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The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19

mon spent the greater part of her time
with her relatives at Wilson and Ring
ling, Okla, west of Ardmore, and in
consultation with her attorneys at
Fort Worth.
1t was many days after the search
for Mrs. Hamon began before it was
learned that Clara Smith at one time
bore the name of Hamon, which she
later asserted was the name to which
she responded. This information was
brought out through the allegations of
Ruth Walker Hamon of San Francisco,
who declared she was the wife Of
Frank Louis Hamon, former husband of
Clara Smith and nephew Of Jake Ha-
mon.
Ruth Hamon, in her statements, de-
clared that Clara Smith and Frank
IIamon were divorced at Weatherford,
Texas May %, 1917. This statement
waite later corroborated by records in
! 'Weatherford.
| Ruth Hamon further stated that
! Frank Hamon was paid 800 month
by Jake Hamon as compensation for
marrying Clara Smith. Raymond Ha-
mon, Franks brother, and also nephew
of Jake Hamon, declared his uncle paid
Frank 500 monthly because Of the lat
ters ill health.
Interviews purportine to have been
given newspapermen and others during
her travel to Mexico and before she
surrendered were denied by Mrs. Ha-
mon in signed statements, made after
she started back to Ardmore.
Mrs. Jake L. Hamon of Chicago,
widow, stated, when in Ardmore and
Oklahoma City, that she did not at
that time desire to apprehend CLARA
Smith, nor was it her wish to have
her prosecuted. She declared then that
lannon's deathbed statement that he
died from accidental wounds was her
belief.
Injection of Clara lannon's claim to
a share of John Iamon g estate threw
another angle into the case, upon
which, defense counsel declared, would
be brought to bear the disclosures TINT
would follow.
Mrs. Clara Hamon is the eldest Of
four children of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Smith of Ringing, Oklshoma, and wal
born fourteen miles southwest Of Nor
man, Okla, in 1894. She has two bro
thcrs, James and Claude, and sistsr
Mrs. v. d. Walling, of Wilson, Okla.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
METHoDIsTs REJOICING
OVER GOOD LUCK.

Members of the ladies' aid society,
and many of the husbands of the mem
bers, met to enjoy supper at the
Methodist parsonage Thursday evening
and to rejoice over the freedom from
local indebtedness of the church for the
first time in fifteen or twenty years.
Several of the ladies discussed the
history of the indebtedness and the
necessity for the same, and the good
fortune under which the association
had operated in wiping out the indebt-
edness of 5000 and interest in the past
ten years.
All parties interested were very hep.
py over the result Of the efforts Of the
society during the past few years, and
there were many expressions Of Joy
and satisfaction in contemplation Of
the recent success. which has attended
the efforts of the good ladies Of the
church.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
THREE PROHIBITION LAW
V1oLAToRs GIVEN FINES

CRIPPLE CREEK, March 15.-Dis.
trict Judge Arthur Cornforth assessed
heavy fines against three dry law vio-
lators here today and gave two OF
them Jail sentences. Peter McGinnis,
formerly a grocer here, and now con-
ducting grocery in Santa Fe drive. IN
Denver, was fined $500 and costs when
he pleaded guilty. He previously had
been convicted and fined 5000 for sell
ing Jamaica ginger for beverage pur-
poses. He was implicated few months
ago in bootlegging, which caused in
vestigatfon both here and at Colorado
Springs.
James Gryzlie, who pleaded guilty,
was fined 5000 and costs and given 81
days in the county Jail.
A jury convicted John Mckinley and
he was fined $50 and costs and sent to
jail for thirty days.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
GREAT CENTENARY
CONFERENCE HERE

As per announcement in the Post last
week, the centenary conference for this
territory was held at the Methodist
church in this city last Monday.
The morning exercises were Of de-
votional nature, followed by fellow
ship luncheon at the parsonage at noon,
served by the ladies of the church. This
feature was greatly enjoyed by all who
were fortunate enough to attend.
The afternoon was spent in gen
eral discussion Of the work Of tho
church, especially in relation to the
churshe IS great centenary movement IN
behalf of world evangelism.
Bat the best of the feast was re-
served to the last, and this came in
the way Of masterful address by Bis
hop Charles L. Mead, bishop of this
territory. He described in detail the
recent stupendous plan, the impossible
plan, as many of the church people at
first considered it, of raising a great
sum, heretofore unheard of sum, for
church evangelism, and the work that
is being done with this fund.
Without doubt Bishop Mead is one
Of the ablest public speakers it has ever
been the good fortune of Glenwood
people to hear, and it is unfortunate
that the building was not packed to
overlooking by those desirous Of hear
ing his great message.
1t is needless to say that all who
availed themselves of the opportunity
to hear him felt well repaid and con-
sidered themselves most fortunate in
deed.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
CORoNoER'S INQUEST.

