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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
An Aged Woman Mulcted
Out Of Valuable Estate

Bowling Green, KY, Jan. 81
Kidnapped at Lincoln, Neb., in May
hurried overland in an automobile
to Kansas City and held prisoner in
an apartment hotel, with her room
guarded by a man and a large dog
until released Monday by relatives
from this city, is the remarkable
story just revealed with the return
here of Mrs. Sarah Strine, 70 years
old.
Mrs. Strine is a sister of Mrs. j.
NJ. Farnsworth, member of a prom
inent family. Mrs. Strine's husband
died at Lincoln. Neb. early in 1916,
leaving his widow comfortable es-
tate. During May of last year wo-
man with two young men. aged Is
and 80 years. supposed to be the
latter's sons. appeared at Mrs.
Strine's home In Lincoln.
According to the story Mrs. Strine
was held captive in her own house
for a week. During this time she
was forced to deed over her proper
ty. II is alleged. She was then
placed In an automobile and was ia
ken to Kansas City.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
HUNCHBACK'S DELICATE
TOUCH ADVERTISED FOR
Cripples Only Can Fill Places Wom-
EN- Usually Held.

Chicago.-Scanners of help want
ed columns were astounded by read
ing three hunchbacks wanted; easy
work, steady and profitable. if COM
peteEt."
Inquiry developed that the Grip
pies were wanted to operate certain
machines in an envelope factory
whore delicacy of touch rather than
strength was required.
you see," said one of the firm
SEE king the men, 1.-THE girls have
been operating these machines. Now
we must operate night as well as
day ind cannot employ women for
the night work. A normal man is
too strong and is apt to be too clum-
sly. A hunchback is generally a del
icate worker"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
ROWAN H0LBR00K
Will Be Appointed Deputy Bank
ing Commissioner, Is
Report.

Information has been received in
Greensboro that Rowan Holbrook, a
well known banker and business
man of Hartford. will be appointed
deputy State Banking Commissioner
under Commissioner George Speer.
This position was recently rendered
to banker of Mayfield, but has
been declined. 1t is stated on good
authority that Mr.. Holbrook will re-
ceive the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Inquirer.
Mr.. lHolbrook, when seen by
representative of The Herald, said
he had not fully made up his mind
as to whether or not he would ac-
cept the Deputy Banking Commits
sionership. In the event that he
did, however, it would more than
likely necessitate the moving of his
family to Frankfort.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
P0MER0y FREED FROM
SOLITARY AFTER Al YEARS
Noted Murderer, Imprisoned At
Is, Now Master of Seven
Languages.

Boston, Mass.-Jesse POmerOy,
who has been for forty-one years III
solitary confinement in the State
prison at Charlestown, was granted
equal privileges with other prison
ers by the State Executive Council
Convicted of murder at Is, Pomeroy
two years later was locked up in 4
cell lighted from a window in the
ceiling so that he might not gaze on
his fellow men. He was exercised
apart from other prisoners and
barred as far as possible from hu-
man companionship. Two years ago
the sentence was enforced less rig
orously to accord with modern ideas
of prison reform. He was allowed
more opportunities for exercise in
the prison yard, and was allowed to
days, sitting apart from the other
men.
Now, at the age of 81 years, Pom
eroy will move into cell where he
can see passersby, will be allowed to
exercise with other prisoners, sit
with them at the church services,
and at the prison entertainments,
and will be given such light work
In the prison shops as his somewhat
enfeebled health would permit. Gov.
Mccall announced that he approved
the Communication.
Pomeroy was convicted of the
brutal murder of two children, fol-
lowing a series of degenerate acts
which had terroriZed the South Bos-
ton and Dorchester districts of this
city. He was sentenced to be hang
ed. but because of his youth the sen
tence was committed to solitary i'm
risonment for life. On September 7,
1876, he was placed in his solitary
cell at the Charles street Jail.
But he did not drop out of the
public eye. Reports of sensational
attempts to escape. carried through
with patent ingenuity rarely found
outside of fiction, became public at
frequent intervals. His mother, un-
til her death two years ago, never
relaxed her efforts to secure his par
don, and was allowed to visit her
son regularly.
When Pomeroy began his sentence
he was poorly educated. Now he
can read in seven languages and at
the age of 81 is studying Arabic.
His last known attempt TO escape
was four years ago. Since then he
has been diligently studying law as
II bears on his case. Beyond his at
tempts to break through steel and
brick to freedom, he has been on the
whole. his keepers say. a quiet and
model prisoner.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
HARTFORD KY. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1917.
the border was predicted for tomor-
row or Sunday by officers of Cen
Murguia's staff today.
Halt Murguia's Train.

