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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
ONE INJURED IN
AUTO-MOTORCYcLE CRASH
Driver of Machine Attempts to Pass
Two Wheeler on Wrong Side.

Paul Martin suffered fracture OF
his left leg just above the ankle and
James Lampson received severe
bruises on Thursday morning when
the motorcycle on which they were
riding was struck broadside by an
automobile driven by Carl Ryder OF
near Erhart. The accident occurred
in front of the G. A. Bell creamery
on West Liberty street.
Martin, who was employed at the
creamery had taken a day off and
invited Lampson to ride short ways
with him. The pair had been as far
west as the Root Co., and were on
their way back towards town. AS
they approached the creamery drive
way Martin remembered something he
had left in the plant and, turned to
the left to enter the drive. AS the
motorcycle was headed broadside into
the drive the automobile driver at
tempted to pass on the left side and
crashed full into the smaller vehicle,
throwing it distance of about ten
feet. Lampson who was on the rear
seat of the motorcycle was thrown
clear, but Martins foot was caught
in the wreckage and he received a
painful fracture just above the ankle.
The auto suffered slight damages.
Several car drivers who arrived on
the scene later declared that Ryder
had passed them also, on the wrong
side Of the road.
A doctor was called and removed
Martin to his office where an X-ray
was taken of the injured limb.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
they're OFF, BOYS,
next WEDNESDAY
At Least Fourteen Good Horses Will
Open Matinee Season

The Medina Driving club will open
the season with a matinee at the fair
grounds next Wednesday afternoon,
June IL.
Fourteen horses have been training
for the past few weeks, most of them
being quartered at the track under
the care Of Trainer Bye Wilson, and
by Wednesday will be in shape to
make good time, weather permitting.
Fred Laub Of Akron heads the
string with five likely ones, the Nc
Dowell brothers are carrying three on
their string, Bill House has light
ming chaser while VIM. Roshon and
Geo. Dunn of Akron will also make
try at being the first to 60 under
the wire. Other starters are expected
to be announced later.
The track was plowed this spring
and is in excellent shape for fast
miles.
All races are scheduled for three
heats, winner best two out of three.
DR.. w D. Wise will be the official
starter.
Events are scheduled to begin
promptly at 2 o'clock.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
TED ROBINSON COMPLIMENTARY

Ted Robinson, who conducts The
Philosopher of Folly column in the
Plain Dealer, wrote the following after
recent visit to Medina. where he
addressed the Winyah club:
About once in a season we step out
upon our travels and discover new
lands. These places have all been dis
covered before, but not by us; we have
no ambition to 60 where the foot of
man has never trod, and are well
content to follow paths beaten by
others. What care we how old it be,
if it be not> old to we?
Yesterday we discovered Medina.
Mr.. Boyden took us through the honey
factory that put Medina on the map,
and Mr.. Brainard introduced us to
the Winyah Club, which is keeping it
there. And we found that in Medina
they not only raise bees, but dande
lions. There are larger dandelions
and more Of them in Medina than in
any other spot in the known world.
When Keats first read Chapman's
Homer, he was not the first who had
ever looked into that book. And yet
he felt like some watcher in the skies
when a new plane swins within his
ken, and all that sort of thing. That's
how it was with discovering Medina.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
ALL READY TO
COMMENCE WORK
Mellert- Weidner Co. Will Build As.
phalt Road Through Brunswick.

Contractor Geo. Mellert of the Mel
lert- w Weidner Co. received word from
Columbus on Tuesday of this week
that his company had been awarded
the contract for improvement Of the
Cleveland Wooster road thru Bruins
wick township on his bid of $129,
2O3.95. The road will be asphalt, the
bid on this material being about $150O
less than for tar.
Mr.. Mellert stated Wednesday that
he was ready to begin work as soon
as the necessary papers are signed,
which will probably take week.
Work of improving will start at
the north end at the county line, con-
Meeting with the Cuyahoga county
brick. During construction of this
piece the road from Brunswick cen
ter north will be closed, necessitating
detour of 2 IL miles to Sherman's
Corners and 2 IL miles of dirt road
north from there connecting with i'm
proved road in order to reach Cleve-
land.
After this north stretch has been
finished it will be opened to traffic
and work started at the south end Of
the south piece, which will be closed
for the entire length.
The award for improvement Of the
mile stretch in Medina and Bruins
wick townships was given to the High
way Construction Co. Of Elyria on
their bid of $14,786.99.
With the improvement Of these two
pieces of road and should north Court
street be finished this summer Medina
county residents will have an excel
lent outlet north.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
VETERANS OF THREE
WARS MARCH

