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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
LEGAL NOTICES
Estate Of Emma l.. Roeber, Deceased
HEARING CLAIMS

STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot.
At session Of said court, held at the Pro-
bate office in the village Of Ithaca in said
county, on the 7th day of January, 1921
Present, Hon. James @. Kress. Probate
Judge.
In the matter of the Estate Of Emma L.
Roeber. Deceased.
The above estate having been admitted 10
Probate and Minnie II. Brown of Alma,
Michigan. appointed executrix thereof.
IL is ordered that four months from this
date be allowed for creditors 20 present then
claims against said estate and that such
claims will be heard by said court on Monday
the 9th day Of May, 1921, at 80 O'Clock
in the afternoon.
IL is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication Of this
order for three successive weeks previous
10 said day of hearing. in The Alma Record,
newspaper printed and circulated in said
county.
4 true copy. JAMES q. kkESS,
MILDRED r. TAFT Judge of Probate
Register Of Probate s2-i
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
OBITUARY

Merritt Leonard of Coe was born
August IL, 1876, in Green County,
Pa, and died January "a, 1921, at his
home in Coe, at the age Of "a years
and five months. His father died,
while he was in infancy, leaving the
five children of the family with the
mother They were cared for-by an
uncle, William Leonard, who cared
for them as a father. He, was a
preacher and at the age of eleven
Merritt was baptized and continued
thereafter steadfast in the Disciples
faith, and teachings.
He was married to Millamina Wal
tiers in Pennsylvania, bringing her Ia
Michigan, where after residence oil
less than a year she died. He was
soon after united in marriage to Mrs
Chids, who died a year later, and
then he was married to Mrs. Helm,
and TO this union were born two
children, one of whom died in in.
fancy. The other Pearl, resides in
Alma. After the death of this wife
he was united in marriage to Ella
Butler. who with his son, Pearl, are
left to mourn the loss.
He was one of the pioneers of Coe
township, and did his part in the
carving out of fine farms in tina,
section from the wilderness.
The funeral was held at the Coo
church and interment made in the
Coe cemetery.
Among those from away who at
tended the funeral were, his son
Pearl, of Alma, Mrs. Mary Splitter
and John Splitter Of Lansing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
Eslate of II. Neil Eicher. Minar

STATE OF MICHIGAN-Ihe Probate t0WI
for the County of Gratiot
At session of said court, held at the Pro
bate office in the village of Ithaca in said
county, on the 26th day of January. A. d..
1921.
Present Hon. James c. Kress. Judge Of
Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of II. Neil
Eicher, Minor.
Alpha r. Eicher. Guardian of said Minor.
having filed in said court his petition, pray
ing for license to sell the interest of said
estate in certain real estate therein described.
II is ordered that the 26th day of February.
A. ID. 1921. at ten o'clock in the forenoon. at
said probate office be and is hereby appointed
for hearing said petition and that all
pear before said court at said time
and place. 10 show cause why a license 20
sell the interest of said estate in said real
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
a FavOrite

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a
favorite with the mothers of small
children for colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough. It's pleasant taste and the
prompt cures which it effects has
won the good opinion Of mothers
everywhere. AS this remedy contains
no opium or other narcotic it may be
given as confidently to a baby as to
an adult.-S5-4w.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

estate should not be granted.
IL Il further ordered that public notice
thereof be given by a publication OF copy
of this order for three successive weeks pre-
vious 10 said day of hearing. In the Alma Rec
ord. newspaper printed and circulated In
said county.
(Signed) JAMES G.. KRESS.
A true copy. Judge of Probate.
MILDRED T. TAFT.
Register of Probate. $50
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
NOTICE

| hereby give public notice that |
have sold all my interest procured
from Nick Frantsos, in the Deluxe
Candy Co., and that assume no re-
sponsibility for the conduct of the
said business in any way.
S5-3-p John G.. Barbas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
NOTICE LADIES

Don't forget that the Women's
Auxiliary of the American Legion
will hold their regular meeting,
Tuesday, February eighth, at the us
ual hour 1880 sharp. Place City
Hall. Mrs. Kanter and Mrs. Ball
have just returned from the caucus
at Grand Rapids, and no doubt will
have some very interesting ideas for
the future. Ladies if you are inter-
ested at all in what the Auxiliary is
doing be at that meeting and hear
Cor yourself
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
Estate of Martha sherman. Deceased
HEARING CLAIMS