Juarez, Mex, Jan. 2s.-Villa fol-
lowers fired into Gen. Jose Carlos
Murguia's military train at Santa
Sofia, ITO miles south of Juarez,
last night, and the train was forced
to return to Guzman before resum-
ing the trip to Cassas Grandes, ac-
cording to semi-official sources.
The Mexican Northwestern pas
senger train which left Cassas
Grandes for Juarez late yesterday
was also pursued by Villa cavalry,
but the engineer opened the throt-
tie and escaped. This train was
crowded with foreign and Mexican
refugees.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
GRAYSON COUNTY
ROAD ENGINEER DIES

Leitchfield, Ky, Jan. esd
Butler. 80 years old County Road
Engineer, died today at his home at
Caneyville. this county, of leakage
of the heart. He had been in i'll
health for several months. He was
one of the most prominent citizens
of GraysOn county and at the time
of his death was director of the
Leitchfield Deposit Bank and the
Bank of Caneyville.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
Rebel Leader i'm Potential
Control of Northern
Mexico.
OF PUNITIVE FORGE
Awaited for Armed Entry-l5, 900
Will Join Bandit, Is
RumOr.

New York, Jan. 27.-Francisco
Villa and his troops are in potential
control of Northern Mexico and
await only the withdrawal of the
American punitive expedition to
make that control an actual one, ac-
cording to John ]. Halves, Villas
official agent in New York.
Basing his assertions upon infor-
nation brought to him here, he says,
by messengers direct from Villa,
who is declared to be in command
of the forces investing chihuahua,
Halves asserted today that twenty
Carranza Generals commanding
nearly 5000 Mexican troops in sew
eral States adjoining the interna-
tional border have made representa-
tons to Villa that when the latter
give the word they will turn from
Car'fnza. This word will be given,
according to Halves, as soon as Gen.
Pershing's troops have returned to
United States soil.
Halves said he had been told by
the Villa messengers that the de-
lection of the Carranza forces would
he accomplished peacefully. There
would be little bloodshed, as the
troops are secretly favoring Villas
revolution. he reason for awaiting
the retirement of the Pershing ax-
petition, Halves asserted, was thai
Villas men intended to avoid any
clash with the Americans.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
COWBOYS FIGHT
WITH MEX|CANS
All.Day Clash Reported On
Arizona Border.
RE.ENFORCEMeNTS ARE SENT
Americans Aided By Utah Cavel.
ry-No Casualties Reported
By Night.

Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 26.-Accord-
ing to telephone advices from Ariva-
ca, Ariz., about forty miles south OF
Tucson, fighting has been in prog
ress all day at place called Stone
house between Mexican troopers and
American cowboys.
Attacked by Americans.
When the cowboys attempted to
drive their cattle from the boundary
line the Mexicans opened fire, and
report said the Americans retreated
and were REINFORCED by part of
Troop E, Utah Cavalry, who return
ed the fire.
All Americans have assembled at
house on the Arivaca Land e Cat
tie Company's ranch, it was report
ed. Eighteen American troopers,
with several thousand rounds of am
munition, were dispatched-at 5
o'clock to aid the troops already en-
gagged.
The original force consisted of
fourteen troopers REINFORCED by
cowboys. At o'clock it was re-
ported that no Americans had been
killed. The scene of the fighting is
three miles from Ruby, Ariz.
Cowboys Sent Aid.
The fighting was started by the
Mexicans, according to the American
version of the affair, and was precip-
itated by the rounding up Of cattle
on the American side, near the line,
by six American cowboys. The cow
boys, retreating, kept up running
fire as they returned northward, and
the Utah cavalrymen went to their
aid.
Reports said no further trouble
was anticipated and that ample
troops were at hand to protect the
border. The Mexican cavalrymen,
numbering twenty, attacked in open
formation, and toward the end of
the skirmish had been pretty well
scattered.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
Mr.. SOL ALLEN
Dies After Illness of Two
Weeks at Falls of
Rough.
Especial to Herald)

Falls OF Rough, KY, Jan. 81
After an illness of two weeks of
Bright's disease, Mr.. Sol Allen, one
Of tho most prominent citizens and
largest land owners and stock buy
ers in this section, died early yester-
day morning. His remains will be
inferred at Shady Grove buryin"
ground today.
Mrs. Allen, his wife, is now con-
fined to her bed with pneumonia.
He leaves several children.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
Punitive Force To Be On
American Soil i'm An
Other Week.
DETAILS LEFT TO FUNSTON
Regulars Will Relieve State
Troops Now Stationed
Along Border.