Veterans of three wars of the nation
marched in the Memorial day process
sion to the cemetery Friday afternoon.
Aged veterans in their suits Of blue;
soldiers Of the Spanish-American con-
fiict, and khaki-clad soldiers just home
from their overseas service in the
great world war; all were in line of
march together with the Sons Of Vet
Grams, the Boy Scouts and children of
the public schools, and other organi-
cations.
The day was extremely hot, which
cut down the number of marchers to
some extent. The program was car
ried out as given last week. The
selections offered by the band were
excellent and the addresses at the
park were of high order.
A smaller crowd than usual from
outlying districts was present, one
reason being that many farmers took
advantage Of the fine weather to
catch up in their work Of corn plant
ing, etc.
The stores closed at noon and re-
manned SO for the remainder of the
day.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
A. |. BOYDEN TALKS
ON TRAVELS ABROAD
Regales Members of Winyah Club
With Conditions Abroad.

A. l.. Boyden, who recently spent
several months in Europe, a member
of the Cleveland Chamber of Com
merce party, regaled members of the
Winyah club with an account of his
experiences and conditions he found
while abroad
Mr.. Boyden left the United States
on the Aquitania, which four months
after the signing of the armistice,
still carried her war paint and other
camoufage marks.
The speaker told of his arrival and
stay in London, where the usual red
tape was necessary, such as report
ing to the prefect of the police on
every little occasion. Leaving here
Mr.. Boyden crossed the channel and
visited for week or more in Paris.
He told of the hotel service there,
comparing it with that in England and
America. Plenty of food was avail
able in Paris, but at very fancy prices,
a breakfast of toast, coffee and
oranges, cost over a dollar. In
London only the plainest foods
were served showing the scarcity
caused by the war had not
yet been filled. "A comparison of
railroads and transportation methods
was also very interesting for in Lon
don one may ride a long distance in
the tubes for the small fare of one
penny.
Leaving Paris Mr.. Boyden Travelled
thru southern France which he de-
scribed as the most beautiful country
in the world. A visit was also paid
to Monte Carlo and other famous
points in this district. In this section
soldiers on leave are numerous, the
government allowing recreation fur.
loughs.
From France the address told o1
conditions in Belgium, the speakel
stressing the remarkable recuperativt
powers which the country has shown
It was here that the party were en-
tertained by King Albert of Belgium
and also attended a lucheon given il
their honor by Gen. Pershing at which
Field Marshal Haig and other notable.
were present.
The atrocities of the German sol
diery was touched upon lightly bu
those present were of no uncertainty
of mind regarding it's existance. Mr.
Boyden obtained picture of a wal
in front of which 166 civilians were
placed one morning and their bodies
riddled with bullets. Vandalism com
mitted in factories, etc. was also
touched upon. In describing the wal
area the speaker admitted his inabil.
ity to visualize scenes as they existed
Taking his audience with him Mr.
Boyden touched lightly on his trip to
Edinburgh, and other places in Scot
land and his trip home.
In summing up mention was made
of the methods of Identification of the
soldier dead now carried on abroad
Inquiry regarding the burial place of
Dudley Berger, brought complete
history and all details regarding the
interrment and location. 1t took less
than an hour to obtain this informa-
ton. The soldier dead are now be-
ing placed in a few large cemeteries,
an identification tag being placed
with the body and also on the cross
above.
At the conclusion Of the talk Mr..
Boyden exhibited several different
kinds of money, his passport and other
things of interest to the members of
the club.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
GLOW IN NORTH PUZZLES

Many people in Medina and sur
rounding country were puzzled Mon
day evening at reddish glow in the
north or northwest. Many inquired
if something was on fire. No infor-
nation was forthcoming from any
source.
The light was first seen in the
northwest shortly after 8. 1t was
visible for an hour before it disap-
peared only to reappear later in the
northwest with it's color changed from
pale blue to red. Farther north the
light was greater.
The mysterious glow began to fade
about 10 and in few minutes it dis
appeared like the sun sinking below the
horizon.
What it was or where it came from
has not been definitely settled.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
LAUNCH SALVATION
ARMY DRIVE SATURDAY
DOLLARS FOR DOUGHNUTS
is GIRL SCOUTS APPEAL
County's Quota Is $500. Sunday
Concert at Lake Will Help
Swell Fund.

