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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-09
MoTORMAN is INJURED
Laurence Schneider Was Struck by
EIyjnu Pieces of Glass.

Flying Pieces of Glass.
Laurence Schneider, motOrman on
the Hill line street car, was injured
SO that he was unable to work today,
lin an accident which occurred at the
corner of Broad and Main streets
late yesterday afternoon. DIR. w. e.
Black driving down Broad street.
turned the corner at Main and his
machine skidded almost completely
around on the ice. The rear OF the
automobile struck the frpnt end OF the
approaching street car land the i'm
pact smashed one of the front win
dcws in the oar.e,.,g ~ I.
Pieces of flying glass, struck Schneid-
Ell and one piece pierced his thigh,
cutting bad gash,d He was relieved
at once. and was unable to return to
his duties again today. DIR. Blacks
car was damaged in the collision also.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-09
Pauline Hall, Singer. is Dead.

Yonkers, N. Y, December 81
Pauline Hall, long noted as light OPP
era singer, died at her home here Of
pneumonia. She was on the stage for
more than forty years, her last ap-
pearance being about a week ago in
1.-THE Gold Diggers" in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-09
STOLE WEARING APPAREL
"cIcthesline Thieves" Were Operat-
ina In West Mankato Last Night.

ing IN west MdHKato Last N's"t
"Clothesline thieves" were busy in
Wet Mankato last night. @. c.
Wood reported to the police this
morning that his clothesline was
stripped by a thief and the clothes
on a neighbor's line were also taken.
Mr.. Wood and Officer Hubert Wal
lesch tracked the thief in the fresh
snow this morning, across the the old
Omaha tracks and into Ogle's .addi-
ton. The trail was lost there in a
maze of tracks, caused by children on
the way to school.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-09

Miss Edith CRANES, who has been
at home during the Christmas vaca-
ton, returned to her work at the
state Normal library st. Cloud, yes
terday.
Mrs. G. A. Anderson and daughter,
Dorothea, Of Waseca, returned to
their home today after spending the
past week with relatives and friends
in Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-09
THOMAS KEEFE HAS FILED

He Desires to Be Nominee of The g.
O. p. For Governor.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.]
st Paul, January 3.-ThOmas Keefe,
local real estate dealer, filed for the
ranublican nomination for governor
today lie has not been prominent
politically before.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-09
MOVE BODIES TO AMERICA
French, Government Granted PERMITS
sion to Transport Remains.

IAssociated Press Disuatch.l
Paris, January a. The French
government today granted permission
for the removal of the bodies OF
10000 American soldiers, buried in
France. to the United States. The
bodies to be removed are those buri-
cd outside the zone of the armies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-09
DEATH OF REcE THOMAS
We'll Known Resident Of Butternut
Valley Victim Of Paralysis.

Recc Thomas of Butternut Valley
passed away at his home this morn
ing after a short illness. Death was
due to a stroke of paralysis. Two
brothers, James Thomas and Abra-
ham Thomas of Lake Crystal survive
Mr.. Thomas was well known through
out, this part of the country and his
friends will be grieyed to learn of
his death.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-09

Paul C. Fuller. well known Roches-
ter druggist. died at his home there
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Fuller had
been i'll for a number OF years past.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
cENTERBURC

Mr. and Mrs. b. M. Hasson spen,
Monday in Columbus.
Mr.. T. r. Jacobs Of Kent was a
Centerburg visitor Saturday.
Sergeant Ivan d. Welker, U. 8. ma
rines, who has been visiting the F. C
Bishop family, returned to his home
in Akron Sunday.
B. l.. Smoots transacted business al
Mt Liberty Saturday.
Mr.. H. L. Conrad was home from
Mansfield over the Sabbath.
Mrs. l.. M. Daily spent several days
last week with friends in Columbus.
Mr.. c. w. Modie of Mt. Gilead
spent Sunday here with relatives.
Mrs. Charles Huffman spent the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. w. H.
VanHorn in Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. Raymond Brown, who under
went serious operation at Colum
bus hospital last week, is improving
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. e. Baker spent
Sunday with relatives at Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lazear of Mt
Vernon are visiting the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Shellen
barger.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
FRIDAY, DECEMBER "a, 1920
oREN PoPPLEToN

