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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-12-26


Willis, on grounds Of extreme
cruelty. Their property rights
were settled out of court, They
are residents of Union City, Ohio
Side.
A few people enjoyed sleigh.
ing here last week on the paved
streets, where the sleighs ran
rather smooth, but off the paved
streets shedding was bum. A.
bout six inches of snow fell here
on Wednesday afternoon of last
week, the first of the winter of
any consequence.
Levi Snyder, nearly 83 years
old, father of ex-Auditor Frank
Snyder, died at the Infirmary
Friday afternoon, where he had
been a paid patient for some
time. He leaves his aged wife,
two sons and a daughter. Fun
eral services were held at Yer
sailles Monday and burial made
in the village cemetery.
Daniel Hollinper, 81 years old,
died in the home of his son. Jer-
ry Hollinger, in Versailles on
Wednesday night of last week.
He leaves two sons-Jerry and
Curtis Hollinger, the latter re-
siding at Medicine Hat, Canada.
Funeral services were held at
the West Branch church, near
Bakers Store, Saturday, and
burial made in adjacent ceme-
cry.
A representative of an Eastern
manufacturing company was in
his city last week looking over
The ground and viewing the bull
lings of the defunct incubator
plant, with a view of purchase.
A good proposition was made
1im to locate a large factory
1ere, but he must first make a
report of his findings to the COM
oany before any action will be
taken.
Harry Griffith, who was ar
rested some time ago for nom
fined $50, sentenced to
serve sixty days in the Dayton
workhouse by Judge Kolp, and
which was suspended during
good behavior, violated his pa
role and was arrested at Wanda
liza, Miami county, by Deputy
Sheriff Jelly" Burns and taken
to the workhouse to serve out his
fine and sentence.
Upon our roll of honor today |
we can place the following NAM
ed patrons
w. E. Bier.
Ida VantiIburgh.
John Bausman.
E. C. Clark.
H. H. Yount.
J. W. Hollinger.
Mrs. C. Trump,
]. M. Freymuth.
The third divorce case to be
filed here within the past week
was started Monday, when Pearl
L. Delmore instituted a suit for
separation from her husband,
Harry Delmore. They were mar
ried in October, 1907, and in the
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-12-26

the appointment of a receive
for the company. He alleges !
has assets of 1925 and liabilitie
of $3.50, and is wholly insolvent
and has not sufficient property t
pay it's debts and running expen
ses. The company was ipcor
porated last spring for $40, 600
that $4,000 of this stock hes beel
subscribed and paid for.
The Circuit court has render eC
the findingsin in the Common Pleas
court in the case of Rolla S. Wen
ger against the c., c., C. & St
| L. R'y Co. for $4675 damages ir
the burning of his general store
building at Elroy, O., in 1911,
which, it was alleged, was star.
ted from sparks from a passing
Big Four engine. The railway
company carried the case up to
the Circuit court on error and
won it.
Jelly" Burns of this city, son
of Sheriff John G. Burns, who
was with the Toledo American
Association baseball team the
past season, made a most excel
lent record. He participated in
165 games, had 354 putouts. 25
assists, made but 8 errors, and
had a percentage of 979. Heput
out more men than any other
player in the American Associa-
ton. It will not be long until
Jelly" will be playing in faster
company, mark it.
Many people in this city and
surrounding country were start
led about 9:45 o'clock Tuesday
night of last week by shock as
from a heavy explosion. Many
were the theories advanced, but
no one knew the cause for sew
eral days, when it was learned
that a heavy charge of dynamite
was exploded down in the coun-
try to welcome home Horace
Buff Kerst and his bride, who
were married in this city Mon
day evening previous without
confiding matters to their neigh
bors and friends. The young
people were badly scared, and
people for miles around were
startled by the explosion.
A. L. Baughman. Clerk of the
City Council, died in his home on
East Fourth street about 5:15
o'clock Friday evening of tuber-
cular meningitis. He had been
ailing for more than a year, but
only took his bed a few days ago,
being in a critical condition from
that time until death relieved his
sufferings. He was born at Mt.
Carmel, Ind, and was AZ years
old. He was formerly engaged
in the furniture business here,
but retiring from that two OF
three years ago, engaged in the
insurance business. He leaves
his wife, two sons and adaught'
er. Funeral services were helc
at the residence Monday after
noon; burial in Greenville GENE
terry.
A few weeks ago Mac Hall ant
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-12-26