STATE OF MICHIGAN-Th Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot.
AZ session of said court held at the Pro-
bate office In the village Of Ithaca in said
county, on the 18th day Of January, 1921.
Present Hon. James q. Kress. Judge Of
Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Martha
sherman, Deceased.
The above estate having been admitted 20
probate and Jennie s. Gierson appointed ad-
ministratrix thereof
II Is ordered that four months from this
date be allowed for creditors 20 present their
claims against said estate and that such
claims will be heard by said court on Tues
day the 18th day Of April. at ten o'clock in
the forenoon.
IL Is further ordered. That public notice
thereof be given by publication of this
order for three successive weeks previous a.
said day of hearing In the Alma Record. a
newspaper printed and circulated In said
County.
A true copy. JAMES q. KRESS
MILDRED +. TAFT, Judge Of Probate
Register of Probate s3-4
Estate Of Charles Greenway. Deceased
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
tTut tOIN.
MILDRED r. TAFT.
Register of Probate.


STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court
Tor the County of Gratiot.
At session OF said Court, held at the Pro-
bate Office in the Village of Ithaca In said
County, on the 18th day of January. A. ID.
1921.
Present: Hon. James C. Kress. Judge of
Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of Charles W.
Greenway, Deceased.
Ada Greenway having filed in said
court her petition praying that the admins
tration Of said estate be granted TO herself
10 some other suitable person.
II is ordered that the 10th day Of February
A. ID. 1921. at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
at said probate office. be and Is hereby APP
pointed for hearing said petition
IL Is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given by publication of copy
of this order. each week for three sue
cessive weeks previous 10 said day Of hear
ing. in the Alma Record. newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
A true copy. JAMES G.. KRESS.
MILDRED +. TAFT. Judge of Probate
Register Of Probate s3-4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
Estate Of Caroline Rogers. Deceased
HEARING CLAIMS

STATE OF MICHIGAN The Probate Court
for the County OF Gratiot.
AT session OF said court held at the Pro
bate office in the village Of Ithaca In said
county, on the 26th day of January, 1921.
Present: James G. Kress, Judge.
Rogers. Deceased.
The above estate having been admitted h
Probate and William Rogers of Alma, Mich
igan. appointed Administrator thereof
IL is ordered that four months from this
date be allowed for creditors 10 present their
claims against said estate and that such
claims will be heard by said court on Friday,
the 3lst day of May. 1921, at ten o'clock In
the forenoon.
IL il further ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication of this order
for three successive weeks previous 10 said
day of hearing. in the Alma Record. news
paper printed and circulated in said county.
(Signed) JAMES G. KRESS.
A true copy Judge of Probate
MILDRED r. TAFT.
Register Of Probate. s5-4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
SCHOOL REPORT

Report of Wright School District
No. 4, Pine River for, month ending
Jan. 28th:
Days taught 20.
Pupils enrolled 81.
Average attendance 26.
Neither absent nor tardy: Eulla,
Ruth and Lee Lentz, Virginia Joseph
Shoemaker, Kendall and Clifford
Howe, Arthur and Harold Beard
Sterling Ball, Melvin Leland and
Harry Shirley.
Mrs. Francie Beard, Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
FOR sALE-cITY PROPERTY
FOR SALE-FARM PROPERTY

FOR SALE OR TRADE-sO acres Of
good wild land in Gladwyn Co.
Good bargain. C. d. Bolyard, $40
Mechanic st. 85-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-Or trade, 10 acre
farm; also good house and lot
close in. Inquire 312 Prospect st.
Phone 267. 83-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE Six cylinder Studebak-
er. Will sell cheap. Inquire 1924
Mich. Ave. S5-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-1920 Overland four, ex-
cellent condition. Call BOAR or
709 North Court st. Sole
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in used pianos.
Grinnell Bros. 230 State st. S5-1-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-Fresh cows, one or two
good young Durhams. ]. A. Wiki,
Alma, r. 2. S4-2-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-Two choice short horn
bulls, roam and red, Scotch bred,
8 and Ii months old, eligible and
registered. J. A. Wiki & Son,
Alma, K. 2. 82-2-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-Or will trade y ton
REQ truck in good running condi-
ton. High tension magnetic and
Stromberg carburetor Take wag-
on and harness in part payment.
Tom Miner, st. Louis, Mich. S4-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-A fine mahogany piano
in good playing condition which
we have just traded in on one of
our beautiful player pianos. S165.
Grinnell Bros, $50 State st. 85-1-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOUND-Black and tan hound. w.
II. Wheeler, Washington st. 85-1-p
Holmes property. Theo. Martin,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-New and used storage
batteries for your car, we also re-
charge and test batteries. II yours
is run down let us rechsrge Il. A
weak battery may freeze these
cold days. Shreevs 4 BuccanniAe,
217 West Superior st. S4-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
HELP WANTED

