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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-26
MART|NSDURC

Rev. J. ". Barnes Of Utica will con
duct a ten-day revival service In the
Presbyterian church, starting Easter
Sunday.
Mr.. Harry Cullison Of Newark is
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Cullison, east OF town.
Mrs. Maria Anderson was the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Shields OF Utica.
The Ladies' Mission circle OF the
Disciple church held an all.day meet
ing in the church basement Thurs.
day. The day was spent in tying
comforts.
recovered from an attack OF inhuen-
"a.
Mrs. Lou Chilcote, who has, been
spending the winter with Mrs. Mo-
zcllc Toland, has returned to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Clutter.
near Utica.
Miss Eleanor Larue entertained the
4 following friends with games and mu.
sic at her home Saturday evening
Nellie Bebout, Clare Rowley, Lea
Funk. Sarah Scoles. Kathleen Nc.
Cammcnt, Viola and Helen Maren,
Dorothy Allen, Irene Curtis.
Mrs. Maria Anderson entertained
the members OF the NJ. T. and Pres
byterian circle Wednesday afternoon
Mrs. Evans of Kileville and Mrs
Matte Allan OF Cleveland have re
turned after an extended visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. James Breeze.
Mrs. Harold Biggs and son, Gerald
visited Monday afternoon with Mrs
May Arlington.
Mrs. Lizzie Meyers has returnet
from Newark where she has beei
taking care of influenza patients.
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MILFORD

c. c. Bishop went to Columbus las.
Tuesday, where he will spend the
summer
p. A. Wright and Terrence Mitch
ell spent last Wednesday in Mt. Yer
non.'
+. e. Taylor spent several days
last week in Mt. Vernon. on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Terrence Mitchell are
visiting i'm Cleveland with their
daughters. Miss l.. Grace Mitchell
and Mrs. II. A. Warren.
Mrs. Earl Ramey OF near Sparta
spent last week with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. |. H. Myers.
Mrs. Rachel r,Larimore of Lock is
staying in the home of Manville Pick
ering.
Master Rex Moreland, who has
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-26
STOCK RA|SERS TO
HOLD A MEETING
Ankenytown Residents May
Form A Cooperative As
sociation On April z

Stock raisers and farmers of the
Ankenytown district will hold meet
ing on Friday evening, April 2, at
Ankenytown for the purpose of dis
cussing the proposition OF forming
an association for the cooperative
shipping of live stock.
County Agent S. l.. Anderson will
be the speaker of the evening. Mr..
Harry Irwin and others of the com.
munity all leading stock men OF the
region, will take part in this gather.
ing.
This meeting is Of vital Importance
to every stock raiser and it is desired
by the committee on arrangements
that large representation be pres
ent at the deliberations.
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been quite sick. is improving.
Simon Latham Ia III with the flu.
PETIT LARCENY IS
CHARGED BY HAYS

Earl Hays appeared before Magis-
trate l.. A. Stream this morning and
made nm affidavit charging John
Clough, OF Miller township, with pet
1t larceny Hays alleges that Clough
stole piece Of leather betting, 20
feet in length.
A warrant was issued for the arrest
OF Clough and mas given to Sheriff
Mosholder Wednesday afternoon.
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WHAT A RESERVE
FUND MEANS
To YOU

The state requires the association
to build up and maintain reserve
fund to be used only in case>of loss
es This fund protects all depositors
and stockholders.
If every individual would sdopt the
same policy there would be no trag-
-edy OF poverty.
THE KNOX SAVINGS G. LOAN
ASSOCIATION xa !
N. W. Corner Main and Vine Streets.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-26
FINGERS MASHED

Hugh Chadwick severely mashed
the fingers on his right hand in a
baling machine, late Monday after
noon The accident occurred at the
home of Harry Baxter, near Brandon.
Mr.. Chadwick came to Mt Vernon
Immediately after the accident where
his injuries were dressed by a physic-
ian.
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ALLEGES S WIFI {
LED I He LIFE
OF PROSTITUTE
Alvah Lightfoot Asks For
Divorce From Laura
Frances Lightfoot
PETITION is FILED in
COURT WEDNESDAY
Pickering Will Is Filed In
Probate; Other Court
House Notes

