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Evening journal., 1921-10-10
Who IS THIS
MYSTERY MAN?
Women All Over Country
Say They Wed Dead
Stranger

AsHEVILLE. y. C.-who is the
Man OF Mystery who died recent
ly at hospital in Weavcrville,
y. c.?
More than f5O women. from all
parts of the country. are anxious to
know.
Which one. or ones. il any had he
married in the past, and then de-
serted?
The Man OF Mystery" drifted into
Asheville a few months ago. He
was a patient at several hospitals
and then his money ran out and he
was sent to a Weaverviile institu-
ton.
After his death a grip was found
in which were letters and passports
bearing these names: j. r. Harri-
son, X L. Carson. Edward Alfred
Mango. Edward Alfred Cohen and
Charles Moyne. This list was pub
lished.
Then letters from women, an over
The country, started pouring in on
Attorney J. scroop Styles. Of Ashe-
Vile. asking information about the
stranger
Many OF them related instances
OF short romances-and the disap-
pearance of their husbands WAS
the Man of Mystery the missing
mate? ?"
Many OF those who have written
have Indicated that their only in
terest is to determine whether their
missing husband is dead, so they can
marry again.
In the meantime the estate OF
the stranger viii he held open for a
year, during which time an claim
ants will be given chance to file
their claim to widowhood and the
opportunity to attempt TO prove the
same.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
nArPY woRKERs MEEr

The first meeting OF the fali of the
Happy Workers Missionary Society
was held Saturday afternoon in
West Presbyterian Church. Miss
Mabel Fuller was in charge Of the
program. Roland Gray gave a vio-
lin solo and a reading from the
Missionary News" was given by
Miss Helen Boulangcr. A talk on
India. Siam and Laos was given by
/ Miss Mabel Fuller.
At the close Of the program there
was Halloween party.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
death AFTER
MOVIE PARTY
ronflnuod from Tlrst Page

J0UTInUNU ITUTI T IT0I HEV'
nection with the case. polic~ an
nounced.
Additional witnesses sought were
said to have been guests at Stems
entertainment.
Stein. % years OF age, was di-
rector for the Century Comedies. He
was assistant TO Fred Fischback. al
legged member OF Fatty Arhuckle's
party az San Francisco. which re-
suited in the death OF Virginia
Rappe.
Notations on tho Arbuckle case
were found IN STEMS pockets Po-
lice believe these we're carried be-
cause OF Stems association with
Fischhach.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
MISSION AT cALVARY.

4 l2-day MISSION opened In Cal-
vary p. f. Church yesterday with
the Rev c. NJ. Hall in charge. Daily
services until October 10, inclusive.
will consist OF a celebration OF the
Holy Communion each morning at
Iso O'Clock: litany and Instruct on
at iQ.45; children's services at 4,
and the special mission services and
~@rnan each evening at las O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
STRAW DOLLS

With a straw doll, which she can
make herself your lttle daughter
can have lots Of fun. Take some
twenty or thirty pieces OF straw.
about inches long Bind them to-
gether an inch and a half from one
end. Bind them again two inches
below that Divide the straw be-
low the last part tied into two Sec
tions and tic them near the on Is
Thus legs are formed. Cut a few
straws loose on each side ami birl
them near the ends for arms. Wind
the top for a head. Thcn nave lots
of crepe papers for fancy colored
frocksi
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
SCHOOLS TO CLOSE
ON COLUMBUS DAY

Announcement has been made by
Dr. David A. Ward superintendent
Of public schools that the schools ir
this city will be closed on Wednes-
day it being a legal holiday. Colum-
bus Day.
George o. Darlington. Negro. Of
Maiden, Mass. assumed his duties
today as art instructor for the How
ard High School Darlington has had
considerable experience in art in
struction.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10

