The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-17
PRUCH SERVICES TO
Be HELD TOMORROW
AT GRATIS CHURCH

EATON, O., May 17.--Funeral serv-
ices for Albert Clayton Prugh, 10, re-
tired farmer, who died suddenly Of
heart disease at his home here Satur-
day morning, will be held Tuesday af-
ternoon at Gratis, in the Brethren
church, and will be in charge Of Rev.
William Shoup, Burial will be at
Gratis.
Mr.. Prugh was a lifelong resident
of Preble county and lived practically
all his life in the vicinity Of Gratis.
He had lived in Eaton the last two
years.
He is survived by his wife, Jennie,
three sons, DR.. Merrill D. Prugh, of
Dayton; DR.. Wallace 'Prugh, inferno in
hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa, Paul
Prugh, at home; and an adopted
daughter, Miss Willodene Parrish. A
brother, Reuben Prugh, resides near
Camden. A half-brother, Lyman Prugh,
resides in Eaton.
"BIack Frank" Buried.
Following his death Friday at the
county tnfirmary, funeral services for
Frank Wright, past 30, better known
as "Black Frank" who had been an
inmate of the infirmary more than so
years, were held Sunday morning at
the institution. Burial was in the in
Urinary cemetery. Records of the in
Urinary do not reveal his age or that
he has any relatives. 1t is thought he
was more than 80 years of age.
BLACK Frank" was one of the odd
characters of the inflrmary. He wore
Q gown instead of male attire. 1t is
not within the memory of the oldest
inmates and attaches of the institu-
ton when he first adopted such garb.
He roamed about the fields of the in
Urinary and many Of the grown-ups in
Eaton and vicinity can recall in
stances in their boyhood when at the
sight of "Black Frank" in the fields
they hastily beat it, from a good
fishing hole in the creek in the rear Of
the infirmary grounds. However. he
was regarded as harmless. His intel
lect was extremely deficient and he is
said to have never spoke to or con-
versed with anyone during the many
years he was in the infirmary. The
records Of the institution show only
the name, Crank Wright" it is said.
Camden Exercises Open.
Commencement festivities &c the
Camden high school opened Friday
with the class play, which was repeat
ed Saturday. Much Ado About Betty
was the title
Baccalaureate services were held
Sunday evening in the Presbyterian
church. The sermon was preached by
Rev. Beekiey, Of Gratis, pastor Of the
First Brethren church.
Members of the school faculty will
give their annual reception Tuesday
evening. Glass night will be observed
Wednesday evening. The juniors re-
ception will take place Thursday
evening. Commencement exercises &C.
cur Friday evening, and the alumni
banquet will take place Saturday
evening.
Nine Graduate In Jackson.
Nine students were graduated from
the Jackson township centralized
schools at the annual high school COM
mencement exercises held here Satur-
day evening in the school auditorium.
The class was addressed by Dean H.
c. Minnich, teachers training college
CT Miami university.
The class history was given by
Gladys Watts; the class prophecy by
Mary House, and the farewell address
by Clifford Oler A recitation was
given by Ruth Stevens. Rev. P. ".
Harris offered prayer.
he )diliei TAclu, Il ldlIh
Moneybrake, Roy Geeding, Clifford
Oler, Mary House, Mary Huffman,
Ruth Stevens, Mary Erwin, Gladys
Watts.
Huffman Body Buried.
Following his death in Portland,
Ore, the remains of Harvey Huffman,
IS, native of Preble county, arrived
here Saturday for funeral and burial.
Services were conducted Saturday
afternoon in the Universalist church
by The Rev. Thomas Murray. Burial
was in Mound Hill cemetery.
The decedent was a son of the late
Barney Huffman, at one time sheriff
of Preble county. He is survived by
two brothers, William M. Huffman. re-
siding west Of Eaton. and Frank Huff
man, residing near Richmond, Ind.
DR.. G. w. Homsher, Of Camden
health commissioner for Preble coun,
ty. has announced appointment of the
following township health officers:
Jefferson, Joseph G. Aul; Jackson
Charles Cooper: Dixon. William
Hines; Israel, Harry w. Austin; Mon
Toe, H. B. Sell; Casper, Edward Kelly;
Somers, Frank Roberts; Harrison, J