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Chariton courier., 1921-05-20

and investigate. Evidently moth
ing ON which to base action
against the one suspected of un-
I fair treatment of Bud and Ed
EDooley was discovered by either
I Fet Dooley or the attorney. No
vember Is Lorene Marie was
stricken in about the same way
her uncle and father had been and
she died and was inferred at Twin
Falls. \ life insurance policy for
$500 had been taken out jointly
by Edward, Robert and his wife,
LYDIA, the mother and daughter
benefciarieS. The amount of the
policy was paid to the widow.
In June 1917 the widow LYDIA
and one William G. McHaffe were
united in marriage, where is not
known. This husband had his
life insured for $4,000 June u,
1917, his wife beneficiary. He died
at Hardin, Mont, October %, 1918
and was inferred at Twin Falls.
The policy had lapsed for non
payment of dues and the widow
got nothing by this venture. No
physicions certificate as to cause
of death.
Harlan G.. Lewis, a big, healthy,
husky young man married the
widow McHaffe in Denver, March
10, 1914 He took out life insur-
ance for the benefit of his wife in
the sum of $4,000. He died July
6, 1919 at Billings, Mont. and was
buried there. Physicians certif-
cate of cause of death said to be
acute CASTRO enteritis The face of
his insurance policy was paid to
widow upon proof that his death
was from ptomaine poisoning.
For a fourth entry into dom IS
tic felicity LYDIA Dooley-McHaffe-
Lewis choose Edward F. Meyer at
Pocatello, Idaho, August 10, 1920
Meyer was %, a husky fellow, bigi
ranch foreman. The couple re-
to Twin Falls August IL
and Meyer made application for
a policy on his life for $1,000, but
upon a discussion Of the subject
with his wife, had the application
changed to $4,000 and stood al
splendid examination and reeeiy-
Continued on page eight
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20
Chfistianl Church

There will beEservices at the
Christian church Sunday at lO:45
in the morning and also in the
evening. You are invited to at
tend these services whether you
are a member or not. You will
get some good cut Of it by at
tending. We want to especially
ask all members to attend as
there is something important to
attend to. Make it a point to
come Sunday. You are welcome.
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20

aequaintances) learned that hi,
fate in that direction was settled
Iby his enchanting sweetheart ac
cepting and becoming the bride OF
another. Sympathetic, LYDIA wrotf
to offer coincidence to Bud. Tht
correspondence continued and the
young mans affections transfer.
red to the younger sister. About
1911, Bud and his brother, pros.
.perous and popular, thot that the
West offered better opportunities
and they emigrated in a motor cm
and landed at Twin Falls. Bud 5
convictions of his attachment for
LYDIA were confirmed when he met
her and they were married March
II, 1912. Ed and Bud had formed
a partnership in farm and stock
raising and Ed lived with his
brother. Seme time in 1913 pret-
ty little Lorene Marie came to Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Dooley and all
were prosperous and happy until
about the latter part Of July Ed
Dooley was stricken and died
August 8, 1915 and his remains
were brot to Keytesville by his
Robert and inferred lii
the cemetery east of this city. Bud
a few days with relatives
and returned to his home near
Twin Falls and the latter part of
September he was afflicted in
much the same way his brother.
Ed had been, and died in about
ten days in Boyd hospital, the
cause of death said to have been
typhoid fever. His remains were
to Keytesville and accom-
panied BY his wife and little
and laid to eternal earth
ls- resf alonr side of his lrother.
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20
Dean Lake Mo.

Theo. Persyn was in Triplett
Tuesday.
Murley Smith and family
spent Sunday with Bert KimbIe
and family of near town.
Dennis Crew who is living on
Hogrdge was home Tuesday.
Miss 0rene Clarkson and AL
bert Cowl were married one day
last week they will move to Kan
sas, we extend heartiest congrat-
ulations.
Frank Fleetwood and family
of Iriplett were guests of Mrs.
Amanda Carr Sunday.
Quite a number attended the
charivari at the home of Chas.
Clarksons.
Mrs. Curtis Gum and family
spent the first of the week with
Mrs. Pistol Gum.
Dave Hines and Miss Ada
Stephenson were in Brunswick
the first of the week,
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20
Brunswick Bank Examiner

The selection of Mr.. A. l..
Friesz. for eight years cashier of
the First National Bank of
Brunswick and three years prior
assistant cashier, as one of the
bank examiners for the state
was a wise one in the judgment
of all who have had business re-
lations with. the affable gentle
man.
The advancement made by the
First National tells the tale of
successful management and that
the cashier of any country town
bank is the it, in the bank, we
all know. We. congratulate the
secretary of state on his good
judgment in this instance and
with a force. each as honest and
competent, the department will
meet all expectations.
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20
Salisbury Scribblings