r Boxer up in a crate and shippe
him by express, at a cost of 81
) to the family, and it is hoped h
, arrived at his destination safel,
, and is now as happy as are tn,
Hall children.
Mrs. Mary Bolen, 80 years old
who had been sick for severa
months, died in her home or
East Fourth street last Thursday
afternoon. She was born in Ire.
land, coming to this country
when quite small, and had re.
sided in this city.and county for
over sixty years. She leaves but
two grandchildren-M Miss Mary
Hackett, who resided with her,
and Raymond Hackett of Column
bus, o. Funeral services were
held Monday morning at the
Catholic church and,%burial made
in the cemetery, northeast of the
citv. -.
Effie Bigham has sued for div
orce from her husband, David Big
ham, to whom she was married
at AnsoEia on April IA, 1899, on
the grounds that he has ignored
her as his wife, charged her with
being unchaste, called her vile
names and threatened her in di-
vers ways, and on the 26th of
last month ordered her away
from their home. She says that
owing to his cruel treatment her
health has become impaired, so
that now she is a nervous wreck.
She wants the marriage contract
set aside, care and custody of
their children and permanent al
imony. Judge Teegarden grant
ed a temporary restraining ord
or. pending a hearing of the
case, to prevent the husband
from disposing Of any of their
personal or real property in the
meantime.
The Circuit court handed down
a decision in the E. K. Lott graft
case last Friday, finding no err
ror or any new questions Of law
not raised, considered and passed
upon in the other cases involv-
ing similar indictments. On the
weight of the evidence, the
Court is of the opinion the ver-
dict as returned is fully sustained
by and not contrary thereto.
The Court also says that while
there was more or less criticism
that the sentence imposed in this
case, to-wit, four years, was eX-
cessive and not in proportion to
that given in other similar cases
by the same court, the fact re-
mains that it is not in it's power
to review or modify in any re-
spect the sentence as imposed by
the trial court. 1t is more than
possible that a stay of execution
will be granted in order to allow
ILott's attorney to make appllca-
ton to have a hearing in the Su-
preme court on error.
The following named persons
have been drawn as jurors fol
the January term of court, viz:
Grand Jury.
Forrest Houeylnan, Franklin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07
SENATE PROCEEDING S

Because Of the absence yesterday
OF several members. only uncounteo
bills were taken up in the Senate.
No bills on their third reading were
touched.
When the House Joint resolution
asking for reports from the superin-
tendents OF the State penitentiary and
State farm were taken up, Mr., Folkes'
Of Richmond, preferred the reports.
They were referred TO the Commit
tee on Public Institutions. The reso-
luton was adopted.
Action on Mr.. Gravatt's bill TO
abolish the fee system for county
officers was indefinitely postponed
MIR. Gravatt offered a resolution pro-
viding for the appointment of a leg
islative commission TO examine into
the fee system and report to the next
General Assembly. II was passed by
when Mr.. Walker declared the reso'
luton could not be passed because
under tho constitution legislation
could only be enacted through bills.
He declared the resolution Nouio
create n law.
Senate bills ordered engrossed
were.
To authorize the county of Louisa
to borrow not exceeding ~ 5,ooo.
To amend the charter OF Suffolk.
To require the board Of commits
sicners Of Faimosth bridge IN stafford
county to let out the collecting oil
tolls.
To amend the law In relation 10
the appointment Of commissioners In
chancery.
To amend the drainage laws. pro-
vidine for the issuance OF bonds fof
drainage districts.
To amend the law relating to de-
crees In suits for the sale OF contin-
gent estates.
To allow counciimen of cities &c
sell materials to contractors having
contracts with cities.
To amend the law relating to state
Repositories.
House bills engrossed We're:
To amend the Code relating to com
peusation for supervisors of coun'
ties. =.
TO authorize the Norfolk county
school board to issue school bonds
To REQUIRE clerks al the supreme
Court of. Appeals to mail to the law
librarian of the University OF flr'
GINA copies OF printed briefs,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07
PETITION GRAVES
An INVESTIGATION

An investigation OF the State De.
partment OF Public Instructioa Il de-
manded In a petition sent yesterday
by citizens Of Chestert1eld county 10
their representatives In the General
.Asse1fhlys Tha pesiann declares there
are trreK11laftties ID the department.
and that school laws have been VIC.
lated.
When W. w. Baker. member Of
the House from Chesterfield. who 10
gut Of town, returns. the Chesterfield
Representatives viii confer ~ TO what
Is to be done s
The Chesterfield people say they
have nothing against 6uperantsndant
.. Eggteston. hut that abuses ex-
LET Ia the efaaee T7
@ Some OF this abuses cssA4rsd ~
- sIasax county tapeft1ntSn1 ants havA
been allowed to chanss reports after
they were nied.
That county superintendent have
neglected to file annual rsportx Of re-.
CENTS and disbursements.
That district clerks have been Il.
lowed TO violate thu law.
That discrimination hiss been shown
IN district appropriations. s s.
That supefintendents have not flea
reports at the time required by Law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07
SENATE BILLS

