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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
MEDINA ACTIVE IN
RED CROSS MOVEMENT

Like the Liberty Bond question.
which took some time for the people
at large to understand was a safe and
proper thing to invest piece of mon
ey in, membership in the Red Cross.
one OF the most important adiuncts
OF the national government, is taking
hold Of the public mind in earnest.
and Medina is doing her part in pro-
noting the organization.
Medina has ten Kings Daughters
circles and each has been making a
complete canvass of the village to Sc
cure membership to the Red Cross.
While Memorial day was set for the
first real move to add to the member
ship, Tuesday of this week was given
over to a thorough appeal to each
household in the community, with the
result that Thursday afternoon had
been reported membership of SOL,
$50 of which had been secured by the
Kings Daughters. It. was reported
that a few more names were expected
to be- enrolled within short time.
A meeting was held last Friday ev-
CAAAS az WHICH IlAuc IIlc IOllOWlHR OI-
ficers were appointed: Chairman, G. d.
Wightman, Medina, vice president,
Miss Edith Parmelee, Lodi; treasurer,
Frank Hawley, Leroy; secretary, Miss
Helen Mcdowell, Medina. A meet
ing will be held this evening to name
the board of directors.
A course in the Red Cross for home
nursing, or first aid, has been started
in Medina, information of which may
be obtained from Mrs. J. R. Kennan,
311 West Liberty street. The fifteen
lessons in home nursing are SIS, and
the ten lessons in first aid arc S.. A
class of twenty has just finished the
first course and taken the examination.
They are: Miss Julia Anderson, Mrs.
Ethel Calvert, Miss Eulalia Damon,
Mrs. Mildred Calvert, Miss Nell Bat
tin, Miss Ruth French, Miss Esther
Hale, Mrs. Bessie Hewes, Mrs. Jennie
Iper, Miss Alice Best, Mrs. Mildred
Nettleton, Mrs. Cora Kennan, Mrs.
Ella Mcdowell, Miss Florence Phil
lips, Miss Marion Gleason, Miss Mary
Pickard, Miss Bird Plants, Miss Ethel
Rimes, Mrs. Genevieve Reinhardt, Mrs.
Elizabeth Root, Miss Elizabeth Roll
Inns, Miss Clara Steeb. Mrs. Mabelle
Spellman, Miss Louise Mott, Miss
Florence Thatcher, Miss Evelyn
Thatcher, Miss Bessie Wilder, Miss
Whalen, Miss Underwood and Mrs.
Anna Sipher.
| Medina chapter is not going to drop
the crusade at this point, but will ex-
haust every effort to gain as many for
the local society as possible. 1t senses
no selfish rivalry, but purposes that
Medina shall be one Of the communi-
ties in the forefront for valiant az I
tion in Red Cross work,
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
STATE S. S. CONVENTION
AT MARION, JUNE 27-2S

The 5Sth State Sunday School con-
vention will be held at Marion, June
27 to 20, and the Older Boys and Girls
Congress, June rs to 27. Each Sum
day school in Medina will probably
send delegates, although they have not
been selected yet.
The Sunday schools in Ohio have
caught the patriotic influence of the
hour, according to word received from
State Secretary Arthur 7. Arnold. Ac-
cording to Arnold each session Of the
S. S. convention will open with the
"Star Spangled Banne1," followed by
"Onward, Christian Soldiers" 1t is
thought that this will express the pa
triotic militant sentiments Of the con-
vention. The program will be fol-
lowed three times daily for three days
of the session. The music will be IN
charge Of the well-known chorister and
hymn book writer, e. O. Excel.
For credentials, call or write the
County Secretary, L. J. Flickinger at
Medina.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
NEARLY BROKE BACK
IN SIX FEET FALL

Dewey George of Burbank, en-
ployed by the Medina Gas & Fuel Co.,
met with a very painful and what
may prove to be a serious injury,
while unloading gas well castings near
the B.. & o.. tracks north Of the Root
Co.'s plant, Monday afternoon. The
castings are greasy and Mr.. George
slipped from the top of pile falling
distance Of about six feet and strik-
ing on another casing lying on the
ground, badly bruising the lower ex-
tremity Of his back, a few inches to
one side of the spinal column.
DIR. G. j. Damon attended Mr..
Georges injuries at the scene of the
accident, from whence he was removed
to his home in Burbank
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
TWAS GAS WELL BLAZE

