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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
GRAND JURY RETURNS
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been asked to get a machine at the
lake and return it to Medina, but later
broke down and confessed.
Chester Crumpacker and Andrew
Michlos, who were brought here from
Monticello this summer, charged with
the theft of about $100 from Charles
Libby of the east county line, were
each indicted for larceny.
The grand jury considering the
cases this term was Sam PARTON, J
K. Mold, Ed. Dolamore, c. ]. Kern
Frank Lance, B. E. Grim, Clyde Cot
tingham, R. w. Boyden, A. ]. Allard
w. w. Carpenter, H. w. Clark, A. E.
Young, G. S. Litchfeld, Rev. Caulk
and S. P. Porter. R. W. Boyden was
jury foreman.
The schedule of hearings and trials
has not been completed for this term
of court altho the case of Miller VS.
Liston was set for hearing on the 16
while the cases of Anderson VS.. Beech
Moser VS.. The Industrial Commission
of Ohio, Brouse VS.. Kittinger, Kauff.
man VS.. The Village of Wadsworth
Baker VS.. the Village Of Wadsworth
Bauman VS.. the Village of Wadsworth
Yost VS.. Deitrichs and Main Electric
Mfg. Co. VS.. Sanford will begin il
order on Saturday, Sept. 20. Tht
trial of Hurwitz VS.. Knoll and Ring
Ter VS.. Jones have been set for Oct
and 7 respectively.
Three cases are scheduled to b,
heard this term under foreign Judge
They are Damon VS.. the Village O
Medina, N. o. R. r. Co. VS.. Village O
! Medina, and Leavitt VS.. Leavitt.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
JAMES WIDEMAN DIES
RESULT OF STROKE

James Wideman, of South Broad
way, died last Thursday evening at 6
o'clock. He was IA years, four months
and 20 days of age.
Deceased suffered severe stroke of
paralysis about two weeks ago from
which he never rallied.
Funeral services were held from the
home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev. Kelser officiating. The body was
placed in the vault at Spring Grove
cemetery pending the arrival of an
only son from Florida. Tuesday burial
was made in the cemetery at Seville.
James M. Wideman, late a resident
of Medina, Ohio, was born in Westfeld
township, Medina county, Ohio, on the
18th day of April, 1845, son of
Daniel and Eliza Wideman, and he
died on the 18th day of September,
1919, at his home in Medina, having
reached the age of seventy-four years
and five months. Mr.. Wideman was
twice married and leaves one son,
Daniel Francis Wideman by his first
wife who now resides in Ft. Lauder
dale, Florida.
Mr.. Wideman when a mere boy
joined the Union Army in the Civil
war and was honorably discharged at
the close of the war. He was "a private
in Company E, 128th Regiment Ohio
Infantry, and as such served his coun-
try faithfully and we'll at time when
it needed all of the help possible.
Mr.. Wideman for many years past
was in poor health and suffered much
pain, which however, he bore man.
fully and was always cheerful, kline
and law abiding in every way, ane
will be missed by his numerous friends
and neighbors.
This, again reminds us that oul
Civil War veterans are tottering ant
rapidly falling one by one, and VIZ
ought to remember that mad it mo
been for such men as James M. Wide
man and others who shouldered tn.
musket from 1861 to 1865 that non,
of US would enjoy the rights ant
liberties that we are enjoying.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
HOME COMING FESTIVITIES

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Mounted civilians.
Mounted Boy Scouts.
Medina Band.
Soldier boys.
Marines.
School children, graded and begin
ming with the smaller grades.
Boy Scouts.
Girls Scouts.
Floats, as follows-Uncle Sam and
Miss Columbia, Early Indian Wars,
Revolutionary War, Betsy Ross and
Flag, Spirit of '76, War of 1872, Mex
ican War, Civil War, with "Sammy
Ingham's" famous trio, Lincoln
Liberating Slaves, Spanish-American
War, three floats of the world war
four floats of our Allies, Farm Bureau
Floats, Honey in the War, Medina s
Manufactures in the War. "You
Weren't Stacker" Medina Fire De-
partment, miscellaneous displays. One
float carried a goat behind iron bars
representing the milk producers in the
Cleveland Jail, caused much merri-
ment.
The parade was followed by dane
ing, confetti throwing, parading in
costume, giving of prizes and a final
goodbye to everybody. There were
20 floats in the parade.
The temporary monument erected
to the dead in France, at the west
entrance to the Square, was hand
somely decorated with bunting and a
rich display of flowers and wreaths.
Business houses and homes general
ly we're nicely decorated.
An abundance of flowers adorned the
tables, loaded with good things for G
o'clock lunch, later through the af-
ternoon and evening. There were 40
tables with seating capacity of 400
arranged in double rows on the east
side of the square for use of the pub
lie.
Where were the City Hall decora-
tions?
At the band concert the rendition
of when the Boys Come Home
called forth great applause.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
SNEAK THIEVES BUSY
DURING FAIR WEEK

