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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-21
Common Pleas court-

common FleaS NouTt-
Monday was the first day of the
new term of common pleas court and
many cases were disposed of during
the day, as follows:
Crottinger VS.. Hawkins-Referee
relieved from further duty in case.
Cause to be tried in court.
Kemper Co. VS.. Levering-Dismiss-
ed at cost of the plaintiff.
Rooms VS.. Suttles-Dismissed with
out prejudice at the cost OF the plain
tiff.
Poland VS.. Mortley-Leave TO file
amended petition, making new par
ties defendant.
Miller VS.. Brickler-Leave to file
amended petition in thirty days.
Cramer VS.. Bricker--Dismisse at
cost of the plaintiff.
Wolfe VS.. Blubaugh-Dismissed at
cost of the plaintiff.
Rockwell VS.. Mahan-Dismissed at
cost of the plaintiff.
Ashbaugh VS.. Cole-Passed.
Mcnroe VS.. Crisman-Dismissed
each party to pay one-half costs in
the case.
Cochran vs.. Berry-Dismissed at
cost of the plaintiff.
New Castle Horse Co. VS.. Beatty
Five days in which to answer.
Do, Ifrc fn N,
swer in days.
Kern VS.. Finnell-Leave to plead.
National Supply Co. VS.. Upham Gas
Co.-Leaye to answer.
Willis VS.. Lee-Leave to answer
instanter.
Loney VS.. Bailey-Leave to answer
Grand Jury in Session
The members of the grand jury en-
tered upon their second days session
Tuesday. Witnesses are to be exam
ined Wednesday, so that no report
will be made by the grand jury until
later in the week.
o.
Rawlings Can't Give Bond
1t is now almost an assured fact
that bond will not be given for A. l.
Rawlings, the same having beer
placed at $4,000 by Judge Harrj
Jewell at Delaware when the motor
was heard by him for a reduction O
the amount after the case had beer
taken to the court of appeals on er
ror. That tribunal granted a suspen
sion of the operation of the sentenc'
of the common pleas court for tifteei
days. The time will be up at mid
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-21
Thursday Last Day

thursday Last Oay-
Thursday is the last day for paying
taxes. There has been a rush at the
treasurer's Office at the court house
for the past few days.
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Asks for citizenship

Pasquale Eciullo, native of Ateleta
Italy, has filed his petition for nat
uralization in the office of Clerk Of
Courts Taylor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-01-21

The members of the grand jury en-
tered upon their second days session
Tuesday. Witnesses are to be exam
ined Wednesday, so that no report
will be made by the grand jury until
later In the week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-11
BANDITS CAPTURED
in PITCHED BATTLE
Convict Leads Band in Fight
With Posse-One Taken
After Siege

JOLIET, ILL.,, Jan. Lied by Edward
Roebock. lIfe-termer trusty at the Jo-
liet prison quarries, a gang Of four ban
dts terrorized the country near Joliet
early today, and were finally captured by
police after two pitched revolver and rifle
battles
Roebock escaped from the quarry guard
at midnight. with Bill and Bob Fleming
and John Finnegan he ralded a chicken
farm owned by Hugh Thompson. When
Thompson was aroused and threatened
the bandits they shot his lantern out of
his hands and escaped in wagon.
Joliet police, led by Captain McCraney,
formed an automobile posse. met the
bandits on the road near Joliet and cap
tured all but one-"Bill" Fleming-after
exchanging hundred shots. McCraney
overpowered RoebOCk in a hand-to-hdnd
battle.
Fleming barricaded himself in his house
with his wife and opened fire on posse
OF 30 policemen, who surrounded the house
at daybreak. After the house was virtu-
ally shot to pieces and Fleming wounded
in the left foot. the bandit surrendered
His wife, huddled behind bed, was not
injured, though bullets peppered the
walls about her.
Roebock was taken back to the prison
today The others are held in the city
Jail
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FIGHT FATAL TO MAN.
Injury Received Following an Argu-
ment Causes His Death

James Power, 26 years old. 1928 Whar-
ton street. who was injured in a fight with
Fred iimasone. of 1880 South 18th street,
at jumper and Wharton streets. on De-
cember q. died at his home today from
his injuries. Tamasone shortly afterward
was committed to prison without bail by
Magistrate Pennock at the central station.
Albert Tamasone. brother of the pris-
oner, was held in $500 bail as a material
witness.
According to the testimony of Detective
William MahOney. the men were members
of the Puritan Club and they became in
volved In a quarrel over a game of darts
they We're playing in the saloon of Sam
uel Plpito, at 1919 Wharton street They
went into the street. when Powers ex-
claimed that he could whip any man in
the club. Albert Tamasone was about TO
accept his challenge when his brother
Fred pushed him aside and sent Powers
TO the street with body blow.
Powers head hit the car track. He was
carried back into the saloon where his
face was washed. He then went home and
since had been treated by a family ply
sician,
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ULRICH SAYS HE WILL
RETURN TO HIS FAMILY
Continued from Pnge One