During the severe rain and electri-
cal storm here Wednesday evening, a
very bright and Pickering light in the
southwestern sky indicated to many
that 4, fierce fire was raging sorne-
where in that direction. The light
came from gas well on the s. W.
Holf farm, Lafayette Road, where
worlzmen were utilizing powerful gas
blaze from the well for the purpose
Of seeing to work. While gas had
been struck, the full flow was not en-
countered until Thursday morning,
when a register Of one million feet
was noted.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
Guy RAsoR PARoLED

Among 161 penitentiary inmates pa
rolled by the state board Of administers.
tion last Saturday, was Guy Rasor Of
Wadsworth, convicted of manslaughter
in 1909, for the killing of Ora Lee,
with whom he had been keeping COM
pany, at a place near Wadsworth
known as .Custard Hook. The case
was of statewide notoriety and hotly
contested, and Notwithstanding the
iury's decision, the general opinion
was at the time that Rasor was guilty
Of greater degree Of crime. His
parole was to begin June 8,
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
Y. N. C. A. HELD ITS
ANNUAL TRACK meet

Of course it's better to have sun.
shine and the blue sky, but rain on
sun lin Medina county Y. M. G. A.
held their annual track meet at the
Fairgrounds, Saturday, June 9th, and
seven organizations entered thirty
eight contestants.
The boys were divided into five
classes, according to their weight
Those weighing more than 125 pounds
were placed in the unlimited class;
next, the class weighing from Ill to
125 pounds; then the class from 96 to
Ito, and then the two lightest classes
81 to 95. and 60 to 80 pounds.
Classes unlimited, and III to 125,
took part in five events; 100 yard dash
running broad jump, running high
jump, base ball throw, and putting 12-
fb. .>shot. Class 96 to ITO took part
in four events. They did not put the
shot. Glasses 81 to SO and go to sc
took part in three events. They did
not put the shot or do the running
high jump.
A uniform method Of grading was
used with a possible score of 300 In
the two Eghtest classes; 400 in class
SO to no; and 500 in the two heavy
classes.
The following were winners ineeacf
Of the classes:
Glass unlimited Edwin Gibbs Of
Brunswick, 400y Glass Ill to 125
Theold Cfumley, Wadsworth, 391i
Glass 96 to Howard Towne
York, 1888; Class 81 to e5--Herbert
ChrfsmeH, Sharon Center, 254; Class
co TO 30 Herbert Ridicker. Bruins,
wick, 212. W
The Brunswick organization won the
second with a score of 25g z-3S.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15

Rollie Schuler, wife and infant
daughter Of Detroit, arrived last Sun
day for a two weeks visit with Mr.
Schuler's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ii: Ey
Schuler.
Following the ceremony the bride
and groom left on o wedding journey,
returning to Medina on Tuesday of
this week, where they win continue to
reside.
Mrs. C. ]. DeArmitt leaves today for
Los Angeles, Calf, where she WIN
spend some time visiting friends aiid
relatives.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
SUCCESSFUL GRANGE MEET

I A tremendously big attendance was
at the tri-county Grange picnic at
Chippewa Lake park yesterday after
noon. The counties represented were
Medina, Wayne and Ashland. The
rain the night before made it ihcon-
venient for farm work and gave the
farmers 2 good opportunity 10 attend
the meeting. State representatives
were present and made addresses and
as everybody was invited; the meeting
was unusually successful from every
viewpoint.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
HIGHER SALARIES FOR
LIQUOR LICENSE BOARDS

The state liquor commissioners with
the approval OF Gov. Cox Saturday in
creased the salaries Of all county
liquor license boards. No reasons were
given for the act. ]
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
REGISTRATION FEE NJ
ON MORTGAGES SOON7

All mortgages Will ne SuDJecg 10 nv
tax Of 4 1a per cent after July B, ulSs
der conditions Of House Bill q 4 proc
'''6e 4 ttiEI1 s.
law Il upheld, it Is reported.
This bill provides for the registras
ton Of " per cent, to be charged by
the county recorder, on all mortgages,
placed on record after July 8, when
the law becomes effective. To get
at the true value of mortgages, in
terest amounts and dates will have to
be plainly stated in the body of the in
strument, and from these the recorder
will figure the true value Of mortgages
reading ST. and other valuable consid-
Grafton. =
It is understood that plans are be-
ing laid for testing out the new law,
following it's going into effect, but in
structions to recorders are to charge
the fee prescribed, and keep a tempor-
ary account of it till the supreme court
reaches decision in the matter.
The cost of making a $4,000 mort
gage at the specified fee will be $25
which must be paid before the recorder
can place it on record.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
MEDINA DRIVING CLUB
HOLDS FIRST MATINEE