Geo. Wright is still on the sick
list.
We regret to learn of the SER
ious illness of Mrs. Will Price at
the hospital in Moberly.
Albert Karcher is visiting his
father this week.
Louis Smith the drayman, re-
ceived stroke of paralysis Fri.
day night.
w. T. Adams our oldest citi-
zen, aged'92, has been on the
sick list this week and his condi-
ton is liable to become critical
at any time.
The commencement sermon at
the NJ. E. church Sunday was
one of Bro. MoseIey's best and
will long be remembered.
Ben Mathews who for some
time has been at Lake Michigan
came in a day or two ago.
Atty Gilbert Lamb made a
business trip to Jefferson City
last week.
We regret to learn of the mis-
fortune that has overtaken Miss
LYDIA, the daughter of our old
time friend, w. ]. Truetlood.
We knee" her as one of the incest
little girls In this vicinity. Our
people will be slow to believe her
apable of the charge made
against her of numbering four
husbands.
Insurance agent Martin and E
B. Kellogg of KeytesvilIe were
over Tuesday.
Commencement exercises of,
our grade and high schools are
on this week and all is a hustle
here.
Roy Hogan of Moberfy was in
town the first of the week on
business.
Thos. Tuder who spent the
winter in Texas came in SUM-
day for stay.
J. C. Philpott and wife left
for Kentucky the latter part of
the week to visit the family of
Bert Colyer.
An accident at the tent show
Monday night caused by the
falling of a section of seats re-
suited in broken leg for Mrs.
Chas. Bennett and the shaking
up of many people. The wonder
is that more were not hurt.
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20
New POultryman

Wallace Agee purchased the
Ficklin Poultry and Egg business
of Mr.. w. A. Ficklin Tuesday
and took charge Immediately.
He is an old merchant of the
city ard knows every one and
will hold the reputation he has
always enjoyed of dealing fairly
with all. He is in the store
room east of the Scout room.
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20
Mrs. Henry j. West

MIS-. ueIIy ~ west
Grace Egap was born in this
city Oct. is 1876 and was the
eldest daughter of James A. end
Eva Crawley Egan. From child
hood to the date of her marriage
to Henry j. West, Oct. 18 1899.
herlife was spent in this COM
lnunity and for some years after
the union Mr.. and Mrs. West
were residents of this city. Mr..
West was an attorney at law.
with his office at Marceline when
he married but in a short time
made this city his home until
1907 when he and Mrs. West
made their home in Brookfield
where, after two years battle
with the grim reaper of human
beings, she succumbed to the
Inevitable Thursday morning
May IL,
Saturday morning funeral SER
vices were held at their beauti-
full home and the remains OF the.
deceased were hrot to the City
Cemetery here and laid to rest
alongside Of the graves of her
parents.
Surviving Mrs. West are her
husband. brother Hsnry.B. Egan
of Muskogee Okla, Mrs. Augusta
Sims of San Francisco, Gala.
No more popular girl or young
woman was ever known damong
our people than was Grace Egan.
Always the joy of living and
having friends appeared to per-
meate her whole being. Unless
positive unavoidable gloom was
not permitted in her presence
and her disposition to good hu-
NOR was contagious.
About two years ago a paraly
tic stroke broke her health and
strength and from it she never
recovered but the misfortune
failed to weaken her indomita-
BILE will to be cheerful and to
her last hour Of life she encour-
aged with her winning smile.
While yet a young girl Mrs. West
united with the Presbyterian
church of this CITY. transferring
her membership to the church at
Brookfeld when she became a
resident of that city and the
hope of Immortality thru her
Savior and the inspiration of the
gospel and her faith combined
with a natural genial al.disposition
made of her one with, whom it
was a benefit as well as pleasure
60 associate.
The host of friends of the de-
ceased and of her bereayed hus-
band are conscious ..of his great |
loss. and extendistols him their
feelingIof deep..svmpathy. aa4Aa.s
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20

s Miss Nora Cuddy is visiting
homefolks.
Nick Ferguson came in for a
short visit Thursday evening of
last week.
Mrs. Ed Harrison arrived last
Friday from Kankakee, Ills.
where she had been with her
sister. Mrs. John Wack who has
been very i'll for some time.
Mrs. ". ]. Samide of Kansas
City came Saturday to visit her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. L.
Gordon and also to attend the
commencement of the K. H. S.
Her husband will come next
week for a short visit and return
with her.
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. OFT Of Chill
lleothe visited the latters parents
Anton Keeting and wife several
days last week.
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20