In the death Of ex-Mayor Oren
Poppleton, Mt. Vernon has lost one
of its most conscientious and highly
esteemed citizens.
For many years he was engaged in
the grocery business, and, by his
courteous manner and honest deal
ings in all transactions, he gained the
esteem of all persons with whom he
came in contact.
Retiring from the grocery business
he became the representative of Otis
& Co., and in this business he main
tanned that same integrity and hon
estness which made him friends ev'
erywhere.
The departure OF Mr.. Poppleton is
the cause for mourning among his
large circle of friends.
The good that he accomplished
while on earth will always be remem
bered, and while It Is difficult to rec.
onclle his departure, his bereaved
wife and relatives recognize that the
call is from One who knows best.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
BRINK HAVEN

Mrs. james Weeks of Hammond,
Ind. Is visiting her father, east Of
town.
Mrs. Cora Sullivan of Columbus Is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Faringer.
Mr.. AlOnzo Gardner, who has been
gone for the past Is years, returned
last Tuesday and went to Akron to
SEQ his children.
Christmas exercises at the NJ. Il.
church next Friday evening.
Rev. Gibson delivered very inter.
esting sermon Sunday evening on the
second coming of Christ.
Several OF the boys and girls are
home from o. s. U. for their Christ
mas vacation.
Mrs, Frank Bottom and daughter
Cretora, spent Saturday at Mt Yer
non.
Mr.. c. G. Ferrell visited his daugh
ter, Edith, at Akron this week.
A soup supper New Years eve Al
the M. Il. church. Also'a watch meet
ins.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
Says He Will Refuse To Issue
Warrant To Robert L. Carr
And B. E. Sapp
HIGHER COURT MUST
DECIDE, HE STATES
Hints That The Fees Are Ex-
cessive And Not Strictly
According To Law

County Auditor A. D. Rinehart said
Wednesday morning that he would
refuse to issue a warrant on the
county treasurer for the sum Of $3.50
as attorney fees for Robert l. Carr
and 3. e. Sapp In the case Of Ohio
ex rel Joseph II. Meyers vs.. the Knox
County Commissioners and the Aud.
itor Of Knox County.
The two attorneys were granted
the sum of $3.50 as fees in the case
by Judge Crow of Holmes county in
the Knox county common pleas court
Monday
The county auditor states that the
fee allowance is excessive and not
according to the strict provisions of
the law, and that he will not issue a
warrant to the two attorneys until q
higher court compels him.
Joseph II. Meyers brought suit in
the Knox county common pleas court
against the commissioners and the
county auditor to restrain the de.
PENDANTS from constructing a heating
plant at the Knox county Jail. The
contract had been let to the Snow
Heating and Plumbing Co. The plain
tiff alleges certain Irregularities in
the contract.
In the common pleas court Monday,
Judge Grow heard the application of
the plaintiff and granted a perpetual
proved an entry allowing Robert l..
Carr and d. Il. Sapp, attorneys for
the plaintiff, the sum of $3.50.
The county auditor states that the
entry was even prepared by the at
torneys, ready for the signature of
the Judge
"The cry was raised" said the
county auditor, that the injunction
suit would save the taxpayers large
sum of money"
Now the attorneys for the plain.
tiff present, and are allowed, fee of
$3.50 for filing petition in court"
"A fine example of saving the tax.
payers money" concluded the audit.
or.
When asked by Banner represent
ative Wednesday morning IT, he in
tended to issue warrant on the
treasurer for the amount of the fees
Auditor Rinehart said: Not until a
higher court compels me to take such
action"
The next move In the controversy
will be watched with much interest
by the public.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
When Santa Claus Comes

When Santa Claus arrives this year.
With presents for the children here,
hope he does not stay, ah me.
Above with those Of high degree;
But that he comes right down below
Where common people come and go,
So can grasp him by the hand
And bid him welcome to the land.
l also hope, when he comes here,
He'll bring lot of Christmas cheer
TO scatter lavishly around
Wherever humble homes are found.
And that he'll mingle with the throng
As noisily 1t moves along,
To play a kind and generous host
To those poor souls that need him
most.
And ere he goes, wish that
Could plead with him, to somehow try
And plant the Christmas spirit deep
Within the hearts of those that sleep
In palace homes, where riches hide,
That they might ope their purses
wide
And freely give. that others may
Enjoy the blessings of the day.
"A. J. Matthews.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
EAGLE GROVE

