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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-11-25

GRANGE of the rose
the explosive that
wounds and the
medicine that heals,
the bitterness OF
hemlock and the
sweetness OF honey.
In a recent address
in Edinburgh the
president of the
Chemical Section
of the British AS
ISOLATION for the
Advancement 0 (
Science, urging the
CORRELATION NJ schO-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
Turns Over S85
and Watch to
AffGbLe Man
Tennessee TruUeIer Victim of
Stranger, Who Wished to
Cinch Bet.

o. R. Allen of Cleveland. Tenn, is q
sadder but wiser man for his stay in In
dianapOlis.
Allen was en- route to Dewey, Ill. lie
had a few hours to wait between trains
in Indianapolis and was spending the
time at the Union depot. While sitting
in the waiting room a neatly dressed
man sat down In the next seat. Allen is
sOciable, and so was the neatly dressed
stranger, and strange to say. the stranger
also was en- route to Dewey, Ill. The
weather was fine last night and the
stranger suggested they take walk.
Allen was delighted.
Then the stranger explained he had
met an EnCIishman at the Y. NJ. {. \. and
the Englishman and he had had an argu-
ment about who had the most money.
The Englishman wished to bet the
stranger S1OO, and the stranger explained
he wished to borrow that much to cinch
the bet. lie suggested Allen might lend
him 500.
Allen was a good fellow, but explained
that he had only SIS. The stranger,
however, decided the SS5 would do II
Allen could spare him his watch to put
up as security for the other SIS in the
wager Allen handed over his watch and
money and then the stranger told Allen
to go TO the depot and that he would
meet him before train time. The neatly
dressed stranger failed to arrive at the
depot and Allen told Traffic Officer
Gooch his troubles.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
PRITCHARD IS ON
CONTEMPT TRAIL
Judge Begins Sift Regarding
Conduct About Court.

Following a statement made to Judge
Walter Pritchard in his office after
trial in city court today where Special
Judge John Ba1Iy dismissed the charges
Of operating a blind tiger against Cath
crime Rhul. Judge Pritchard admitted
he had started an Investigation to de-
termine whether two men had been
guilty OF indirect contempt of court. The
names of the men under investigation
were not made public, but one, 1t IS said,
is hanger-on around police court and
the other has been convicted Of operat-
ing a blind tiger
The statement made to Judge Pritch-
ard by Mrs. Rhul, it is said, was that
following her arrest a man came to her
and said he would arrange bond for
her, but for her to be careful who she
got on the bond as it required some PER
! son who "stoOd in down here" Another
man is alleged to have approached the
woman and to have told her that he WAS
the hxer, and that she must employ q
certain attorney If he would do the
liking for her.
Mrs Ruhl stated she refused the offers
Of both the self-termed "hxers." She was
arrested at her home, S31 North Illinois
street, Jan. 20, by Sergeant Baker and
squad
According to police testimony, Mrs.
/ RhUl was arrested after they found about
a quart of red" whisky in her home A
man giving his name as Harry Meitert
was at the house, according to police,
who said his mission there was to buy
whisky. Meitert testified that he bought
three drinks from Mrs. Rhul for so cents
apiece after he said he had been there
not more than fifteen minutes.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
.CONFERENCEH HELD
ON MYERS BOYS
Judges Decline to Make known
Nature of Discussion.

Judge Scion J. Carter Of Superior
Court. room 3, and Judge Mahlon Bash
Of Marion County Probate Court, today
held a conference with Arthur and Byron
Myers, stepsons OF Mrs. Anda Myers. who
now is out on bail pending a decision
OF the supreme Court on her appeal from
the Criminal Court judgment under
which she is sentenced TO serve from two
to twenty-one years In the Womau's
Prison for the fatal shooting OF her hus-
band, Frederick A. Myers.
Judge Carter did not make public the
nature Of the conference In his chambers
and only stated that certain matters
were taken up, but that no new order
concerning the custody Of the children
has been made"
The two boys are under the jurisdic-
ton of Judge Carter and have been IN
the home Of Mrs. Margaret B. Hide
brand, police officer.
Both Mrs. Myers and Mrs. D. J. Nc
Grath Of Chicago, the blood mother Of
the boys, have instituted proceedings be
fore Judge Carter to get the legal GUS
tody of the boys.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
WILD NIGHT AT
OAKLEY CLUB
Police Called to Place to
Investigate Complaint
One Arrest Made.