Washington, Jan. 27.--Withdraw
al Of the American military eXped;-
dion in Mexico was ordered by the
War Department today. and by The
end OF another week the entire COM
mand, after ten months on Mexican
soil, probably will have recrossed
into the United States.
The order went to Gen. Funston,
in command at the border, and left
10 his discretion the exact time of
starting the northward movement
and the details of carrying it out
For several weeks he has known of
the Administration determination
to order the troops back to the Dor
der, and under his direction the eX-
peditiol mas been concentrated for
the long march. Officials here un
derstand that some advance units
already have started north, and be-
lieve that within forty-eight hours
the whole column will be in motion.
Relieve State Troops.
At the border the regulars will
relieve a considerable portion. if not
all, of the national guardsmen re-
naming on duty there. Already
about $4,000 of the State troops in
the border patrol have been ordered
home, and their movement probably
will be under way by the time Per-
shing's men arrive on American soil.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
SIXTY THOUSAND BOMBS
HAVE FALLEN ON RHEIMS

New York City.-Sixty thousand
bombs have fallen on Rheims,
France. since the beginning of the
war; 545 civilians have been killed
and $50 wounded. according to a
statement prepared by Whitney
Warren. the architect. Mr.. Warren
has returned from France with ma.
terial for supplementary report to
lie French Institute on the presen'
cM d'th' of the Rheims Cathedral.
OF the number killed. eighty-six
We're children and 1879 yere women.
Mr.. Warren said. The Cathedral,
he added, has received 100 bombs
and all the quarter that surrounds
1t is absolutely demolished.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
Louisville, Ky.

Louisville, Ky.
Editor Hartford Herald:-Please
send ME The Herald for six months
for which | enclose SO cents.
You will oblige me if you will
send this weeks and last weeks is
sue. MRS. +. BRIGGS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
NEW STATE FAIR
SECRETARY IL KREMER

Fount Kremor has been elected
secretary OF the Kentucky State
Fair TO succeed the late w. ]. Gooch.
Mr.. Kremer has had wide experience
in the big organizations of which he
is now head. having been associated
with the Kentucky State Fair under
three secretaries.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
Edgerly, La

Edgerly, La.
Mr.. w. II. Coombs, Editor, Dear
Sir:-Inclosed find fifty cents for
which please send me the Hartford
Herald six months.
Yours truly.
RUSSELL COMBS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
Border Patrol Engaged.

Nogales, Ariz., Jan. 26.-The
American border patrol was engag-
cd in fight with Mexicans west Of
Arivaca, Ariz., according to a mes
sage received here tonight from the
commander of the Utah Cavalry de-
tachment stationed at Arivaca. As
sistance was being sent cavalrymen
stationed in rock house, the mes
sage stated.
A pack train was being made rea-
dy here tonight and it was reported
additional cavalrymen would be sent
TO Arivaca tomorrow, although no
orders to move had been received.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
Carrapxa Troops Sent.

Juarez. Mexico. Jan. 26.-Fifteen
- ,ord- 4 Carranza troops have been
\ from chihuahua City to the
NMr,''rrn district of Chihuahua to oc-
ycupy I'll Vale (San Buena Ventura)
: and Sshe other outposts vacated by
American expeditionary forces.
Gen. Jose Santos Murguia will go
to Casas Grandes, where he will ar
range for the garrisoning Of the dis
tdct.
A General movement Of American
troops from Colonia Dublan toward
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31
Villa At RubiO.

chihuahua. Mexico, Jan. ga
report brought here tonight says
Francisco Villa has passed through
La Junta and Rubio. points west Of
Chihuahua City and about ninety
miles south of FL Vale. on his way
North with 1000 men. Meantime
several troop trains have left here
for the Northwest for the campaign
against Villa, of which Gen. Fran
cisco Murguia will take personal
charge. The new troops from the
South are expected shortly to occu-
py Jimenez. Santa Rosalia and Par
raj. which will release more men for
the pursuit of Villa.
Villa is said to be again short OF
ammunition, due to the recapture OF
the loot taken from Chihuahua and
other cities recently. The loss of
these supplies, according to report,
has caused disruption between Villa
and his chiefs. particularly as re-
CARDS Salazar and Acosta.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-01-31