Mr.. E.dmondson---A bill to provids
for the sale Of spurious. ysnous. fer
mented or matt liquors or intoxicating
bitters for certain purposes.
AIR, Brock--ASbill to amend an act
to provide for IA new charter. for the
town OF FAxrtvilie.
MIR. RawerA--A bill to authorize the
boards OF supervisors of the several
counties ard the councils of the sew
erai cities and towns of this Com
monwealth Ito exempt from local tax.
alton obligations issued by such coan-
ties. cities and towns.
Mr.. WatHns---A bill to repeal chap
ter les Of the acts of the Genera!
Assembly ot Virginia establishing a
State board of accauntancy
Mr.. R0yall---A bill to amend an act
for working and keeping in repair
the roads q the county OF Taxeweli.
MessrS. folkes, Paul, catrof and
Edmondson4--A bill to require the
Auditor OF Public Accounts to call for
statements of county. town and city
treasurfrs concerning all financial at
fairs II said offices, and to provide
penalti}s for the. failure to comply
with tie provisions of this act.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07
CONTINUE TO GO
FOR FEE system
ADVOCATES OF STRAIGHT SAL
ARIES. HOWEVER. MEET
WITH LITTLE SUCCESS.

Admitting that their efforts have
met with but Indifferent success. mem.
bers Of the General Assembly who
would abolish the fe system for coun-
ty officers say they will work until the
end OF the session. Two bills have
been introduced in the Senate. One
because improperly. drawn was re-
ported unfavorahly aud the other has
never been heard from since ii van
ished into the hands Of the Finance
Committee.
Mr.. Gravatt was author OF q meas
ure to put all county officers on q
straight salary basis. Yesterday 1t
was passed by Indefinitely because OF
an nnfavcrabie report. The report was
based on the fact that the bill was
not complete and the committee did
ahead and redraft the bill. A reso-
luton appointing a legislative COM.
mission to secure the information. Of
fered by Mr.. Gravatt, was postponed
when Mr.. Walker declared the resofu.
ton could not be adopted under the
Constitution MIR. 0ravatt will Of
fer q substitute. FA
Mr.. Vests bill to have county Of
fieers report to the Stare -uditor the
went to the Finance COMMITTEE soon
after the session opened. A hearing
vas given at which Mr.. West spoke
for the bill. 1t has never been renort-
ed.
Both the West bin and the Gravatt
resolution would accomplish the same
purpose. Either would put the next
succeeding LEGISLATURE In position
TO know exactly what county officers
throughout the State are receiving IN
fees.
The West hill would force officers
to give Information TO the State audi
tor. to be turned over 10 the Lexisla-
ture. The Gravatt resolution would
have n commission journey over the
State and and what amount Is being
collected IN fees.
Many members Or the Senate feel
that they were elected on an Issue
Ringing around the aboiishmAnt of
the fee system. Others think the As
semblv ad better let well enough alone
and allow another Legislature TO fight
IL ont $50 80 sa 'r'f 80 sF KIT s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07
WEST TALKS FOR
MILEAGE MEASURE
RAILROADS CLAIM coNDUCToRs
HAVE up TIME TO FOOL
YTH BOOKS.

Defeated tw1 years ago because de-
clared unconstitutional. bill to force
railroads TO iull mileage on trains
was argued yeterday before the Sem
ate Committeepn Roads and Internal
lmprovementsby Colonel j. r. West.
of Suffolk. III patron. The bill is
worded this the to escape constitu-
tionai ohjectiol 1t provides that at
railway station at all incorporated
towns two tickf agents be placed. one
to sell tickets.the other to exchange
tickets for n1eage. The bill does
not apply to railroads that accept
mileage on traAs,
S, H. HardwIk, trafic manager Of
the Southern Hlway, spoke against
the bill. He dclared 1t would place
. great burdenpp hin road: that the
present system tad been adopted after
long consempl}ion ana that II had
not been irksfne to thu travelling
public. He saf4there was no general
demand for thSbill.
Mr.. Hardwic1 asserted that the
State CorporatA Commission could
II needed. He atEed that 90 the road
had the right impose restr!cuons
People. he said.hSd not nave to buy
the books: thd when they bought
them they axrea rs the terms upon
witch they wer3old.
Mr.. West poi1ed to tho fact that
other roads DO Il require that mile.
age be exchangelfor tickets. He re-.
called MI. HardSgase stateMent that
conductors had hclarad they. could
not pull erR!lsas Hoax out ,a4ors
the Eafety AZ fHr frafna and Maid
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07
STATUTE PkMITs
SALE I'M LIQUORS