Sneak thieves were busily plying
their trade around the outskirts of the
village during fair week, and sue
ceeded in obtaining a quantity of loot
without leaving any trace as to their
identity.
The robberies all occurred on We'd
nesday afternoon while the parties
We're in town attending the fair. The
home of Will Thomas was entered
and a coat, a suit of clothes and an
overcoat was taken. From the home
of C. B. Branch watch was taken.
The Elmore Liston residence directly
across the street from the Branch
place was also entered and three
watches and $14 in money confscated.
North of town at the j. A. Lockwood
home near the pumping station some
one pried open the screen door and
took a number Of watches.
The thefts were Immediately re-
ported to the sheriff but so far this
official has obtained no clews.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL
fBy DIR. G. ri. Smith) J

10y LII. VI. n. 0illtltJ
From recent observations over the
County it is apparent that conditions
are good. Several schools are doubling
their attendance. The Church of Christ
at Remson Corners has one adult class
with an attendance of SO. Lafayette
M. E. has shown a remarkable in
crease in attendance.
There has been same discussion on
the subject "What is to become of
the Country Sunday School" but the
tables will be turned if care it not
exercised and it will be "What is to
be done with the large Village Sun
day Schools.
Several townships have held very
successful conventions. The last listed
are Hinckley, electing Mr.. Paul AL
bright as president; Granger, electing
Carl Beachler, Litchfeld holding their
convention last Sunday with Mr.. Chas.
Mayhem presiding-Maythem being
one Of the county officers on visitation.
Chatham holds their convention on
next Sunday afternoon and evening,
the 21st. Medina Township the 18th
at the Congregational church, with
two Cleveland speakers. Guilford
Township also holds convention at Sc
vile the 28th at the Presbyterian
church with one or two Cleveland
speakers.
The Medina County Adult Bible
Class Federation is already at work
on extensive plans for the coming
State Adult Convention to be held in
Medina Nov. 18th and 18th. This will
bring to Medina the largest number
of outside visitors that this Village
has had for many a moon, in fact,
several outside State Secretaries will
be here to see just why Medina coun-
ty is entitled to this honor.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
ADMITS AUTO Theft,
GRAND JURY INDICTS
DRIVES AWAY CANTON-OWNED
CAR PARKED ON SQUARE
Owner Gives Chase When Man Drives
Away and Overhauls Him at
Fairgrounds

Medina village sprung into the cal
cium rays last Thursday afternoon
when real auto thief was appre-
hended in the act of making way with
an Overland touring car.
The car, the property of B. F.
Evans, of the Canton Feed and Milling
Co., Canton, O., had been parked along
the west side of the square while the
owner transacted business around
town.
While standing across the square
Evans saw a man enter his machine,
back it from the curb and start west
down Washington street. Hailing
another machine he overlook the
driver of the stolen car near the cut
in the B. & O. tracks through which
the Southwestern runs. When asked
whose car he was driving the man
said that he had been sent up from
the fair grounds to get car belong
ing to Mel Dague, stating that from
the description given by Dague he
thought he had the right car. Calling
his attention to number of suit cases
in the back of the car the owner asked
if Dague had mentioned them in CIV
ing the description, and was assured
that he had not.
The suspect was brought up town
and call put in for the sheriff, who,
arriving on the scene, asked the
stranger his name and place Of ad-
dress. The latter stated his name was
Ray Sweet and that he lived in Well
ington. When searched letters were
found on his person addressed to
Pete Pfeffer, Maysville, KY. He was
locked up while the sheriff went to the
fair grounds in an effort to find
Dague.
After a search of the grounds Dague
was located and informed the official
that he had sent no one for his auto
mobile as it had been on the fair
grounds all day. Ray Sweet, of York,
was also on the grounds, but knew
nothing of the affair.
When confronted with this evidence
and asked what he had to say for
himself; Pfeffer laughed and re-
marked, Nothing, except that what I
told you was a d-m lie." Later,
however, he confded to the sheriff
that he had been working for Willis
Hines at Wellington, and previous to
this had worked for Earl Hines, of
Litchfeld. From his acquaintance at
the latter place he was able to weave
his story Of Dague and Sweet.
After several hours of questioning
by officials Pfeffer finally broke down
and admitted that he had intended to
steal the auto and call on his former
employer at Litchfeld, who he claimed
had a gun belonging to him. He also
stated to the sheriff that returning
from visit to Maysville, KY, month
ago, he had stolen an automobile from
the public square at Middleton, O., and
had driven the machine through to
Cleveland, abandoning it on the streets
there. The machine was finally To-
Gated by the company holding insur-
ance on same and returned to its
rightful owner.
On Monday of this week Pfeffer
was indicted by the grand jury on
the charge of operating a motor We
hicle without the consent Of owner and
is now in Jail awaiting trial.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
PLAN PENSION FUND
.- FOR AGED MINISTERS