Arthur c. Banta, murdered man,
at left and at right DIR. W. A. Nixon,
prominent Great Bend Kas, physi-
clan. who is charged with killing
him. In he center: Dr. NiXon's
wife. who is Loyalty standing by him.
hands. as II it had been laid out by
an undertaken. The pockets OF the
trousers were wrong side out, but
money. a watch and other jewelry
were on the lawyers person
The attorney was last seen alive
in Great Bend at the Elk5 Club. on
the previous night. He had left a
card game to answer a telephone call
and as he left the club he told his
companions that he would see them
again soon.
The entire State asked: Who
killed Arthur Banta? What was the
motive?
Developments we're slow. Burns
detectives were employed 10 aid the
sherins force They worked on the
supposition that booteggers had
killed Bania.
Several suspects wero arrested.
questioned and released.
Then Wallace was arrested. Wal
lace. an eX-bartender. was a res
taurant proprietor and Banta was
his attorney. It is said that there
had been IN feeling caused over a
case in which Banta had repre-
scented Wallace. who was charged
with the Illicit sale OF cigarets con-
trary to the Kansas law.
Wallace was kept in jail severa
weeks.
Confession Announced.
Then the officers announced n,
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
VIL0NE FINED FOR
CRUELTY TO HORSE

Frank vilone was fined SIS and
costs on a charge OF cruelty abon-
doning a horse by Judge Hastings
in Municipal Court this morning
Dog Catcher Kopp testified that
the horse unable to arise. was found
on railroad property and had to be
killed because Of its condition. It
had spent a night on the property,
IL was said.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
WITNESs REI.ENrs

As the prosecuting witness, Fred
W. Fisher, asked that the case he
dropped, Thomas J. Fox was dismis-
sed on payment OF costs on a charge
Of assault and battery by Judge
Hastings in Municipal Court this
morning. Both men wore bandages
on their heads as a result Of theh
uophla
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
lNGROWN TOE NAIL
TURNS OUT ITSELF

A noted authority says that few
drops OF "Outgro" upon the skin sur
rounding the ingrowing nail reduces
Inflammation and pain and so tough \
ems the tender, sensitive skin UNDER
meath the toe nail, that It can not
penetrate the flesh. and the nail
turns naturally outward almost over
night.
"Outgro" is a harmless. antiseptic
manufactured for chiropodists. Howl
ever. anyone can buy from the drug
store a tiny bottle containing direc-
tions. ,
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
TEACHERS TO START
CENSUS WORK TODAY

The school census authorized by
the Board OF Public Education will
get under way this afternoon when
the teachers after school hours will
start the work Every home will be
visited to get clta on children. The
teachers will be assisted by the tru-
ant officers.
II is expected chat the work will
last all this week and a part OF next
week.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
FIRE CHIEF Ar ooNvENrIoN

chlef Engineer and Mrs. William
; Lutz and Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
r. Cannon left yesterday for Allan
IA, Ca, where they will attend the
annual session OF the Interns tional
Assd<a don OF Fire Chiefs. which
begins today IN. that city. They
Joined the delegates from New York
and Philadelphia. on the special
train passing through this city.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10

had confessed he had been in on a
plot to kill Banta. but got "cold
feet" He accused Hayes. proprietor
OF filling station. and DR.. Nixon of
the killing.
He said that Dr. Nixon told him
that Hayes fired the shots, but that
he. Nixon. told him where to shoot
to kill
Hayes and Nixon were arrested.
They were taken out OF the city in
automobiles and held for several
days in iails in adjoining counties.
Then they were brought back to
Great Bend and arraigned.
on the evening Of the arraign-
ment. the county authorities an
nounced a new confession from
Hayes in which he accused DR..
Nixon of taking Banta to the coun-
try and shooting him to death.
Hayes claimed he was in on the
plot, drove the physicians motor car
to the scene OF the murder. and took
the doctor back to town after the
crime.
Debt Held TO Blame.
The only motive that has been
assigned is that Wallace stated that
DR.. Nixon told him that Banta owed
him money and that "he was going
TO get it if he had to kill him"
Wallace and Hayes. in their con-
fessions, made oher charges against
the physician, so that he is now ac-
cused Of murder in the first degree.
highway robbery. and three charges
of arson.
Complaints on the charges OF ar
son were made by a deputy State fire
marshal. but no warrants have been
issued yet.
The trials of Nixon. Wallace and
Hayes come up in the November
term OF court here
DR. Nixon's bonds have been re-
duced by supreme court from 500.
600 to S37.5OO.
He steadfastly declares his limo.
cence and his wife is standing loyally
by him.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
FTRENfT1N GET FALSE CAII.