The Medina Driving Sclub held its
first matinee of the season at the fair
grounds, Wednesday afternoon and,
taken as a, criterion, much horse fun
may be expected weekly from now on,
barring inclement weather. More
horses and greater enthusiasm were
noted with the opening of the season
than ever before and the following
schedule Of Wednesdays events will
sneak for itself:
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-06-15
I COUNTY LEVY FOR 1917

. The County Commissioners have
made the following levy for the diff
ferent county funds for 1917, in COM
nliancn with law. sa
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01

Jess Smith of Gary, Who
Operated in an Indiana
Harbor Saloon, is Found
Guilty by a Jury in Judge
Reiter's Court.

The great mass Of Lake county tax
payers do not know Jess smith. nor
have they ever heard Of him, and this
is not surprising for a jury in Judge
Refers court yes terday put him down
as cheap. petty CRATER who should
serve term in e county Jail
While the cot IT, at large may not
be acquainted vii Smith Of Gary, form
erly a deputy & sstable, it is hearing
more frequentl51 assystematic pjracies.
expressions andz srsty grating behind
assumed authosslt and a constable S
star. The juES yesterday after brief
deIiberation irs "a by its verdict that
it--fs ready fo ~ it these sore places
in the body polite.
Smith was charged wi-h grand lar
ceny. but the jury found him guilty
of only petty larceny and fixed his sen
tcnce and fine and thirty days in the
county Jail. S25 fine and disfranchise-
ment for one year.
smith prepared today TO ask for q
new trial Last year he was held al
Terre Haute on suspicion OF being con
nected with an auto thieves fence. but
he was released without any charges
having been preferred against him.
The affidavit on which Smith was
tried charged him with grand larceny
for taking S29 worth of jowelry which
was up as prizes on punch board,
frara ~ m
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
BREAK WITH
GERMANY NEAR

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb.
The most sensational move,
from the viewpoint of Ameri-
can interest, in the history of
the European war-a move
fraught with possibilities of
grave danger to the United
States was made last evening
by Germany.
In notes simultaneously
handed to American Ambassa-
dor Gerard in Berlin to the en-
VOWS Of other neutral nations,
and to Secretary of State Lans-
ing by Count Won Bernstorff,
the German ambassador. Ger
many announces the revoca-
ton of her pledges to the Unit
ed States and the resumption
of unrestricted submarine war
fare on commerce on a greater
scale and through a greater
area of the high seas than ever
before.
AS in the case of the British
starvation blockade of Ger
many. Berlin. without employ
ing the specific term. proclaims
virtual blockade Of the Brit
ish isles. France. Italy, Egypt,
the Suez canal, and the terri
tory in Greece held by the
allies.
From Feb. I. 1917" the note
states, within barred zones
around Great Britain, France,
Italy, and in the eastern Medi-
terranean. as outlined in the
following. all sea traffic forth
with will be opposed.
Then follows the delimitation
of the blockaded zones.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
LANSING REFUSES
TO MAKE STATEMENT
CRy United Press Cablegram)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-After con-
ferring with President wilson for some
time Secretary of state Lansing this
afternoon, positively declined TO make
any statement concerning the German
American situation
The secretary appeared disturbed and
more than usually solemn. He came
nervousIy 20 the front Of the white
house, peered hurriedly about for his
carriage. lighted cigarette and dtsap-
peared into a waiting room before
newspapermen could reach him Com
ing ont when the carriage arrived ne
said: IT can say nothing" when asked
regarding the nature of his conference
or whether any definite action had yet
been taken in the situation.
He said, however, that he probably
would hold his usual $3.50 p. confer
ence with newspapermen and in as much
as other officials had promised if posi-
BILE to give some statement, it was felt
Lansing might use this session to make
some announcement.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
CITY JUDGE
BARNETT NOT
A CANDIDATE