It would seem that there was another
wild night" at the notorious Oakley
Club roadhouse at Kentucky avenue and
Big Eagle Greek. The police reports
show that there was drinking at the
place. and that Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Jen-
kns, who say they are in charge while
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Zimmerman are out
of the city, declare that the liquor was
brought in by some Of the customers.
This Is no violation Of law, the police
were informed by a special Judge in city
court. who recently turned Zimmerman
loose on a blind tiger charge after he
had been arrested because one of his
guests was found with a quart of whisky
in the rOadhouse.
The police probably never would have
interrupted the festivities at the club,
only one of the visitors who was having
a party kicked open a piano, and it is
said, took the money box containing s..
That caused the police to receive a
call. Jenkins told the police that Frank
Martin, 20, of 756 Riley avenue, and Paul
Hennessey, s East Michigan street, and
two women were in the cafe, and be al
legged that Martin kicked open the piano
and removed the money. Both men were
gone when Sergeant Sheeh9n arrived.
Martin later surrendered to the police
and was arrested on the charge Of petit
larceny and malicious destruction of
property.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
LITERARY CLUBS
TAKE FIRM STAND

published In the local newspapers. How
ever, Pepgen is no more popular here
than 1t is in other places. 1t will, no
doubt. be interesting to note what is
said elsewhere
Mrs. J.. B. Olinger, 1929 Pontiac street,
FIT. Wayne, Ind, is one of the most
prominent club and lodge women in the
Ho0sier State. She has an unique rec
ord, and the course Of her career would
give the foundation Dor a story teeming
with human interest. She is IS years Of
age
Mrs. olingar was born in a lumber
camp in northern Michigan. There were
no educational facilities. She was u
years old before she learned to write her
own name. And yet she sought knowl-
edge SO earnestly and diligently that
she became an editor Of a publication
for the American Insurance Union. a post
that she held for thirteen years. She
has alsc been record keeper for the Woni-
ems Order OF Macca bees.
In her statement regarding Pepgen,
Mrs. Oinger says:
"For four years I WAS bothered with
stomach. kidney and liver trouble. Gas
formed in my stomach after meals, caus-
ing much distress. 1t pressed against my
heart and lungs. and sometimes it was
hard for me to breathe.
My nerves were in q terrible condi-
ton. My back ached as though it would
break in two. And. at times I would
have a creepy feeling go all over my
body. had sharp. shooting pains
through my hips and the small Of my
back. l suffered nearly all Of the time
from sick headaches.
"a friend recommended Pepgen TO lne.
1t relieved me and now I am better able
to attend to my homework as we'll as
my lodge and Club duties. Pepgen de-
serves my earnest and hearty rcconrnen-
dation."
Those who wish to try Pepgen may OBJ
tain 1t frora Huder's drug stores, Wash
ington and Pennsylvania streets; Illinois
and Michigan streets or from any othar
leading drug store Observation-Disclosures
ment.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
RECEIVERS FOR 2
FIRMS ARE ASKED
Incubator and Baking Com
panies Named in Suits.

Two petitions asking for the appoint
rnent Of receivers We're hled today IN the
local county courts.
Vernon c. Getz fled a petition IN SUI
perior Court. room I, asking for the ap-
noiutlnent Of n receiver for the Simplicity
Incubator Corporation. Mr.. Getz claims
thnt he owns forty seven shares OF stock
Mt 500 share that the corporation has
been mismsnaged by Arthur K. Baxter.
president and iu 1890 the corporation did
only gross business OF S25, coo, when N
a former year the gross business tota)ed
100000. He claims that EaXter succeed
81 I'm having the assets Of the corporation
transferred TO the Wsverly Company.
Gctz asks that this transaction be set
aside by the court and that the receiver
take charge Of tho business.
In Superior Court room g. Gustav A.
SchnuIl, George Griffin and william J.
Griffin, doing business under the name
of Schnull Co. today filed 2 petition
asking for the appointment II a receiver
for the Southland Baking Company. 1t
Is claimed the defendant company has
obligations totaling 2.18lG0 and IS in
dcbted to the plaintiff company to the
extent OF S2hH 80
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
To Relieve Catarrh,
Catarrhal Deafness
And Head Noises