Robert and Edward Dey and Little oene Marie Doo daughter Robert
Chariton courier., 1921-05-20
Four Dead Husbands In Six Years
Charlton County Girl Charged With First Degree

LYDIA Trueblood, Married Five Times. Arrested in
Honolulu and Being Returnedto to Idaho for Trial
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-01-21
REORGANIZATION OF
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

The annual meeting for the election
of a member of the county school
Board of Education was held in the
office of the county superintendent of
schools, Saturday morning atS 10
o'clock. Mr.. R. D. Wall of Sharon
was chosen as chairman and O. G.
Swartz of Mallet Creek, secretary of
the meeting. Robert Lance of York
township was selected as the new
member of the county board. The
term is for period of five years.
The retiring member of the county
Board of Education, F. H. Weidner
of Valley City, has served the county
faithfully during his term, and his abil-
ity and good Judgment in school mat
ters have gained for him recognition
throughout the county. The new
member, Mr.. Lance, is an experienced
school man, a prominent citizen land
will make a worthy successor to the
retiring member.
The county board met for reorganiz-
alton in their office Saturday after
noon and selected F. S. Turner OF
Litchfield as president, and Elmer E.
Lee Of Guilford as vice-president, for
the coming year. The present mem-
bership of the county board is as fol-
lows: F. S. Turner, Litchfield; Elmer
E. Lee, Guilford; C. T. Ganyard, Gran
ger; Robert Lance, York; ]. R. Ken
nan. Medina.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-01-21
ALLEGED VIOLATION
OF BLUE SKY LAW
Akron Broker Arrested on Complaint
of Medina County Man

nv Willis Cannon, stock and security
salesman, with offices in Akron, was
arrested Sunday night at his place Of
business by Deputy Sheriff AL Hange,
and brought to Medina, where he
spent the night and Monday in the
county Jail. III
Cannon's arrest was specifically di-
rected by the State Securities Depart
ment, upon complaint of /. J. Betz OF
! Spencer, this county.
Some time ago, 3Betz claims, Cannon
sold him $4,000 worth of stock of the
Commonwealth Mortgage Co. of Min
neapolis, Mimi, on alleged representa-
tion by Cannon that the stock was OF
preferred class. But common, in
stead of preferred stock, was deliver
ed Betz, he AYERS.
1t appears that $4,000 of preferred
stock in the Commonwealth Mortgage
Co. has been certificated for sale III
Ohio by the State Securities Depart
ment, and $4,000 worth to be given as
bonus for purchases of preferred stock
No permission, however, was ever
given for the sale of common stock oi
the company.
1t is because of the alleged sale ol
common stock of the company to
Betz that Cannon came in conflict
with the law.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-01-21
l-KRAMER-CAMPBELL

A very pretty wedding took place
Saturday evening, Jan. Is, at the
home Of Mrs. J. E. Kramer, 1908 Mat
hews evenue, Lakewood, Ohio, when
her daughter, Ella Katherine, was un-
tied in marriage to Mr.. Thomas A..
Campbell, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. R..
Campbell of Lakewood.
Promptly at o'clock, Mrs. A.
Roswurm, sister of the groom, played
the wedding march and the bridal
party took their respective places in
front Of a bank Of ferns. The bride
looked very charming in dress Of
white pussey-willow satin and she
carried a shower bouquet of white
roses. The brides sister, Mrs. Q. G.
Nettleton, acted as matron Of honor
and Miss Lenna Gunkelman Of Me-
dina, a cousin of the bride, was maid
Of honor. Mr.. Arnold Nydegger acted
as best man. DR.. A. B. Meldrum, pas
tor Of the Old Stone church, perform
ed the cehemony. About thirty guests
were present, among them being Mrs.
IL. G.. Gunkelman and Mrs. A. j.
Gruninger Of Medina.
The bride was a former Medina
girl and has, many friends here. The
groom is promising young druggist
and a graduate Of Western Reserve
University.
The wedding trip took the bridal
couple south, and after March first
they will be at home to their many
friends at Lakewood. 'f
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-01-21
INSURANCE COMPANY
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Ohio
Farmers Insurance Co. was held on
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week
at the company's home office at Le-
roy.
+ There was a very large attendance
of agents from all over the country,
who were royalty entertained by the
home company. One of the chief fea-
tures- was minstrel performance on
Tuesday night by talent from the COM
pany's force of employees, the music
Of which was furnished by an orches-
ira likewise Of employees. The COM
pany also has its own band, which
was in evidence both days of the an
nual meet.
The annual report showed the larg-
est business in the history of the COM
pany. The net premiums received
amounted to $3.50, ,263.69; an increase
over last year of $811, ,71033; increase
in unearned premium reserve, ,$644, 900;
total assets now, $5,147 1878; net sur
plus now, $1,124,575.52.
At the agents meeting on Tuesday,
paper read by Secretary w. +.
Haines was the outstanding feature.
The paper dealt with the application
of earnings as applied to unearned
premium reserve, ETC., and it was
deemed worthy of publication in
booklet form.
Frank Kirkpatrick of Columbus pre-
sided at the agents meeting and Thos
Dye was secretary.
The three directors of the company
were eletced for the ensuing year: ]
ID. Waite of Lodi, Price Russell oi
Creston and N. r. Chalfant of Leroy
Officers will be elected at later date
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-01-21
ARRAIGNMENT HELD
IN CRIMINAL CASES
Three Plead Guilty-One Summarily
Sentenced