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complaint in Common Pleas Court No. l.
but the case never came to trial as the
woman could not be found. The most
curious part of the case is that Mrs
Pyfer at about that time came to Phila-
delphia and started proceedings against
her husband for nonsupport. but when
ever this case came up she was not
present and could not be found.
When he heard that his wife had visited
this city, Pyfer hastened about to the
homes of her various relatives. but al
ways missed her and she left the city to
rcjon Ulrich. Why she returned to bring
charge that she could not hope to prove
is mystery.
Mrs Pyfer again came to this city
to visit relatives about two months
ago. She made inquiries about Pyfer,
and was told of the loss of his fortune
1t Is believed that this visit was
prompted by her belief that t'lrich was
going to return to his wife and four
children, as he had written to his wife,
saying he was coming home, about six
weeks before Christmas.
Ulrichs sister. Mrs. Il. Fisher. who is
living at the home of DIR. John s. Parks.
2724 West Girard avenue, telephonet to
police headquarters today, asking about
the condition of the brother She was
told that the chances of life and death
were eVen-he has fighting chance.
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LITTLE HOPE FOR GIRL
IN DOUBLE SHOOTING
Victim of Lovelorn Youths Bull
let in Serious Condition
in Hospital

There is little hope of the recovery of
Nellie Conway, IS years old. of $40 Union
street, who was shot by her sweetheart.
John Roller 20 years old. because she re-
fused reconciliation. The lovelorn
youth killed himself after shooting the
girl At. the Presbyterian Hospital. where
the girl was taken, it was learned today
that she was in an unconscious CO Ci-
tion.
Little crcdence is given by the police
to the first report that the suicide and
attempted murder was a suicide pact. II
was said that Roller called on the girl
on Saturday night. and they quarrcipd
Last night the young man returned to
the house and saw the girl He had a
letter addressed to his mother in his
pocket already written, the police say
1t is their belief that he wished that he
and the girl might be buried together
II he had killed her. The girl was shot
back Of the ear last night ,f.cr she
had struck match and reached to light
the gas.
The letter found in Rollers pocket reads
as follows:
Dear mother-I am sorry that I have
to leave in this way but Nellie drove me
to the dogs, and thought | would end
1t all, as was never no good and YOU
know II. This was the best way. | was
fired off the road and you know that
me and the old man could not hit 1t.
I'VE want to be buried together, and 1
hope you will do me Il favor by doing
So Don't worry about me, Mama, as
was never no good anyway and better
Off dead. viii can have the watch. Good
by, mother, and good luck to you
JOHN"
The couple knew each other since child
hood. Miss Conway's mother died a few
weeks ago and since then the girl bnd
been living at the Union rtreet address
which is the home of Rollers sister-in
law.
Roller called last night and appeared
to be I'm cheerful mood. Shortly before
IL o'clock Mrs. Roller went upstairs TO
call her husband. who is a policeman.
Roller had been employed by "A railroad
company and 1t is said he was recently
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-11
SUNDAY, SANS SAWDUST,
SPEAKS AT PRINCETON
Delivers Love" Sermon at
Presbyterian Church-200
Students Present

PRINCETON, n. j., Jan. 1l.-Billy
Sunday this morning held a meeting in
the First Presbyterian Church here. y
good crowd including more than 200 stu
dents heard the evangelist deliver his
sermon on Love"
Contrary to cXpcctations Mr.. sunday
did not critcse the officials Of the uni
versity on account OF ~" refusal which
they gave him last yea7 to speak in Alex
ander Hall.
Mr.. Sundays sermon was from Christ's
Sermon on the Mount, Love your enc
mics" He said that love was the ruling
factor in the running of the world. TOO
many people are long on religion and
short on love. Religion does not neces-
sarily consist in going to church on Sun
day, but in quietly doing good. To 20 to
church in Packard instead of a Ford
won't get us assurance of passing from
death to life.
After the sermon few of the students
advanced to shake Mr.. Sundays hand,
but there was no ''sawdust trail The
evangelist returned to Trenton Immediate
ly after the service.
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GAIL BORDEN WEEDS
AGAIN SOMEWHERE m
U.S.; BRIDE A WIDOW
Multimillionaire, who W..
Not Long Divorced, Marries
Mrs. Margaret B. Coutant.
of Pittsburgh
WHEREABOUTS MYSTERY