For classy job printing-The Herald
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
BURNTWOOD

Chaa Elder and family spent Sum
day with Jos. Andrews and family.
Robert Bigham entertained at Sun
day dinner the following: Everett,
Frank and Carl Barker, Clarence
and Willis Elder and Stanley Yaney.
Misses Electra Ballinger and Elsie
Barker and Messrs. Carl Andrews,
Ralph Andrews and Earl Snider We're
Sunday guests of Nellie, Pearl and
Clifton Coate.
Elmer Kittle and family, l. Wade
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Big
ham spent Sunday with Mrs. Wade
and son.
Miss Stella Monroe, Clifford Hay
and Cyrus Andrews visited Esther
and Paul Johnston, Sunday.
Lorena Pummel, Grace Grunden,
Fanny and Hazel Bailey visited Mel
va and Myrtle Coate Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eros Barker took din
ner Sunday with the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Barker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Coate were Sun.
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cash
Green.
Mrs. G. F. Bailey spent Sunday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Earl Vantilberg.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29

gate to the State C. e. convention.
John McDol and family, Of New
Weston, John Schock, of New Wes-
ton, and Gladys Preston spent Sun
day with Mrs. Mary Arnold and dau-
ghter.
Mrs. Ira Felver and children spent
Sunday with VIM. Roush and family.
Earl Preston and wife are moving
in the Maggie Preston property.
Eva Beougher, and Thelma Kettle
spent Sunday afternoon with Cletus
Hanna.
Aunt Mary Grubbs spent Sunday
with Ora Barker and family.
Tom Grunden, Tom Ritchie, Frank
Grunden and John Wills, of Dayton,
spent Sunday at this place.
Stella Monroe spent Sunday with
Ester Johnson.
Mrs. Elizabeth Metzcar of Celina,
and Mrs. George Inman, of Van Vert,
spent Sunday with the. formers sis
ter, Mrs. Colson and family.
Cary Benden and wife of Yorkshire
visited friends here and attended SER
vices at the Church of Christ, Sun
day.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
PHILOTHEA

Announcement of the marriage of
Henry G. Dues to Julia M. Barbeaud
June q at Alta Iona, Texas has
been received by relatives here.
John Abels and wife left for Day
ton, Tuesday.
Henry Braun and wife are rejoic-
ing over baby daughter that arriv-
ed last Friday.
The committee has everything in
readiness for our grand social July
4th, afternoon and evening. Dona-
tions for the Fancy Stand, numbering
1000 articles have been received.
God light and music, plenty of re-
freshments, fire works and cake
walks will be some of the attractions.
We cordially invite all friends and ac-
quaintances to come and share in our
social enjoyment and manifest their
good will. The proceeds are to start
fund for much needed improvement
on our church.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
ST. ROSA

Herman FOrtkamp and family OF
Philothea visited the John Fortkamp
family last Saturday.
Grandmother Rose from Columbus
is visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Math Hartings.
Glenn Hoyng and family, of Egypt,
visited relatives here last Monday.
Mrs. Catherine Lochtefeld and son,
v. f. spent last Tuesday in Minister.
A. d. Meiring, Alphone Schaefer
and julius Lechleiter were Celina Wis
itors last Sunday afternoon.
Last Monday the officers of the
Marion Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany held their regular meeting.
Herman Clune was Minister visit
or last Tuesday.
Rev. Albert Voag visited the Maria
Stein convent last Saturday.
John Fortkamp and j. W. Klein
henz accompanied by a few gentle
men from Maria Stein attended the
final hearing in the U. S. District
Court at Cincinnati on Thursday in
regard to the C. H. G d. R. r. case.
Ed Hartings spent last Sunday in
Dayton. We wonder what the spe-
cial attraction was there. He was all
smiles when he returned.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
NOTICE TO PRINTERS.