Dollars for doughnuts, the kind of
doughnuts given by Salvation Army
lassles on the battlefelds of France,
will be the appeal of Medina cam
paign leaders to citizens next Satur-
day night.
This will be the opening event in
the Salvation Army drive in this
county for $500, which it is expected
will be easily raised. The army is
asking 100000 from the people of
the United States to create new insti-
tutions and carry on it's normal ac-
|'tivities in these United States.
Edward O'Flaherty of Cleveland
was in the county the past week, as
sisting in the work and the following
committee was named: John Moore,
county chairman; E. B. Splitter, vice
chairman; w. B. Baldwin, secretary;
w. G. Smith, treasurer; Blake Nc
Dowell, Mrs. C. L. Griesinger, d. s.
Longacre and A. L. Boyden members
Of the executive committee. The
county chairman will appoint an as
sistant in each township. Z
Saturday evening members Of the
Girl Scouts will sell doughnuts on the
streets Of the village. "A dollar a
doughnut" will be their slogan. The
Medina band will give an open air con-
cert. Booths will also be placed in
the park. This work is in charge
of Mrs. H. C. West and Mrs. Clark
Reinhardt. ,
| Chippewa Lake park has been thrown
open to the cause for Sunday after
noon when a speaker from Cleveland
will be present. Mrs. P. C. Bigelow,
Miss Genevieve Brintnall and Louis
Best will assist John Beck's orchestra
of 10 pieces in giving concert at
o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson and
Mr.. Wiley, violinist of the Chippewa
Lake orchestra will also render selec-
tions. All gate receipts will go to
help swell the army fund.
Two other speakers will talk Sun
day, one at Wadsworth and one at a
! place to be announced later. An at
tempt was made to have a speaker
in the village of Medina for union
services Sunday evening but the var
ious Children's day exercises prevent
ed. 1t is probable that one will be
available next week. i
The county quota as stated above,
for the county is $500, and the town
ship quotas are based upon population
as follows: Brunswick $f35; Chatham
$125; Granger $3.50; Seville and Gull
ford $3.50; Lodi and Harrisville $500;
Hinckley $3.50; Homer $110; Lafay-
cite $40; Litchfield s125; Liverpool
$165; Medina $115; Montville 500;
Sharon $170; Spencer $145; Wads-
worth S195; Westfeld $3.50; York
$135; Medina village $405; Wads-
worth village $455.
1t is the intention Of the leaders to
make whirlwind campaign and wind
up the drive next week.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
ANOTHER SHOOTING
AFFAIR AT WADSWORTH
BAD BLOOD STILL EXISTS BE-
TWEEN BUTTOS AND CACCIOLA
Woman Jumps in Front of Hus-
band. Causing Assailant to
Shoot Wild.

Another shooting affray occurred at
Wadsworth last Saturday evening
about o'clock, the participants Of
which are more or less we'll known in
police circles, having been on trial here
at various times for similar offenses.
What precipitated the actual hostil-
tiles has not been learned, but real
action began when Frank Butto pulled
gun and fired four shots at Dominic
Cacciola, all of which missed their
mark. Butto, it will be recalled, was
once placed on trial for murder, the
jury returning a verdict of not guilty,
claiming self defense.
The party Saturday night consisted
of Frank Butto, his brother Sam
Butto, Dominic Cacciola and his wife.
They had gathered together at the
home of Sam Arrego, also prominent
in police court circles, the Buttos
being brothers to Arrego's wife.
Arrego and Sam Butto were sitting
on the lawn when shots were fired.
Rushing in the former narrowly es-
capped death or serious injury when
a ball glanced from a door hinge and
passed near his cheek. At the first
shot Cacciola's wife jumped between
him and Frank Butto who shot wild,
as he stated at the hearing, in order
to avoid hitting the woman who is his
niece. The distance between the two
men was so close that the woman's
hands bore powder marks
Officials were called and the party,
with the exception of Arrego, was
taken to the council chamber where
they were held awaiting the arrival
of the sheriff. The four were later
brought to Medina and placed in the
county Jail.
Monday morning hearing was held
before Justice of Peace Ainsworth,
where Butto maintained that Cacciola
and his wife were part of a black
hand gang, which had threatened his
life. He was unable to support his
contention, however. and was bound
over to the grand jury on a charge of
shooting with intent to kill, under
$1500 bond, which was not procured.
The other three members of the party
were released, which caused Butto
much concern as he insisted he would
not go to jail unless the whole party
accompanied him.
Cacciola is the Italian who several
years ago was shot and wounded four
times by Sam Butto, who was also
freed by jury.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
DEATH SUMMONS
J. I. AINsWOR7
WAS VERY PROMINENT
IN MASONIC CIR
Suffered Stroke of Paralysis
Years Ago From Which He
.a Never Recovered.

