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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

The following account OF the mar
rage OF Paul V. Fleming OF this city
and Miss Ersel Doyle, Of Cambridge,
t0hio. is contained in the Daily Jet-
liersonian published at Cambridge:
Simplicity marked the ceremon!
which united in marriage Mr.. Paul
w Fleming. OF Fairmont, West Viz
! rinia, and Miss Ersel Doyle, OF this
| city, Thursday afternoon, June tenth;
| at iour-thirty o'clock The beautiful
ring ceremony was read ~ the bride S
pastor the Rev. Edwin Kirby. at the
First Methodist Episcopal church in
The presence OF about seventv-tive
friends and relatives. The altar was
Iattractively decorated with roses anu
Mrs. Frank Vessels accompanied on
The organ Mrs. Forest Edgar Latto'
Iof Urichsville, who sang very et-
liectively, "Ad Dawning," BY Charles
Wakefield Cadman, and Il Love You
Truly" by Carrie Jacobs Bond. Miss
Laura Cornwall, Of this city. sang
sweetly, "Oh, Promise Me- by Regi-
Maid de Doven. As the couple preced-
led by little Charles Richard Doyle, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Roger S. Doyle, hear
Inc the ring on white satin pillow,
look their places, Mrs. Vessels played
ILohergrin's Wedding March,, mod
|ulating into ITO q Wild Rose" as the
service was being read
Immediately following the ceremony
an informal reception was gwen 1y
The brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 5.
Doyle, at their home in Murray ave
nue., for members Of the immediate
families and few intimate friends!
Mrs. Vessels, Mrs. Latto and Miss
Cornwall gave an informal musical
program. The guests were seated s:
small tables. each centered with bud
vase containing q PINK rose and a
Two course luncheon was served.
Suspended from the chandelier, d.
Irecly above the brides table, was
d large white wedding bell from which
streamers Of pink led to the place Of
each guest Pink and white was the
color scheme used in the Luncheon
and was served by Mrs. Joseph Albert
Addison. Mrs. Clark L. Doyle. Mrs.
Clare E. Doyle and Mrs. Robert S.
Doyle. The brides bouquet was
caught by Miss Virginia Fleming.
The bride wore for her marriage a
navy blue suit and hat Of black hair
braid with ostrich trimming and wore
q corsage Of ophelia roses and sweet
peas.
nj. and Mrs. Fleming left Thursday
evening at ssven-twenty=tiye for 1
yo veels' tria IN he east HtsiHuZ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
To Observe Flower Day.

" fhe Flower Mission department Of
" Inv. C. 7. .. will give an interest.
]. program tomorrow afternoon at
% O'Clock at the First Baptist
lNurch. The program will be in
( hafge Of Mrs. John Yost, superin-
itendent Of the Flower Mission depart,
meit Mrs. Jennie Engle, will lead
I'D devotional and others who Will
participate on the program will be
ifrs W. G. Bosserman, Mrs. 2. f.
crane. Miss Pauline Pople, William
HoSserman. On next Monday the de-
ioaftment will pay visits TO the poor
iSrli. and the hospitals and will carry
With them flowers TO be distributed TO
the residents and patients at these
elsfaanoyE
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

: Clegeiind. Buttll0, New YORK ElLy
and Washington, md upon their 70
ffurn will make their home Ct y.
Piefpont avenue, Fafrmont. =.
Mn. .. S. Fleming. Mrs. b. y.
Staggers, Miss Virginia Lee Fleming.
/, mother and sisters Of the groom.
! John B. Windsor. Of Fairmoni.
/ West Virginia: Mrs. Forrest Edgar
lLatto, Of Urichsyille: Mr.. and MIS-
&c. F. Sherrard, daughters, Dorotay
ana Ruth Of Canton: Mrs. Franklin
IL. Reese. OF Akron: Mrs. joseph Al.
bert Addison, 0. st. Louis, Missouri
land Mr.. Robert Tuttle OF Columbus.
we're out OF town guests present al
The wedding.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