At the jefferson club rooms in the
First National Bank building the DEM
ocratic city committee and party work
ers viii gather tomorrow evening 70
discuss the makeup of their ticket in
the coming city campaign and to for
mulate plans Of backing their candi-
dates.
Stating that they believe three par
ties viii be In the field this year as in
1913. democrats are confident Mayor
John SmalIcv VIII be reelected with
n majority in the council. The demo-
Gratis state the citizens ticket is no
more a fact now than before the mass
meeting, and claim they expect to see
the republicans and proeressives sep
arated This the republicans and buil
moose each deny ANA state the merger
is assured.
,r, e.,,.,- ts .bo 4.,,o..,+t-
-, ,. 49,, 49, ta.,.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
The What -YOu-Mav
Column
NECKS

The neck is a flexible device
worn by all human beings and
some prize fighters. 1t was
given us to keep our heads on.
That sounds easy, but-well,
look at Louie the Sixteenth.
The neck may also be put to
other uses. Some men use
theirs to get hung by. Others
wear Christmas cravats. The
first is fatal; the second merely
criminal.
Necks help us lot in get
ting along with our bodies.
They keep our chins from
humping our breast bones. And
they partially overcome the
handicap of two eyes in front
instead of one front and back.
Necks are necessary in a way
too. What would the handsome
brutes in collar ads do without
them? And where would our
Adams apple go for exercise ?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
HOPES SENATOR
WON'T TAKE MONEY
Strange Woman Causes Elk
citement by Speech to
Senator Grant.
TIMES BI REAU
AV GrrAT,tr TsnrrT

Al STATE CAPITAL.
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. IA woman
spectator in the senate yesterday af-
ternoon created a little excitement 5y
stepping up to Senator Thomas Grant
of Lake county and saying TO him:
senator. hope you wiz not take
any Of the money that is floating,
around here" Senator Grant looked
at the woman ,amszement. She was
one OF the large number Of prohihi-
tion workers who have been around
the senate and state hourse for the
last few days.
Madame. surely YOU do not know
what you are talking about. or you
are mistaken in your man. Nobody
has offered me any money for any
thing" Senator Grant was so DUMB
founded by the remark OF the woman
that ne reported the incident to Ldeu-
tenant Governor Bush. VINO said that
he did not propose TO have any OF the
senators insulted and that he would
see that the woman was kept off the
floor of the senate in the future.
What the woman meant when she
mentioned money floating around has
not been uncovered.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
BY United Press.

WASHINGTON, Feb. /.
President Wilson is ab0
ready to announce this GOV
ernment's answer to ~
many's warning of future
unrestrained naval warfa4
Acting upon instructio
from the president, Sec
tary Lansing has prepared
communication, the natu-
of which is guarded in Sc
crecy.
At the same time the ste
department. has issued an or
der refusing passports to
travellers planning to sail t.
European ports.
This action by the state depart
ment served to increase the tension
surrounding all developments to-
day following receipt of the Ger
man note.
1t was pointed out that refusal
to issue passports might mean
either that this government vas
planning TO take drastic action az
forestall an inevitable break in re-
lations between the United Sta1s
and Germany or that President
Wilson has determined to modify
his former stand to prevent Amer
cans froS1 travelling on the high sea
and thus maintain this country S
neutral status.
Rumors flew fast about the CAPT
tai throughout the dav. They
ranged from rumors that Vo1
Bernstroff would be or had been
handed his passports to declara-
tons that the President would Dr3-
nounce a new doctrine OF neutraii.-
for the United States urging th
this country propose 6 course II
concessions and sacrifice in matr
tanning lis neutrality for the goot
of humanity.
In the official circles belief pre-
dominated that a break in relations
with Germany appeared ilnpendir.
but that such action would be pre-
ceded by warning from this
country that the loss OF an Amer
can life would mean $i7o a79
eIsonffnu@d o1 p5sEe isv0s
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
DISCUSSED
MONDAY

According to word from lndianap-
oils. the house committee having
charge Of the bill creating a separate
criminal court at Crown Point. has an
nounced a meeting for an open discus
sion next Monday.
The opposition leaders We're eraufed
by this report as it enables them to
make up a strong delegation to 60 be-
fore the committee, and also gives
them more time to get signatures to
remonstrances both against this bill
and the other bin transferring room
No. Of the superior court from Ham
mond and crown Point to Gary and
providing for the erection Of a court
house there.
The North township factory district
IS pretty Will supplied with remon-
STRANGE blanks. and the various COM
mittee members were checking up to-
day on the factory and department
heads with a view Of getting and keep
ing them in circulation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
PRAISES WORK
OF FIRE LADS
E. G. Minas Sends $10O
Check and Letter Of
Appreciation.