Mrs. Ivan Gilmore spent the week
end at Greer where she attended the
funeral Of her grandmother, the late
Caroline Greer.
j. I. Rummel went to Empire on
Thursday to attend the funeral OF
Mr.. Griffith, father of Mrs. Guy Rum
mel.
j. ID. Hall moved from the Joseph
Stofer farm to William Kirkpatrick q
farm Tuesday.
Mrs. Maxwell, aged 81 years, died
at the home of her son. James, Sun
day morning at o'clock, after q
weeks illness of paralysis.
There will be an entertainment and
Christmas tree at Berlin church on
Christmas eve,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Shira spen,
Saturday with his sister, Mrs. G. @
Swank. who 10 quite sick.
Miss Morean Gilmore, who attends
school at Danville, is home for the
holidays.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
CHRISTMAS CHARITIES

At this season, when our hearts are
open to every appeal for charity be-
cause of the goodwill that the sea.
son brings. 1t is just az well to warn
against the takers who use the frailty
to ameliorate the condition of those
who have met with misfortune. i'll.
ness or unemployment But we do
We all wish to make someone mer'
ry at Christmas time. We all wish
to assist the needy and to do our best
OF human nature to prey on their
not wish TO aid a faker, who takes
pocketbooks.
advantage OF our Willingness to give
Tor good causes, and plumbers US fol-
his own benefit.
II Is we'll to give through the recog
nized agencies. those who are in tn,
work of charity year In and year out
aad know the needy and worthy. II
nearly every city there Is some sucl
organization and they take the lea'
In providing Christmas cheer for tn,
poor. Make your donation to them
unless you know of needy person o
family whom you especially desire L
aid.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
Males WINS CASE
IN HIGHEST COURT
Estate Of Phoebe Thompson,
Estimated AT $4,000,
Will Now Be
Distributed

One of the most important cases
that has ever been tried in this couil.
ty and bitterly contested from begin.
ming to end, was concluded Tuesday
when the supreme court affirmed the
judgment of the court of appeals
which, in turn, had affirmed the ver-
dict of the jury in setting aside the
will of Phoebe Thompson, widow of
the late Dr. Matthew Thompson, and
one of the well-known personages of
Mt. Vernon. She died in 1911 and
her will, which was made in 1907, un.
equally divided her estate, giving the
larger portion of it to Mary SHETLAND,
wife of Henry C.. SHETLAND, and her
two daughters, Harriet Swetland and
Anna Swetland Gotshall.
A contest was begun by Harriet
Miles, daughter of Charles E. Miles,
owner of Indianola park, Columbus,
who formerly practiced dentistry in
Mt. Vernon some 20 years ago. The
contest was based largely upon the
mental incapacity OF Phoebe Thomp-
son and the undue influence of the
Swetland family, and the jury, after
listening to the testimony for eight
days, set the will aside.
1t has been variously estimated
that the estate would amount to
nearly $4,000 and will now have to
be administered and divided accord.
ing to law among the parties inter-
ested, Miss Miles getting her moth
er's share of one-half.
Miss Miles was represented by At.
torneys Robert L. Carr and l.. c.
Stillwell, and the Swetland family by
G.. H. Workman of Mansfield and F.
A. Berry of this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
ARM SHATTERED
BY SHOT GUN
Marion Dunlap Meets With
Distressing Accident;
Arm Amputated

Marion Dunlap, aged 10, son Of A. r.
Dunlap, residing on the Mansfield road,
north Of the city, had his left arm
shattered In hunting accident Tues.
day morning.
Tho boys arm was 30 badly shat.
tered that amputatlon was necessary
at the elbow. The operation was per.
formed at local hospital.
Dunlap was hunting on farm north
OF the city when he stumbled and fell
His shot gun was discharged and the
shots took effect In the young mans
left arm just below the elbow. Dunlap
lost considerable blood before a phys
clan reached him. f
Or. staunton c. Dceley 10 the at
tending surgeon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
A VICTORY FOR CHINA