Alva Henry Lightfoot has filed suit
for divorce the common pleas
court of Knox county against Laura
Frances Lightfoot. The plaintiff
states they were married Jan. 4, 1919,
and that no children were born to
them.
The allegation is made that the de-
fendant has led the life of prosti-
tute. The plaintiff claims that since
December J., the defendant has been
associating with George Metcalf and
that she has been guilty of adultery
with Thomas Parker. On the grounds
of adultery, the plaintiff asks for di.
vorcc.
The attorney for plaintiff is b. l..
Sapp.
Answer Is Filed =
III the case of Charles Rosekrantz
VS.. Lewis f. West, the separate an
swer OF Zacharia and Lenor Wilmotte
has been filed in the common pleas
court of Knox county. The defend
ants deny the allegations of the plain
tiff made in the petition. j. B. Gra
ham represents the defendants.
Divorces Granted--(
In the common pleas court of Knox
county, Tuesday, Judge Blair grant
edtwo divorces as follows:
In the case of Mary Fl. Hutchens
VS. Delbert o. fIutchens, decree of
divorce was granted the plaintiff.
In the case of Hazel NJ. Richie vs..
Vane T. Ritchie. decree was grant
ed the plaintiff, who was also given
the custody 81 the child. Alimony as
per contract.
Guardian Named
In the case of Mary. Hutchens VS..
Charles G. Smale, II guardian ad litem
has been appointed by thes common
pleas court. N.Y.
The Pickering WILL,
The last will and testament of Ef-
fie Pickering, late of. Milford town.
ship, has been filed in the probate
court Of Knox county. BY the terms
of the will the testatrix gives her en-
tire estate, both real and personal, to
her husband, Manville Pickering
The husband is named as the exec
utter. The will was signed Jan. 13
1919, in the presence of B. o. Evans
and S. Il. Gotshall.
A codcil, dated Sept. 16, 1919, gives
T to Lena Stamm the sum Of $500 ant
to Gay, Pickering the sum of 500
The testatrix gives to her sister
Katherine Wagner, one-third inter
est in all of her estate and the bal
ancc goes to her husband, Manville
Pickering. The codicil was witnessed
by Frank o. lowering and Audrey
, Guthridgc.
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Sale Confirmed
In the case of r. ID. Updike, admin
istrat0r OF Frank Updike, VS.. Julia G
Updike, a sale has been conlirmel
and deed ordered.
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Order to Sell
In the estate of Margaret Il. Trim
bile. an order to sell at less than ap
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Mr.. Orley Risor of Wheeling, w.
Va, Mr.. Potter Of Indiana, and Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Hicks and sou, Fred,
were entertained Sunday at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Hicks in Cen
tprhure
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common pleas court Of Knox county
and the cause continued until the
next term Of court.
viii Admitted
The Hast will and testament Of Max
Meyers, late OF Mt. Vernon. has been
admitted to probate
First and Final
Walter NJ. Earleywinc Administered.
or OF Carey Il. Wolfe, has filed first
and final account in probate, which
shows the following: Received s3SC3;
paid out the same sum.
Inventory Filed
In the estate OF Edwin Saunders,
an inventory has been filed in the
probate court of Knox county. 1t
shows total OF $11 ,239.57. or this
sum $500 is in real estate.
Real Estate Transfers
F. j. Hale to- Ivan B. Gilmore, par
eel in Fredericktown, 81.
w. B. Mosholder, sheriff, to Fran
ces b. Coup, parcel in city, $4,000.
John S. Elder to John H. Grimm,
parcel in Clinton, 81.
f. o. Young to McCarman Wolford
parcel in Monroe. $3.50.
McCarman Wolford to Mary VOL
ford, parcel in city, ST..
!, Mary Agnes Kelley to Flora Walk
or, parcel in city. 81.
Aurella Lucci to Alice A. Atherton
parcel in Clinton, 81.
Susie Stats to Hazel ID. Perkins
parcel in Amity. 81.
Burr Critchfield to Lizzie Woodruff
parcel in Howard, 81.
l.. Laura Keys to John d. Keys, par
eel in city 81.
Eugene and Festus Loney. execu
tors, to Judson Loney, parcel in Am
ity, s19,SOo.
Emma f. Church to Anne V. Tin
Key, parcel in city, 81.
Albert ID. Dalrymple to Frank Eas
terday, parcel in Liberty, SIN
Roxanna Young to Minerya Y. Bea
, ton. parcel in city, 81.
: Horace Ransom to Forest Shelter
, barger. parcel in city, 81.
r. d. Updike to John w. Neibargel
parcel in Milford, $3,71O.5O.
Laura r. Rinehart to John w. Ne
barger, parcel in Milford, 81.
t #. ]. Updike to Laura r. Rinehar
: parcel in Liberty, $725.
e Charles Phillips to Martha e. Bel
t nington, parcel in Berlin, 81.
e MaNha v Bennington to Clariss
Phillips, parcel in Berlin. 81.
May Withrow to Elmer Loney, pa
cek in city, 81. @
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praiscment has been granted by the
probate court of Knox county

