The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-16
RUMORED TELEPHONE
MERGER ST|RS TOWN
New Paris Citizens Oppose
Proposed Union With
Eaton Company.
WOULD HAVE TROUBLE
Object to Merged Company
Being Controlled From
Eaton.

NEW PARIS, O, Dec. 16.--It is ru-
mored that the local telephone com
pany will merge with the Eaton Tele-
phone company January /. Although
no official announcement has been
sources that such action will be taken.
souces that such actiOnwill be taken.
The merger is being opposed by local
citizens. because should the merger
be ffected the local lines would be
placed on the country circuit out Of
Eaton. Then the phones will be con
trolled from Eaton, and should any
troubles develop Iinemen and repair
men would have to be brought from
Eaton before the line could DE placed
i'll working order again.
Accepts Responsible Position.
G.. NJ. Arnold has accepted a posi-
ton as representative Of the lnterna-
tonal Harvester company, with head
quarters in COnnersville, Ind. He will
have charge of the distributing Of
farm implements and automobiles. He
will move to ConnersviIle January l.
Gas Mains Laid Sunday.
II. S. Harlan of Pittsburg was here
today inspecting the work of the Jan
tina Light and Fuel company in the
laying Of street mains. An additional
crew of workmen from New Madison
has been brought here to assist in
the work. 1t is expected that the
mains will be completed Saturday.
Poultry Dealers Ship East.
Turkeys raised in the surrounding
country are being shipped to eastern
markets for the Christmas trade. Six
wagon loads were taken to Eaton yes
terday where they will be prepared
for the eastern markets. The supply
of turkeys this year has been larger
than usual.
Scarlet Fever in New Madison.
A case Of scarlet fever has made
its appearance III the schools at New
Madison. A rigid quarantine has been
established and no further cases are
expected.
Personal Notes.
Mrs. Mary Stanley of Liberty spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. y. Benner
Mrs. A. j. Canny spent Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs Wesley rrather of
Richmond were guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Miller Saturday.
Thomas Mungavin tripped and fell
Friday cutting a large cash in his
head, which required the services of
q physician to close the wound.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. HaWley and
Mrs. c. A. MaWley were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. IiaWey, near Eaton,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs G. r, Murray of Eaton.
Mr.. and Mrs John Barney and Mr..
and Mrs. James A. King spent Satur-
day in Richmond.
The ladies Of the Presbyterian con-
grcgation of Gettysburg will hold an
in
the church parlors.
Mrs. John G. Aud was called to
New Madison Saturday on account Of
the serious illness OF her sister, Mrs.
Allen Bohn.
a. l., and Miss Flo Richards of New
Madison spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs G. W. Richards
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Collins of New
Madison We're Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. II. d. Collins.
Mrs. Mary f. Thompson returned
Sunday from an extended visit with
relatives in Dayton.
Miss Margaret Tapey has accepted
q position with the WooIworth com
pany in Richmond for the holiday sea
son.
Misses Wanda King and Mary Por-
terrified attended the sacred concert
at the Lutheran church, Richmond.
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A Northrop and two
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harter at New Madison.
Paul Northrop spent Sunday with
Roy Arnold in Campbellstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Noggle and Mr..
and Mrs. II. II. Haseltine of Rich
mond spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
c. 0. Whitaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. !. Reid and son
Robert, spent Saturday and Sunday
in Indianapolis with Mr., and Mrs. c.
j. Reid.
Misses Margaret and Gertrude Hor-
riSon of Camden spent Sunday with
Miss Dorothy Kirkpatrick
Miss Mary ODea spent Sunday with
friends in Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs. John Marrinan and
Miss Katherin Marrinan entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. A Brown Misses Paul
inc, Eleanor and katherine Smith and
Donna Hyde Of Richmond, at dinner
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Spencer OF
Bethel spent the week end with Mrs.