Not long ago Baron Hayashi, chfef
Japanese delegate to Geneva, gave an
interview In which he said that it
would be many years before China
could hope to take rank with the
great powers of the world. DIR. Wei
lihgton Koo, head Of the Chinese del
esation. and ambassador to the Unit
ed States, merely smiled, and cour-
tHously expressed his regret that so
uhkind remark should have been
made.
;.Dr. Koo bided his time, as is the
way OF his race, and as he had done
from the beginning. He did not even
press the Chinese demand for action
BY the league assembly regarding the
continued occupation of the Shantung
peninsula by Japan. He made no
speeches. But he worked, quietly and
effectively, and he got even, with a
vengeance. The other day 1t was an
nounced, to the worlds surprise, that
China had been elected to member
puIp III tuc icdBuc CouuCh, III piuSo VI
Greece. That changes the whole Asi.
attic situation.
The league covenant provides for
nine members in the council, which
is the executive body of the league
Five of these are permanent. They
are Great Britain, France, Italy, Jap
an, and--if this country jons--the
United States. The other four are
temporary and elective. For the first
year they have been Belgium Brazil
Spain and Greece. The assembly
facing the duty of choosing the mem
bers for the next year, reelected the
first three and, disregarding Greece
because It had repudlated the allies
and recalled the pro.German Con
stantine. gave the place to China.
Though nominally temporary, it II
likely that China will retain tn,
place indefinitely unless unexpected
weakness should develop In the Chi
nese republic or in its representation
This means that China will have al
much to say In the league abou
Asiatic problems and world affairs al
Japan has. II is notable victory To-
China. the Oldest nation represented
at Geneva, and for DR.. Koo, tn,
youngest OF the diplomats matching
their brains there.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
JUDGE |. B. H0UCK
Sworn nv MONDAY

In the probate court of Knox coun.
ty on Monday afternoon, Judge Philip
j.. Wilkins administered the oath OF
office to Hon. Lewis b. Houck. as u
Judge Of the court of appeals. Judge
Houck is preparing to enter upon his
second term as Judge of the appel
late court shortly after the first of
the yaer. The swearing in" Of the
Mt. Vernon wellknown jurist Monday
was attended without ceremony.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
MRS. ELMA GRIFFITH
CLAIMED BY DEATH

HOWARD, Dec. 22-Mrs. Elma
Griffith, aged so years, died this
morning at the home OF her niece,
Mrs. Wilbur Blue Of this place. after
two months illness of complication
of diseases.
Funeral services will be held FRI
day at 1890 o'clock from the Blue
residence. Burial In the Wood Chap.
ell cemetery, near New Castle.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
SUM S425 REALIZED
FROM SCHOOL PLAY

About S425 was realized from the
play, what Happened to Jones" F."
which was given In the high school
auditorium last Thursday and Friday
evenings. The expense was about
SIS. AS the new stage cost approx
mately $500, the members|of the cast
are now contemplating giving the
play in Utica or some nearby town.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
ACNEW VANCE DIES
in COLUMBUS, O,

Mrs. Augusta Williams Of East
Ohio avenue received a telegram to-.
day stating her brotherin-law, Ag.
new Vance, died at his home In Co.
lumbus Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Williams will go to Columbus
Thursday to attend the funeral
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
FITZSIMMONS ENTERS
PLEA NOT GUILTY

Henry Fitzsimmons Of Newark, part.
ner in the firm OF Fitzsimmons and
Siegwart, who was arrested last FRI
day on charge of violating the Crab
be act, appeared before Squire Harter
yesterday afternoon at four O'Clock
for his preliminary hearing. He gave
bond of $500 for his appearance on
Monday, December 81, for his hearing
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24

Milford grange Wednesday evening,
Dec. 20. Installation of officers. All
members are urged to be present
Members of the Farm bureau in
Milford township met at the grange
hall last Friday evening and organ.
lied as follows. Chairman, John s.
Mitchell; vice chairman, Asa Work
man; secretary, Elmo Hunter The
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
Only 1,aoo Years oldi

Identification by tinger-print ID gen.
orally supposed to be a modern detec-
tive device, but II appears that It was
employed In Korea 1920 years ago,
having been commonly used In the
deeds for the sale Of slaves.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24
MILFORD

l.. G. Walker will preach at the
First Milford Church of Christ Sun
day Jan. Q.
There will be special meeting of
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24

next meeting will be held Wedhes'
day evening, Jan. IL.
Mr., Glenn Barker was a Mt. YER
non visitor last Saturday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24