Prof. and Mrs. Walter R. Barnes
The former head Of the English de
partment Of the Fairmont State Nor
NAL school, are leaving today FOL
Terra Alta, where they will spend q
Two weeks vacation. From there they
viii 60 to Philadelphia, where Mr.,
Barnes vii be an instructor at the
.mmer term Of the University Of Penn
svlyania.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

DR.. Paul johnson, head of the Pub
lie Health service Of the Potomac
division Of the A. R. c., will speak al
The regular meeting Of the local Red
Cross chapter to be held this evening
at Els o'clock at the headquarters
in the Court house. Anyone interest
ed is invited to hear this talk, which
viii be interesting and instructive.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

Announcement has been made o.
the marriage Of Miss Anna Ma!
Young, for a number OF years head Of
the Music department OF Broaddus In
stitute at Philippi, and Walter G.
Burns, Of Boston, same having beer
solemnized at the Grimm Memorial
church at Philippi last "Wednesday
evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
To Observe Anniversary.

Court Joan Of Arc, Daughters Of
Isabella, will observe its second ami
yersary Tuesday evening Of this week
with q special session and q program
tof an informal nature. Mrs. Jane Ma
gle Lear, Of Wheeling, newly elected
state grand regent, will be present on
that occasion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
Nfrs. Ozark Hostess.

4 Mrs. Harry B. Clark was hostess
this afternoon at the Fairmont Coun-
'lry club at one Of the prettiest bridge
parties Of the club season. The guests
spent the time playing bridge and al
sthe close Of the afternoon a salad
lunch was served. Mrs. Clark was as
sisted IN entertaining BY the Misses
4 Mildred Raymond. Amelia Bennett,
Mary Margaret Talbot and Katherine
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

Mrs. R. E. Rightmire is leaving to:
day for New York City where she will
meet Mr.. Rightmire who is returning
from Buenos Aires, Argentine Re
public, where he had been for some
lime on bushes for the Consolidation
Coal Company and they will return
here together the latter part OF the
week. During his absence his fam
lly spent the winter in Florida return
Iag here several weeks ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
DEATH OF AL RERTA JACKSON

Alberta Jackson, colored, aged 81
died Saturday at her home here after
an illness with pneumonia. The fr-
eral will take place tomorrow al two
O'Clock from the colored Baptist
church on Cleveland avenue. and bur.
ial will be made by Undertaken Jen-
kins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

Al important meeting Of the Exec
1tiTa Board Of the CITY Missionar,
Union was held on Saturday atter'
noon 70 the parlors Of the First Pres
byterian church at 2::S0.
The annual election Of officers was
had which resulted as follows: Pres
ident, Mrs. ". S. Mayers, (reelected)
Vice president, Mrs. G. 0. Henry IRE
elected ; secretary. Mrs. g. Il. Bloom
(feelected); treasurer. Mrs. W: 5
Himilton; literature secretary Mrs
lfY 20. Straight.
I Announcements were made Tor .
III kion meeting Of all the missionar!
n I6cieties to be held on Friday after:
Elhnon at 2::3O at the First Baptist
.eHurch. This will be an important
inSetidg and all members Of the city
tiIissionery. union are urged 10 attend
- Bristol Of the ". Y. 0. also ad.
dressed the board in the interest Of
.the lnter-church World Movement.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
Z CAL SOCIAL EVENTS