praiscment has been granted by the
probate court of Knox county.
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New Desk for Clerk
A new desk for the county clerk of
courts has been purchased from the
Ohio state feformatory. The desk
was received Wednesday and install.
ed In the clerks Office.
Account Filed
James II. Mcbride, guardian Of
Jessie b. Hildreth, has filed second
partial account in probate, which
shows tho, sum of sS,302.24 received
and $375.47 paid out, leaving bal.
ance ofls7,926.77.
First and Final
A first and final account has been
filed .in, probate by f.. Il. Gorsuch,
guardian Of Dorothy Gorsuch, show.
ing the following: Received $l,75O,
paid out the same sum.
O.
Appointment Made
Daniel +. Bennington has been ap
pointed administrator OF James Car
son, giving bond in the sum of $40, ,O0C
with Martha A. Bennington and Clar
issa f. Phillips as sureties. The ap
praisers are Marshall Phillips, Albert
Phillips and Lawrencs. Smith.
The last will and testament o
Charles w. Lyon, late Of Frederick
town, has been filed in the probat,
court Of Knox county.
BY the terms of the will, the tes
tator gives to his niece, Luefla C
Modie, the sum of $1,000 To hi,
niece, Bertha NJ. Outcalt, $1,000, ant
to Clotilda Mcdowell the sum of $1OO
The remainder of his estate is t,
be divided as follows: One-fifth to hi
sister, Mary Jane Outcalt, one-fifth t,
his nephew, Edwin d. Lyon, one-fiftl
to his nephew Roy l.. Price, one-fiftl
to bis nephew, Edwin c. Outcalt, AM
one.fifth to J. Milton Outcalt.
The personal property is to be d
vided am0lg the relatives.
Edwin c. Outtalt is named as TIL
executor of the will which was sigr
ed scn Nov. %, 1918, in the presenc
of Minnie r. Tussing and John '
Tussing.
Contract Let
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OPPORTUNITY
IS NOT AN INCIDENT. VI IS A
CONDITION WHICH ALL NAY
CREATE. IT IS THE REWARD
OF INDUSTRY AND GOOD
uinN ( A e AIT

. Opportunity calls continuously
/. To tho thrifty man or woman who
looks ahead Ga
!. Who not only earns money
!. But who also has tho wisdom
J. To invest it at so interest with
strong savings institution
J. Like the Buckeye State Building
& Loan Co., % West Gay St, Co
lumbus, o.
I. All money deposited there is loan
ed on first mortgages on homes,
the safest securities to be had.
8. The Buckeye solicits your bust
ness, offering you safety, courtesy
and fair profit.
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Contract Let

Contract Let,
The Knox county commissioners at
their session Monday awarded a con-
tract to Henry Sells for cutting the
grass at the courthouse grounds at
the rate of $4 for each cutting The
grass is to be cut twice each month.
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Approved Contract

At the meeting OF the Knox county
on Monday the action
Of the trustees of Middlebury town
ship in purchasing a tractor for use
in the township was approved by the
board.
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Inventory Filed

Inventory Filed
In the estate OF Edwin Saunders,
an inventory has been filed in the
probate court of Knox county. 1t
shows total of s11,239.57. or this
sum $500 is in real estate.
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Leave to File
In the case OF Charles Rosekrantz
VS.. Lewis +. West, leave to file an
answer by zacharia and Lora VOL
motto has been granted in the com.
mon pleas court OF Knox county.
, o
Motion Sustained
In the case OF William b. Weaver
discharge has been sustained by the
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First and Final

First and Final
Walter NJ Earleywinc, administrat-
or OF Carey Il. Wolfe, has filed first
and final account in probate, which
shows the following: Received s3SC3;
paid out the same sum.
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M otion Is Filed

Motion Is Filed
In the damage case of Jennie Dur
bin VS.. William Fessler, motion has
been filed In the common pleas court
of Knox county by. the defendant,
asking the plaintiff to, separately
state the causes Of action and to
make more definite and certain por-
tions of the petition. l.. G. Stillwell
represents the defendant.
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,AIimony Ordered
In the case of Charles Clifford Frye
VS.. Mary Armenia Frye Judge Blair
has ordered temporary alimony as
follows: SIG on or before the first
OF April, and S16 on or before the
first of each month until further or.
der of the court.
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viii Admitted
The last will and testament Of Max
Meyers, late OF Mt Vernon. has been
admitted to probate.
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Answer Is Filed

In the case Of Charles Rosekrantz
swer of Zacharia and Lenor Wilmotte
has been filed in the common pleas
court of Knox county The defend
ants deny the allegations of the plain
tiff made in the petition. J. b. Gra
ham represents the defendants.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-26

common pleas court OF Knox county
and the cause continued until the
next term OF court.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-26

