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Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-04
G. c. Taulbee for Representative,

Our readers will notice that
this issue of the Courier carries
the announcement of the Hon.
G. c. Taulbee as a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for
Representative of this the Ninety
First Legislative District. We
regard it.as a favorable comment
on the sign of the times when
men of Mr.. Taulbee's attain
ments ask for positions of this
kind. George Taulbee needs no
introduction at our hands to the
people of Morgan and Wolfe
counties, as his distinguished
lineage is well known to us all,
but it is perhaps but fair to call
your attention to the fact that he
has been honored and his merits
recognized in the other communi-
ties in which he has lived.
In a very short time he arose
from a private of the U. S. Army
to the rank of Captain in the
Native Army of the Philippines.
and upon his resigning from that
service hewas appointed to very
responsible position under the
Hon. 10. C. S. Blackburn, Cover
nor of the Panama Canal Zone.
Before leaving the tropical
countries Mr.. Taulbee Travelled
extensively in South America and
was one of those who brought
about the construction of the
Railroad of the Brazilian Govern
ment around the falls of the
Madeira river into the rubber
fields of Bolivia. From these and
other experiences tits very an.
parent that Mr.. Taulbee is
splendidly qualified to be of ser.
vice to this district in legislative
and other governmental capaci.
ties.
He ia a soldier of distinction,
a scholar of very considerable
attainments. an accountant o.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-04
OLD TREE STILL PRODUCTIVE
Planted by Governor Endicott Nearly
Three Centuries Ago, It Bears
Yearly Crop Of Fine Fruit.

Thought to be the oldest fruit tree
in this country, the pear tree planted
$50 years ago by Governor EndicOtt Of
Massachusetts is still thriving well and
bearing yearly crop Of fruit Of the
first quality. John Endicott purchased
a large tract Of land at Danversport,
then known as the southern section Of
Salem village. The estate afterward
became known as the EndicOtt plan
tation. Governor Endicott, being a
great lover Of sugar pears, sent to
relative in Dorchester, England, for
pear tree. After several months the
tree arrived, and at that time few peo-
pie ever believed that the tree would
live, as the roots had become very dry.
The governor, believing that he, bet
ter than anyone else, was the proper
man to plant the tree, journeyed to the
plantation and there, In sheltered
spot close to the Danvers river, dug
hole and carefully planted it. For
many years he cared for it himself,
and 1t was not long before 1t became
the most famous of all fruit trees of
Massachusetts. This year it is esti-
mated that there were close to 5000
pears on the tree. Few people who
visited Danvers missed the opportunity
of seeing this wonderful tree, which
was carefully guarded by picket
fence. The tree is made up Of three
distinct trunks, which are partially de-
cayed, although the upper section of
the tree is quite healthy in appearance.
Endicott himself used to relate that
the tree supplied a sufficient number
Of pears to supply the entire Salem
village, which in those days numbered
less than one hundred inhabitants.
When Governor Endicott died in the
year 1865 special mention was made
in his will in regard to the famous tree
which was left in care of his daughter
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-04
Rem. F., Nickel Announces
For County Court Clerk.

~ ehS DSihOeA0NS VA AVAIL B0b
County,.
AS manyof the boys are plac-
ing their aiinoapcements for
mally, for different county offices,
| adopt this plan of making public
my intentions of making the race
for reelection to the Office of
County Court Clerk of Morgan
county, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary, August
1917. There is no other Office in
the county SO confning and
particular in its routine of busi-
ness, and take it from me, one
earns all he gets out Of it. 1t is
one Of these Offices, the impor-
tance and particularly of the
business Of which. requires pains
taking and carefulness. What I
mean is, that the more experience
one has had in this Office the
better he can serve the people,
and good service is what they ex-
pect and must have. II
/ have learned every duty in
detail, and it has takenme a good
portion Of the time ofmy present
incumbency to do this, and I am
therefore, better equipped to
render more valuable services to
the people. The County Court
Clerk is the custodian Of the re-
cords which contain. the titles to
the homes of the people, and they
can not be watched and safe
guarded to closely. Ihave learn
ed how to do this, and will take
great pleasure in doing all l can
! to protect the interests of the
| public insofar as they my be con-
nected with this Office. My re-
cord of three years as a public
and faithful servant of the peo-
pie in this capacity, is an open
book, and / invite the closest
scrutiny and criticism touching
what | have done and the per-
formance of my varied duties.
| know this office is one in the
gift of the people-to them it be-
longs-and it is to them that ]
come asking their endorsement
of past and present services. ]
take it that Imay have some very
honorable men to oppose me in
this contest, but it shall be friend.
ly and upon a high and manly
basis, at least so far as | am con.
cerned. Not in anywise forget.
ful Of the splendid and gallant
support of the people in the past,
| sincerely ask and solicit then
undivided support in this coming
contest. / know / shall be glaG
to serve them again, and hope
they will all be pleased.
Yours truly,
Rem +. NICKELL.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-04

