekezi drAl e
PARIS recentlyk
An all day 3eeting vas had A
Beshkhsm Saturday las. Chickez-in.
theErass and pickeiHtheEeeas wei
zlor and z good time was had BY a
present The o~rdafning q two deas
e0a's was also administered in fh'
erniag C. T. Jesse and 2 A Ehret
being the svo men that received thi
writ
A pie supper viii be ree1ed off a
Naylor School house Saturday.
The singing school at Bethlehem
Is a c shing. We understand. with
Miss PEAR Barker as instructor
George Dea1 showed the young Ia
dies Of orr vicin8ty a nice JOY ride
to Clark Pair on Thurdsay. Tboee
that composed the party we're Miss
IS Minnie and Callte Percy and
tbeir suess. Mss Grimes. OF Paris
"a Clark Ida Bruce and AHce
Dean Mr. Deans big Case auto va.
part Of the source Of enjoyment Of
the day.
The business end Of a stVpe Is ths
FIRE POI. Have y0u seen the frs
pots iatlc Round Oak and Garland
stoyo-They are different, entirely
diHereHf from all otheu-Iuvesiigatf
-compare-Tbere 5 a eason -Yog
should kuoW-Robertson. dwi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28

Fer bowsa e9zlaaAuaR E1 ehE5xe-
always gre ChamberAinis Cole. Cho
err az1 Dlarrhcea Remedy and cas-
tor oL j. Is certain 10 effect .
cur and Hhea redaoed With YATES
ard swestened Is pleasant 70 take
No phyEicAzn can prescribe a better
remedy For sale By al dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28

THE appointment Of Hon. E. W
Stephens, Of Columbia, Mo. as head
Of the Capitol building commission
came entirely unsolicited BY
him. and Is a high compliment paid
10 one Of Missouri's most disting
aished citizens, a straightforward, su
eessfui business man. We feel
confident the other commissioner
vM come up 10 this high standard;
and the Ledger joins the people of
the State generally in compEmentiBg
the State Officers on their splendid
judgment in selecting high-elass bus.
mess men for this important posi-.
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-09-28

Tn. ss.ees SANDER suit Instituted
~ z sne,lInss against Mrs Celia
Munsoa. was tried n The circuit
rourt Tpesdsy. The taking q CYL
vas concluded al $50 AID he
case vas given to the jury lAie n
ne aternoon The partes TO ne
sui, reside IN sallas Township
he suit grew out Of aheseq
made By the desendani that
fte Plaintiff had taken oata belong
ns to her.
Prosecuting Attorney E s cani
has flied Information against Louis
poebiin. charging hin with Eraaa aas
.oeny.
Tbc Information cites that on sep
tember II, 1911. Louis Docasin IN
falsely and malieious'y n
me wesoace sua hearing q "
Koake aud others. charged Let Ny
.ers backed his Wagon up 10 William
Yognvs hen hoase located on saia
yorars farm. ? miles north q RHsh
Am and loaded said Youag's chick
ems into said Myers wagon Tha'
tbe said Young watched the said Ny
Isrs lead the chickens and then III
said Young made the said Myers un
load me chickens hack into SAX
/ Younss henhouse-
These alleged malicious and unlaR
ful ayinr with which Louis Doebhl
s charged with saying in regard {
let Myers, the petition cites, con
stitutes the ofIense Of grand larceny
Lena Hoffman Fined.
Lena Hoffman. who was fined il
The police court s. and costs on I
charge OF disturbing the peace am
Interfering with the affairs Of tn
lefty marshall. was before Judge Bar
nett Monday, The case was an az
peal from the police court The Gil
cuit court sustained the decision Q
Judge Frs OF the Police Court.
The jury in the ease Of r. I
snelings against Mrs. Celia Munsol
Genty for 5000 damages on aoeoul
Of alleged slandsrous remarks a
tered by Mrs. Munson against hin
49,
returned a verdict for the defendan'
The jury was out about 10 minutes
snellings alleged in his petiuol
that the defendant, who was the
Mrs. Celia Munson, a widow, openl
accused him Of stealing grain frol
| her. SneIlings had rented a fan
from Mrs. Munson-
Shortly after the suit was brougi
! Mrs. Munson married Gentry. Sh
: indignantly denied the accusation
brought by tho plaintiff The pril
cipals in the suit reside in saan
township.