Ing secretary, Mrs. S. D. Brady; treas.
urer, Mrs. Henry Lively: auditor.
Mrs. Tusca Morris.
Literature and Art department
Miss Laura Briggs. chairman; Mrs
Ernest Hutton. vice. chairman; Mrs
Annie Vockrodt, secretary.
Home Economics Department-Mrs
@ F. Tough, chairman; Miss Virginia
GaSktll, vice chairman; Mrs. Arthur
Lynch, secretary.
Music Department = Mrs. o. a
Wood, chairman; Mrs. C. W. Waddell
vice chairman; Miss Matte Bentel
secretary.
/, Civic Committee = Mrs. Glenn F,
Barns, chairman; Mrs. B. L. Butcher,
vice chairman; Mrs. Charles Powell,
Mrs. W. l. Lydic, Mrs. J. A. Meredith,
Mrs. George Watson. Mrs. ]. N. Black,
Mrs. Henry Lively, Mrs. A. L. Lehman
Motion Picture Committee = lSub'
committee to Civics) = Mrs. Harry
WychoH, chairman: Mrs. Frank Haas,
Mrs. Thomas Henderson, Mrs. G. R
Hall. Mrs. L. D. Howard, Mrs. W. D.
Stockley, Mrs. Harry Williamson.
Fairgrounds Committee-Mrs. c. Z
hutchinson, chairman: Mrs. Z. F
Hartley, vice chairman: Mrs. W. D
Straight, secretary; Mrs. H. H. Nc
Kay, treasurer; Mrs. Richard Hall,
press; Mrs. NJ. Z. Ashcragt, Mrs. S
J. Brobst, Mrs. P. N. Hoge, Mrs. 0. J,
Watkins, Mrs. J. W. Mason.
Hospitality Committee - Mrs. Paul
Hamilton, chairman; Mrs. E. F. Hart
ley. vice chairman; Mrs. G. II. Alex
ander. Mrs. Dalton Simon, Mrs. James
&c. Welton. Mrs. Harry Hartley. Mrs.
Raymond Fisher. Mrs. Brooks Hutch
lnson, Mrs. Theodore Workman, Mrs.
! Nelson Beale, Mrs. George Horgh,
Mrs. !. L. Weaver, Mrs. Carl Frame,
Mrs. Morgan Chambers, Mrs. W. L.
Andrews.
House Committee = Mrs. Levi B,
Harr, chairman; Mrs. Lloyd Sample,
vice chairman: Mrs. J. N. Altman,
Mrs. J. Lee Hall. Mrs. Edna Campbell,
Mrs. A. N. Riheldaifer, hrs. Homer
Hall, Mrs. Wilbur Hennen, Mrs. Carr
Yost, Mrs. VIM. P. Watkins.
! Membership Committee-Mrs. J. S.
LeMasters, chairman; Mrs. Rolfe
liite, Mrs. John Phillips.
I Finance Committee = Mrs. Tusca
Norris, auditor: Mrs. Henry Live
y. treasurer; Mrs. N. A. Fletcher.
Press Committee-Miss Anna Muir
ply, Miss Elizabeth Stone.
Program Committee = Mrs. 0. G.
| Wilson, Mrs. Joseph Roster, Miss Dor
cas- Prichard.
Library Committee-Alrs. Geo. De
Bolt, chairman; Mrs. Walter r
! Barnes, Mrs. Francis Nichols.
Legislative Committee-Mrs. T. !,
Brett. chairman; Mrs. A. L. Lehman,
Mrs. Marshall Ashcraft.
Patriotic Service Committee-Mrs.
]. A. Meredith, chairman; Mrs. Samuel
Leeper, Mrs. W. H. Conway, Mrs.
! Charles Richie.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

Aiaple Grove Circle No. 10, Wood
min Of America. will meet this ereS
|jlig At their hall. The meeting will
6egtr at eight o'clock and all mem
! lers are requested TO be present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
Club Personnel,

The following Is the complete lis
N officers, department chairmen ant
he various committees which Will
make up the personnel Of the Fair
mont Woman's club for the year 1920
II The List will be printed in tht
Year Book which viii be compiled ant
teady for distribution at the formal
epening Of the club In October:
President Mrs. Luclan n. yost;
ne presidents, Mrs. Joseph Roster
!. 81 o, ]. Wilson: recording sere
llllia 4 :HlemiaE correspond
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
For the Bride Of June

Many times before the actual event arrives
will the bride go over in her mind all the delightful
etais of tie rousseau to be packed away for the
honeymoon.
Lest there be an alarming, last minute diiscoys
|ery that something has been overlooked il be-.
nooves every bride to acquant herself with ours
comprehensive collection Of bridal apparel lingerie
hats corsets and accessories brought from far and
near for her selection.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

