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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19
Appellate Court Affirrs
Judgment of Lower Court

The appellate court Of Indiana yes
terday approved the Judgment OF the
Wayne county court made three years
ago in the case Of Joshua Allen, adj
ministrator of the estate OF Charles
Lipscomb against the Standard On
company.
Charles Lipscomb was burned to
death in an oil tank three years ago.
and Joshua Allen as the administrator
of that estate brought damage proceed
ings against the Standard Oil COM
pany for the death of Lipscomb. The
trial was held in the Wayne Circuit
court and the jury rendered verdict
in favor of the administrator for
S4,250.
The Standard Oil company appealed
to the Appellate Court Of Indiana and
on Wednesday it affirmed the judg-
ment of the Wayne court
The plaintiff was represented by
Joshua Allen and Ray X. Shively The
Standard Oil company was represent
ed by Miller. Thompson and Miller
of Indianapolis and Gath Freeman OF
Richmond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19
GLEN CARR HEADS
COUNTY SHERIFFS

Glenn Carr, Wayne county sherlft,
was elected president of the Indiana
State association of County Sherlffs
which held its annual meeting at In
dianapolis Wednesday. Lewis Barnes,
Lake county sheriff, was elected sec
rotary and William Weinhardt, Tip
pecanoe county sheriff, was named
treasurer.
The proposed bill for revision OF the
salaries of county officials that is be-
ing prepared under the direction or
Gilbert H. Hendren, of the state board
of accounts. was discussed at the
meeting and Mr.. Carr. who. with sew
eral other sheriffs, talked to Mr.. Hen
dren about the bill. said that 1t ap-
peared to be fair as it was outlined to
them.
The legislative committee Of the as
ISOLATION will work in connection with
this proposed legislation. The com
mittee. which was appointed by Mr..
Carr. includes Ben White. of White
county; George w. Gilly. of Ft.
Wayne; Ora Butler. of kokomo; Will
liam Weinhardt. Of Lafayette and w.
b. Forney of Valparaiso.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19
ALBERT TORBECK IS
CALLED BY DEATH

Albert Torbeck, ~ years old, died
Thursday morning at his home 1870
South Third street, of complication
of diseases. Mr.. Tobeck was born
in Richmond and has spent his entire
life here.
lie was employed as assistant fore
man of Swayne Robinson company.
Mr.. Torbeck has been active in relig.
ious. fraternal and social circles for a
number of years. He was a member
Of St. Andrews Catholic church, Young
Mems Institute, ST Joseph Benevolent
society, Holy Name society. and
WAYNE Order of Eagles
He is survived by hts widow. his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Torbeck,
three brothers. William, Joseph and
Harry. and two sisters, Mary and
Flora Torbeck. all of this city. The
death OF Mr.. Torbeck is the sixth in
he immediate family during the last
year.
Funeral services will be held next
Monday morning at nine o'clock from
st. Andrews church. Rev. Clement
Zepf will have charge of the services.
Friends may call at the home any
inc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19
Down Town Booths Opened as Factor
in Red Cross Roll Call Campaign