Persons suffering from catarrhal deaf
ness. or who are growing hard OF hearin z
and have head noises Will he gl-d to
know that this distressing n0lictiun can
| usually be successfully treated az home
by an internal medicine that in many in
stances has effected complete relief after
other treatments have fuIcd. Sufferers
who could scarcely heard have had their
hearing restored % such an extent that
the Tick Of q watch was plainly audible
seven or eight inches away from either
ear. Therefore. II YOU know Of some one
who is troubled with head noises or ca
tarrhal deafness. cut out this formula and
hand 1t 70 them and you may have been
the means OF saving some poor sufferer
perhaps from total deafness. The pre-
scription can be prepared Ut homo and IS
made as follows;
Secure from your druggist / %. Par
mint double Strength. Take this home
and add go 80 "a pint Of hot water and
a little granuiItet sugar; stir until dis
solved. Take one tablespoonful four
times day.
Iarmlnt IS used IN this way not only 20
reduce by tonic action tie Inflammation
and swelling In the Lustachi8u Tubes.
and thus TO eQuaiize the mir preSsuer on
the drum, but to correct any excess OF
Sc, retions In the middle ear, and tho re-
suits it gives are nearly always quick
and effective.
Every person who has catarrh in any
form. or distressing rumhliGg. Kissing
sounds 10 their ears. should give this
recipe a trial.--Adyertisemeut
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
Going to Meeting Of
Purchasing Agents

Frank c. Thompson of the Link Belt
Company of this city has been chosen by
the local Organization Of the National
Association Of Purchasing Agents to rep
resent its interests on the fuel commit
tee Of the national association at its
meeting in Pittsburgh, Feb. Is and 10.
The meeting has been called by w. L.
Chandler, Dodge Sales and Engineering
Company, Mishawaka, Ind, president Of
the association. for the purpose of hav-
ing the fuel committee discuss and ar
rive at some form of fair, equitable and
inviolate contract governing the pur-
chase and delivery of coal" Thirty
seven representatives OF local associations
are expected to be present.
1t is the purpose of the meeting to
arrive at some form Of contract which
may be standardized and at a later meet
ing the advisory council Of the fuel
committee win meet with representative
coal operators, distributors and pur-
chasers to obtain their cooperation.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
DRIVE ON NOAH
FAILS IN COURT
Police Unable to Sustain Case
Against Negro.

Efforts of the police to railroad" Noah
Fritz, aged negro proprietor of pool
room in Fl Wayne avenue, because 1t
was in his place that Lee George, negro.
picked up Patrolman Shea and smashed
a cigar case with him on Jan. q and
then took the policeman's badge, club
and gun away, failed in city court to-
day. Tie Shea incident wasn't alone in
getting Fritz in bad with the good gov
eminent" machine. 1t was the more i'm
portant event that grew out Of 1.-THE
resigning Of Henry Fleming as chief OF
the ash hauling department of the city.
Henry it was, it is said, who lined up
the negro vote to elect Mayor Charles w.
Jewett
Fritz was arrested Feb. 2, few days
after Big George smashed the cigar case
with the policeman. Fritz was charged
with having a revolver without a per-
NIT and with operating a blind tiger.
The police, In the raid, arrested ten other
negroes and charged them with vagrancy.
The police planned to put "Noah's Ark"
out Of business. The ten negroes brought
proof before the court, however, that they
were employed and all the Judge could
do was to follow the law and discharge
each defendant.
1neu tfItL was LIlcu DeIoIc ppCSi"i
Judge James f. Deery on the blind
tiger charged Feb. II and the police testl-
fed that a bottle containing white
mule" whisky was found under a counter
in the pOolroom.
When Fritz. who long has lived in the
900 block in TT Wayne avenue, took the
stand in his own defense he told the
court that the fluid in the bottle was not
white mule" but wood alcohol. Fritz 5
attorney asked the court If an order
could be ISSUED to have the fluid an
alyzed. The case was taken under ad-
visemeut until today, when the report Of
the city chemist showed that 1t was de-
naturcd alcohol.
The charge Of having a revolver with
out permit also WAS dismissed. The
''weapor" found in FrItzs poolroom was
of vest pocket size
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
Why Are Skin Diseases
So Difficult to Overcome?