Tuesday afternoon DIR. IL. g..
Clark, county coroner, summoned q
jury and conducted coroner s inquest
over the body. The witnesses were
DR.. g.. A. Hopkins, who mas pos.
mortem examination of the remains,
and j. +. Mccoy, who was an eye wit
ness to the alteration which termina-
ted in the attack made on Page by
Bershenyi.
After satisfying themselves as to
the facts, the jury rendered the follow
ing verdict:
We, the undersigned jury, find that
Walter Page came to his death from
blows inflicted upon the head with a
blunt instrument in the hands of Josef
Bershenyi, with felonious intent.
JOHN c. HEBERLING,
C. L. HOWARD,
FRED W. .KORN,
j.. w. TEETER,
E. M. BLANCETT,
L. j. HOWARD.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
CLARA HAM0N IS ACQUITTED

ARDMORE, Okla, March 17.-Mrs.
Clara Smith Hamon, who has been on
trial here charged with murder in con
nection with the death of Jake l.. Ha-
mon, Republican national committee
man fror, Oklahoma, and wealthy oil
operator, was acquitted of the charge
after the jury had deliberated forty
inmates today. The trial, while being
of sensational nature in the test
inlony submitted, contained very little
exciting features, unless that of wo-
man S soul barred to the public gaze and
u mans bestiality could be so consid-
cred
Clara Smith Hamon was charged with
assault with intent to kill in informa-
tion filed by County Attorney Russell
b. Brown, the day following the shoot
ing, which later was changed to a
charge of murder. A separate informa-
tion was filed jointly, charging Clara
Smith Hamon and Jake Hamon with
statutory oifcnse. Warrant on this
charge was never served.
C4ara Smith Hamon was graduated
from the common schools of Lawton,
Okla, afterwards attended business
college at Fort Worth, Texas, and Ok
ahoma City, Okla, and later assumed a
position as cashier and bookkeeper IN
spyaral stnrpa nj Iawtnu
Mrs. Clara Hamon entered the EN-
ploy of Jake Hamon in the summer OF
1912, in the capacity of private see
rctary. This position was maintained
until ihort time before Mr.. Hamon
met his death.
Mrs. Clara Hamon disappeared the
day following the wounding of Jake
HamOn, and despite n search which
gained nationwide scope, was not dis
covered until she voluntarily gave her
self up at Juarez, Mexico, shortly be
fore Christmas. Ardmore county off
cials and attorneys from Fort Worth
Texas, who had been retained by Mrs
Hamon S uncle, Benjamin Harrison Of
Iowa, as counsel shortly before .h'
surrendered, accompanied her back tt
/ Ardmore.
Clara Hamon arrived in Ardmore OF
Christmas day and was granted he
freedom under bond Of $4,000 only
fcw moments after entering the sher
ilf' Is office, which served as a cour
room for her preliminary hearing an'
serving of bail. She pleaded not gnil
ty. Following her release, Mrs. In
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
FOR A BETTER AND
A CLEANER oLR1rw0oD.

Improvement is the order Of the day
in Glenwood if the plans inaugurated
Wednesday evening by a gathering OF
public c-spirited citizehs are carried out,
And these pans will be carried out, Mr.
Good Citizen, if YOU interest yourself
in the work, and at the same time sec
to it that your neighbors do likewise
The Plan is to inaugurate a "Clean
Up and Paint Up Week." beginning
April 1S, and to see to it that the peo-
pie live up to the motto or title of the
organization, and take pride in putting
their property in clean and presentable
condition, and thereafter keeping it in
such condition.
This will call for the expenditure Of
both money and labor, but all feel that
the result will fully ..1stify the means
Mayor barrow was p,7sent and PROM
ised the sponsors Of the movement that
the city will do its full share through
work on the streets and alleys, and by
way of abating any nuisances to which
the attention Of the authoities might
be called.
1t is proposed to interest all clubs
civic and fraternal societies, school
children and others in the laudable Ell
fort to make the city more attractive
to visitors and residents alike.
An executive committee intended tC
set things in motion was appointed
such committee being as follows: n. j
Mayes, chairman. DIR. j. p. Riddle
secretary; IL. V. Davis, treasurer; Mrs
Catherine Curtis, Mrs. r. P. Malaby
Miss Frances Simmons, Rev. j. z. Car
rigan, II. y. Switzer, s. j. Staples
and A. j. Dickson.
The matter Of the art exhibit, which
had already been arranged for by the
Parent Teachers Association, and which
is to be given the same week, was dis
eussed somewhat, and committee ap
pointed to look after that feature, con
sisting of Geo. j. Mayer, Miss Fowler
and Miss Witteman.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
MISS JANE HIGGINS MARR1Es,