Eighteen Red Cross Roll Call booths
downtown" factor Of the Roll Call
were opened early Thursday morning.
and memberships were received at
them throughout the day, from per-
sons who had not been reached by the
solicitors who visited the homes OF
the city Women CARRIED In char
acteristic Red Cross costume Of white
apron, red cap and Red Cross arm
bands were stationed at every booth.
and reported that up to noon num-
Der Of enrollments had been made.
Over fifty enrollments we're made at
the Pennsylvania railroad yards east
Of the city on Wednesday. Solicita-
ton will be made there again on Sat
urday as many men were not reached
yesterday Mrs Arnold Klein, factory
roll call manager, announced that a
total Of 493 members has been secured
in the factories up to Thursday night.
The work in the schools is progress
ing nicely. Mrs Demas Coe, who is
In charge, reports that in several OF
the schools every teacher had
enrolled AS the roll call is for
adults the school children are not be-
ing solicited Practically all school
children are already members OF the
Junior Red Cross.
The reports Of Mrs. Charles S. Bond
city chairman, and Mrs. Paul Ross
county chairman, made Wednesday
night follows:
City.
LIST ward-Mrs. George Reid. SO
End ward-Mrs. George Cunning
ham Northumberland. %
3rd ward-Mrs. John H. Johnson rs
4th ward-Miss Annette Edmunds 106
5th ward-Mrs. A. w. Roach. -. ISL
9Th ward-Mrs. Chas. Land. go. 81
Mrs Howard A. Dill. 81
7th ward-Mrs. Fred Lahrman. 1876
Sth ward-Mrs. William Reed IS
Total. .................. 7s9
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19
CIT THIS OUTFIT IS WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out TINS SIP
enclose with SC and mail it to Foley &
90 oS35 Sheffield Ave. Chicago. Hi,
writing your name and address cleartf'
You will receive in return trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey ana Tar
Eroley Kidney pills for pain in sides
and back; rheumatism, backacae. kId-
nev and bladder ailments; and toIeF
Cathartic Tablets. a wholesome ana
thoroughly cleansing cathartc, tor con
stipation, biliouSneSs. head"che ana
sluggish bowels. For sale by A. q
Luken x Co.-AdV.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19

Boge, John Henry Lehman, Clemens
Lahrman, Henry Joseph Maurer. John
Henry Nolte, George Fleming, Hen
ry Weyman. Henry Casper Fleming
and Frank Tepe.
Five who were to have been exam
ined Thursday have died. They are
Albert Weishaupt, John Fuchs. Mathi.
as Loeller. Adam William Erik and
henry Heitbrink.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19
MINISTER TO BELGIUM

PARIS, Dec. 19.-Francisco Garcia
Calderon, who has been first secre-
tary of the Peruvian legation here, has
been named minister by his govern
ment to Belgium. He was the guest
of diplomatic representatives of Latin
America at a banquet last night
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19
Sanger Succeeds White
in Red Cross Office
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec 10. - Colonel
William Carey Sanger has assumed
the management of the Potomac divi-
sion of the American Red Cross, it
was announced today He succeeds
Henry White, who has gone to France
as a member of the peace delegation.
Col. Sanger has been associate man
ager of the division.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19
Ty Cobb, above, and Johnny Evers.

The stars of the athletic world who
offered their services in war and
were sent across are beginning to
return. Ty Cobb, captain in the
chemical warfare division of the
army, returned recently on the
Leviathan> which brought shipload
of troops. Johnny Evers. who help
ed direct the athletic activities of the
knights of Columbus in France. re-
turned on the Lorraine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19

The Massachusetts society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and
the Animal Rescue League are ask
ing for contributions with which to
provide Christmas dinners for needy
horses
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-19

Pig Club members in two townships
IF Dekalb county produced 1859
pounds of pork at a net profit of
f24649.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-13
Emergency Bid.

re- Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received by
the Board of Supervisors of
Santa Cruz County, for the pur-
chase of one motor cycle. Mon
day, August 10th, 1918, at 2
o'clock p. m.
Bids must be sealed and adj
dressed to the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and mark
ed, Sealed bid for purchase OF
Motor Cycle" All bids must be
filed with the Clerk of the
Board not later than 2 o'clock
p. m. of the above mentioned
day.
By order of the Board of Su-
pervisors, this 5th day Of Aug
ust. 1918.
LAURA PARSONS,
Clerk
First publication Aug. Z, 1918
Last publication, Aug. II, 1918
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-13
Political Announcement.

hereby announce myself a
candidate for the nomination for
the office of Secretary of State,
ubject to the action of the Dem
tcratic party in the primaries to
he held September 10, 1918.
MRS FRANCES w. MUNDS.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-13
For Supervisor.