Jesse Gevedon, of Panama.
Bert Byrd, of Sellars, end w. P.
|Taulbee. ofNickell, were visiting
IA the'eit Il Is week.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-04

as to reflect credit Upon my peo-
pie and myself, I now enter this
campaign and will abide the re-
suit with confidence
L H. G. ROSE.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-01-04
Local and Personal.

visiting in town last week.
W. H. Marker has been very
sick but is reported better.
Conner Lykins, of Camel City,
was here Monday on business.
j. B. Whit, of Camel City,
transacted business in town Mon
day.
Postmaster C. A. Franklin
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Franklin, at Orient, Friday
till Sunday.
Leonard Murphy, of Eel, visit
ed and transacted business in
town Tuesday.
Hon Mcclure has accepted a
position as clerk in his uncle r.
M. Oakley's store.
Sam Arnett, of Jackson, was
visiting relatives in town and
county the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Kendall
have gone to housekeeping in the
old Kendall residence on Main
street.
Mrs. R. M. Oakley can furnish
you with a Gossard corset at $500
up to $25.00. See her before
buying.
Senator Chas. D. Arnett at
tended the Democratic banquet
and Bryan speaking at Louisville
last week.
Jas. Williams, of Insko, was
in the city on business this week
and paid the Courier Crew a
pleasant call while here.
Grant Dennis, of Lexington,
visited his brother-in-law, Smith
Elam, of War Creek, and trans
acted business in the county last
week.
Fred Williams, who has been
in Missouri and Kansas for
sssssd s osiss; .Ssss esis IL las Is tS.
, for a visit with his mother, Mrs.
Elijah Cochriham.
Dennie Lykins has bought al d
: moved to the property on Main
street, recently occupied by Lee
, Gross. Lee moved to the Laura
Turner property on Water street.
!. Democratic County Charm; n
:. H. M. Cox, lent the inspiration
|. of his presence to Col. w. j.
!, Bryan during his speech at the
: banquet given in his honor by
the Democrats of Kentucky at
the Seelbach hotel, Louisville,
Thursday night of last week.
We received a very newsy let
e ter from Mr.. Martin Pelfrey, Of
Jeptha, for publication last week
D bntit was crowded out during
4 the Christmas rush, we regret tc
J. say, If Mr.. Pelfrey will write
{ again, now that things have re.
ir Esumed the normal, we will be glad
! = to publish it.
o r. M. Oakley and daughter,
y y Miss Martha, visited their son,
,e and brother Willie Joe, who is at
e tending the Louisville Denta
" College at Louisville Christina!
week. R. M. attended the biz
Democratic banquet at the Seel
bach hotel and heard w. j. Bry
= - ans speech while in Louisville.
If Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Craig an,
- -. children. Bulah and Ernest, o
al Rembrandt, Ia, are visiting Mrs
e. Craig's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W
es es c. Fugett, of near town. The
IN left this countNtwenty years ag
it but have been frequent visitor
no no back to their native county wher
,al they always find a hearty we
ln- come.
Ter
Edward A. Hageman. grai
buyer for the Allies, predict
three dollar wheat if the Eur,
q, ,,n pean war continues for a year {
ed so more" 1t is safe to bet tn
An price of a bushel that when thi
~ ~ time comes you will find tn
ler Democratic newspapers claimin
he the credit for it for the polici'
en- en- of the Wilson administration.
Ich A Republican Exchange. =
Stockholders Meeting.
), \, "A meeting of the stockholde
md of the Morgan County Nation
I've Bank of Camel City, KY W
~ he held in their banking hou
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
WELLING'S MANAGER
WALLS 4 LOUD WAL
Saws Americans Claiming To be
Li9htweights Refuse To Make
the Weight.

