The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-13
LAWYERS SEEK FEE
; OF $500 IN AUSTIN
WILL CASE AT EATON

anu Ill Eaton attorney lIOIH d diS-
tributive share of Charles E. Winters,
of Cincinnati, formerly of Eaton. as
Iegatee under the will of the late Lola
NJ. Austin, of Eaton, which was con-
tested through the several courts to
the supreme court.
Oscar F. and Richard L. Cavisson
and P. J. Sheridan constitute the Day
ton law firm, who with V. V. Brum-
baugh, local lawyer, combine in seek
ing the fee. although they admit they
did not directly represent Winters in
the court litigation involving the will.
The attorneys have filed formal
application in common court here In
which they seek an order from Judge
A. C. Risinger directing A. J. HES
tand, administrator, with the will an
nexed, of the late Lola Austin, to pay
them $500 as a fee from the distribu-
tive share of Winters now in his
hands.
Estate Valued at $4,000
Mrs. Austin, widow, without chill
0ren, by will, disposed of an estate
valued at about 100000. The will was
submitted in common pleas court for
construction. The will bequeathed the
children Of aunts of the testatrix her
estate. One heir commended that he
was entitled to his mothers share,
while heirs Of other aunts claimed the
legacies should be prorated. The lat
ter contention was upheld by common
pleas court. The supreme court at
firmed the lower courts.
Brumbaugh and the Dayton law firm
represented the heirs of the late Sarah
Wiptroc with 10 oynoptipD Nf Charles
Winters, according to their admission,
in the litigation. The lawyers aver
their efforts resulted in tho Winters
heirs interest, including Charles Win
tiers, being increased from a 1-25 part
to 1-1S part, which gave Charles Win
tiers about $1,000 more. 1t is from
this $1,000 that the lawyers think they
are entitled to the $500 fee.
Seek Adjustment.
Tangled condition Of an account in
volving about $4,000 existing between
F. r. Christman. of Eaton, and J. G.
Connell, of Camden, is to be straight
ened out by referee or master COM
missioner instead of going through the
courts, as the litigants have agreed
to waive the right of trial by jury
and have a master commissioner or
referee adjust the matter. Christman
had brought suit in the courts. Judge
A. c. Risinger has appointed Harvey
H. Hawkins, local accountant, as
referee to take charge of all books and
records involved in the controversy.
He is to complete the work within
reasonable length of time and file his
report with the court. Christman and
Connell are automobile dealers. The
alleged account represents various
and numerous business transactions
between the two men.
Poultry Show Closes.
Although advertised to close Tues
day, the third annual show of the
Western Ohio Poultry Fanciers' club
closed Sunday night, after having
held forth since last Tuesday in the
armory here The show was open all
day Sunday and large crowds viewed
the 600 birds on exhibition. Visitors
were here from nearby cities and
towns, among them number of poul-
try fanciers.
Secretary Harry w. Deem of the
club, states the show broke about
even in a financial way. He stated
the show would be staged again next
year In a published list of special
awards made in the show F. S. Smith,
of Eaton, was credited with having
received a SIS special for the best dis
play in the Mediterranean class, when
the special should have been credited
to P NJ. Garland, of Eaton, on Black
Minorcas. Secretary Deem states the
error was detected after the list had
been given out for publication.
Elect Officers.
Waverly lodge, No. lab, Knights Of
Pythias, has elected the following Of
ficers to serve the next six months:
Past chancellor, Walter Cohee; chan
cellor commander, Benjamin Pence;
vice chancellor, Harry Shaffer; pre-
late, Roy Kelly; keeper of records and
seal, H. Riley Splitter; master of
finance, o. 0. Fisher; master of ex-
ohequer, lie Roy McNeal; master-at-
arms, John Ernst; inner guard, Ray
Benjamin.; outer guard, Walter Co.
hee; trustee, Frank E. Overholser. The
lodge will confer the first rank upon
a class of candidates at regular
meeting Wednesday night.
Waverly lodge, Knights of PythlaS,
tas perfected organization of socia'
club within the lodge membership. +"
be known as Triangle club, No. 2. Or
H. Riley Splitter is president: Harvc'
Flory, vice president: Harry Flory,
secretary-treasurer, with E. f. Morrow
and o. H. Tucker. directors. The
club will equip club rooms in the
Pythian temple. 1t is also planned to
later provide equipment for athletics.
The club starts with membership OF
about forty.
breaches Sermon.
The Rev Frederick A. Miller. D. D.,
of Chicago, who IS to preach here in
the absence Of the Rev. Thomas Muir
ray, preached his first sermons Sun
Gay morning and evening in the
church. He was greeted |
by large audiences at both services.
He will preach here every other Sun
day during the absence of Mr.. Murray,
who is on trip TO England.
Tags Arrive.
Consignment of $500 metal tags for
decorating licensed dogs in Preble
county has ben received by County
6. c. Hunt. Owners of dogs are re-
ouired to procure license for the
CANNES on or before January I.
Delivers Speech.
John O'Leary. head of the local !
r,,-hI;c schools addressed tho Mems