The Congregational church Of Amer
lea, working along lines similar to
the other large church organizations,
is planning to raise some five million
dollars for fund from which to pay
old age pensions to ministers of that
faith. :, A pastor may elect 65, 60 or
10 years as his time for retirement.
Ohio church are asked to raise $275,-
600. The campaign is to begin this
week.
J. 7. Calvert, of this city, will have
charge of the work in this county.
Every Congregationalist is to be
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19

Medina county is the only county,
in the state of Ohio having Adult
Bible Glass Federation. The work is
progressing rapidly and before long
every church in the county will be q
member of the County Federation.
Federation means unity" in pur-
pose and the large doings held in Me-
dina some weeks ago could not have
been possible without unity. There
may be some few "church cranks"
carrying around a Church labep but
fewer in number every year.
Let no one forget the state conven-
tion and let us all pull together and
show the outside visitors who will
journey to Medina that we are real
town and that they will return to re-
spective places with warm, glowing
spot in their hearts fo rold Medina
County.
Make Medina county the spot where
the rainbow comes down.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
w. C.. T. u. NOTES

Report of the Flower Mission and
Relief work of Medina w. C. T. U.
113 visits to sick and shut-ins, 144
bouquets, 152 test cards, IL cards of
sympathy, 81 letters, Is auto drives
and outing, % meals, "A garments,
9h bushel of vegetables, 67 cans of
fruit, 38 glasses of jelly, 38 glasses
Of jelly, IA baskets fruit and other
goodies, IL boxes of fruit, 2la dozen
oranges, 16 citrus fruits, 31a dozen
eggs, chickens, 21s dozen pop corn
balls, IL dozen cookies, 9 dozen fried
cakes, l sack flour, 3 loaves bread
1 gallon maple syrup, 81 boxes Of
candy to Inmates of County Infrmary
support of one Belgian orphan, I
quilts for Belgians, $1.00 to Boy
Scouts under Y. M. G. A., $50 cash
groceries $40.
"We must share if we would keer
that blessing from above; ceasing tt
give, we cease to have, such is ths
law of Love."-Mrs. Charles Davis
Superintendent.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
MEDINA COUNTY BOY
LOCATES IN CITY


DR.. G. H. Mummaw, raised in this
county and student of the Medina
public schools, has opened offices in
the block next to the City Hall. He is
an eye specialist "a graduate from
Chicago school and last year-after
several years as practitioner in
Southeastern Missouri post
graduate course at O. S. u, recog-
nized as the most complete laboratory
for the study of the eye, eye correction
and scientific fitting of glasses as aids
to vision correction. e
DR.. Mummaw's equipment for ex-
animation and fitting of imperfect
eyes is the most complete in this part
of the State. He invites you to con-
suit him, free of charge.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19

uled 2:12 pace into 2:11 event in
which the black would have been eli
gible. Dry Brooks, driver of Tramp-a-
Bit, objected to the lowering of the
class by one second which barred the
Prince from racing. Louise Beverage,
the little pacing mare, was scheduled
to start Thursday.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19

urged to contribute, and friends of
the denomination may make subscrip-
tions if SO minded. If you are Con-
gregationalist it is not necessary that
you wait for the committee to call
on you before making subscription.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-09-19
CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. Leonard Bart and family ac-
knowledge with deepest appreciation
the expression of kind sympathy from
their many friends and neighbors dur
ing their late bereavement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19

! 4:::; s ssi;,' s' s;'' 'a:s:ssS15 M
lar $3.50, Friday onlyU AO.VV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19
ONE WIFE SAYS
ADIEU; OTHER
= IGNORES HUBBY
Frank McElrOy, Charged With Big
amy, Finds He Sill Loves
Two He Married.