Word was received in Glenwood this
week of the marriage of Miss Jane
Higgins, one of our Clenwood young
ladies who has been spending the win
ter months in California.
On last Sunday Miss Higgins was
united in marriage to Walter A. Bouve
of Berkeley, California, the ceremony
taking place in Los Angeles.
Although the affair was a complete
surprise to Mrs. Bouve's friends, they
wish her success on her new venture.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
PALIsADE NURSE is
SHOT BY PATIENT

GRAND JUNCTION. March 49,
Miss Mary McCorkle, 20 years old, a
trained nurse, was probably fatally
shot by an invalid woman she was at
tending at Palisade, Colo, twelve miles
east of here, about noon today, be-
cause, it is alleged, she had decided to
quit nursing the patient and was pre-.
PAIRING to leave the house. The name
of the patient is being withheld for
the pre- cnt, but it is understood she i.
widely known in this section of the
state.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
MORMONS EXPEL FIFTY
FOR EXCHANGING WIVES

SALT LAKE CITY, March 16.-Offi-
cial church announcements of the cx-
communication and disfellowshipping
of a number of the men and women
members of the Mormon church become
known today, affecting colony of so
men and women, located miles from a
railroad in eastern Juab county. They
have been practicing number of new
doctrines, among them one called the
doctrine of wife sacrifce,' under
which it is said that in number of
wives of other members of the colony,
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
CARBONDALt ASKS
FOR BETTER ROADS
Makes Request on Board For
Better Road Conditions
in their Vicinity

Last Monday delegation of citizens
Of Carbondale, representing the Car
bondale District Community Club, Wis
tied the county commissioners, then in
Session, for the purpose of discussing
with the county solons their program Of
road building, and especially their in
tentions in regard to the expenditure
OF road funds on the north side of the
Roaring Fork river.
The committee, which was composed
of Messrs. W. A. E. DeBeque, E. d.
Tandy, J. E. White, f. E. Sweet, D. W.
Shores, E. 7. Martin, Frank Rich,
Frank Williams, Sam Geigel and Ralph
Huntington, made the following re-
quests Of the county commissioners:
FIRST place the present state
highway from the Satank bridge, thru
Carbondale, to the Stauffacher bridge
in frst-slass condition for travel.
SECOND.-To place the road from
the d. s. james ranch to Carbondale
loading switch in frst-class condition
for the hauling Of loads to the cars.
THIRD.-To construct road from
the Satank bridge to the old Colorado
Midland depot, giving the residents on
the north side of the river from Car
bondale an outlet to Glenwood Springs
5. B. Mansfield had been delegated
by the visiting committee as their
spokesman, and after the matter had
been presented from every angle it re-
solved itself into a statement from the
county commissioners to the effect that
they intended to utilize the Midland
right of way which they recently pur-
chased, or SO much of it as seemed de-
sirable at this time, for a county high.
way, but that this was not to be done
at the expense of Carbondale, it being
the intention of the commissioners to
give the Carbondale people adequate
road facilities, the board never having
entertained any other or contrary plan'.
However, the commissioners promised
the visiting committee that they would
make trip to Carbondale in the near
future and 60 over the situation care
fully with the residents of that com
munity, in the hope that an agreement
may be reached which will be satisfac.
tory to all parties interested.
In the meantime, viewers were ap-
pointed to make an examination Of the
proposed highway over the Midland
right of way, and this work will take
its regular course.
Apparently there was but little, If
any, conflict between the Carbondale
people and the county missioners,
and the Carbondale Item admits that
the commissioners treated their COM
mittee with the utmost courtesy, and
says the board showed Willingness
and desire for cooperation with the
community for the bringing about of
better conditions, to all of which the
Post can agree, but can 20 further and
express the belief that there has never
been any other desire or intention on
the part of our board.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
New Secretary Of Agriculture
Says the People Do Not
Understand Situation
FARMER HEAVY LOSER