Death visited Medina village last
Monday morning at 10 o'clock and
claimed well known and highly re-
spected citizen, ]. T. Ainsworth.
Mr.. Ainsworth had been in feeble
condition for two years or more, ever
since he suffered stroke of paralysis,
but until last Friday had been able
to set up in a chair and take an ac-
tive interest in life. Friday he suf-
fered sinking spell from which he
never rallied.
Judah Troop Ainsworth was born
in Milton, Vermont, Sept. %, 1886,
the son of Judah Troop Ainsworth and
Arabelle Francis Prentiss.
In September, 1910 the family
moved to Medina, travelling by train
and boat to Buffalo, from which point
the journey was made overland Ar
irving here the father purchased an
immense quantity of land and was
one of the wealthiest men in this
community.
Here Mr.. Ainsworth obtained his
grammar schooling and later attended
Spencerian Business college in Cleve-
land, which education fitted him for
an expert accountant.
At the age of manhood deceased
returned to his birthplace at Milton
and here met Louesa Seeger, who in
January, 1860, became his bride. The
couple, Immediately returned to Me-
dina and began housekeeping.
In March, 1861, Mr.. Ainsworth en-
listed in Co. F, 9Th Vermont Volunteer
Infantry where he served until Feb,
1862, receiving a promotion to I'd
lieutenancN shortly before his resig-
nation.
Leaving the army, he with his
family moved to Cincinnati, where a
position awaited him in the quarter
masters department of the army,
which place he filled until the close of
the war.
Returning to Medina Mr.. Ainsworth
in 1873 purchased the store at Lafay-
ette, now owned by VIM. Chapman,
and conducted this business for three
or four years when he together with
his family, returned to Cleveland and
became accountant for a large busi-
ness concern, later taking up the life
insurance business in which he was
very successful, until three years ago
when failing health caused his retire
ment. In 1890 the family removed
to Medina on account Of Mrs. Aims
worth's health.
Deceased was prominent in Masonic
circles, at the time of his death being
a member Of Cleveland city lodge,
where his membership had been trans
ferred during his residence in Cleve-
land. He had held the offices of high
priest, secretary, master, and was
thrice elected illustrious master of
Cleveland council, No. SO. On Aug.
II, 1916, he was elected as the oldest
Mason at the Medina County Masonic
association and was presented with a
cane.
Two children--Carrie R. and Viii
lard together with the widow, two
grandchildren and two brothers-Dan-
lei of Morristown, Arizona, and Avery
H. of st. Johns, Kas.-survive to
mourn his departure. Another son,
Willis died in infancy.
Funeral services were held from the
home on Wednesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock, Rev Caulk Of st. Paul's church
officiating. Masonic services were con-
Quoted at the grave and burial was
made in Spring Grove cemetery.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
BIGHAM FREED
OF MURDER CHARGE
Jury Returns Verdict of Not Guilty
Thursday Afternoon

Two hours after the Sentinel went
to press last Thursday afternoon the
jury which was considering the case
of Walter o. Bigham of Attica,
charged with the murder Of his wife,
returned verdict Of mot guilty."
The trial ended at 2:45 Wednesday
afternoon and the case was given to
the jury Immediately. Twenty-four
hours later, or about 8 o'clock Thurs
day afternoon the mot guilty" verdict
was returned, which ended the third
trial of Bigham who was charged
with the murder of his wife on Aug.
%, 1917. Mrs. Bigham was formerly
Mary Fulks of Spencer.
Bigham, who had retained perfect
perfect composure during the trial,
had nothing to say after his release,
beyond a statement that he had
formed no definite plans for the
future.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
CENTENARY DRIVE
ENDS JUNE 10TH
Wooster District Has Already Reached
$14,0O0,000 Mark.

