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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
INDUSTRIAL. COMMISSION WILL
PAY FOR KNARP.S DEATH

Word was received from the indus
trial commission this week relative to
the request made to them last week
for some action in making an award
to the family of Constable Way Knapp,
who died following battle with
thugs at Lodi
The award will he made without
doubt, as the deceased was an en-
ployee of the township at the time
and both the township and village
carry insurance with the industrial
commission. under the workmen's COM
,pensation law.
The necessary papers, required by
the commission, will be made this
week and an investigation will be
started at once by the state autheri-
ties. 1t is expected the award will be
the same as in other cases, which is
$4,000.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
NEAR FATALITY AT THE
LAKE JULY 4TH

Seeking the water as refuge from
the terrible heat at Chippewa Lake
last Friday afternoon, July 4th, came
near costing the life OF an unknown
man from Cleveland.
The bather had come out on the car
from Cleveland, rented bathing suit
at the lake and went into the water
along with several hundred other bath
ers. When out about to the safety
ropes which mark five-foot depth,
the man was seen to suddenly disap-
pear, throwing up both arms as he
went beneath the water. Fellow bath
ers rushed 10 his assistance and found
him prone upon the bottom. Hastily
getting his head above water the
stricken man was taken to shore
where several doctors worked over him
for more than an hour before he re-
gained consciousness. Later in the day
the man was able to leave for home
and departed for home without giving
his name.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
HOT, BUT WELL ATTENDED

Medina county's two principal
Fourth of July celebrations, one held
TAT Wadsworth and the other at
Brunswick, were well attended despite
the excessive heat. In Wadsworth the
pnSgfam was carried out as scheduled
and machines blocked every street and
alley in the town. The first to arrive
were the last to leave as the crowd
was tremendous. The free dinner to
the soldier boys drew large crowd as
did the various other events, such as
boxing, etc.
At Brunswick another large crowd
was on hand and enlivened things up
to the queens taste. Here also various
stunts were pulled off, together with
parade of floats, etc. Fordham's
steer was on hand and helped out the
side show personnel Booths in the
circle reported nearly $500, the pro-
ceeds of goods sold.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
MRS. CHAS. HUMPHREY DIES
Was Victim of Bright's Disease
After Lingering Illness.

The death summons came to Mrs.
Laura Bell Humphrey, wife of Charles
H. Humphrey, Sunday, July 6, at the
family home, near Lafayette road.
Death was due to Bright's disease
from which Mrs. Humphrey has been
a sufferer for some time.
Deceased was born in Woodson
county, Kansas, Sept. II, 1869, her
maiden name being Loomis. At the
age of eleven she came with her wild
owed mother, sisters and brothers to
Ohio. She joined the Christian church
at the age Of II and has always lived
a consistent life.
On May 26, 1895, she was united in
marriage to Chas. A. Humphrey, who
with a daughter, Mrs. L. E. Kray, and
a son, Elatus Adolph, survive. De-
ceased in also survived by an aged
mother, two sisters and brother and
a granddaughter.
Funeral services were held on Tues
day at the Methodist church, con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Bryenton.
Interment was made in Spring Grove
cemetery.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
STREET CAR STRIKE
CALLED FOR SATURDAY
WAGE DEMAND REFUSED -
AT WEDNESDAY CONFERENCE
Company Will Make No Effort To
Run Cars If Compromise
s Fails,

Every wheel on the Cleveland,
Southwestern street car line will be
stopped at a. m. Saturday morning,
July IL, unless an agreement is
reached or the employees wage de-
rnands met before that time. Officials
Of the company are optimistic in de-
claring that they believe an agreement
will be reached, while the men declare
positively that there is but one way
to halt strike and that is for the
company to pay the wages asked.
The men are asking for 60 cents
an hour maximum wage. They were
offered Al cents the first three months,
"A cents the next nine months and
AS cents thereafter. This is an increase
OF six cents over the present rate.
Wednesday officials Of the company
and the union held conference, DUR
ing which the company's offer of the
increase was officially refused. After
the meeting R. E. Gilmore, of Elyria,
president of the union, told Sentinel
representative that the company had
refused to arbitrate. Gen. Manager E.
II. Schneider of the street car company
claims that there is nothing to arbi-
trate declaring the six cent increase
offered the men is the limit which the
company can stand.
The Cleveland Southwestern & Co.
lunbus is the second largest interur-
ban entering Cleveland. It operates
cars over 209 miles of track and hauls
into Cleveland the greater part Of the
west sides milk supply. Approx
[mately 1000 cans containing 10000
gallons of milk are brought in from
diaries in northern and central Ohio.
In addition the company has large
freight traffic and it hauls thousands
LOT passengers daily.
1t was stated Thursday that ar
lrangements would be made with the
b. & q. to handle milk from this
county and all points south.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11