The following pupils will partici-
n,te in the recital to be given this
evening BY the pupils in music Of
Mss Nj. Beryl Stewart at the Meth
: sist Episcopal church beginning at
sirht O'Clock:
louise Raymond, Louise Richie,
Josephine Shatfer. Valena Lynch,
May Crane Hartley, Louise Nelson
Tayior. Helen Amos. Pauline Mayors
lean Hall, Virginia Fox, Martha Clif.-
TON Houston, Margaret Linn Hamil-
ION. Jane Morgan, Mary Edith Hol-
land. Mary Atha, Genevieve Thomp-
Hcn. Ruth Reed, Margaret Shuttles-
worth, Sarah Evans, Leila Smith,
Margaret Smith, Louise Johnson,
VarSaret Beatty, Zoe Smith, Marjorie
Flemipg, Pauline Barcus, Virginia
J Mite. Lucille Tough. Elizabeth
Mayors, Margaret Miller. Hazel Ran
denher2.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
Gilman and nellie Morris.
Married Three Couples.

Rev. ". ]. Eddy. pastor Of the
7ffst Presbyterian church. united in
laarriSge on Saturday at the parson-
ne three couples. In the afternoon
hs United in marriage Harley CARR.
son and Miss Bertha Swisher, both OF
i.Montana. In the evening at eight
O.siock he married Robert Emmett
rKnfkhton, Of Altoona, Pa. and MISS
Jeanette Conrad, Of Fairmont, and
m hour later went TO the home OF
M. Bartholow, on Florida avenue,
where lie united in marriage John G.
Graupman and Miss Myrtle Great
house, both Of Morgan;own.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14
IMVisited Here.

Y, Miss SMn Dillon Of Charleston
,representing the child welfare de-
Jrsrtment 0! the Public Health Nurs-
4 Ia Service was in the city Saturday
and paid a visit 10 the local Red
Cr6ss headquarters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

The NeedleForkers club will meet
Tomorrow evening with Mrs. Arthur
Brown on Maryland avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

MI. and Mrs. Fleming left Thursday
evening at seyen-twenty-tiye for Z
Two Veeky trip IN he cas-, visiting
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

=, Returned from East
Miss Ruth Phillips has returned
rom a stay Of several weeks IN New
York city. The Misses Martha anu
Florence Hutchinson who accom-.
panied her remained in'the East iof
some time longer.
To Visit.
Mrs. n. R. C. Morrow and tne
Misses Nancy and Lottte Bell. the isl'
ter two children Of Mr. and Mrs.
Homer Bell, are leaving THURSDAY LOT
Nj. Vernon, Ohio, where they VIII
spend some time as the guests Of MI.
and Mrs. Fred Kahrl and Mrs. Charles
Colyell. About July first Mrs: MOT
row Is leaving for Chester. W. va,
!, where she will spend several weeks
with her mother, Mrs. Z. >. Cameron.
MA. Cameron will celebrate the sitn
anniversary Of her birth on July u
and Mrs. Morrow will be there for the
celebration. While well advanced In
years Mrs. Cameron Is still quite &C
i've and this spring attended the
commencement exercises at Chester
and often takes trips 10 nearby towns'
To Pittsburgh. B.
Miss Margaret Lehman Is leayine
lWednesday for Pittsburgh where she
win be the guest OF the Misses Sarah
and Mary Taylor daughter Of ~,
4 and Mrs. E. H. Taylor, former resi-
DENTS Of this CITY,
Returned from School:
y sZell Brady has returned to this city
from Hightown, N. j., where he al
I tends Peddie institute to spend the
vacation with his parents, Mr.. and
I lirs: s. D. Brady. Dunlap Brady who
( "a q student at Cornell, will remain
there until after the boat races. Mr..
7 Brady is In Birmingham. Ala. at this
\ time and win witness the marriage
Of her sister, Miss Eel, which takes
place tomorrow.
To New York.
& Ms. Alice E. Ehle. assistant super
lhteudent Of Cook hospital left sat
afday evening for her home at White
Plains, n. Y, where she will spend a
several weeks vacation.
Class to Meet.
THE ]. N. Black class OF the Pres
byterian church will meet this even
lng At SIX o'clock In the Social rooms
6f the church. The hostesses Will be
/; he Misses Grace Jones. Grace Heint-
zelman and nellie Morris.
Married Three Couples.
Rev. ". ]. Eddy. pastor OF the
7ffst Presbyterian church. united in
iaarrizge on Saturday at the parsori-
. 10 =. AZ -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-14