"Joimes Joy" Johnson, better
known as the boy bandit. comes
forth with a long and lusty howl in
behalf of his protege, Joe yelling.
Says Joimes:
81 see all the sO-called light
weights like Charlie White. Benny
Leonard and Ritchie Mitchell-whO
aren't in the habit of doing better
than 13S pounds ringside-want to
be known as Americas lightweight
champion. And they are all laying
claims 20 this title without express
ing a willingness to meet my boy.
Joe yelling. Why?
THE above boys all fear yelling.
They would sooner annex the Amer
lean lightweight title without meet
ing Joe. who is the legitimate claim
ant. yelling got there first, and if
they are better fighters than he, why
don't they consent TO try their hands
at proving it?
All these would-be American
lightweight champions have to do is
meet yelling at the legitimate limit,
1873 pounds, at any time or place.
The reason is this-they cannot
and will not make the weight. They
are not real lightweights in the 183-
pound class, and this more than any
other thing is a strong argument in
Wellings favor He's the real Amer
lean lightweight champion. and he
stands ready 10 prove il any time. 3"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
FILES SUIT TO ACQUIRE
TITLE OF PROPERTY
William X. Hinklc Alleges That En-
tire Amount Has Been
Paid.

Suit to acquire title to property
purchased by William r. Hinkle
from The Construction Co. Of which
Andrew DuShane is said 10 be the
controlling party, was filed in SUI
periOr court Tuesday. The property
in question is the lot on Lafayette
st. between ColfaX and II allie avs.
The construction of a garage was
recently begun but abandoned dur
ing the winter.
1t is alleged in the complaint that
Hinkle purchased the property and
building material thereon on Feb.
9 for S13.50O and that three pay
ments covering the entire amount
have been made. But no warranty
deed has as yet been conveyed by
The Construction Co. Hinkle also
asks that a mortgage held by the
Mishawaka Trust and Savings Go.
be cancelled. il being alleged that
no bonds are in existence for which
the mortgage was drawn.
Besides DuShane and the Mish-
awake Trust and Savings Co,
Charles NJ. Troyer. Albert Collier
and John II. Pool are made defend
ants
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
WILL PR0BATED HERE;
OBJECTION Is FILED
son of Late Mrs. Ella kessler of
Noble County Says He
Has Qualified.

With the probating in the circuit
court here of the wiz of Ella Kess-
Ter Of Noble county. among whose
heirs are a daughter, DR.. Alta X.
BUram of this city, were filed Objec-
tons by the administrator of the es-
tate against the local circuit court
assuming jurisdiction over the es-
tate. Theodore Kessler, a son, is
the administrators and sets out that
the estate has already been prObated
i'm Noble county and that he has
been duly qualified.
According to the terms of the
will, DR.. Boram is bequeathed $12,-
600 in addition to property in Noble
county. other beneficiaries are
Theodore p. Mrs Ethel Belmont
and Glenn Kessler, all children of
the deceased.
Mrs. Kessler died Feb. 2S. The
will is dated Sept. 8. 1907.
According TO Atty. Dan Pyle.
handling the estate, Kessler applied
for and obtained the letters of ad-
ministration before the will had
been opened. The viii was
found here in a bureau drawer at
the home of Mrs Boram where Mrs.
Kessler died. According 10 law said
Atty. Pyle, the letters of administra-
ton must be taken out in the county
where the death occurred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
BOY RUNS AWAY FROM
HOME AND TAKES MONEY
Fred smith, II Years Old. Leaves
While Mother is Attend
ing show.

Fred Smith. 12-year-old son OF
Mrs. F. L. Smith. y. Michigan st.
disappeared from home Monday
night while his mother was attend
ing the performance OF The Col
lege Hero"
Young Smith took $40 with him
which belonged to his mother and
the ticket agent at the New York
Central depot told the police early
Tuesday morning that he had sold
ticket to Chicago to a young boy
answering the description Of the
Smith boy
The lad told the agent that he
was going to Chicago and later in
tended going 10 Denver.
Mrs. Smith left the boy supposed
ly safe at home while she went TO
the show and later TO dance. When
she returned shortly after / o'clock
the boy and the money were miss
ing.
The police were notified and in
turn have notified Chicago police
TO be on the lookout for the lad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
SEND RECRUITS
To Fl. THOMAS
Barracks at Columbus, O., AC.
COmmOdating 1000 Above
Normal Capacity.