WASHINGTON, March 12.-An ap-
peal for "every good citizen" to do
what he can to help farmers through
the period of depression, "for the sake
Of helping himself,'' was made today
by Secretary of Agriculture Wallace
in a statement.
Prices of farm products must rise.
and prices of other products come
down, before the normal relation be-
tween them has been restored, he as
serted. Talk of bringing prices back
d to q pre-war level, hn declared, tis
morally wrong and economically impps-
sible,'' adding that everything would
be better off" if an effort were made
to bring about a price level "say 10
per cent. above the pre-war level"
Secretary Wallace said he doubted
whether the people in the East "real-
IL just what has happened to the farm
ers of the producing section.H Citing
conditions in the central west as an
example, he said that there the farm
ers are now in ''most trying period
and are suffering severe financial foss.'
Farmers throughout the nation, espe
cially those in the south and west,
he added, care experiencing the same
trouble.'
The agricultural depression resulted
from the high cost of production and
because farm products have dropped
''out of all proportion TO the prices
of other things Mr.. Wallace said.
While such a condition continues, he
added, ''the severe agricultural de-
preston is inevitable, and it will GER
tain1y be communicated toaiadustry sand-
business.''
'sIt is a terrible indictment Of our
modern civilization he asserted,
"when this great country is in the
period of what might almost be called
economic chaos, because of our great
surplus food supply, while across the
seas almost half the world is suffering
because of lack of food. If our states
men had given more thought to getting
the world back on sound economic
basis, and perhaps had spent less time
ON idealistic schemes and theories,
they would have rendered a great con
tribution to the peace and orderliness
and happiness of the people Of the
earth.'
The department, he said, would do
everything possible to find an outlet
for the great food surplus. Ways Of
producing more cheaply. new uses for
surplus crops and better marketing
systems, he said, would help.
Everything which influences produc-.
ton and price must be considered, he
said-competition from foreign lands
where the standards of living are low
er, world conditions of supply and de-
mand, administration of credit,
machinery and of the transportation
system. Those who control the finan-
ces have the power to influence, through
credit extension, large amount OF
control over prices Of farm products,
he asserted, adding:
.'In short, the people must come to
understand our prosperity as a nation
depends on prosperous, wholesome
,Ur;culturp -
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
DEATH RELEASES
WALTER page
Lingers Five Weeks and Sue.
cumbs to Blows lnfIic.
ted by Bershenyi
SHORT SERVICE HERE

The death of Walter Page at the
Glenwood sanitarium at 6 6:3O last Tues
day morning was the elimination of a
fearful tragedy which sent terror to
the hearts OF our people a few weeks
ago when it was learned that Page
had been assaulted by Joe Bershenyi,
beaten over the head and his skull so
badly crushed that his death was
thought to be only matter of few
hours. In spite of his very serious
condition, and the general prophecy of
his early dissolution, Page fingered be-
tween life and death five weeks to the
day.
Readers of the Post will recall that
on February s, Page and Bershenyi en-
gagged in an alteration on the streets
OF Glenwood, that Bershenyi reached
into his milk wagon and took heavy
hardwood club, with which he struck
Page several blows over the head, frac-
turing the skull, as an examination
later revealed.
Page was given every attention pos
sible, but from the first 1t was appar-
emily u matter of hoping against hope.
Early this week the patient revived
somewhat and was able for short time
to sit up in a chair in his room, bu.
Tuesday morning he collapsed and soon
thereafter passed away.
Walter Page was thirty years, seven
einatths and twelve days of age, and
I2,ss1at ator several years a resident
shs soshSs snie is survived b,
his bedside during his last illness. Hhis
brother, William L. Page, an ex-service
man from Los Angeles, California,
has been here during his brother s
period Of suffering.
Short services were held by Rev. VIM.
Pepper ut Farnum's mortuary Thursday
afternoon, and the body was shipped to
West Plains, Mo-, the old family houe,
for interment.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19
LIQUOR MEN OUT MAY 15.

WASHIN NGTON, March Whole
of business May 10, according to an
order issued by Prohibition Commits
sioner Kramer.
The Glenwood post., 1921-03-19

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New Britain herald., 1921-08-02