The undersigned hereby an
nounces himself as a candidate
for the office of supervisor OF
Santa Cruz county, Arizona,
from the Patagonia district,
subject to the action of the
Democratic party, in the Pri-
mary election, to be held Sep
TENDER 10, 1918.
C. L. NORTIICRAFT.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-13
For Supervisor.

The undersigned hereby an
nounces himself as a candidate
for the office of supervisor OF
Santa Cruz county, Arizona,
subject to the action of the
Democratic Party in the Pri-
mary election, to be held Sep
tember 10.
JAMES FINLEY.
Camille, July IL, 1918.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-13
For Supervisor.

| The undersigned hereby an
!nounces himself as a candidate
for member of the Board of Su.
pervisors of Santa Cruz county
from the Patagonia district, sub
ject to the action of the demo-
cratic party, in the primary cleo
ton, to be held September 10,
OSCAR F. ASHBURN.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-13
For School Superintendent

The undersigned hereby an
nounces her candidacy for School
Superintendent of Santa Cruz
County, subject to nomination on
the Democratic tickets at the pri
mary election to be held Septem-
Der 10th. 1918.
JOSEPHINE A. SAXON.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-13
FOR SHERIFF.

The undersigned. present in
cumbent. hereby announces thai
he will be candidate for renom
ination for the Office of Sh, ri
of Santa Cruz County. Arizona
on the Democratic Ticket, at thu
primary election. September 10Th
1918.
Nogales. July Sd, 1918
R. K EARHART
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-13
For Superior Judge.

The undersigned hereby an
nounces himself as a candidate
for Superior Judge of Santa
Cruz county. Arizona. subject to
nomination by the Democratic
electors in the Primary election
to be held September 10th.
w. A. O'Connor.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-13
BUDGET TOWN OF NOGALEs, ARIZONA, 1918

At regular meeting of the Town Council Nogaes Arizona
held the 5h day Of August 1913 it was ordered that the fol-
lowing budget be tentatively adopted subject changes
corrections which may be made the 18th day August 1918
by the Town Council:
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-20
NORTH STONINGTON

The farm known as the Elisha An derson place has been sold to MT. Gunner of Lewiston, Maine, who will move here soon.
 Miss Olive Brooks has returned to her home in Providence.
 Miss Mary Griffith has been visit ing friendsin Danielson.
 George w. Newcomb and wife have been on trip.
 Miss Alma Schewnan is entertain ing her cousin from New Haven.
 ". H. Earle and wife, of Worcester. are spending week at Frank o. Flummer's.
 George c. Spooner called on friends in Plainfleld. Thursday.
 Mrs. Frank Swanson and daughter. Louis, of Providence. are guests of CCharles Dahlen.
 Raymond Lewis visited the shipyard at Groton, Thursday.
 J, R. Williams and wife of Pawtuck- ct were guests at H. H. Crowelps, on Monday.
 Miss Annie L. Anderson was in Prov ldence last week. Miss Margaret St. John. of Moosup visited Mrs. c. C. Spooner, Saturday. Walter Greene has returned to his homI in Worcester. Fred Brooks and family of Provi. dence have been spending a few days with Albert Pike.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AIIDITORIuM.

Not only has "A Soldiers Oath" the powerful photodrama which was shown yesterday at the Auditorium theatre in its 1918 version, all of the powerful situations which made 1t dramatic masterpiece in its original form. but it also has gained tremen- dously in the revision. Today it IS much surer of touch and it's scenes are immeasurably more finished. William Farnum, the star. has never appeared to better advantage.
 The patrons of the Auditorium theatre are assured a treat during the coming enga cement of the great moral drama, Ten Nights in a Bar Room ' The eminent actor Robert Downing, who will be seen in the part of Joe Morgan. has supported among others, Edwin Booth, Joseph Jefferson and Mary Anderson He also has headed his own company in such plays as Othello. Virginius. the Gladiator. and
 many others and has for the last ten years been doing evangelistic work.
 So impressed was he with the idea suggested by his manager of former days Arthur C. Aiston, that he could use his talents tS good advantage in portraying the part of Joe Morgan to bring this great cause of temperance home to the thousands that will De sure 10 witness this play. that he de- cided to do so, and also wherever possible to deliver his great neart-to- heart talks to all classes of people, during his stay in different cities
 The popularity of his great play, Ten Nights in a Bar Room" which has played 10 more than any other drama ever presented, is unquestioned, and brought up to date as it has been without losing any of its oldtime hrilliancy
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-20
SOUTH KnLiNCLY