resolution. They may be in addition
to all other bonds otherwise provided
by law but sinking and interest pro-
vision must be within regular tax lin
itations.
When inheritance taxes come in
they apply first on these bonds but
people may vote at the November
election Of 1920 to sink the bonds out
side all limitations, Before this is
done the state tax commission must
verify the estimate and budget for
the succeeding year. If such election
carries the inheritance taxes will ap-
ply on regular expenses.
*The specifications. in the law as to
division Of items should be secured be-
fore schedule is prepared.
fSeveral technical details as to
these bonds are given in the bill. "
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
MAY COST $1,000
TO SELL NEAR BEER
PROHIBITION LEADERS URGE 4
COLLECTION OF DOW TAX
Enforcement of the Ruling Would At
feet Nearly Every Soft Drink
Stand In County.

A request that the Dow-Aiken Ii
cense tax of 81, 900 a year be imposed
upon all retailers of near-beer and
other Notwithstanding liquors was re-
ceived by the county prosecutor last
week. The letter was sent out by the
Dry Maintenance League.
The request, according to the let
ter, is supported by supreme court
decision in 1908, when the highest
state jurists held that the Dow-Aiken
tax is imposed on trafficking in intoxi-
eating liquors and also in "spirituous,
vinous or malt liquors" The court
then held that "the generic term
malt liquors include both non-in-
toxicating and intoxicating malt Ii
quors."
Confectionery stores and soda foun-
tains that sell malt products come
under the provisions of the Dow-Aiken
law. In all cases, the tax is guaranteed
by becoming a lien on the real prop
erty Of the store or saolon. In case
the proprietor refuses to pay, the own
er Of the property may be held re-
sponsible.
Asked his opinion of the matter
Prosecuting Attorney Slime declared
that while he though the ruling did
include such places, he was of the
opinion that the phase of the tax
which the drys seek to point out has
never been enforced in Ohio. He fur
ther stated that until the matter was
brought to a head in other places
nothing would be done here.
In Youngstown, municipal officials
recently placed $3.50 tax on soft
drink parlors selling malt liquors fol
want of state tax.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
SMALL CROWD WITNESS
GOOD RACES JULY 4TH

A smaller crowd than usual, prob
ably due to The intense heat, wit
messed the matinee races held at the
fair grounds July 4th. In the second
heat Of the second event the first half
was made in 1:03A, an excellent
mark for half mile track. The heat
was won by Jack M. with r. Mcdowell
up, and the mark of 2:16 would have
been lowered easily had the other
horses been able to push the big
black. In the third heat of this same
event the same time was made for a
half, but again Mcdowell loafed in
although the race was timed in 2:13h.
In the first heat of the first event
Burgeford who drove Maud R. let her
run the entire way around which
amused the crowd immensely. Drivers
were changed after this heat with the
result that the nag copped the race,
winning the third and fourth heats.
The results are as follows:
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
MRS CANFIELD AFTER DIVORCE

Hazel Garfield, of Medina, this week
filed petition asking for divorce
from Ray Garfield, whom she charges
is guilty of habitual drunkenness for
more than three years. Her petition
also asks for alimony, custody of
minor children, injunction and equita-
BILE relief. The couple were married
January 80, 1915, at Litchfeld, and
have two children.
Another charge made in the petit
ton is that Ray would call the plain
tiff vile and indecent names and that
on July 6, this year, knocked her down,
injuring her. He also accused her at
different times of having improper re-
lations with other men, which she de-
nies.
The Old Phoenix National Bank is
made party to the suit in so far as it
holding several liberty bonds and a
checking account, the property of de-
fendant, which the plaintiff asks be
taken into custody of the court pend
ing hearing of the case.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
MOTHER MUSICAL AT
M. T.. CHURCH MONEsAY