District fire companies responding
to an alarm from Box No. 1l5. at
Eighth and Lombard streets, last
night found It to be a false alarm.
Evening journal., 1921-10-10
MetaI W,

Metal workers, domestics and
housekeepers will do well to search
the Want Ads for better positions.
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
Minneapolis Entertains.

Minneapolis is laying elaborate
plans to entertain million neighbors
from all parts of the Northwest the
week of February to IL.
Men in all branches of business in
the Mill city have banded together
in a purely unselfish attempt to be
host to their neighbors from the con-
tributary country of the great north
west.
Jobbers, manufacturers, wholesal-
ers, retailers, theatres, bankers and
hotels are working together in an en-
,thusiastic way to make "Trade Week, !"
as they have named the occasion, a
memorable event in Minnesota history
There will be no attempt to exploit
those who come. E. j. Fairfield, pres
ident of the Civic and Commerce AS
sociation, estimates that the local bust
ness houses will send out more than
million invitations in the shape of
delegate appointments to visit the city
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
Liberty School u
District No. 96 :
X X X X X X X x X X X

The following pupils have been
neither absent nor tardy from school
during the past month Gerald Haw-
ton, Arthur Hawton, Donald Pitten-
ger, Walter Pittenger, Erma Streeter,
and Clifton Weeks.
Mrs. Orland Streeter spent the
week end with her mother, Mrs. Joe
Metcalf.
The class in construction work is
making books in which to keep the re-
cipes of all the dishes served as hot
lunches during the winter months.
Miss Jessie Striegl spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Whittet,
Redwood Falls.
New officers were elected Friday at
the meeting of the Little Citizens
League; Clifton Weeks is now Presi-
dent, Erma Streeter, Secretary and
Arthur Hawton, Treasurer.
Sam Lewis and j. B. Philbrick left
Friday noon for New London, Iowa, to
attend sale of Duroc hogs.
Dougal Tiffany and O. D. Streeter
filled their ice houses the past week.
A party of friends helped Dougal
Tiffany celebrate his birthday, Sat-
urday.
Lew. Breckenridge had corn shell
lers the last of the week.
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
during that week.

during that week.
"a Million Invitations to the Billion
Dollar Market" is the way the COM
mittee in charge expresses its idea.
Northwest merchants who avail
themselves of the opportunity will
hear discussions of the business out
look and plans to remedy it from men
of international reputation who will be
here for the Conventions of the vari-
Gus sections of the Northwest Auto
and Trade Association.
Movie picture theatres, vaudeville
and legitimate houses announce that
they will all stage special attractions
for the entertainment of the visitors.
The downtown streets will be decorat-
ed as never before.
This particular week was chosen be-
cause it will also mark the National
Automobile Show in the Terminal
Building. Another feature will be the
Northwestern Building show in the
National Guard Armory. Half dozen
other conventions will also be held
during the week.
"The country is on the verge of a
return to normal business conditions
John Lynch, chairman of the arrange
ment committee said, "and we are go
ing to do all in our power Trade Week
to hasten along pre-War conditions"
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
Legion Men Entertain.