4 Mrs. Alice E. Ehle. assistant super
lhterdent Of Cook hospital left sat
afday evening for her home at White
Plains. N. Y, where she will spend a
several weeks vacation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-06-18
APPROVE BOB LA TOILETTE
Wisconsin Nonpartisan League En-.
dorses An Entire State Ticket.
Drocc nicnotoh l

L
Madison, Wis, June 16.-The Wis
coLsin branch of the Nonpartisan
league has adopted a resolution de-
claring that the league indorses the
stand on national questions as taken
by Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette. Be
fore night the league is expected to
indorse an eLtire state ticket which
is expected to be as follows: For
United States senator, James Thomp-
son, La Crosse; for governor, John j.
Blaine, Boscobel; for lieutenant gov
ernor, George F. Comings, Eau Claire !;
secretary of state. Elmer Hall, Green
Bay; state treasurer, Solomon Levi
tai, Madison.
The delegates from thirty eight
counties came here instructed for
Mr.. Blaine. The platform, which has
been adopted, includes planks for the
initiative. referendum and recall, i'm.
mediate repeal of the espionage and
extradition acts, scores the Esch-
Cummins railroad bill, leaves the
subject of prohibition to be handled
by referendum. declares for public
ownership of railroads, utilities and
packing plants, for compulsory at
tendance of school children under
sixteen years of age and urged the
development of cooperative trade and
industry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-06-18
PICNIC IS GREATLY ENJOYED
Many Beef Breeders Were At The
BrYson Grove Yesterday

Despite the inclemency of the
weather yesterday, the annual picnic
of the Blue Earth County Beef Breed
ers' association which was held in
James Bryson's grove between Good
Thunder and Garden City was a sue
cess. A picnic dinner was enjoyed at
noon, and part of The program of the
day was carried out. Grant Hazel
presided at the meeting, and intro
duced the speakers of the day. A
Lumber of vocal selections by Lloyd
Morrow, and music by the Vernon
Center Boy Scout band enlivened the
occasion.
Part of the speaking program Of
the day was carried out, L. E. Potter
Of Springfield delivering an address
which was listened to with much in
terest A COW Judging demonstration
was conducted by ]. s. Jones of the
university farm. Shortly after noon
the rain caused people to leave for
their respective homes and the re-
mainder of the program had to be
called off.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-06-18
MONGRELS ARE CALLED
They Will Hold Session to Pre-
pare For The Trip to
Fairmont

Members of the Mongrel club will
attend the carnival at Fairmont, Cap
tain }. f. Regain having the call to
arms. The response from the men,
bers of the organization is tremend
Gus and all indications point to a
large attendance from this enthusias
tic club. Mr.. Regan has called a
meeting 10 be held at 730 at the Elks'
club on Friday. He stated that there
was still room for several good
boosters who might wish 10 join the
club provided that they could pass
the physical and mental test. Chief
Herald Eddie Becker, Chief Dog
Catchers c. j. Laurisch, and Van
Ness, also Chief Hoot Owl Henley
will be present. 1t is reported that
Queens Corda and Clara have engaged
fifteen dressmakers to prepare the
Annette Kellerman like costumes. II
is also reported that Felix McKusick
discovered the two Eddies preparing
their armour for the occasion, Incl
IDENTIFY several prominent citizens
were found at the passenger depot
this morning. arranging trips to the
country for their wives commencing
on July /. All the Mongrels are con: :
handed to display the old carnival
pep" when they attend the meet
ing at the Elks' club on Friday, at
TAO
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-06-18
TROUBLE is SEEN BREWING
Albanians Are Aroused Over Deatl,
of Essad Pasaa.
LASSoclated Press Dlspatch.I