Another hot weather musical will lbe
held in the Methodist church next
Monday evening, July IA, at O'Clock,
by Leo Bartunek, assisted by Miss
Florence Sipher, viOdinist, and Mr..
John Beck, pianist. The entertainment
is free although an offering will be
taken for the benefit of the memorial
fund Of the church. The program is
as follows:
Trio "Adagio"-violin, Miss Siph-
er; piano, Mr.. Bartunek; organ, Mr..
Beck; Sonata in ,C-Mr. Bartunek:
song-"Mate O. Mine" keep on Hop
in" "To a Hill Top;" pianc--"Etude
in Gflat," Cuckoo" "Octaven Etude;"
songs-"Little Mother O. Mine" ," "Dear
Old Pal of Nine" "Trumpeter;;" con-
certo in E fiat Major-(2 piauOs)-
Mr.. Bartunek, 1st piano-forte; Mr..
Beck, End piano-forte.
This closing number will be of
special interest, being played on two
pianos.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
MERRY MATRONS WILL
HOLD READING CONTEST

The Merry Matrons Reading con-
test will be held in the Church Of
Christ on Friday evening, July II, at
8 o'clock. proceeds Of the collec-
tion will 60 toward the Junior Hust-
ler's new church fund. The following
program will be given:
Music, by the orchestra; invocation,
Rev. V. s. Goodale; reading. Mrs. G. j.
Damon; vocal solo, Mrs. Jennie Bow
man; reading, Mrs. Fred Webber;
reading, Mrs. Dora Rudd; song, Ladies'
Duet; reading, Mrs. Gladys Cover;
reading, Mrs. S. F. Hoddinott;. vocal
solo, Miss Maud Webber; reading,
Mrs. H! w. ,Sponseller; reading, Mrs.
v. s. Goodale; song, by the country
choir; offering; decision of judges, and
awarding Of the prize; benediction.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
NICHOLS OUT ON BAIL

Andy Nichols, who was arrested
last week and brought from Monti-
cello, Ind. by Marshal Hange, was
released on bail this week. His pal
and partner in the deal, Chester
Crumpacker, is still in jail, being un-
able to obtain the necessary bond.
Both boys admitted stealing about
$50 from Chester Leiby, early in the
spring, later making their way to
Indiana where they were apprehended.
At the hearing held last week bond
was fixed at $500. Both boys are un-
der 18 years of age.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
R. S. SHEPARD DIES
FOLLOWING SHORT ILLNESS
Stroke Sustained In California Recent
ly Proves Fatal.

Reuben Spencer Shepard, an old
and respected resident and retired
business man of Medina, passed away
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Shane Sunday evening, July 7, follow
ing illness, the direct cause of stroke
which he suffered recently at San
Jose, CAL, where he spent his winters.
Mr.. Shepard was born at Georgia,
VT, April l, 1887, and thus was 81
years of age. In the early COS he
removed to Hudson, Mich, and soon
after came to Cleveland, then to Me-
dina. August 81, 1868, he was united
in marriage to Miss Harriet Loring,
Of Medina, who preceded him in death.
Mr.. Shepard was associated with C..
J. Warner in the dry gods business
for a number of years, their store be-
ing located in the Phoenix block La
ter Mr.. Shepard separated from the
firm and opened another store of SIM
liar nature in the old Barnard block.
About this time he acquired the Amer
ican House property which he later
sold.
Since retiring from business Mr..
Shepard had been spending his win
ters at the M. W. Kapp home at San
Jose, CAL, and his summers at the
Harry Shane home, in Medina, Mrs.
Kapp and Mrs. Shane being adopted
daughters. Last October deceased suf-
fered a slight stroke which left him
in feeble health. A second one just
before his return to Medina weakened
him to the extent that he never re-
covered.
Funeral services were held from the
Shane home Thursday afternoon, July
10, at o'clock, Rev. R. X. Caulk, of
the Episcopal church, of which de-
ceased was a member, officiating.
Burial was made in Spring Grove
cemetery.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
HATCH, NOT HOGAN

The Sentinel, in its last Issue con-
tanned an item regarding the serious
injury sustained by Timothy Hogan,
Of Granger, when log which he was
helping load, broke away and fell,
striking him and injuring his hip. The
item should have read Hatch instead
of Hogan. Mr.. Hatch is eighty years
Of age, and although his injuries are
considered serious, the doctors state
tha the is doing nicely and will re-
cover.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
RECORDERS MONTHLY REPORT

Following is the comparative state
ment Of business done at the office of
County Recorder G. S. Rice for the
month of June 1919 and 1918 respect
lively:
1919--Deeds recorded, 104; mort
cages recorded, 81; oil and gas leases
recorded, 81; lease assignments, 36;
mortgages cancelled, Sc; oil and gas
leases cancelled, 2; total amount of
receipts for the month $301.83.
1918 Deeds recorded, II; mort
cages recorded, Al; oil and gas leases
recorded, 5; mortgages cancelled, AZ;
oil and gas leases cancelled, 8; total
amount of receipts for the month
$167.0O.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
-Nor HRR6rSNEDYEI.