e. C Minas, head Of the department
store of that name. today sent TO the
Hammond fire department check for
500 to be added to the pension fund.
The check was accompanied by a let
ter Of appreciation Of tine valuable
services the hremen rendered Ia fight
Ing the stubborn fire which partially
destroyed the new Minas building east
Of the department store in which The
Coffee Ranch was located. The fire
which occurred late Tuesday night
and early wednesday morning, was
the scene of an accident in which As
sistant chief Nil had a narrow escape
from death when a floor collapsed. He
was thrown to the basement ana bur
led beneath debris, being rescued at
once by hremen-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
DRY FORCES
JUBILIANT
At PROSPECT
Official Of Dry Federation Pre-
diets 4 Heavy Majority
For Measure.
"FIGHT IS WON" DRY
SECRETARY DECLARES

Horace H. Herr, executive seere-
tarv Of the Indiana Dry Federation
issued the following state last nighti
"The fight for prohibition has been
won. AS certain as the prohibition
hill goes to a vote in the senate II
viii be passed. Tor i've days we
have known of twenty-six votes IN
favor Of the bill. This is enough TO
mass It. It looks now as II thirty
one senators wo1-@2 vote for the
measure. However that may be-
am sure OF the twenty-six votes
necessary. It IS the greatest vic
tory for the people Of Indiana for
many years. It is nonpartisan
victory and the people Of Indiana
never should forget the senator's re-
gsrless of their party affiliations
who stand out and vote for this bill
they VIII have earned the confidence
Of the people Of this state and they
vriu deserve their support in the fu-
+nre. regardless Of politics"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
SEb TERRORISM
ALREADY 8EGUN
BY EDWARD L. KEEE.
United Press EabIanra,,.-

LoNDoE, Feb. 1.--S4ermany's ney-
submarine campaign OF ruthIesauess ia
under way. The Dutch steamer Ep-
sillon, a steel screw vessel Of 3,zl1 tons.
was the first victim TO be sunk IN the
new barred zone today. Three Erit-
ish fishing smacks, the Merit, vatt end
Weatherill, were also among tho Hrst
vessels known to have been suuk IN
pursuance Of the new German order.
Official circles were not only not sur
prised at Germany's open aanouncem enr
OF sea terrorism, but the note conarn1sd
what they hal understood and antloi-
pated for some time. It was to take ad-
canva measures against just such "a
plan as Germany now announces that
the recent conference of naval officials
Of all the allies was held in London.
The recently announced North sea nina
blockade was likewise decided upou be-
cause England expected such an an
nouncen1ent-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
TIMES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Feb. PRO
hibition advocates from all parts Of In
diana nocked to the capital today for
the greatest demonstration ever held in
the interests Of the dry" element in
the state. The prohibiuonists came in
on trains. interurban cars and in auto
mobiles. The white ribboners were IN
evidence everywhere.
The gathering was called In connec-
tion with the expected action of the
senate on the Wright prohibition bin
which would make Indiana dry in 1918.
The bill which was scheduled to come
up for senate action. has already passed
the house. If it receives favorable ac-
tion in the senate. it viii be ready for
the governors signature.
Acknowledge Defeat.
The wet forces acknowledged yester-
day that they We're defeated and that
the prohibition bill would pass. They
Continued on page five.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
tBULLETIN.D
Cny Inited &c CabIegram.l

ny 7 hited F7rtss taDItlsIafh-T
LONDON, Feb. lit is impossible
to dispute the gravity of the situation"
declared former Premier Asquith to-
day, addressing a meeting at Ladybank,
and commenting on the German block
ade order. sBut with the navy supple
menting such other measures as the
arminG of merchantmen, and the aeeel-
Grafton of new tonnage we may hope
to counteraet it, he added
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-02-01
E. x 7 RA
(RuLLEr1N-4 P. M

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Withholding
an expected announcement OF this gov
ernment's contentious in the crisis with
Germany, Secretary Of State Lansing
this afternoon refused to comment in
any way on the situation Meeting the
newspaper men at 3:35 p. m, he said:
"I have nothing to say to you, nor
will answer any question bearing on
the present situation"