The members of Melvin Daskam
Post will keep open house at the Ar
mory Wednesday evening, January 26,
and have asked all members of the
Auxiliary and all ex-service men in
the community to be their guest at
this time. Invitations have been is
sued to all whose names it has been
possible to get, but any of those not
receiving such invitations are asked
to consutre this notice of the party as
an invitation to attend. Each member
of the auxiliary, each Legion member
and each ex-service man is asked to
bring husband, wife or friend. The
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
SCHOOL NEWS.
X X X X X X X X X j

Thanks are due the firm of Aune
and Thune for their beautiful calen-
dars which adorn the grade school
walls.
Grade " has made much use of the
wall map of Minnesota given by the
First National Bank.
Three fourth grade children; Ron
aldo Drogosch, Anna Herman and
John Whittet; brought their favorite
records from home to be used on the.
school victrola.
The pupils of grade w are selling
flag pins for silk flag for their
room.
The fifth graders are very interest
ed in the adventures of Brer Rabbits,
and. Brer Fox, as told in the Uncle
Remus stories which are being read
to them.
Third and fourth grade girls con-
tributed a couple of musical numbers
and a game at the first meeting of
the Parents Teachers Association
held in the High School building.
The second grade have been study
ing how and where the Eskimos live.
They have made an Eskimo poster
and turned the sand table into an
Eskimo scene.
The following people visited school
last week: Mrs. Mertz, Mrs. Seth
Wohlford, Mrs. Ahrens, Mrs. Mckay
and Mrs. Pierson.
The third grade is reading Eskimo
stories and have made Eskimo scenes.
The following people have not been
absent or tardy so far this year: Rob-
ert Nafsinger, Helen Smith, Evelyn
Wohlford, Hosie Main, Theodore All
rens, Victor Brewster, Glenna Fen
drick, Harold Melges, Margaret Mertz,
George Discher, Billie Trend, Henry
Jaehning, Mildred Foreman, Luella
Brown, John Trend, Harland Jaehn-
ing, Tom Finn, Mollie Herman, Mel
vim Ruschmeyer, Jimmie Welch, Leo
Jackson, Sadie Jensen, Donald Laid
law, Arthur Stevens, Wilbur Buchan-
an, Harriet Melges, Iowa Jones, Nam
ME Gardiner, Helen Jaehning, Marion
Jaehning, Raymond Jensen, Irene
Keefe, Elsie Kramm, Diantha Kuester,
John Krieger, Norman Melges, Floyd
Schmid, Floyd Storts, Charles Welch,
Harold Farver, Kenneth Flowers,
Myrtle Gaedy, Stanley Hensche, Cor
uOu DTdpluueI, SllllOIu DTOWf, MAI
garet Countryman, Ronaldo Drogosch,
Arthur Holdhouse, Gilbert Johnson,
Josephine Bittrich, Aneta Buchanan,
Alfred DeGroat, Jeannetta, Ever,
Gertrude Hagen, Dorothy Hammer,
Helen Johnson, Katherine Johnson,
Elizabeth Pfile, Dorothy Smith, Vern
Wetmore, Belva Wheeler, Charlotte
Cain, Margaret Fobes, Lucille Grapp,
Virginia Harrington, Luverne Murset,
Leo Schmidt, Elmer Ruschmeyer, Roy
al Theiring, Jack Tout, Fern Wheeler,
Lloyd White, Violet Cole, Gertrude
Nogaj, Marjorie, Theiring, Jean Will
son, Mildred Nafsinger, Alice Stew
art, Bernadetta Powers, Mary Hjelter.
Two new pupils have been enrolled
in the B 1st grade this week. Stanley
Harrington is new student and Dom
aid Bateman is back at school after
being out for several months on ac-
count of broken leg.
The first grade is having group
reading with the Normal Girls. They
are studying about Knights for Lam
guage and story work
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26