First and Final
A first and final account has been
filed i'm probate by Il. Il. Gorsuch,
guardian Of Dorothy Gorsuch, show.
ing the following: Received sl,75O
paid out the same sum-
The Delta independent., 1920-06-25
COUNTY CLERK JOHN c. WATTS
SAYS ALL SHOULD CONTRIBUTE

To tramp over Delta county for
months. securing soldier records and
information; to have been connected.
day in and day out, with the many
problems of getting together the hand
some record, it is a real delight to
run across a man of the genuine sim
cereness of John C. Watts. county
clerk.
Mr.. Watts is not n philanthropist.
but he appreciates the great work
that has been accomplished in Delta
County's War History.
When asked il he cared to help
out such publication. he said:
II have been thinking about the
work you have so nobly undertake
en-. 1t has come to my mind many
times when your advertisements
have appeared. both In the county
papers and in the circulars dis
tributed. The people of Delta
should help, whether they have
copy or not for it is most splen-
did gathering of illustrations and
deeds. want to be contribu-
tor and will gladly go the price
of one copy. and IL need be con-
tribute another $40 or more"
The Delta independent., 1920-06-25
MISS FRANCES HENDERsHoT
BRIDE OF MERLE LONGWELL

The announcement of the wedding
OF Miss Frances Hendershot to Merle
Longwell on Thursday. June 18th. was
surprise to their many friends. who
nevertheless unite in best wishes for
their happiness and prosperity.
Miss Hendershot spent n number OF
years OF her life in Delta. She is the
only child OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Hen
dershot OF Cedaredge. and young
lady OF rare accomplishments. Tho
groom Is not 70 well known here. but
his recommendations assure us that
he Is worthy OF the young woman who
has consented to share his lot. He is
brother Of Mrs. George Wear of this
city, a mechanic engaged at lola. Mrs.
Longwell will remain with her parents
Mt Cedaredge until permanent loca
ton has been decided upon.
The Delta independent., 1920-06-25
RAILROAD PAYS DAMAGES
FOR INJURIES IN YARDS

Through the United States railroad
administration, Leon Overbay, the lat.
ter part of last week, received a draft
for $4,000, which was paid without
suit as damages sustained by Mr..
overbay a year ago last May.
II will be recalled that the injured
man. in company with K o. Daniels.
took several carloads OF cattle to Den.
yer, reaching there before daylight
The cars in which the cattle were
switch engine. the engine running
backwards. drawing the. train. The
two men were permitted to ride on
placed were being switched by a
ness. car was left standing on an
other track near the switch. so near
that the tender of the engine struck
It: the top of the tender was loos.
ened and young Overbay was caught
between this loose portion and the
firebox of the engine. One foot was
mashed so badly that amputation was
necessary. while for three-quarters OF
an hour the other foot was held
against the firebox; the delay was in.
cfdental to clearing the wreckage
away ana getting out the body.
The young man spent many. many
weeks of suffering. being confined
to n hospital, and returning a num-
Der of times later. The burned foot
caused him far more suffering than
the limb from which the foot was cut
While nothing can ever recompense
his suffering and tho loss of his foot.
the money will help to cover some Of
the actual expenses In connection
with the unfortunate affair.
II was largely through the untir.
ing efforts of Mr. Mortimer Stone OF
this city that the amount was paid.
Mr.. Stone made frequent trips to
Denver. the last being made the
past week. He returned home with
the draft for $4,000 in his pocket.
The Delta independent., 1920-06-25
PACKING PLANT WILL BE
COMPLETED IN TIME FOR CROPS

Work on the new packing plant is
being rapidly pushed to completion.
The concrete floors in both factory
and warehouse are about S5 per cent
finished The floor in the factory is
so constructed that it is constantly
drained-that is, there will be no dan
ger of illness following wet feet
Some machinery has been installed
during the past week. among which
are the work tables for the women.
On top of the main factory build
ing a small apartment is being built
to about the height of four story
building. and in this number of by
products will be manufactured. such
as tomato catsup, puree and apple
and pear butter.
Two small boilers have been placed
on foundations at the rear end of
he factory, and the workmen are now
awaiting the arrival OF much larger
boiler. When all OF these are set
the walls will be completed around
them. These we're left off until the
boilers could be installed
The glass is being put in the win
dows this week. The officials an
nounce that everything will be in
readiness for handling the crops con-
tracted for About 35 men are en-
gagged on this project.
The Delta independent., 1920-06-25
PRETTY WEDDING cULMlNATEs
ROMANCE OF FEW MONTHS