A special session of Common pleas
court was held Monday morning for
the arraignment for pleading Of a
number of men indicted last week by
the grand jury for various offenses.
Those appearing before Judge N. Fl.
Mcclure were:
Louis Solomon, indicted for car
rying concealed weapons; Lee Buck,
forgery; Joe Thomas, carrying con-
cealed yeapons; John Kallen, Nick
tCausman and JOS Smith, carrying
concealed yeapons, and burglary and
larceny; Adolph Knoll, receiving and
selling stolen property; Ernest Will
key, grand larceny; Gus Smallwood,
cutting with intent to wound, and Ro-
land Ripley, abandoning legitimate
child.
Solomon, Buck, Ripley and Thomas
entered pleas of guilty. Kallen, Caus-
man and Smith plead not guilty to the
Indictment Of carrying concealed yea
pons, but not guilty of burglary and
larceny.
All the others plead not guilty.
Solomon was the only one on whom
the court imposed sentence Monday,
which was fine Of $100 and costs.
Solomon arranged for the payment of
the fine.
Solomon's case was the result of the
accidental shooting of Mrs. George
FELTON, at the latter's home in Medina
on the evening of Dec. G. thru cara
less handling of a revolver. Mrs. Eel
ton had a narrow escape from death
and is now slowly recovering from the
effects of the injury at Cleveland
hospital.
Ripley was placed under bond OF
$500 to support his child, sentence
meanwhile being withheld.
On Wednesday, Ralph E. Phillips
secretly indicted last week for non.
support, was arrested in Elyria by
Deputy Sheriff Hange.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-01-21
new COUNTY AGENT !. .
and FAMILY HERE
GETS BUSY AT ONCE
FOLLOWING ARRIVAL
Says Service" is His Motto, and Is
Strong Advocate of Organization Of
Rural People. Whose Advice and
Assistance He Seeks.

r. H. Halderson, the new county
agent, who comes to Medina county
to take the place of Mr.. Salisbury, who
resigned some time ago, arrived in
Medina last Friday, accompanied by
his wife and two children.
Mr.. Halderson was born and raised
on farm in Central Wisconsin. He
received his early training in the rural
schools of that state and was gradual
ed from the Galesville high school in
1910.
After finishing his high. school
course he attended Lawrence college
for two years, taking the course pre-
paratory to the agricultural course at
the University of Wisconsin. At the
close Of the second year in in college,
Mr.. Halderson felt that he was needed
at home and so he managed his faith
er's dairy farm at Trempealeau, Wis
consin for one year. He then enter
ed the University of Wisconsin, TAX
ing the regular four-year course in
agriculture from which he graduated
in 1915.
Upon graduating, he accepted po-
sition as general agent for the I'll. L.
Baldwin Publishing Company, Mime
apolis, for which company he had
spent several summers. This work
brought him in touch. with many farm
ers in the middle western states and
the training received fitted him for the
duties of county agent work which he
took up later. r
In the summer of 1916 Mr.. Halder-
son began work as county agent in
Randolph county, w. Va, where he
has been until taking up the work here
in Medina county. Although several
other positions were offered him wher
he decided to leave West Virginia, thai
OF county agent in Medina county was
the most attractive, He has always
been hard worker, with Service" a:
his chief aim. He is a strong advo
cate of a strong organization of tht
rural people, and is particularly inter
ested in the young folks.
In taking UP the work. in Medin;
county he says he will endeavor K
promote and carry on the various line
of Improvement that n have alread,
lbeen started He declares He is fic
anesWlio will try4to do things BY him
self, but will seek the advice and as
sistance of the up-to-date farmers ant
/ others on the various matters tina
come UP from time to time. In othe
words, the various comwittee chair
! men Of the Farm Bureau will all hav
something to do in carrying out tn
plan of work for 1921.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-01-21
FARMERS WEEK WILL
DRAW MANY MEDINANS
Big Annual Event Opens in Columbus
Ian. 81