II. II. Ballard Oh WaDaSSO CranSacC-
ed business here Tuesday.
Geo. A. Davis of Seaforth was Wis
itor in Redwood Falls, Friday. Il, "a
Representative and Mrs. a. j. PEax-
| fel Of Lamberton were Redwood Falls
visitors Monday morning for short
time. ~. 50.
DR.. and Mrs. T. E. Finn left Tues
day noon for Rochester, where DR..
Finn will consult the Drs. Mayon
concerning his physical condition.
The seventeen months old son of
Editor and Mrs. C. A. Portman of Cur
rie died last week Tuesday as a re-
suit of poisoning from an over dose
I Of pills. The youngster climbed onto
chair and discovered a package Of
| pills in a cupboard while none Of the
family were present and swallowed
several of the pellets. Death resulted
before a doctor could be summoned.
Chas. Beer, from Redwood Falls,
was visitor on January II at the big
exhibit of Southern California prod
ucts maintained free to the public in
the Los Angeles Chamber Of Com
merce. He also attended the daily
program. The exhibit is the largest
of any in the country maintained by
commercial organization. Before
returning home, Mr.. Beer expects to
visit several of the many other places,
of interest in the Southland.-I.o .os An
geles News.
The members of the Auxiliary to the
American Legion recently sent to two
men who are inmates of the Asbury
hospital, bathrobes and pajama suits
of which the men were greatly in need,
Letters of appreciation have been re-
ceived from both the Recipients, ex-
pressing their gratitude for the use
full articles. Asbury hospital will
house wounded soldiers and marines
for the next few years, having been
taken over by the government for that
purpose, and the local Auxiliary, with
the various other organizations in the
state, will assist as much as possible in
the care and comfort of these men.
The members of the Redwood Falls
Auxiliary are planning to send a box
of canned fruits, jellies and jams to
them early in February and will ask
all the women of the community to
help
Let us fix you out with set Of
Goodyear Tires. They can't be beat
for long mileage. We do vulcanizing
and all kinds of repair work. Ken
meth Byram lift.
The Presbyterian Missionary Socie-
ty had a most enjoyable meeting at
the home of Mrs. McNaughton We'd
nesday afternoon. Mrs. Bell, the
president, opened the meeting and
Mrs. McDougall lead the devotionals.
Reports from the calling committee
and Leader Of the Light Bearers show
ed good work done in the interim be-
tween meetings. Roll call was re-
sponded to by the majority of the
membership. "The Indian" was the
topic for study and discussion. Mrs.
Schleuder gave excerpts from the ma
gazines touching on the life of the In
dian, the missionary work among them
and their numerical strength all of
which proved very instructive as well
as interesting. Mrs. A. D. Stewart
gave a reading on "the Gospel and
Social Service for the Indians. Anoth-
er interesting feature of the program
was Indian Melodies and Songs" CIV
en- by Mrs. Appleton. A relightful
social hour followed the program with
refreshments served by Madames
Pease, Mason, Sarchet and A. D..
Smith.
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. Mathew Simpson and her chill
dren wish to express their gratitude
to their neighbors and other friends
for the many kindnesses shown them
and the sympathy extended during
their recent bereavement caused by
the husband and father of their family.
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
Foreign Advertising Representatlve
THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION
City and County.
X X X X X X X X
( X X X X \ X X 4 x x