Frank McElroy, who appeared in
Rock Island police court yesterday
afternoon after being arrested on a
charge of bigamy, refused to let
the seriousness Of the situation de-
stroy the sentiment that he held
for his two wives
When he was told that he would
be held by the grand jury under
$4,000 bond ard was to be turned
over to the states attorney, Nc
Elroy arose to tell the two wives
good-by
The first Mrs. Elroy. formerly
Louise Smith of Sabula. Iowa,
whom it is alleged he married in
1904 at Savanna, Ill, gave him her
hand as he told her that he would
not see her again for same time.
The second wife Of the alleged big
|amist was reluctant in showing any
love for him. She is said to have
been Mary Guder of Gutenberg
Iowa, who became Mrs. McElrOy
No. at Valparaiso, Ind, in 1917.
McElroy has been in private bus
mess as a real estate dealer in
Rock Island at different times. He
was arrested Tuesday by Detective
Sehnert, upon request of the au-
thorities at Sabula.
He said he was willing to take
his punishment. but feared that he
didn't have long to live anyway.
"It may be a long time before |
see you again" he said. holding out
his arms to embrace the two Mrs.
McElroys. for l may be gone a
long time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19
LONDON LADIES
WEARFEATHERS
Fashionable Society Folk of Brit
ish Capital Establish New
Vogue.

London. - 'F'eathered women
will be the vogue for 1919" says
q leading London milliner.
Fashionable women are having
almost every article of their attire
either made in feathers or elabor-
ately trimmed with feathers. They
will be trimmed with feathers from
head to feet, and the only visible
article exempt will be their boots
and it is not impossible that
these may have 4 feather embroid-
cry before long.
Hats and toques are being made
entirely of ostrich feathers in all
colors. These are drawn and shap-
ed in saucy fashions, and sell cas-
lily from five guineas to q pounds.
Ostrich feather capes and stoles
and muffs are also in good demand
and there is a growing craze for
frocks and gowns to be trimmed
with expensive feathers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19
ERIE

Adm Rexroad from Quincy. III, visit
I'd friends IN Erie and Newton township
last week. He was an old resident OF
Newton. but moved to other parts many
yrRrs ago He is now employed at the
Old Soldiers home at Quincy. having
charge OF the provision department. He
attended the old soldiers reunion at Dixon,
III coming to Erie from there to spend
a few DAYS before returning to his nome
Miss Ruby La Rue arrived home Mon
day from Detroit. Mich where she spent
the past year with relatives and attended
school She Is the daughter OF DR.. and
Mrs r. E La Rue, and soon after arriV-
ing home with her parents. went to Monne
to visit her little sister Kathleen, at the
Moline ho-pitaI. The little girl under
went a serious operation for appendicitis
at the hospital about month ago and mas
been in critical condition. but is now
improving fast. and If conditions remain
favorable viii be brought home TINS week.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beemer. who we're
married at Rock Island last week. came
to Erie Saturday evening to spend the
week end with Mrs. Beemer 5 parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Young
Head who recently arrived at Newport
News from overseas Is very Ill win
p,euro-pneumonia. aIthougn late report
brings encouraging news that he Is some
what improved He is the son OF Mr.
and Mrs John Head and has been in army
service the past year Mhiie IN france &c
a fractured arm. but he has recovered
from the effects
Will Falrhurst and son from broohIyn'
n Y, are guests of the r. j. and hlFk
Thompson families this week. Mr.. FAR
hurst Is Mrs Thompson'e nephew.
Mr. and Mrs R. c. Burchells two sons,
Lawrence and Richard have recently
graduated from different colleges. The
former graduated at Lake Forest, and the
latter at Pueblo, Colo.
The annual district convention of the
Pythian sietsrs was held at Erie Friday
afternoon and evening. There was an at
tendance of rs. of which 40 were visitors
from Morrison. Sterling, Cordova. Mt.
Carroll Galena and Thompson. The
principal speaker was Mrs. Virginia Kirk
patrick of Uroana. grand chief of the
order who gave much valuable ntorma-
ton A O'Clock supper was served at
Carlson and Mahana 5 cafe. and the com
many dispersed until the evening session.
The time was devoted to business chiefly
during the evening session. one candidate
-heing initiated and other matters OF bust
ness attended to- after which ice cream
and cake were served
Mrs Lizzie Hatton, who came from
Seward. Neb. some time ago to visit rela-
tives at Dave12ort, and in Portland town
ship is visiting friends in Erie this week:
She accompanied her son, Ray Besse and
family to Seward at the time of their
removal from Erie, and this is her first
visit here since going. She reports the
family well and doing good in business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19