NEW YORK, Jan, IL - Gau p.-,
multi-millioneire son OF the fouaSaNuen
the milk company bearing hia 10 o.
has been married again, "sonnevh .". aane
the United States" His bride H. :, N
Margaret B. Coutant, widow Of ch.sls
A. Coutant, who married her she..;'s
after his arrival in Pittsburgh "a ~
age the McCreery store, where she ~.
employed as a buyer. vsi
Friends Of Mr.. Borden said v,.,..
day they had been given TO under,,ss,.
the ceremony was performed a few .aa s.'a
before Christmas in San Francisco pss p..
ords there fail to support this.
Lewis NJ Borden, vice presider,
A. Jaeckel & Co., furrlers, Of ssi =. oi
avenue, whose wife is daughter ~ ~ W.
Jaeckel. and who Is a brother OF a.,
Borden, said he knew OF the msrr,ssa
but had not received this informs,ssss
from his brother, from whom he had ~.
heard in several months. IVY
Mrs. Jennie Coutant Mason, OF 7,s .,
Nicholas avenue, stepdaughter ~ -,
Borden, between whom there was MI
litigation over Mr.. Coutants es,s,.
laughted with surprise for FIVE minute.
after she had been told of the wedding
It was not very widely known tina, a.
decree of divorce given Mr.. Bordens Nv.
wife, Mrs. Helen Walk Borden. of ~
Angeles. in December, 1914, had bse
made final. This Mrs. Borden is tha
mother of 2l-year-old Ramona wh.
figured in two disappearances. the secors
classifying itself as a kidnapping.
MIR. Borden Is about As years Old M.
second wife Is at least five years younse,
This is the second time she has ras.s
herself from the obscurity OF toll "A
become mistress of luxurious homs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-11
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Stanislaw Egener 2322 shamokin ST., and Anna
MastHlskl. 3Ni3 DOnath 81,
Jacob Thomas. 1852 CadWalader st., and Eliza
beth ZiesCh, L.indenWald. y. j.
Antonio Paradise, IA :. Schell ST.. and Fillppa
NotarafTancesca, G1S S. 9th st.
Samuel Berman, Detroit, Mich, and Sophia
Feldman, 42T Miffln 81.
Christian StiegeT. Jr., 6035 Rising Sun ave,
and Bertha Kinkel. Us Emily 81.
jacob Brenner D35 n. 9th st., and Sohs Shine.
S0T Parrish ST.
Frederick Wintering Jr.. BIZ Brandywine st..
and Mary q. Dorsey. 3l02 Barring 81.
Maclaw Zaleski, 1872 Mendoyer st., and Gees
lava Dombrowska, i42 High ST.
Marta q. ,DfAureio., $500 ~ Lawrence 81.
j.. Earl Ogle, Ir-. Johnstown, Pa, and Hazel
+. Crlst f620 spruce 81.
Charlotte /. Deylne, 80 W. Seymour st,
Fafst. Johnson. 1901 s i2d St.
Hllda Dahlgren. 1876 s. 18th 81,
John Elsey. i2s S, Capital St. ana Dorothy
Clayton, 1927 > 10th ST.
Carl Schwarz. 2T26 Germantown ave, and
Anna Trautweln, I229 TULIP 81.
William z. Uathcart. 2i9 Buckingham place.
aud cathaTine H. Aullin. 4Tth ST., and Balu-
Edward Muir. 1900 p. Earl 81, and Nellie
v. Clemens. 1909 n. Earl 81.
August r. Heck. RoXboFough. Pa. aud Eliza
beth Dickson. RoXb0rough. Pa.
Thomas .. Nolan. League Island. and Anna
Y. Montgomery, 2lcS s. Lee st.
Harry Leyck. so Jackson ST.. and Beckle
Rabnowltz. GIG TasSer 81.
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A. /. DU POINT OUSTED
As VICE PRESIDENT
Continued from Page One