When your skin breaks out with
itching eruptions, letter. rash, &C.
zema. PSORIASIS, or other terrifying
disorders, very often the pain be-
comes so intense. and the discom-
fort so thoroughly unbearable that
you are willing to try almost any
remedy that you think will give some
measure Of relief from the torture.
But temporary relief will do you but
little good, for soon all the itching
and irritation breaks out afresh with
renewed fury, and you soon realize
that local remedies such as ONT
ments, salves and similar treatment
will never rid you of your trouble.
1t will not be so difficult to rid
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
MRS. FRENCH TO
TALK FOR BONUS

Mrs. Alice N French, national presi-
dent Of the American War Mothers. will
speak in behalf of House bill No. 81. the
soldiers bonus measure, at the public
hearing TO be held at Z 80 o'clock tomOr-
row evening at the Statehouse.
Other speakers named at q meeting Of
former service men and women at the
courthouse Tuesday night are:
Dan Brown. Charles \. York. E. A.
Daley, Jack Murray. Harry Dynes. JACK
German, Albert Updyke and Walter
Gresham.
Veterans interested in the measure are
urged to meet at the courthouse at Gas
o'clock tomorrow night and march 20 the
StatehOuse in a body. Moose band from
Lodge No. Il will head the parade.
House Bill No. 81 provides for a refer
endUm on soldiers compensation at the
next general election.
Veterans at the courthouse meeting also
discussed House Bill No. 353, which pro-
Vides for the granting of diplomas to
any hOnorably discharged soldier, sailor.
marine or nurse who served in the world
war and who has been placed in training
by the Federal board for vocational train
ing, and who shall upon examination
show suitable proficiency. It was intro
duced by Representative James Of Clay
County.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
PROWLER TARGET
OF MANS AIM
Burglaries and Thefts Re-
ported to Police.

Ernest BRADSHAW. o47 North Tuxedo
street fred one shot at a prowler who
attempted 10 enter his home at 2:30
o'clock this morning. Tie proWler
escaped. The man had tried to enter the
residence Of Robert Reeves, 0jl North
Tuxedo street. but Reeves was awakened
and the provler went to Bradshaw's resi-
dence where lie was met with q shot from
4 revolver.
X. @. BomanoT, proprietor OF a pool
room at 5iS West Washington street re-
ported that q burglar entered his place
and stole So and about SIS worth OF cigars
AID cigarettes.
Arthur Greathouse. 3143 North Capitol
avenue, notified the police that his d.a-
mond stud was either lost or stolen The
stud was valued at $1,000.
Mrs Sarah Cox. 1922 Blair avenue, no
tiled the po.i"e that "a purse containing
$Jt was stolen from her home.
Or. L. T. Leach. 1901 North Meridian
street, had parked his car on Fall Creek
boulevard. near Central avenue. He dis
covered that his travelling bag containing
clothing had disappeared from the auto
mobile.
+. D. DIN, 2Oa0 Central avenue, re-
turned home al O'Clock last night and
found that a burglar had ransacked the
house. Two watches were missing, one
watch was valued ut Sl25 and the other
at 500.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
PRAISES WORK
OF STATE POLICE
Michigan Officer Speaks at
Kiwanis Luncheon.

Capt c. J. Scayarda, officer of the
Michigan State police with headquarters
in Detroit, told the kiwanls Club at
noon luncheon at the Hotel SEVERN today
that Indiana viii make no mistake IN
the adoption Of system Of State con
stabulary.
Captain Scavsrda told OF the work OF
the Michigan organization, which has
been in operation for three years. The
force consists Of 100 men who are paid
So 2 month with food and lodging.
Most OF them are mounted policemen.
Our department has been most useful
In running down the boOtleggers who
come across our border he told the
club. The captain said that last year
the State police confscated $1,000 gallons
of whisky illegally brought into the
State
Our boys are a sober bunch Of men"
he declared and any man found taking
a drink OF intoxIcants on or OF duty Is
summary discharged"
Captain Scayarda said the State police
are under the direct charge Of major
who is appointed by the Governor.
Michigan" be said, "conld not get
along without a State police force. at
least that is the way our people feel
about It,"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16

yourself of skin diseases if you will
but realize that these troubles origi-
nate in the blood, and If you expect
real substantial relief you must treat
them through the blood.
The best remedy for this purpose
Is S.S.S., the fine old blood remedy
that purifies the blood of disease
germs, and thus restores the skin to
a normal and healthy condition.
Begin taking S.SS. today, and
write a complete history of your
case, and our medical director will
give you expert advice without
charge. Address Chief Medical Ad-
wiser, $50 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta,
Ga.-Advertisement
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
INDIANA RAIL RATES
HELD PREJUDICIAL

WASHINGTON, Feb 16.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission today de-
Clared freight and passenger rates. fares
and charges fixed by The Indiana Public
Utilities Commission for intrastate traf-
fc to be unduly prejudicial to traffic in
interstate commerce. and ordered the
rates raised 10 the level OF interstate
rates. This order become effective on
March "a
Intrastate rates on coal. for distances
Of thirty miles and less. we're exempted
from the order.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16