Twenty-Five churches of the Woos-
ter district have completed their goal
in the Methodist centenary campaign
for $115, 100000 for Christian world
reconstruction, according to announce
ment made Monday by DR.. F. l. john
son, Cincinnati executive secretary.
This area, which has the largest quota
in Methodism, Fifteen million dollars)
has subscribed thirteen and three
quarter millions of dollars for the CEN
tenary, and one million additional for
other religious causes, leaving about
three quarters of a million dollars yet
to be secured. 706 of 1900 churches
have reached their quotas. There is
every indication that large number
of churches will reach their quotas
before June 10th, to which date the
intensive drive has been continued.
Over one hundred million of dollars
have been subscribed of the general
centenary quota of $115,000,000. The
church has now given one million for
each of it's one hundred years of mis-
sionary history, according to an
nouncemnt of DR.. johnson. "A heavy
over-subscription of total centenary
allotments is insured if churches which
have gone over so gloriously will
combine forces to help other churches
put through the centenary program
until the last church in Methodism is
reached. We owe this to the churches
themselves, and also to the Kingdom
of God throughout the earth," wires
DR.. S. Earl Taylor, national executive
secretary to DR.. Johnson.
The churches "over the top" in this
district are starred as follows:
*Apple Creek, *Brewster, Bruns-
wick, Burbank, Burton City, *Chat-
ham, Columbia Station, Conesville,
Congress, *Creston, *Dalton, Slower,
Doylestown, Fredericksburg, Fresno,
Sunk, Lake Fork, *Granger, Hayes
vile, Holmseville, *Homerville,
*Jeromeville, *Keene, Kilbuck, *Lake-
vile, Newkirk, Leroy and Chippewa
Lake, Lodi, *Loudonville, *Medina,
*Millersburg, Mohawk Village, Moore
land, Nankin, Polk, Nashville, *New
Pittsburg, North Royalton, Orrville,
PerrysviIle, *Roscoe, Seville, *sharon
Center, Poe, Shreve, +Snlithville and
Oak Chapel, Spencer, Strongsville,
Trinway, Wadsworth, Warsaw, *West
Bedford, *West Salem, Wilmot,
*Wooster.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
ALICE CURTIS RlckERT
I. CALLED BY DEATH
Had Been Patient Sufferer for {
Number of Years.

The death angel paid Medina county
visit on Friday, May 80, and claimed
the spirit Of Alice Curtis Rickert,
who resided at the home of Clayton
Nettleton, Mrs. Nettleton being a sis
ter of deceased.
Alice Curtis was born in Sharon
township, this county, on May 13,
1856, being SO years and II days old
at the time of her death. She was
the daughter of Justus Curtis and
Lucinda Tillapaugh.
M On Oct. 2, 1886 she was united in
marriage to Levi Rickert, and to this
union one child, daughter Mabel, was
born. The family remained together
until 1912, when the daughter was
called to the Great Beyond. Mr..
Rickert died two years later.
( Since the death of her husband Mrs.
Rickert had made her home with
relatives, living for two years with her
brother Asa Curtis and wife. On Feb.
25 of this year sickness developed in
her brothers family and deceased took
up her residence at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. E. G. Nettleton, where
she passed away last Friday. Two
other brothers survive--Will Of Me-
dina and Jesse Of Windfall.
Mrs. Rickert was a conscientious
Christian, a willing worker and always
ready to assist those in need. She
had been patient sufferer for several
years from the disease which finally
caused her death. IA
Funeral services were held from the
Curtis home on North Court street.
Monday afternoon, June 2, Rev. Bry-
enton, pastor of the M. E, church, Of
ficiating. Burial was made at Wads-
worth. sa.h
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
! DELAY SMITH
ROAD IMPROVEMENT

5 Refusal of the State Industrial COM
s lssion to accept bonds in the sum OF
4 IA ,599.48 for Smith Road improve
will delay work on this road
Tor period of four or five weeks. The
yreason given by the commission fol-
their refusal was lack of funds. They
advised, however, that they would pur.
chase them later, in July or August.
The bonds will now be offered for
sale if not sold will again be offered
to the commission.
Bonds for approximately $4,000
for road improvement in Chatham and
$21, 700 in Litchfeld were also refused
at the same time. '
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
MORE GOOD WELLS
DRILLED AT CHATHAM

There seems to be no limit to the
number of good wells being drilled
in and around Chatham. DR.. Hill re-
Gently shot well just north of his
residence, which produces both oil and
gas. He will pipe the latter into
his residence for fuel and light.
Karl Packard shot good well on
Monday of this week. L. r. Wideman
also shot his third producing well on
the same day.
The well on the lot adjoining the
Congregational church was a success
when shot on Monday. Both pastor
and members Of the congregation are
highly elated over their success.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-06-06
LODI AFTER GOOD BAND

Negotiations are in progress be-
tween Lodi business men and the
Wooster band which may lead to regu-
lar band concerts in Lodi every We'd
nesday evening.
It is stated that public spirited citi-
zens and business men have raised a
fund of $1,000 to pay for free con-
certs.