Odd curtains, one and
two pairs in a lot, con-
sisting of filet and Not
tinghams 49,. -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19
The Day In Davenport

underwriters association in the
event that the double platoon sys-
tenn is adopted by the city coun-
ell. This means that Is additional
men would necessarily be employ
ed on the department. if Davenport
is to stay in second class. This
fact was brought out by City At
torney Frank Betty, who held a
conference with E. H. Townsend.
engineer of the National Board of
Fire Insurance Underwriters prior
TO yesterdays session of the coun
Gil It was also brought out at
yesterdays meeting that this city
could establish the double platoon
system with the addition Of only
five more firemen,, but in this case
Davenport would go into third
class. The council will consider
the issue at the next meeting.
Sells Out Business Jae Lee
Claire, one of the oldestNInsurance
men in Iowa. has sold his business
to Snider. Walsh & Hynes. Mr..
LeClaire has been confined to. his
home by illness for several weeks
and has been unable to take care
Of his business. Arrangements
have been made so that If Mr.. Lee
Claire regaius his health sufficient
ly to again actively engage in bus
mess he will write insurance
through the Snider, Walsh &
Hynes agency. Mr.. LeClalre, one
Of the pioneer residents Of Daven-
port. is also one of the pioneer in
surance men Of the state. Fire risk
has comprised the majority OF his
business.
New Lights in Loop-Perry
street between, Second and Third
will soon be a gay white way
Street lights in the cluster form
will in the very near future make
the block one OF the brightest
spots IN Davenport, according to
an announcement made yesterday
afternoon by the manager OF the
Liberty theatre, who started the
plan. Practically every business
man in the block has signed the
petition for the lights. The lamp
posts will be 20 feet apart and will
have clusters OF eight lights Of 100
watts each.
Marriage Licenses. -. vearl ely
mer and Hazel Sparbel, both of
Davenport; Paul A. Tornquist and
Hazel E. Flick, both 81 Davenport;
August Keichel and Louisa Knut-
zen, both Of Davenport; James E.
Durkin, Brewster, n. Y. and Mel
lie NJ. Donnelly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19

One table of crepe de mn wE
shade shades and GDiD sizes, reg NJ IT.
ular $3.50, Friday only VAs u "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19

Essex peroxide soap, anti DC
septic, bars for -. 5000. HOS
Women's china silk handker- o.
chiefs, colored border, each -. ~
Organdy collars and collar 2OC
and cuff sets, Friday only 49,. O/S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19
Friday Bargains

No. C. o. D., phone orders,
approvals, exchanges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19

Brass rods, extend to 45-inch, g.
heavy ball tip, each ....... w
64x72 finished pattern coin
table cloth -. -. ....... V@'IV.
45-inch finished luncheon C100
cloth, each .... f. ..... ~A'OO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19
FAMOUS FOR COATS And SUITS
THE BUSY STORE ON FIFTH AVENUE

good value, each ..:ra go. wv
Children's rompers, chambrays and
ginghams, sizes to 4, DC
each ....u... .......r .....
Peters black shoe paste, large cans,
regular 10c size, e.
Friday only, each -. -. 80. w
Mems cambria handkerchiefs, mar
row hem, regular 15c I0r
value, each 80. ..... $500. wv
Women's white silk gloves, all white
and white with black, Kay q M
ser brand, pair =. ...... ~A'VV
Children's colored cotton parasols,
one big group, AQc
each go 7.....
Cedar chests, we'll constructed, finely
finished, with and without tray, plain
and brass trimmed, Go IN
each 0l9.UU
Women's silk and fiber hose, all COL
ors and black and white, Q0C
pair -. -. -. -. -. go. wv
ChiIdren's cotton half socks, colored
top, white and colors, loo
pair -. ...... $3.50. 80.
Women's full fashioned pure thread
silk hose, white only, C1QS
pair ...... ......
Mems khaki shirts, all size G. 20
neckbands, each -. .. -. ~A'6/
Boys khaki service suits, well made,
sizes 6, Z and s, cleanup OQC
price, each -. -. -. -. :. NV
48-inch round center pieces, G. no
wide lace edge, each 49,. ~h'V/
Dresser sets, scarf and pin cush-
ion top, the two pieces Ct no
LOT -.
42x36 inch bleached pillow cases,
good quality, limit of 6, 20c
each 1890. -. -. -.
36-inch Bridal bleached muslin, ex-
,cellent quality, limit 10 yards, 77c
yard 49,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-19

Women's fine cotton knit
union suits, all styles and
sizes, limit of two to a Gus
toner, each ......... 80.