MT. and Mrs. William Davis have been entertaining their aunt, Mrs. Leo hard Kies.
 Myrta Doane is spending a part of her vacation in Willimantic.
 Francis Coffey entertained his cou- sin, Norman Spaulding, of Auburs, R. l., several days last week
 Miss Hartig is spending the week at the beach near Providence.
 Myra Spau1ding of Auburn, has been a visitor at G. W. Barlow's
 MT. and Mrs. A. E. Hall. Gertrude Hall, Mrs. R. c. Kies, Myrta Doane and 1nez Doane motored to Putnam Tuesday evening. to see the old home stead.
 Mrs. Willis Hill and daughter. of Central Village. spent Tuesday with relatives here
 Several families in this vicinity made up a motor party for a trip to the beach. Sunday.
 Plans for he annual old home day to be held on Labor Day are nearly completed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-20
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Davis Thea Ire.
 Moving Pictures at the Auditorium Theatre.
 Moving Pictures at the Breed Thea tre .,
 Roque Tournament at Rockwell Street Grounds.
 Shetucket Lodge. No. 27. I. o. O. F- meets in Odd Fellows Hall
 Norwich Nest, No. 1S96. o. Q. O meets in Owls Hall.
 wauregan Lodge, No. $, K. of F.. meets in Pythian Hall
 Slater Lodge. No. 5os. N. E. o. F. Ionic Camp. No. 1894. M. W. A.. meets in Eagles Hall.
 Norwich Central Labor Union meets in Carpenters Hall
 Thames Lodge, No; S26, N. E. O' F. meets in Foresters' Hall.
 St. Mary's T A. and B. Society meets in T. A. E. Building.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-20
BREED THEATRE.

One of the finest bills of the year is to be seen at the Breed theatre to- day when Norma Talmadge will ap- pear in the triumph of her artistic career. De Luxe Annie. This picture was adapted for the screen by Paul West from the current stage success of the same name by Edward Clark. The story first appeared as a two part serial in the Saturday Evening Post. so that millions of homes are familiar with this thrilling tale. Miss Talmadge has never appeared to bet ter advantage than in this absorbing play. Surpassing even her supreme characterization in Ghosts of Yester- day and By Right of Purchs SC, this charming star has inspired her count less admirers to new enthusis sm with her portrayal of the heroine in De Luxe Annie.
 Toto, the famous New York Hippo drome comedian, will also be seen in The Junk Man a two part comedy which is a riot of mirth. and the latest war news in the Hearst Pathe weekly will complete the bill for today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-20
MYSTIC