The three Orrville boys who are in
Jail charged with shooting with in
tent to kill, have not been arraigned
since the death Of Constable Way
Knapp and it was stated this week that
they may be held under the old charge
until the grand jury meets, If no at
tempt is made to obtain bail for them.
When the grand jury meets it will
undoubtedly return first degree
murder indictment against all three Of
the boys a
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11
APPOINT MORE DEPUTIES.

Judge Mcclure last week appointed
four more deputy sheriffs, three for
police protection at Chippewa Lake,
and q fourth to look out for trouble
at Wadsworth.
Theron e. Taylor, Amos Spice and
Earl Caskey were named to do duty
on the lake grounds, their salary to
be paid by Manager A. M. Beach. :
\ Pm. Weinsheimer, of Wadsworth,
the fourth man, draws no pay except
on duty for the county.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Cover and fam
lily and Mr.. Campbell, Of Mt. Vernon,
spent the week end with his sisters,
Mrs. Nellie Kerr and Miss Dennie
Cover.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-07-11

Mrs. Elizabeth Lickorish, Of Cleve-
alnd, spent the week end with her
sister, Mrs. Alice Garfield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-21
OF Interest to Society.

Mrs. Charles Keller, wife of Brig.
Gen. Keller, was hostess at luncheon
today, entertaining In compliment to
Miss Lewis of Montclair, n. j., who
is the guest of her brother and sister
in-law, Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. George
Fem Lewis.
Mrs. George Howard entertained at
luncheon today for Mrs. Alexander
Brown. who is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. George r. Marye.
Mr. n. II. L.ahovary. charge DAFT
flares of Rumania, will be host at a
dinner party this evening, entertain
ing at the Wardman Park Hotel.
Mrs. Charles S. Bromwel1 will en-
terrain a dinner party this evening.
She, is planning to give; several din
ners in February in honor of her deb
utante daughter, Miss Mildred Brom
well.
Mrs. John Jacob Rogers has cards
out for musical and tea Saturday
afternoon from S to at the Wash
ington Club.
Mrs. Claude B. Mayo and Miss PEN
d1eton will be at home on Thursday
afternoon.
Lieut.. Col. William Thow. who re-
Gently returned from serving with the
LAFAYETTE Escadrille, lis at Washing
ton for a short visit, and while here is
stopping at the Willard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-21
;8ocieK

- INNER parties furnish almost
the only form Of entertain
inent In the social world to-
night. the Vice President and
Mrs. Marshall going to dine
with Senator James .. Phelan, who has
invited a distinguished company to
meet them. and the minister of Sweden
and Nine. Ekengren asking guests TO
meet the minister OF the Netherlands
and Nine. Cremer.
Judge and Mrs. Charles Howry are
to entertain guests at dinner tonight,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard s. Reside Will
take company to the Club de Vingt
for dinner and a number Of other
hosts are entertaining more or less
informally.
Mrs Richard H. Townsend VIII en-
terrain guests at dinner tonight Tor
Mrs. Alexander Brown Of Baltimore
She will also entertain a dinner COM
pany Tuesday, February 4.
Capt. Courtevron of the French high
commission, who with Nine. Courte-
Vron has made his home in Washing
ton for some time. is preparing to
leave this country to return to France,
Courtevron, who have become favor
ties in society, here, are being con-
siderably entertained.
Count Nils RoSen, captain of the
Swedish Life Guards, attache of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-21
WOULD STOP IMMIGRATION.
U. S. May Suffer Setback, P; J. Nc
Namara Tells House Committee.