The annual Farmers Week program
at the Ohio State University, Colum-
bus, offers busy farmers and house
wives the latest information on agri-
culture and home economics, and Me-
dina county will be represented at this
big annual winter roundup of farmers.
This is the ninth year it has been
scheduled The dates are from Jan.
81 to Feb. 4.
Between 5000 and 5000 farmers and
their families attend. 49,. j,
Over us specialists and farmers
throughout the middle west have been
secured to speak or give demonstra-
tions.
A special program is arranged for
women.
Twenty state agricultural associa-
tions including the Ohio Farm Bureau
Federation, will meet during the week
The annual Ohio State Corn and
Grain show, style show, a livestock
show ,and show of farm water sup
ply and lighting systems, and labor
saving equipment are part of the affair
A weeks course in beekeeping Of
fered comparatively under the auspices
of the Ohio Beekeepers' association
and the United States Department Of
Agriculture will be held throughout
the week.
Admission is free to every meeting
The Medina County Farm Bureau
will send one representative from each
each township. The railroad fare for
these representatives will be borne by
the Farm Bureau. In addition lady
will be sent to attend the WomenS
Club meetings.
The following organizations have
been requested to send representa-.
tives: Jersey Cattle club; Holsteir
Cattle club; Holstein association
Poultry association; Sheep and Woo
Growers association; Rural Life Con
ference and Milk Producers organiza'
ton.
A. S. Garfield will represent the Me.
dina Wool Growers and ]. c. Indot
the Milk Producers.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-01-21
COUNTY IN GRIP
OF THRIFT IDEA
CAMPAIGN WAGING
IN EVERY TOWNSHIP
Proverbs of Poor Richard Being EN-
phasized in the Schools-Banks and
Business Men Urging the Import
ance of Economy.

With the opening of Thrift Week on
Monday, January 18th, the time-hon-
ored potrait of Benjamin Franklin
could be seen throughout the length
and breadth of Medina county There
is not township which has not had
the extensive thrift exhibits in the
schools and general publicity through
out the places of business.
The Thrift Week program in Me-
dina county has been generously fin
anced by the banks. All banks in the
county were invited to participate and
the following have agreed to take their
share of the expense of supplies and
promotion:
Old Phoenix Bank, Savings Deposit
Bank, Medina County National Bank,
M Medina; Peoples National Bank, Lodi
State Bank, Lodi; Spencer State Bank,
Farmers, Savings Bank, Spencer; Sc
vile State Bank, Seville; Sharon State
Bank, Sharon Center; Farmers Bank
Valley City.
On the opening day of Thrift Week
Supt. Ulery of the county schools fin
ished his round of the public schools
with preliminary exhibits. Each day
this week there are thrift talks at the
school assemblies throughout the
county. On Friday afternoon there
will be general countrywide essay
contest for all students from the sew
enth grade to seniors in high school
The County Thrift Committee is oil
fering $50 in gold for the best essays
The judges for this contest are author.
lied by the county School Board.
Another interesting feature of the
Thrift Week publicity is the thrift
poster window display There are
three entirely different displays which
are to be seen in the following show
windows or other display places
Medina-Park Drug Shoppe, Daw
son S. Longacre & Son, and Oatmar
& Beck; Observation-Disclosures Jew
elry Store and Allen Hartzell & Dib
| Bile real estate office; Lodi-Ohit
Farmers Insurance office and N. w
Hover and Son; Sevi1le-Hartmal
4 drug store; Spencer-Firestone store
\ Valley City-Kaiser's store; Bruins
lsWick--O, A. Ridiker's store; Hinckle,
i John sBronger's store; Litchfield--
I Rasor & Bart store; Sharon Center
PATTERSON & Ruckel store.
| The general set of Thrift Week il
Medina county has been in the hand
of county Thrift Committe compos
ed of E. F. Gibbs (chairman) Y. M. c
| A; E. B. Spitzer, Kiwanis club ;Blak
Hendrickson, banker; Harry Codding
real estate; L. H. Randall, insurance
| N. H. Flickinger minister; C.B. Ulery
| public schools; Dawson S. Longacre
Winyah club; Miss Minnie Wells, Re,
Cross, and Mrs. M. O. Hallocl
women's clubs.