All recruits for the regular army
enlisted at the South Bend station
during the next few months will be
forwarded TO Fort Thomas, KY, to
receive the rudimentary instruc-
tons Of a soldier. This action was
taken by the central states depart
ment because Of the crowded con-
dition OF the Columbus barracks at
Columbus. .. The barracks at the
latter place eau accommodate about
1000 men, but recently several hun
dred additional recruits have been
sent there for training. At the
present time there are nearly 5000
men going through their first drills
etc.
The local recruiting sergeants an
ticipate an increase in enlistments
here because of the ideal training
conditions offered at Fort Thomas
which is just across the Ohio river
from Cincinnati The posts equip
ment is of the best and the climate
delightful
Several lads. their ages ranging
from Il TO &c, applied Monday af
ternoon for admission TO service in
the aviation and artillery branches.
They passed the physical examina-
ton but will not enlist until the lat
ter part of the week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
NIGHT CLERK AT NILES
HOTEL REPORTED LOST
Takes Several Articles and Money
in Till and Then Leaves
City.

Taking with him a new chinchilla
overcoat, soft hat, sample case and
all of the money in the till. the new
night clerk of the Pike hotel of
Niles, vanished Monday night and
il is supposed that he came to South
Bend. South Bend police have been
asked TO be Oh the lookout for the
man.
NJ. Brodski, 4O2 Z. Dubail av..
reported that while his machine was
standing in front of the Slick build
ing on S. Main St. between s o'clock
and 10 o'clock Monday night the
side curtains. which had been under
the rear seat, were stolen.
Harry Hall, driver for the Ward
line. reported shortly after midnight
that he had run into Edward c..
Miller sos +. Calvert St. and had
broken his bicycle. He said that
Mr.. Miller is not seriously injured
and declared his willingness tc
make good the damage to the wheel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
AFFIDAVITS ARE FILED
All Men Accused of Wire Thefts TO
be Tried at same Time.

In order to bring all those impli-
Gated in the alleged wire ,'obbing Of
Indiana and Michigan Electric Co.
TO trial without the necessity Of a
city court trial, grand jury hearing
and then trial in higher court. Pros
ecutor Chester r. Montgomery filed
affidavits Tuesday afternoon in cir
cult court against the four men I'M
derm arrest. This vii! necessiate
only trial in circuit court and do
away with repeated calling of wit
nesses explained Montgomery.
The afidavits are against the fol-
lowing men all OF whom have been
arraigned in city court:
Joseph Sherman. received stolen
goods: Ike kaminski. grand lar
ceny: Patrick Wycoff. grand lar
ceny; Edward Stuck. petit larceny.
Wycoff has pleaded guilty but none
OF the others, said Montgomery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
SEVERAL CASES ARE
UP IN CITY COURT
Max Cnger Found Guilty Of Stealing
Brass TO be Sentenced
Saturday.

Max Unger was found guilty Of
stealing some brass castings from
the Stude5aker corporation by city
court Tuesday morning, but sentence
was postponed until next Saturday
Unger said that he took the parts.
Clyde Palmer. charged by j. X.
Beutler with sleaking into chick
en- coop and stealing six chickens
valued at $40. pleaded not guilty. A
hearing was set in the case for next
Thursday.
The seven cases against Joe Sher-
man for receiving stolen goods were
again continued until next Monday
on the request of the attorney for
the defense. No plea has as yet been
entered by the defendant
Frank Sczhski. charged with lar
ceny and burglary, is being held
under bonds of $500 for trial on Fri
Cay. The bond holding Ike Kamet-
ski for larceny which was increased
10 $500 by the court Monday. was
met on Tuesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
DEATHS
A. l.. SUMPTION.