One of the prettiest of home we'd
dings was that celebrated at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. F. d. Herrick,
Wednesday evening, when their elder
daughter. Margaret Maude became
the bride of Mr.. Harold Clarke Of
Paonia, the service being conducted
by Rev A. B. Parry, of the Baptist
church, in the presence of the brides
family, the groom's mother and
few close friends, and occurring at !
o'clock
Promptly at the appointed hour the
bridal party entered the parlor to the
strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding
March, played by Miss Edna McCar-
rier, taking their places beneath a
magnificent wedding bell of pink and
white carnations. suspended from an
arch of ferns and pink roses.
After the service an elaborate we'd
ding dinner was served. the happy
couple were showered with congrat-
ulations and left by auto for Mont
rose. where they took the noon train
for Denver on short honeymoon
trip.
The bride, who grew to sSomanhood
from a small child in Delta, was ney-
er lovelier than when attired in her
wedding gown of white georgette
crope with pearl trimming over white
satin. She carried a shower bou
uuet of brides roses and sweet peas.
The groom looked very handsome in
his suit of black
The couple was attended by Mr.. Joe
Nelson of Denver and Miss Irma Her
rick. sister of the bride. Miss Herrick
wore pink georgette crepe.
Mrs. Clarke is a sweet, lovable
girl. who possesses that rare charm
which wins for her friends in every
walk of life. Her husband is a son
of Mrs. Violet Clarke of Paonia, a
young man of sterling qualities, and
of the highest type OF manhood.
After their honeymoon they viii
make their home in Paonia.
The Delta independent., 1920-06-25
ROYAL NEIGHsoRS HAVE
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION

Delta was designated as the meet
ing place for the School of Instruc-
tion for the Royal Neighbors of
America. and a large number Of Ia
dies were here from over the West
ern Slope.
There were three supreme officers
present. who conducted the work of
instruction at the afternoon session,
and this was followed by a sumptuous
dinner at O'Clock. and an evening
session with fancy drin work
The officers present were: Hada
NJ. Carlson, supreme recorder. Rock
Island, Illinois: Mrs. Burthella Snv-
der. supreme auditor Council Bluffs,
Iowa: Mrs. Eftie r. Curry. state dep
uty. Denver; Mrs. Mary Eastman dis
trict deputy. Grand Junction.
From fifty to eighty delegates were
expected and class OF IL was to be
initiated. including candidates from
Montrose. Olathe. Grand Junction.
Gunnison and Delta.
The Delta independent., 1920-06-25
DELTA HOSPITAL FILLED
TO CAPACITY WITH PATIENTS S

Among those receiving treatment
in the new Western Slope hospital
this week were E ]. Matthews of
ton Tuesday for appendicitis; Tressa
Gipe and Delena Vela of Eckert both
passed through operations the first
of the week, and will be able to go
to their homes within a few days;
Claude Campbell of Crawford is re-
covering from an operation; Irwin
Meacham was released the first of
the week, after receiving treatment.
Owing to the limited number of
rooms, in the present location, the
hospital is prepared to care for only
seven patients at time. After the
completion of the new building, pro-
vision will be made for twenty-five
patients and the staff Since the or
ganization of the hospital, over forty
surgical operations have been per-
formed, all of which were successful.
The hospital is a model of order
and cleanliness. Miss Joan Armand, a
nurse of unusual ability, who has re-
Gently returned from Red Cross work
in Siberia, is in charge, with Grace
Girardet and Alice Harrington. both
graduate nurses, and Miss Putnam, on
night duty, as assistants. DR.. c. G.
Brethouwer of Montrose performed
three operations this week, in the alb
sence OF DR.. A. w. Macarthur, local
surgeon, who is in Kansas City. TAX
ing special work.
The Delta independent., 1920-06-25
YOUNG MAN TAKEN UP
ON SERIOUS CHARGE

For some time local merchants have
bee receiving forged checks, and Off
GERS have been on the lookout for
the person signing the name of NJ.
H. Patnode. Mr.. Patnode carried an
account in one of the Delta banks, but
the checks were written on another
bank.
The crash came about $3.50 Satur-
day evening. when a young mana
boy in fact-Wildeen Allentharp, ap-
peared at the Golden Rule store with
check for s125o He was detained
under pretense of ascertaining If the
check was good. and the city marshal
was notified. who promptly took him
in.
A hearing was had Monday before
Judge S. L. Fairlamb. and after hear.
ing the evidence in the case the
young man was held for the next ses-
sion of district court in the sum of
1000 bond. which he was unable to
furnish.