Unless immigration is stopped the
United States will suffer a serious
financial setback, the House immigra-
ton committee was told yesterday
by p. J. Mcnamara, vice president Of
the legislative committee of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Engineers. He said immigration
of cheap labor into this country from
central Europe must be stopped be-
fore peace is concluded.
Mr.. Mcnamara said the four brother
hoods of railroad employees are
strongly in favor of legislation pre-
venting immigration until the nation
reaches normal condition. The de-
mand for labor is more than satisfied
now. he said. and there are still hum
dreds of thousands Of returning SOL
diers who must be placed at work.
EFF the bars against immigration
are let down, conditions will become
even WORSE he said. Conditions in
Europe are so bad that millions are
waiting for the first opportunity to
leave Much tas We hate to- see them
suffer, we dare not let them come. be-
cause Unemployment for our own peo-
pie and bread lines will result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-21
US. MERCHANT MARINE
SHOWS GREAT INCREASE
Gain of $40 Vessels Of Nearly
1000, 600 Gross Tons Is Made
During 1915.

Seagoing American merchant ships
airy 1 Of this year comprised 1868
vessels OF 5,656,S56 gross tons. &C
cording to the Department OF Com
MERGE. OF the total number 1874 YES
sells of 5,13s,664 gross tons were
steamers and the remainder were sail
ing vessels.
In addition to this number and ton
mage there were documented as mer-
chant vessels and being used by the
War and Navy departments on that
date 55 former merchant ships hay-
ing 39G.829 gross tonnage.
The growth of American merchant
ships during 1918, exclusive OF those
vessels documented by the War and
Navy departments, was from 1,141
of 1861, 900 gross tons to 1858 of
5,656,556 gross tons. or an increase of
522 vessels, with total gross tonnage
of nearly 100000. Steam vessels in
creased from SIT in January, 1918, to
1,344 in January, 1919. The gross ton
mage increase in that period was L.
975,157. On the other hand, the num-
Der and gross tonnage Of sailing ves-
sells decreased from 324, with gross
tonnage of 532.351, in January. 1918.
to 319, with a gross tonnage of 51S,-
1872, in January of this year.
Foreign-built steamers admitted to
registry and now under the American
flag were all steel vessels. The coun-
tries from which they were trans
ferred, with their number and total
gross tonnage, follow: British, 63.264,
739; German, IS, 130,350; Japanese,
IL, 67.9T4; Austrian, 10, $1,000; Dutch,
S, 2s.577; Cuban. Z, 21,173; Danish, 3,
1896; Norwegian, 9, 8,18S; French,
2, $685.; Chilean, /, 4,725; all others.
9, 2s,s07 This is q total of 143 YES
sells, with a gross tonnage of 623,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-21

| American beauty velvet trimmed with
silver
Wellesley women in Washington
are invited to an illustrated lecture
by Miss Theresa SEVERN, in charge of
the work of the college in north
| China, at the war service house OF
the Church of the Covenant, 18th and
N streets, tomorrow evening at
O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Topham an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter Amey to Mr.. Nicholas A. Epper-
son on Saturday, January IL. in Baltl-
more. The ceremony was performed
in the parlor of the Emerson Hotel
| by the Rev. Clarence e. Wise of Balti-
more, and was followed by d break
fast at the Emerson. The bride wore
a black velvet suit with feather
toque and corsage of orchids and
white roses. The only attendant was
Mr. John Everette Epperson, brother
of the bridegroom, who was best man:
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mr. and Mrs. George Tophan. Miss
Marjorie Topham. Mrs A. 3. Whittet,
Miss Alice B. Switzerland. Mrs. Ida
T. oIdfield. Mr.. Bruce Switzerland and
Mrs. Clarence z. Wise. Immediately
after the luncheon the bride and
bridegroom left for trip to New
York, Niagara Fails and Atlantic
City. They will be at home after
February / at 1920 14th street, in this
city.
Sergt Henry ]. McDermott of Prov
idence, r.. l., has returned to Camp
Kendrick Lakehurst, n. j., after
spending a few days with friends at
Takoma Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. Parker will
receive their friends on the fiftieth
anniversary of their marriage, Tues
day, January %. from 4 to o'clock,
at "a Bryant street northwest, cards
having been sent out for the occasion.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Pearcy and Mr. c. M. Crews took place
Friday, January II. the Rev. George A.
Miller of the Ninth Street Christian
Church officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Crews left Immediately after the cere-
uony for a short wedding journey, and
on their return will be at home with
the brides parents, at 210 A street
northwest. Both the bride and BRIDE
groom are well known in Washington,
having lived here for years.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Fletcher of
Pleasant Grove. Utah, formerly of
Washington, are visiting Mrs. Della r.
Du Comb, s13 18th street northwest,
sister of Mrs: Fletcher.
Miss NJ. v. Bolts left Washington
today for New York city for short
visit. =