A son was born Tuesday morning
to Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Wells of 4lo
East Pleasant street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-12-24

Twin sons were born Tuesday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Banbury of DAN
vile.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-25
ITALIAN RIOT VICTIM
IS BURIED IN STATE

BOLOGNA, Italy. Nov. 24.-Nearly
100000 persons today witnessed the
funeral of Deputy Giordana, the Con-
stitutionalist. who was slain during
the riot at the municipal hall on Sun
day. The wife and mother of the dead
man followed the hearse, and as they
Pa ssed along the street many weeping
women kissed their hands.
The Nationalists have removed the
name plate from the street called by
the Socialist administration after
Spartacus, substituting for it a plate
bearing the inscription "Giordana
street. In revenge Socialists fired a
dozen revolver shots at street car en-
ployes who declared themselves anti
Socialists while passing along this
avenue. There were no casualties.
Nationalist rushed to the rescue OF
the men who were attacked, but their
assailants had disappeared.
Search House
Police officers have searched the
House of Martelli. Communist lead
er. who was arrested yesterday, and
declare they found books showing
bank deposits of $4,000 Ira Mar
tella is alleged to have attended Sun
days meeting carrying basket which
contained bombs covered with nap
kins. On being asked as to the con-
tents of the basket, he is said to have
answered Cakes to celebrate the
ceremony"
On the closed door of the chamber
of labor some one today affixed a
placard bearing the inscription:
CLOSED for the .cowardly murder Of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-25
LEGISLATION SOUGHT
TO PROTECT PUBLIC
At GRADE CROSSINGS
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-A cam
paign for the passage of laws in all
states requiring better protection of
railroad grade crossings is to be car
ried on by members OF the Association
Of State Railway and Utility Commits
sions, which recently held its annual
convention here.
A special committee appointed to in
vestigate the whole subject said the
elimination OF all grade crossings in
the United States would probably
cost as much as all the railroads are
worth" 1t recommended laws re-
curing that every grade crossing be
protected by an approach warning
sign, placed in the highway at a dis
lance not less than 800 feet on each
should be circular disk not less than
"a inches in diameter, and properly
lighted at night il deemed necessary.
Railroad companies would be requir-
ed to maintain within their rights of
way proper cautionary signs, to be
equipped with a red light at night
where necessary.
Proposed Provisions.
Other provisions of the proposed
law include:
Crossing f1agmen to use during the
day a uniform disk 16 inches in
diameter painted white with a black
border and the word STOP" painted
thereon in black letters about five
inches high.
Crossing gates to be painted with
alternate diagonal stripes of black and
white.
Railroad property at grade cross
ings to be maintained free from OBJ
structions to vision, and highway ap-
proaches to be graded so as to permit
free passage of vehicles.
Automobile drivers to come to a
full stop at crossings not protected by
gates or f1agman.
Between four thousand and FIVE
thousand persons are killed each year
from trespassing upon railroad proper
ty and as many more injured, the COM
mittee said in urging passage of laws
making such trespassing misdemean-
or punishable by fine Imprisonment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-25
District No. 9 School
STAGES Entertainment

An entertainment and social was
given by the school children of Dis
trict No. school Wednesday even
ing Following a special program in
which all the pupils took part refresh
ments were served. The program was
opened by group of songs by the
primary grade. Then Mildred Floyd
gave a speech of welcome to the
guests which was followed by an ex-
ercise by the first grade. A recitation
"Thanksgiving Day" was given by
Helen Floyd.
"A Thanksgiving Dinner, a little
play was given by Marguerite Finley,
Leola Ewing. Martha Shute, Dorothea
McLear, Katherine Lee, Barbara
Baumgartner and Gertrude Walsh.
Miss Whites group of intermediate
grade pupils then presented play
"The Top of the World.
Miss Mildred Whites primary grade
pupils gave "a Thanksgiving Dinner
in Alphabet" as the next number on
the program. This was followed by
songs by Miss Orla Whites pupils: a
recitation, "Grandma Turkey, by Miss
Wiley; "A Revenge, recitation by
Frederick Sheek, Community Help
ers", play by Miss Whites room; two
recitations, "Baby's Part" by Clara
Pitman, and advice to Polly by
Mary Elizabeth Young.
The finale was a drill by group of
Miss Whites boys entitled THE Buga-
boo BOOS".