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.
Rome, June 15-Conditions at Av-
Iona, Albania are fairly satisfactory.
according to reports from Brindisi
Insurgent Albaniaps, who have re
ceived severe punishment in recent
skirmishes. lave not launched any
more attacks against Italian forces
at Avlona, but their sn1pers have
been firing continuously on Italian
scout patrols. The activities of thes ?
Albanians, however, have been vir-
tually stopped by newly arrived air
planes, while Italian remsorcements
have made accommodating outside the
city possible.
New insurgent detachments con-
tinue to arrive from the interior to
join the Albanians around Avlona.
and two Italians carabneers, who
ventured beyond the lines. were
stabbed to death. An Italian air
plane has flown over the Albania
lines, dropping newspapers carrying
articles denying insurgent reports
that Italy was responsible for the
assassination OF EssaG Pasha in
Paris on Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-06-18
SEARCH FOR THE SLAYERS
CAMP GRANT Ks SCENE OF
BRUTAL MURDER
Four Prisoners Are Believed To
Be Guilty Of the
Crime
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1

ASSOCIATED Press DisDatch.1
Camp Grant, Ills, June 16.-Investi.
cation of the fatal shooting of Mrs.
Maude Lucille Moss, wife of Captain
Leroy H. Moss at Camp Grant last
night, took new turn today, when
the camp and civil authorities, heav-
lily armed, began hunt for four SOL
diers who escaped from the guard
house at the camp late yesterday. One
of the four has faced a court mar
tial three times on charges preferred
by Captain Moss, the camp intelligence
officer said.
Indication that an escape had been
prearranged came to light when the
authorities learned car had been
stolen at Davis Junction, small
town just south of the camp, not far
from. where thi shooting occurred.
Dismiss Final Charge.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
San Francisco, Calf, June 16.-An
Indictment charging William Harrison
tJack) Dempsey, worlds champion
heavy weight pugilist, and Jack
Kearns, his manager, with conspiracy
to evade the selective draft act, was
dismissed in the federal court here
today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-06-18
SLAYER IS SELF KILLER
JAMES WHELAN COMMITS
SUICIDE IN BASTILE
Marshall, Mimi, Is Scene of the
Last Act of Terrible
Tragedy
Especial To The Free Press.1

Marshall, June 10 James WHEEL
an, held in the county Jail in this
city for the murder of his cousin,
Miss Elizabeth Smith and for a
murderous attack upon Lyle Shift
stead. a sixteen year old boy, COM
mitted suicide in his cell yesterday.
On May %, in the absence of his
uncle, J. S. McGovern proprietor of
the farm on which he was staying,
Whelan killed the housekeeper, his
cousin. with a piece of gaspipe and
attacked the boy with a hammer,
leaving him for dead. The boy is
still living, however, with some
hopes for his recovery. Upon dis
covery Of the crime on the farm near
this city a man hunt was instituted
and after an exciting chase the muir
derer was captured. After being
taken Whelan explained the motive
for his fearful crime bv stating that
the victims were members of the
German spy system and were trying
TO get him.
Yesterday he was adjudged crimi-
nally insane at a session of the dis
trict court and the court issued an
order committing him to the asylum
at st. Peter. He was returned to his
cell late in the afternoon and when
his supper was taken to him at six
o'clock his lifeless body was found
dangling from the bars of the cell.
He had used a part Of a blanket in
hanging himself.
Whelan was a veteran of the re-
cent war and went through the Cha
team ThierIy offensive when he was
supposed TO have suffered shell
shock. Icr which he was treated at
q number Of army hospitals prior 10
liz release from the service.
The body will be taken to Denver,
Colorado. where his mother is now
living.
The city of Marshall will hold a
home coming celebration on Jun :.
II and IS concentrating the
The evening feature of the celebra
ton will be a grand historical pag-
cant. in which more than 500 people
of that community wifi unite in de-
plotting the legend and history of
thas section of the state in n great
drama at the county fair grounds. A
ballet, consisting of about 200 young
ladies, will portray in symbolic dane
es the prairie fires, billiards, and
grasshopper scourges, as an adjunct
to the drama. Ok teams, prairie
being assembled from various plac-
es for the occasion. An historic
stage coach was shipped from Man
kato the first Of the week and will
be used in both day and evening
programs.