nual meeting OF the board of directors
last March but at a meeting held yes
terday his appointment as a director and
member of the Finance Committee was
annulled and he was removed from these
Offices"
Observers of the battle of millions which
is being walked in the du Pont family
point to the fact that the lines are now
drawn to a finish fight. on one side is
Alfred !. du Pont and the members of
the old family and on the other is the new
branch headed by Pierre du Pont. The
fight began last March when Pierre and
IL of the p directors of the Z. |. du Pont
de Nemours Company purchased the Sl4-
100000 stock holdings of T. Coleman du
Pont. These men formed the holding com
pany' and, according TO the bill. induced
]. Pierpont Morgan & Co. TO finance the
purchase of the stock. This stock has adj
vanced in value until today il represents
more than S5O,0O0,OOO.
Philip F. du Pont, of Merton. Pa re-
Gently filed bill in equity in the court
alleging that Pierre du POnt, as president
OF the company, and the directors used
Inside information" to acquire the stock
knowing that huge munition orders were
coming from the Allies He asserted that
the purchase of the stock was a fraud
and that it should be turned back to the
treasury of the company Alfred L DIN
Pont Yesterday petitioned the court 70
join in this suit.
DISTRIBUTION OF STOCK.
The Intervention petition of Alfred l. du
Pont shows that he held 37,76s shares OF
stock In the +. l. du Pont de Nemours
Powder Company, On September 4, 1915.
this company was 'reorganiked'' into +.
!. du Pont de NemOurs & Company with
capital stock of $40, 10000, or twice that
Of the company It replaced
This Increased capitalization gave each
stoekholder in the old company two shares
Of stock in the new Organization for
each share held in the f.. l. du Pont de
Nemours Powder Company.
on this basis 1t Is seen that Alfred /.
du Points holdings in the present powder
company are o9.534 shares OF common
stock, or almost 10 per cent. OF the entire
common stock Issue OF the corporation.
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10000 GERMAN TROOPS
., in CHAMPAGNE ATTACK

PARIS, Jan. 11.-At least 6O,ooo German.
participated in the Sunday offensive
movement against the French lines \
was established today.
"our artillery fire together with the bril.
liant defense of our soldiers and theR
subsequent counter-attacks, have con.
pletely nulifed the effects of the Gerfnsnl
the War Office reported 'It d
now established that the attack Yves mad,
by three German divisions" n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-11
Today's Marriages at Elkton

ELKToN, Md. Jan. 11.-Marriage
licenses were issued here today TO the
following: Matthew A. Harkins and Cath
crime O'Neill, Harry e. Shandel and Mae
Wigmore, all of Philadelphia George II.
Krimm and Ida zuber, WilliamspOrt, Pa.
Milford G. Gitchell and RhOda NJ Fer
guson, North East. Md. Antonio Angelina
and Josephine False, Bethlehem. Pa.
Frank B. Long. Middletown, Del, and
Susie r. Reed, Chesapeake City, Md.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-11
john Gertzen

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Jan. n.-John
Gertzen. who built South Atlantic City's
famous wooden elephant known TO mill
lions OF shore visitors from all over the
country. died today. He was So years old
and Nst Philadelphian before going 70
south Atlzptic City more than quarter
q & ccutnrs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-11
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
DEATHS

sTEES.-on January 10, 1915 ELIZABETH
OTTINGER. daughter OF the late Samuel
Phillips and Martha MoMullen Steen. Rela-
tiyes and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral services.
on Friday afternoon, at 80 o'clock pre-
Cisely at her late residence 1922 North
17th street Intsrment private. at West
Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-11

GENERAL EXECUTIVE. SALES OR OFFICE
= MANAGER
or assistant 20 above: fourteen years sue
cessfni expsrienee both made and on the
road. sound reason for change clean. ef-
ncIeBt record and habits: VIII furnish bond
and leave salary open II preferred until
ability 10 dernonstrated. age J0 married.
Located where necessary VIII mail business
reeerd npon request. J. e5e, Ledger Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-11

BOY, No years old. 70 work in ofice of large
Yaneement. Apply Lanston Monotype Ma
chine Company. 2fth and Locust.
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sITUATIONs wANTED-FEMALE
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

NURSE or WAITRESS-Young oolOred Boml
wishes work as nurse or waitress. Call
write. 1916 3. Cleveland ave.
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AGENTS WANTED

TioN FoR LIVE MEN AND WoMEr
EAsTLAED STUDIOS, gl4 CHESTNUT 81
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HELP wANTED-FEMALE
HELP wANTED-MALE

WAITRESS. young woman. s1B per mo. Apply
superntendents housekeepsr. main entrance.
Phlla. General Hospital. gan 81. below Pine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-10
TALK OF THE TOWN