Drawn after ! 3fion u the Jcr-
dan bill allowiv Yer 80 ~ sold for
medical purposes hcse the State be-
comes dry Under Be. enabling act.
Mr.. Edmundson aifed 1 bill IN the
Senate yesterd1v prf ding tor the saie
lot liquor for m4d 3nal purposes IN
territory already al undsr focal op@
ton. The bill d6xdnot specify who
|is 70 do the eelltpa THIS y left 70
Ds provided ay t1 Ls9!slatafe
After tho a4atat dry" said Mr.,
Edmundson yenter6 IN u DropOeed
- allow liquor fesisstsin nnrposss.
= DO not see wt3 ptpJe Influx n dry
territory shout 1eys yeers
h hste eix. HEY "a \ sae sf
Ihe bin ADA - eG io5nG1 -
words sacramS4g l1tift9 M NJ
fhAntchl purnc NJ ssa;ss ssss I'M
N 3'|s ss Mill II i ~,
sell isquor fof e f. x ss ID
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07
ELECT HALF SENATE
livery TWO YEARS

Talk T an amendment of the Con-
stitution providing that senators be
elecfof again rs they once were--one-
half ever two years--developed into
an actually yesterday with the an
nouncem4at by A. II. Hobbs. OF Prince
George, that he would offer the reso-
luton. II accepted 1t will go to the
next SUCCEEDING Legislature FOR con-
iirmation ald then will he voted upon
by the peolle At large.
Inc resolution is for the purpose OF
preventing SAy. Senate 10 number
more neyIthan old members. Many
think iuclcus necessary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07
VOTE ON BOND ISSUE
TO IMPROVE ROAD

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
RG, VA, Feb. 6.--
The 100 voters OF Plains district. Rock
ingham county. will vota IN q special
election on March 18th. 10 decide on .
$4,000 bond issue for the purpose Of
building . u,acadan1 road from Broad
across the Al,eGhanies u the West
Virginia line. The proposed road will
connect with the Southern Railway
at Broadway. and win AFFORD an outlet
for washinxtcn and HAltlrnbre, trad@.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS

The House committees fairly flooded
the House yesterday morning with re-
ported bills. some thirty or more
measures coming In from the various
committees
A communication was received from
Major James d. Patton. chairman of
the board of directors OF the Vir-
ginia penitensiary. placing before the
House all the information called for
by the Martin resolution on Mon
day. II was pointed out that the
reports complained OF as not having
been printed In the annual report of
The hoard had been so printed and
were merely not accompanied by the
letters from those officials. In his
communication Major Parton stated
on behalf at the board that all
records. reports and books Of tho
pNnttenttary were at the service OF
,assY. sssf ths. sasf- 1T sasss'
time. and that the members OF the
board would be pleased TO furnish
Al information In their power at any
time.
Too Busy. Says Stephenson.
The Joint resolution adopted in the
Senate on Monday inviting Governor
Harmon. OF Ohio. to address the AS
scmbiy. was read IN the House. Mr..
Etephenscn. Of Bath, declared that
! halt must be called on such in
vifat5ons, al tho time OF the House
sEaSsi IA pccNp3ed that ~ could not ~
4 Devoted 10 anything except business
H dtnyowed any Intention at all
70 ressAct upon the great Oh!oan.
~. Oliver coincided with the views
ot 10 gentleman from Bath. and De.
eler1A Inst hS would not have voted
1Qr IN resolution Inviting Governor
-
useeut any expense 70 the State, and
I. 1aaf ~ AaA now bsen advised that
100 had been some such expense
m fnoa1ned Il the HouHe waa pre-
~ e ex4Nud similar Invitations on
] ~ 1Snr farms TO- al other candidates
4 ES1n Seea4ae and Republican.
0jS6meA4 would ne . Slight
-. nen6, 81 NottowAy. while moi
y ~ - ~ the candidate he would
11 D06H Tor the presidency. voiced
Z vKG4 eaome1 70 be a general senti-
y n n thA House. that the failure
90 - paf4 cf the body to extend
q 3Gv34e33cn 20 Governor Harmon
y gISni( vseY ptcDeriy be construed NJ
= r ~ "A him. under the circum-
n NJ. Gillian, Of Petersburg
III ~ nassse opinion.
sS & I - A1n1anttng votes the House
q n 3ta0 II the Senate resotu,
Il 5S3 - ri Dcyerner Harmon to ID.
1: snbly - some time be-
I5I1 n - sAsu sct bury on III
81 ] q = ha1I b1fOre AdJcurulnenl
q S'51sS - IgsiiEs reeuiartty. it an.
81 81 n seog1 httla, the only
"a II n - d tn pro.
y: ~ ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07