NOTICE is hereby given to the printers
of Mercer County, Ohio. that the Board of
Deputy State Supervisors OF Elections In
and for the county aforesaid, will let on
the l4th day of July, 1917, at O'Clock p.m
at the office OF the said board, to the lowest
responsible bidder, the contract for print
ing and furnishing according to law. the
necessary Off cial ballots to be used for the
Democratic and Republican Primary Elec-
tion, to be held August IA, 1917, in the four
precincts OF Oelina and that part of Jeffer-
son township attached to the Oellna School
District.
The number of ballots required for each
precinct and the form of the ballot to be
printed is on file with the Clerk OF the
Board and may be ascertained by writing
or calling on him.
Sealed proposals, accompanied by legal
bond for faithful performance of contract,
will be received by the Clerk of the Board
until one o'clock pm. on Saturday. July
l4th. 1917.
Blank bonds will be furnished by the
CLERK of the Board. The Board will also
furnish fac simile signatures OF the BoaEd.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
BY order OF the Board of Deputy State
Supervisors OF Elections in and for Mercer
County. Ohio. II. #. DRURY, Chief
JOHN G. ROMER, CLERK.
Dated June "a, 1917. l2-2t
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
LEAH BETH BIsEL.
NOTICE OF ROAD ASSESSMENT

In the matter of the Schott Joint Road
NOTICE is hereby given that the
schedule of the apportionment of the
costs and expenses of construction of the
Schott Joint Road in Mercer County,
Ohio, and the estimated assessments to
be made on the landowners affected, has
been made by the surveyor and the same
is on file in the Office of the County Aud
itor at Celina, Ohio, for the inspection Of
all persons interested.
And the goth day of June, 1917 at 10
o'clock A. M. in the office of the Com
missioners of this County, has been fixed
as the time and place for hearing objec-
tions, if any be made to said assessment.
If any owner of property affected there
by, desires TO make S objection 10 sag as
in writing, with the County Commission
ers before the time so set for the hear
ing.
Commissioners of said Mercer County.
BY ]. +. STEINBRUNNER,
Auditor.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
CHICKASAW
.e wenther nt this wrIting.

Fine weather at this writing
The farmers in this locality are
busy moving hay.
Ray Thole, of Coldwater was seen
in our burg one day of last week.
Ray Mendenhall of Richmond was
in this burg, Monday
Frank Metz, of Celina, was in this
burg, Monday evening.
II. Cashover, travelling man for the
Moore Oil Co., was in the city, Friday
of last week.
J.B. Albers and wife of Coldwater,
were seen in this burg one day of las
week.
Budde Bros, of st. John, transact
ed business here, Monday evening.
John Line man and family of Ft.
Wayne are visiting the formers par
ents at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casper Clune and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. p. Kroger spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Bertke, Of Cartha-
gena.
Miss Soloma Rawers, of Dayton,
visited her parents here Sunday.
Bernadine Dorsten who is employ
ed in the city is home on vacation
at this writing.
Toney Heirholzer, of Coldwater,
transacted business here Tuesday ev-
ening.
VIM. Gross was a Celina visitor,
Tuesday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
ORDINANCE NO. 349

To amend Ordinance No. 319, fixing the
salaries and bonds of certain officers and
to repeal certain sections therein, BE 1T
ORDAINED by the Council of the Village
of Celina, Mercer County, State OF Ohio:
Section 1. That the salary of the Mar
shall shall be Seventy-five dollars per
month, payable semi-monthIy, and he
shall give bond in the sum of Two Thous-
and Dollars with SuretieS approved ac-
Section 2. That the salary of the Night
Police shall be SiXty-five dollars per
month, payable semi monthly, and he
shall give bond in the sum of TWO Thous-
and Dollars with sureties approved ac-
cording to law.
Section g. That the salary of the Fire
Chief shall be Seventy five dollars per
month, payable semi-monthly, and he
shall give bond in the sum of Two Thous-
and Dollars with sureties approved ac-
cording to law.
In the Fire Department there shall De
two assistants and a driver, who shall be
appointed by the Mayor, with the advice
and consent of the Council, to perform
such appropriate duties relating to the
Fire Department as shall from time to
time be assigned by the Council.
They shall receive the following salar-
les per annum, payable semi monthly:
First Assistant, Sixty-flve Dollars per
month.
Second Assistant, who shall also be the
Janitor of the City Building. and the sal
ary of such Janitor of the City Building,
and as Second Assistant in the Fire De-
partment combined, shall be Sixty-five
Dollars per month.
The Driver, Seventy Dollars per month.
Section 4. Sections 3, 8, 8, 10 and IL
of Ordinance No. 319, and all other Ordi-
nances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
herewith, be ad the same are hereby re-
pealed This ordinance is declared to be
an emergency measure, the good order
and safety of the Village requiring same,
and shall take effect and be In force from
and fater the earliest period allowed by
law.
Passed this 18th day of June, 1917.
S. S. SCRANTON,
President of Council.
Attest: j. NJ WINTER, Clerk.