The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-02-12
EATON JUDGE GRANTS
STAY OF EXECUTION
FOR WILLIAM BEAVER

EATON, O., Feb. 12.-William
Beaver, of Trenton. Butler county.
found guilty OF violation Of the Crabbe
prohibition act and fined $1,000 and
costs, after trial Thursday IN the court
of Magistrate L. r. Stephen. was re-
leased Friday afternoon from the coun
ty jail under $1,000 bond, after stay
of execution of the fine was granted
and leave given 90 file petition in
error in common pleas court.
The petition in error. prepared and
filed by H. r. Gilmore, attorney for
Beaver, sets forth that the violation
complained of was the selling by
Beaver of a product called 'Nox-A-
Koff," and that part of his defense
was that the product was not an in
toxicating liquor and was not within
the Crabbe act. The petition further
declares the defense required the
courts consideration of the ma tional
prohibition as we'll as the Crabbe act;
that the product, "Nox-A-Koff," was q
lawful product and that it has never
been determined by court to be an
intoxicant. 1t has never been deter
mined when the Crabbe act became
effective, the petition states. 1t also
is represented that several legal ques-
tions were raised in the magistrates
court that should be determined by
the higher court
William Fairfield, of Camden, who
entered a plea of guilty to selling
"Nox-A-Koff" and was fined 500 and
costs, still is in Jail in default of pay
ment of the fine.
On Speakers Bureau.
The Rev. Charles F. Irwin, pastor Of
the Presbyterian church and an over
seas chaplain, has been selected as
member of the speaking corps of the
National American Legion, which Is
regarded as a high honor in i><ion
circles.
Caroline Emmert Funeral.
Funeral and burial of Mrs. Caroline
Emmert, 70, native of Germany, and
widow of the late William Emmert.
Sr, took place Friday afternoon from
her late home here, where she died
Wednesday, Services were conducted
by the Rev. George Sixt of the Luth-
eran church. Burial was in Mound
Hill cemetery. She is survived by one
son and one daughter
Nurse Will Speak.
MISS I"dit, Souhty hsCd >ioSo
nurse, will address young peoples
meeting Sunday Afternoon in the Pres
byterian church.
Mrs. Davis Recovering.
Mrs. B. s. Davis is patient in Reid
Memorial hospital, recovering from
the effects of surgical operation. Her
condition at this time is reported as
satisfactory.
May Take State Office.
Advices received here are to the
effect that Representative H. d. Sill
yer of Preble county, is slated for
secretary of the state board of agri-
culture. Silver is a member of the
lower branch of the state legislature.
Cartoonist to Speak.
Pitt Parker, cartoonist, clay modeler
and speaker, will appear here next
Wednesday night as the fourth mum.
Der of the local American Legion post
lyceum course.
Candidates Initiated.
Eaton lodge, Odd Fellows, conferred
the first degree upon class of candi-
dates Friday night. A basket lunch
featured the meeting.
Musicale Tuesday Night.
Mrs. c. A. Burns, sporano; Mrs. H
l.. Risinger. vioiinist, and Miss Mary
Ashworth, pianist, will present must
Gale next Tuesday night in the court
house auditorium for the benefit oil
the local Council of Mothers.