Rakes Measure Would Deprive american Small Boy From
Learning or Beng Taught How to Shoot--Wou9d Work
Prisoners on Roads Without Guard

Willis the session begins to Grew
rather old for the initiation OF legis-
lation bills were introduced again
yesterday ia. considerable number. the
small crop Of Monday evidently not
having proven good standard by
which 20 Judge the remainder OF the
week. &
Some OF the measures introduced
yesterdays were Of more than passing
interest and Importance.
Mr.. Goldman introduced a bill hav-
ing for ~ object the severe punisa-
nient ~ those who make or publish,
or knowingly permit the making or
publishing OF any false or exaggernt-
ed statements concerning the affairs.
pecuniary condition, or property Of
any corporation. Joint stock associa-
ton. co.partnership or individual,
Punishment IL hxed at not less than
one nor moro than ten years in the
penitentiary. OF In the discretion q
the Jury. confinement In Jail not ex-
ceedIng twelve months, and fine
not exceeding 1900.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07

any gun or frs arms IN the State.
with or without the consent Of his
l parents or guardians, under penalty
! u fine Of not less than one dollar
or more than ave DOLLARS.
Mr.. Watts introduced bill to re-
quire that all deeds mast show on
their face the color OF Doth the
i grantor and grantee therein and
making Il unlawful for clerk to
admit TO record any deed not setting
out such Information.
Work Hr3soncrs Without Guards.
Mr. Evans introduced a bill rela-
/ tire 10 the working OF prisoners on
roads. 20 that the act win now per-
NIT that with the consent OF the
attorney Tor the Commonwealth In
each case such prisoners may be
worked without guArds, and when 50
worked they shall be entitled 70 .
reduction Of ten days from each
nsonth's time for kooo behavior and
good work. AL the provisions OF
section 39s0a OF Pollard's Code shall
aunly to prisoners worked under this
section"
Kills ON Accountary Board.
Mr.. rutherford introduced bill
to repeal chapter l5S Of the Acts Of
Assembly establishing = State Board
OF Accountancy and prescribing rules,
regulations and penalties Tor the prae-
tiee OF the said business
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07

Aimed ut the Small Boy.
Mr.. R4kes introduced bill &c
make II unlawful for any person un-
der fourteen wears to carry or handle
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-07

AS an entertainer, the Edison Phonocrap j
4 wonderful thing II brings the talent 81 tie
world greatest artists into the home and places
it at the disposal Of whoever cares 70 listen. The
Edison monograph
has every Improvement and advantage which the ee IL
Thomas a. Edison has been able suggest Put one ii your
home. Your whole family will welcome the songs he rood
stories and the bright music There Edison Phonoo1aph
new music and songs every MONTH We win gladly demonsae
and explain this greatest Of Al home entertainers.
ss:ss s; MS % s 80 s
G. b HAYNES 4 CO. n
Mass.is 1sslL wss4n
The Sentinel=record., 1912-08-04

[ joie, Ty Cobb and other hitting stars of the American league will tell you the same story. Ask Lajoie about the time I famed him in Cleveland with the American league championship at stake.
 The splitter is a terror when 1t works right One day l had Detroit in the nine-hole, and you know the Tigers are some hitters. l think Cobb and Crawford are two of the greatest strikers the game ever produced. The splitter had them all standing on their heads Neither Ty nor Sam could get it out of the infield. held them hit less for eight rounds and had two gents gone in the ninth when my catcher muffed a foul tip. If he had only held the leather it would have meant another out and given me no- hit game against the Tigers. The nun gave the batsman one more chance. He dumped a roller to Tannehill. who had a hard play to make and missed his man. The scorer called 1t a hit
 Elmer Stricklett invented the spit ball in 1904. I swiped the idea from Elmer and have been perfecting 1t ever since Now l think I've got gfie spithaha down finer thap- any other man in the game.