USED CARS
 OF VALUE. 1920 BUICK TOURING FIVE. 1919 BUICK TOURING SEVEN. 1917 BUICK TOURING FIVE. 1916 BUICK TOURING FIVE. 1915 BUICK ROADSTER. 1920 OAKLAND TOURING 1920 OAKLAND ROADSTER. 1918 OAKLAND TOURING. 1918 NATIONAL TOURING. 1918 HUDSON SEDAN. 1917 HUDSON TOURING. 1919 STUDEBAKER BIG SIX. 1917 STUDEBAKER TOURING. 1918 REQ SEVEN PASSENGER. 1918 REQ FIVE PASSENGER. 1916 REQ SEVEN PASSENGER. 1916 REQ FIVE PASSENGER. 1919 OVERLAND TOURING. 1917 STEARNS KNIGHT COUPE. 1915 BRISCOE TOURING. 1918 JORDAN TOURING. 1916 MAXWELL TOURING. WE HAVE MANY MORE WHICH ARE NOT LISTED COME IN AND LOOK OVER OUR USED
 M. IRVING JESTER, 1ss ARCH ST. PHONE s11.
 7-30-3d
New Britain herald., 1921-08-02
AUCTION SALE

By order of the Honorable Edward M. Yeomans, Referee in Bankruptcy, I will sell, at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, on Friday, August 9th, 1921, at 10:30 o'clock (Standard Time), in the forenoon. the follow ing property, to wit:
 Four (4) certain building lots to- gether with one CD family dwell ing house situated thereon, located on Haley avenue, Opposite Belvidere Square on Stanley street.)
 This sale previ,usly postponed, must be held at this time without fail. 'Dated at New Britain. Conn, this End day of August, A. D.. 1921:
 David L. Nair, Trustee Estate of William A. Lippke, Bankrupt.
 FRED WINKLE, Auctioneer
New Britain herald., 1921-08-02
THE BR1DGEMAN DEFECTIVE AGENCY

Robert W. Bridgeman, for fourteen (14 years an officer of the Connecticut State Po- lice Department. has now opened an office to do Legitimate Detective Business for Con- porations and Individuals.
 Office 1929 Main Street, Hartford, Conn. Telephones.-
 Office: 5-3126.
 House: Pennington 233.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-02
Annoyed Woman.

Joseph Tammanitis, was charged by Mrs. Nellie Shupas, of 248 12 Park street, with calling her names and otherwise annoying her. He en- tered plea of not guilty, but was de- clared guilty by the court and fined $1O.
 Dick Scavil1o, charged with stop ping his car on the left side of the street, admitted his guilt and was fined $2.
 Manuel Andre, a Portuguese ne- gro, charged with living with Marie Mendes, also Portuguese negro, as man and wife was fined $10. While Marie has lived in this city less than a year and said she and Andre were just good friends, it was testified that they have been living as man and wife for the past eight years.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-02
Recommended For Per-
 fecfHedLfh andComfort

The ', ". c. A., in the interests of it's thousands of members, made a study of footwear; as a result, they recom- mend for perfect health and comfort a shoe with the following qualifications:
 CD A broad, low heel; CD a straight inner sole line; (3) easy toe room; (4) flexible shank.
 The Cantilever number 57 last, illustrated above, fulfills all these re- quirements. It is prescribed by physi- clans and foot specialists to relieve fallen arches, weak ankles, aching back, and many ills which result from poor carriage and wrong footwear.
 The Cantilever Shoe has a flexible shank that gives with the action of | walking, allowing the muscles to move with ease and freedom. Ordinary shoes, and metal appliances. bind the | foot and restrict it's movement. But in l Cantilever Shoes the muscles exercise | and grow strong. In this comfortable and natural way, Cantilever Shoes prevent and correct fallen arches.
 The natural inner sole line allows the toes to point straight ahead in their normal position, The weight is dis tributed without strain. Pulling the laces draws up the under-arch sole to support the lnstep. There is provision made for every detail of health and comfort in Cantilever Shoes. Try a pair this week. $s4F
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Now on the State
Highway Commission

J. Elwood Cox has been officially
netifed of his appointment as MEM
Der of the state highway commission
to direct the expenditure of the $780,
100000 recently voted for roads in
North Carolina. The commission,
which was issued by Governor Morri-
son is for six years and goes into
effect April 1.
Mr.. Cox returned Thursday from
Raleigh, where he went to confer with
Frank Page, chairman of the COM
MISSION. The High Point man wished
to familiarize himself with the work
the highway body expects to accom-
plish.
Mr.. Cox said that while in Raleigh
he discussed with Mr.. Page the ques-
tion of early construction work on the
Winston-Salem road, from High Point
to the Forsyth county line, and that
the idea was favored by Mr.. Pafe;
Work of surveying the highway will
begin during the next few days and
no time will be lost in awarding. the
contract at the earliest possible date.
Members of the state highway COM
mission, it is understood, are heartily
in favor of the county going ahead
and building the road, without waiting
on the state.