Joseph Halligan left last night for
Montreal, p O., where he will make an
extended visit with relatives.
For Rocking chairs, chamber
suite, dining table and numerous small
articles. Prices very low for quick sale.
Mrs. E. A. Drown.
A farewell reception will be given Rev
and Mrs. George II. Holt at the Baptist
church Wednesday evening, Jan. IL, at s
o'clock. The public is cordially invited.
Regular meeting branch No. so of the
@. w. !. U. of N. A. will be held in For
esters' hall Jan. IL, at 1880 p. IN. In
stallation of officers and election Of in
ternational union auditors. Let every
member make an effort to attend. Per
order corresponding secretary.
Frank Fl. Upper, 1912 graduate of
Goddard seminary, who has been EN-
ployed as a baggage master in the Cen
trail Vermont station at Montpelier has
been notified of his transfer to Burling-
ton, where he is to serve as night sta
ton master in the new union station.
Mr.. Upper is a son of George ii. Tup-
per of South Main street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-10
TALK OF THE TOWN

anniversary SAFE at THUS
Last week of Abbott's January sale
Noticel All kinds of stove repairs at
f. A. Prindle & Co.'S Pearl street.
Miss Lillian Roberts, ticket agent at
the Central Vermont depot, is i'll at her
home in Mortified.
| James Giacamuzzi returned last night
| from Milford, Mass, where he was the
guest of relatives during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen w. Guptil re-
turned to the city last evening, after
passing the week end with friends in
Mortified.
Miss wis Snow. who was in the city
to attend the funeral of her grandmoth-
er, Mrs. Diana Thurston, returned last
night to her home in Birmingham, Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Stearns of Hins-
dale, n. H., are visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. n. B. Ballard of fremont
street. Mrs. Ballard is a daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Stearns.
The members of St. Johns court. No.
522, c. 0. f., are requested to pay their
dues to Arthur j. Loranger during the
absence of Fin. Sec J. f. McNulty. De-
cember dues must be paid on or before
Jan. s. John Papin, c. r.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-10
Sheets and Pillow Slips

At our prices you are buying your
ready made Sheets and Pillow Slips
at less than you can buy the cotton
to make them.
One lot of good grade Pillow Slips
at I0c each.
One lot of fine quality l5e Slips at
lie. one lot Of Ice values at BE,
All Sheets and Slips in our store in
this sale this week at liberal dis
cnIinf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-10
Basement Sale

You should visit our Basement first,
as lots of values are there that are
not on first floor. Wash Goods, Dam
ask, Remnants, all odd lots to close.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-10
TALK OF THE TOWN

Great bargains on second floor at the
Vaughan Store.
Mrs. ]. H. Moody of Torton, Ont, ar
rived in the city Saturday for visit at
the home of her sister, Mrs. w. d. Reid
of South Main street.
Last week of Abbotts January sale.
We buy hides, skins and pelts. Pay
the highest market price. Bring yours
along. H. ]. Smith Co., S67 North Main
street.
Announcement has been made of the
men who were awarded their letter for
football in Spaulding for the 1915 sea.
son. The men to receive the letters
were the following: Kingston, Smith, j.
Tomasi, L. Tomasi, Gordon, Maiden,
Alexander, MeHugo, Mortimer, Cole,
Chandler, Nichols and wilkins.
John Paul of Ayers street is in receipt
of letter from James Duncan, former
Barre granite cutter, who uesd to live in
Mr.. Paul's home, leaving for England
early last fall to enlist. Mr.. Duncan
states that he joined the colors with
Yorkshire regiment two days after he
landed. He expects to be ordered to the
front as soon as the regiment is thor
ouehly grounded in the fundamentals OF
military training.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-10
TALK OF THE TOWN

| LUnion st. Jean Baptiste win hold
their annual installation of officers in
X. of C. hall Tuesday, Jan. IL. CAROLS
orchestra will furnish music. Franco
Americans invited.
Mayor Langley, Alderman Edwin
Keast and Alderman f. C. Glysson re-
turned to the city yesterday from New
York, where they have been attending
the automobile show. II. G. Bennett has
returned to the city, after attending the
same show.
Charles J. Leclair of the manufsctur-
ing firm of Leclair & McNulty received
a telegram Saturday from j. Edward
McNulty saying that the remains of his
brother, P. j. McNulty, who died in Red
lands. Cal, Jan. |, would be delayed in
reaching Barre Arrangements for Mr..
McNulty's funeral were, therefore. post
poned from to-day and services will
probably be held in St. Monica's church
Tuesday morning at o'clock, as the
funeral party is expected to arrive in
Barre on the early morning train to-
morrow. Mr.. McNulty's telegram was
dated at Chicago.