Word has been received by Of
hcials at the Studebaker corpora
ton Of the death OF A L. Sump-
ton, formerly OF South Bend and
an employ OF Studebakers for SO
years. Mr. Sumption had been in
III health for some time. Death oc-
CURED Sunday afternoon at Her
mOsa Beach. Calf.
He was at one time at the head
Of the shipping department and
manager Of the Portland. ore.
branch. During the last several
years. Mr. Sumption had been on
tho road as travelling salesman
with an extensive territory in the
west and southwest
Surviving him are his son. Fred
OF San Francisco. Calf. and one sis
ter. also residing in California.
Mrs. Sumption died several years
ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
JORDAN Is ELECTED
TO ANANIAS CLUB
Roosevelt Answers Statement That
He Thinks Only i'm Terms
of War.
!nternational News Service /:

international News Service:
SEATTLE, Wash, March "a
David starr Jordan of California is
proposed and elected TO the anaias
club by Theodore Roosevelt. in a
letter received here by A. A. Sell
den. Selden saw in a Portland pa
per an article wherein DR.. Jordan
said "Col. Roosevelt thought only in
terms of war; He clipped the ar
ticle and sent it 10 Roosevelt. The
colonels reply was:
My Dear Mr.. Selden: There is no
use my answering Mr.. Jordan on
that point He is merely lying
about me and | don't mind his mis-
take. What / mind is his ceaseless
efforts to debauch the country. l
trust you see my writings. in which
1 express myself so clearly that no
one can mistake my position except
wilfully.
Sincerely yours.
Theodore Roosevelt"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
CITY JUDGE TO SPEAK
l.. VI. Hammerschmidt to Talk at
COquiIlard school.

judge Louis VI. Hammerschmidt
of the city court will be the princi-
pal speaker at the meeting Of the
Coquilard ParentTeachers club
held Thursday evening at o'clock
az the school. "City Courts" will be
the subject of his address. A short
business meeting and program are
TO follow.
The program will consist Of a dia-
lOgue, recitatiOns. readings and
piano solos by Miss Dorothy Lay
held and Miss Helen Ross. The
characters in the dialogue. which is
an exact representation of a famous
historical episode, are: Miss Chris
tine Sanders. Wilson Elliott. George
Ackermann. Dwight Foraker and
Earl Guise. No children admitted
unless accompanied by parents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

NHIIAGU, MarCn 10
BUTTFR-Receipts 9471 tubs: cream
cry extras soc: extra 6rsts, 3S6d 39c /;
firsts 3412G37c; packing stock, 26d2Ic.
EGGS-Receipts. S,607 cases; current
receipts. 26dAc: ordinary frsts, 25td
12c; frsts, 2412M2512c; extras, 81 Oc (;
checks. 22d2}I3c: dirties, 2313d241ac.
CHEESFLTwins new &c: diaries,
25%c; young Americas, 2512c; longhorns.
25bc: brick, 22n NC.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkey zoe; chick
ems, 15d2119c: springers. 2112c; rOOsters,
OTATOES-Receipts. Is cars Min
nesotaS and OhiOs, S2.10d220; WiscOn-
sill and Michigan. S2OOd2.2O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
LECTURER TO APPEAR
indianapolis Man to- Speak ut MUGS
sci Civic Meeting.

Joseph NJ. Matheny, prominent
lecturer of indianapolis, will address
the regular meeting Thursday even
ing of the Muessel Civic club under
the auspices of the Parent-Teachers'
club. Mr. Matheny is highly rec
commended by Judge Ben Lindsey
and Prof. Bryan of Indiana univer-
sity
Motion pictures will also be shown
in the evening. The bill consists
of aladdin and His Lamp, a fairy
story and several educational films
Community singing and musical Sc
lections by community talent will
conclude the program for the even
ing An admission fee Of 10 cents
Will be charged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
RALLIES FOLLOW
LOSSES ON MART
Nearly All important Issues
Are Down Few Points
at Opening.
International News Service

international News Service
NEW YORK. March Is. - Al
though the market opened with ma
terial losses in nearly all OF the i'm
portant issues today rallies were
soon in order and before the end
OF the first IS minutes some stocks
showed net gains.
Steel Common was under most
pressure. first sales being 1000
shares at 1101s 10 10 against
110& at the close yesterday. Later
the loss was recovered. Marine pre-
ferred declined q 10 1888 from
which it rallied TO Az Utah Cop
per opened IA points off at 10si Z
but more than recovered this loss
within a few minutes. American
Shelters gained Is at the end Of
the first Is minutes. Similar ad-
vances after initial declines We're
noted throughout the list.