He said it is possible this move might
be inadvisable, but that he deemed it OF
sufficient Importance to investigate and
had appointed a committee to- consider
the matter.
There was q round table discussion at
the morning session on 1.-THE Basis for
Water Main Extension" and the morn
ing's program also included an address
on Needed Water Works Planning by
J. r. McClintock.
The program for this afternoons SEES
sion included the election of officers and
a number Of addresses.
The closing session will be held to-
morrow afternoon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
COL DIS.
|!1N tlNN -<uIINItlN> NV
"Oape's Cold Compound"
Breaks any Cold
in Few Hours

Instant Relief Don't stay stuTed-up ,
Quit blowing and snuffing, \ dose Of
"Papes Cold Compound taken every
two hours until three doses are taken
usually breaks up any cold.
The very hrst dose opens cloCged nos
trils and the mir passages Of the head.
stops nose running. relieves tie head
ache. duljuess feverishuess
"Pape's Cold Compound acts quick,
sure, and costs only a few cents at drug
stores. 1t acts without assistance. tastes
nice, contains no quinluc-Insist upon
Pape's Advertisement.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16

ing the rates established by 1t. 1t Is
set out that this remedy was not used.
Relief in form OF temporary and per-
manent injunctiOns, restraining the
United States from putting the order of
the Interstate Commerce Commission into
effect is asked.
The complaint was fled with Noble c.
Butler, clerk OF the United States Dis.
trict Court. BY Sumner Kenner, assistant
attorney general Of Indiana, Rnd A. B.
Cronk, attorney for the public service
commission 1t IS signed by L. S. Lesh,
Attorney General. and Mr.. Cronk.
For several months hearings OF this
same character have been held by the
Interstate Commerce Commission and in
almost every instance the hearings ha re
been followed by an order granting the
railroads an increase In intrastate rates
sufficient to bring them to level with
the Interstate rate.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
Romance on Rocks
on Valentine Day

Charging that his wife threatened 70
shoot him with 8 revolver. Ernest Knop,
a grocer. $50 Bell street, today fled di-
VOrce proceedings against Mrs. Lourena
Knop. They were married Oct ? 1918.
and separ% ted Feb. Il, last. He asks
custody of his four children by a for.
mer marriage.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
Fat That Shows
Soon D5SapDear5

Prominent fat that comes and stays
where # Is not needed is a burden; a
hindrance to activity, a curb upon pleas
ure. You can take off the fat where It
shows by taking after each meal and at
bedtime, one &armola Prescription Talbot.
These little tablets are effective and
harmless tho famous prescription from
y hich they take their name Buy and try
a case today. Your druggist sells Il EN- at
orc dollar or II you prefer you may write
direct 70 the Ma rmola Company. 46i2
Woodward Ave, Detroit. Mich. You can
thus say good bye to dletng exercise and
Observation-Disclosures.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
Coughs and Colds
Catarrh, Group, Sore Throat
Banished By Hyonaei

The Germs OF catarrh do not exist IN
the same atmosphere with antiseptic
Hyomei pronounce It High-o-me).
Breathe Hyomei and relief from ca
tarrh. coughs, sore throat or cold viii
come IN two minutes.
Breathe Hyomei and that stomach
straining hawking in the morning will
quickly disappear.
Breathe Hyomei and XIII the catarrh
germs; heal the inflaued membrane, stop
the discharge Of mucus and prevent
crusts from forming in the nose.
Breathe Hyomei for q few minutes each
day and rid yourself Of contemplate
cataTrh.
Breathe Hyomei-give It faithful trial
and then, if you are not satisfied, you
can have your money back.
Hyomei Is sold by the Hsag Drug
Stores and druggists everywhere.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-02-16
Injunction Requires
Road to Carry Coal

An injunction restraining the Pitts
burgh, Cincinnati & st. Louis Railway
Company from refusing to accept coal
from the Knox County Fourth Vein Coal
Company for shipment to the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway Company,
was issued by Judge Albert B. Ander-
son in Federal Court today.
The plaintiff operates mines at West
phali1, and set out that the Chicago, MI
waukee < St. Paul contracted to take It's
entire output until March 81, 1921. but
the Pennsylvania refused to accept any
coal for shipment after Feb. l. The facts
were not disputed by the defendant