* " as q - :"
F. Clague returned Saturday from a
trip to Minneapolis.
Willard Fuller returned Saturday
morning from visit to Minneapolis.
A bow was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Neuschwander Friday, January
81.
Robert Parker Of Belview spent the
week end with his family in Redwood
Falls.
Mrs. N. Mclean of Delhi, was a
shopper in Redwood Falls Monday al
ternoon. -.
George Jaehning returned Friday
night from a short business visit IN
the Twin Cities.
Mrs. j. C. Jackson and Mrs. Al
brecht of Morgan were Redwood Falls
visitors Saturday.
Sheriff L. j. Kise returned last
week from Milwaukee where he spent
the week on business.
Mrs. Kate Clark is spending the
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Bellig at Sanborn.
n. A. Baldwin went to Minneapolis
Monday to attend the funeral service
held for DR.. A. A. Joss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell Of Langdon,
Iowa, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ).
j. Christensen last week.
William Callaghan returned to Min
neapo1is last week after visiting his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. P. O. Callaghan.
Miss Grace Whittet who is teaching
at Walnut Grove spent the week end
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. A..
Whittet.
f. L. French of Minneapolis was a
visitor in Redwood Falls Monday at
the home of his brother Frank French
who is ill.
Miss Wilma Fox returned Monday
from Morgan where she was week
end guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Stoltz.
Edward Ross of Franklin had his
tonsils removed at the Redwood Falls
hospital Friday, returning to his
home Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Finn and Mrs. Annie
Ward returned Thursday from Nor
gan where they had been guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. McRae drove to
Sanborn Sunday accompanied by Mrs.
Dave Kline and her son who were
guests at the McRae home last week.
Max R. H. Treu, Redwood County
agent was one Of the speakers at the
meeting of the Parents Teachers As
sociation at Walnut Grove last week.
The meeting Of State Telephone
workers will be held at the Ryan Ho-
tel in st. Paul this week. Bert Klea-
yer and L. M. Harrington, managers
of the local companies, will attend.
Mrs. J. B. Philbrick accompanied by
the Misses Ruth Barber, Helen Callag-
han and Susan Lauterbach drove to
Vesta Sunday and were guests of Mrs.
Philbrick's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
McGregor.
Memberships for the Auxiliary will
he taken at the Armory at the We'd
nesday evening gathering and all the
ladies eligible for membership are re-
ouested to call at the booth which will
be provided for that purpose. Each
nerson desiring to become member
should come provided with money for
The payment of the first dues, an
amount Of $1.25.
Goodyear Tires are our specially
Can and examine them. Our prices
are RIGHT. We do AL kinds Of repair
work. Kenneth Byram. 11-tf
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
CHURCH OF CHRIST.
"The Friendly Church."

Sunday morning, Mr.. Thornton will
deliver a message from Judges 6:14
as text. Subject Power in Service"
Christian Endeavor Society meets
at $50. Subject "Christian Endeavor
Accomplishments and Possibilities"
Leader, Nellie Doyle.
"The Choice of Moses" subject of
night sermon. Attend 'the Friendly
Church, you are always welcome.
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
A. w. Ross, Pastor.

Morning worship, 1920.
Sunday School, 1900.
Christian Endeavor, 6:30.
Praise Service, 7:3O.
We would like all our young peo-
pie specially. to be with us to make
this service as helpful as we can.
Thursday, Prayer meeting, 7:30.
We continue our studies in the Book
of Revelation.
Cordial invitation to all our services.
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
FUTURE AUCTION SALES.

ALBERT NELL Auction Saturday, January 49,
FLAHERTY Auction, Thursday, February
General Auction, Tuesday, February
PETER China Thursday, February 10,
WILLIAMSON Sale Friday February IL
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26

program for the evening includes
short program Which will begin
promptly at eight fifteen, this to be
followed by card playing and dancing.
Refreshments will be served.
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26

Directed by David w. Griffith
The Story.
Two American brothers display diff
ferent spirits,s one volunteering, the
other evading service. They are re-
united on the field through the slack
er's enforced regeneration. The vol
unteer loves young lady whose
grandfather was an irreconcilable
secessionist, who at last salutes the
American flag when American SOL
diers save his life. The Stacker broth
er has girl who stays at home,
show girl exposed to much temptation,
but true to her soldier lover. The vol
unteer wins his bride and the two
brothers return home, the pride of
their friends. The Stacker, no longer
one, weds the plucky little girl who
waited for him Loyalty and joyfully.
The above film will be the big feature
at the Saturday matinee.
ONE REEL COMEDY s@.
"B RGLARS" So
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29.
Matinee Only 300 P. M.
Gross Receipts Go to European Re-
lief Fund.
Admission 25c. No War Tax
NEW DREAM
The Redwood gazette., 1921-01-26
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH.
w. C. Nickels, Pastor.

Sunday School in both German and
English language at 1000 a. m.
Sunday morning services at 1880. q
English evening service at 1880. ::
A cordial welcome to all.