There was a large audience at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sun day morning to listen to the sermon by Rev. William H. Dunmack, form CT pastor of the church. but now of Burnside. Mir. Dunmack took for his text, Light of the Good Fight of Faith, and Lay Hold in Eternal Life. And his subject was Fighting the Hun. A ser mon well remembered by all present. The speaker making big impression upon his audience. Mrs. Thomas Tre- vena rendered. a contalto solo. Miss Payer, of New York, gave a violin so- To during the offertory and Mrs. Ruth Johnson sang a soprano solo. At the close of the service Robert Gremley sang Keep the Home Fires Burning.
 After the benediction, a reception was given to Rev. and Mrs. Dunmack. They left for Willimantic on Monday and on Tuesday Mir. Dunmack will preach at the camp meeting service.
 Misses Ellen Holmes. Annie Rath- bun, Louise Paige, Edith Rathbun. Eliza Dennison, Geneva Rathbun and Josephine Dickinson are camping at the Gallup farm in North Stonington.
 Mrs. William Black and daughter, Katie, have gone to Tennessee for the benefit of Mrs. Blacks health.
 SeIcCt1nan C. C. PoCter Is now the keerer of the Main Street drawbridge and his assistant will be Harbor Mas ter George W. Keigwin.
 As a result of the piano recital given by Miss Carolyn Beebe of Westfeld, N. J.. at the nome of MT. and Mrs. Frank W. Buckley On High street, over S100 was netted for the Mystic branch of the Red Cross.
 s. Arthur Boylen received word on Saturday of the death of his brother, William Boylen of Waltham, Mass, The official word came from Boston announcing the young man had been killed in action on July 20. He was a member of Company L. of the 1o1st Infantry.
 Miss Guida Peterson the visiting nurse, is enjoying her two weeks va cation, and Miss Madeline McGrath is substituting for her.
 Stephen Jennings and family of Phoenix. Arizona, are the guests of MT. Jennings parents, MT. and Mrs. Stephen Jennings of Quiambaug Henry Marshall has returned to l Providence after visit with Mir. and Mrs. George W. Wilcox.
 Miss Pauline Miner has returned from visit in Hartford.
 Mrs. John T. Brooks is visiting her parents in Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-20
STATE BUILDING AND BUSINESS.


 The real estate market continues to be active in nearly all parts of the state. Sales of real estate last week by warranty deed in the cities of the state reported in these columns num- bered 430 as compared with 487 a year ago, while the mortgage loans for the same period amounted to $1,001, 76S, comparing with $1,542,955 last year.
 No bankruptcy petitions were filed during the week in this state. A year ago six petitions, with total assets of $99,S03 and liabilities of $64, ,743, were filed.
 The ten new companies formed last week have a total authorized capital stock of $3S5.000 This record com pares favorably with last year, when the seven new companies had total capitalization of S237 ,O00
 Building permits issued last week in the cities of New Haven Bridge port, Hartford, Waterbury, Stamford and New Britain to the number of 124 for new buildings to cost s256 .665. This is decidedly lower than last year, when but 116 permits were issued in the same cities for new construction work to cost $787, ,495.
 Among the new projects of the week are stable in Litchfield to cost S10,000, office building in Stratford, three and six family houses in Waterbury apartment block, factory construction church and alterations to business block in Bridgeport, several small projects in New Haven, brick office building and public garage in Hart ford, and a new church in Hamden to cost $60,O00, the plans for which will be ready for estimates in two weeks.
 Contracts let include addition tc plant in Milford, factory construction in Bristol, bunk house, several three family houses and factory work ir Waterbury, one and two family houses l in New Haven, pattern building, alter ations to business block and residence | work in Bridgeport, addition to manu- | featuring plant. boiler house, severa garages in Hartford, three family houses in New Britain, one and two family houses in Middletown anC Stratford, and smaller projects in va rious parts of the state.
 | Norwich had 10 sales of real estate in the past week against 29 for tht same week last year. The loans foI the respective week were s11,25O ant S217. 3S4.
 l In New London there were IA sale of realty last week to B a year ago the mortgage leans for the respectiv, weeks being $3i,85O and s9S,77O.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-20

The grain elevator belonging to Charles Slosberg & Son on Cove street which was recently damaged by fire has been rebuilt and is ready for use. The entire roof of the structure and about ten or fifteen feet of the four walls had to be rebuilt. The building is of wood construction with clap board sides and shingie roof
 The foundation for a new garage on Washington street for W. M. East wood has been started and two of the foundation walls have been laid. The garage will be about 1Sx16 and will be of shingle sides and will be large enough to accommodate one car.
 The house on Town street which has been in the process of erection for