WANTED-A man and wife to keep
house, completely furnished, in ex-
change for rent, light, and heat.
Inquire COB State ST. S5-1-5
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND-A. sum of money in bills.
Owner may have same by proving
property and paying for this adv.
r. p. johnson. 85-1-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-A dandy 50-egg incu-
bator. Matches healthy chicks.
Equipped complete. $3.50. 214
Philadelphia ave-, phone 357. S5-lp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-An American radiator
hot water boiler. 700 capacity
suitable for six or seven room
house. 1t is in good condition ana
will be sold cheap because il is be-
ing replaced by larger boiler.
Call at Record office or at 312
Maple ave 66-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-03

FOR SALE-Wood and kindling at
218 w. Superior st. r. Burrell,
Phone 7l5, quick delivery. 77-tf-c
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
BANKS NEW PRESIDENT

At meeting OF the directors OF IN
Bank Of Western Carolina held last
week, Mr.. William 3. Turner, Manager
Of the Ellenton branch and VICE
president Of the big bank, was elected
President, and Julian 3. Salley, Esq,
Of Aiken was elected as Vlce-presl-
dent. Mr.. Turner has for years been
business man OF note in this section
and is highly esteemed in the busl-
ness world. Mr.. Salley is President
of the Aiken Business League,
sound, careful business man and will
make an excellent team-mate with
the new head Of the large banking in
stitution. Mr.. Turner and family will
shortly move to Aiken and the people
will gladly welcome them into the So
cial life of our community.-Aiken
Journal and Review.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
SHILOH DOTS.

The farmers are almost through
sowing their grain.
Center school opened Monday,
November {, with large attendance.
Miss Eunice Rawl spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Miss Ethel
Price.
Misses Minnie and Maude keislel
spent Saturday night with Misses
Lizzie and Viola Rawl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington Leap
hart dined with Mr.. Collie Long and
family Sunday.
Mr.. George Rawl and family took
flying trip to Batesburg Saturday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. Walter Rawl spent Saturday
night and Sunday with his chum, Mr..
Festus and Labon Sease.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
TWICEPROVEN

If you suffer backache, sleepless
nights, tired, dull days and distressing
urinary disorders, don't experiment.
Read this twice-told testimony. It's
Lexington ENTHUSIASTICALLY proven.
John J. Taylor, carpenter, w.
Main ST., says: II had a constant
pain in the small Of my back and /
could hardly work at my trade. The
kidney secretions passed too often
and I had to get up a number Of times
each night on that account. Doan's
Kidney Pills, which I got from the
Harmon Drug Co., gave me splendid
relief, Strengthened my back, and re-
lieved the other symptoms Of kidney
COMPLAINT
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
sNOTICE OF ELECTION.

qualified resident electors and
sAeholders in Chapin school district
66 will please take notice that an
will be held at the school
ouse therein, on Wednesday, the
stis day of November, 1921, to vote
additional levy of six mills for
sSehooI purposes. Polls will open at I
Sa M and close at p. m. Bring tax
xeceipt and registration certificate.
BY order of the County Board of
dueation.
r. F. CUMALANDER.
N. S. DERRICK,
GARY H. SHEALY,
Beard Of Trustees Chapin District No.
Sc. ct
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
STORE ROBBED
LAST WEEk-REWARD

Swansea, Nov 5.-The store OF
Rubin & Peskin, here, was robbed
last night. They estimate their loss
at $4,000. The thieves entered the
building by breaking out a glass VIM
dow on the front. No clue as to
who did it.
Rubin & Peskin offer a reward OF
$4,000 for the robbers with evidence
to convict.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
USES OCCASIONALLY.

Four years later Mr.. Taylor said:
"The recommendation I gave Doan's
Kidney Pills still holds good. I find,
when my kidneys bother me, that all
T have to do is take few Doan's and
I am soon in good shape"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Taylor had. Foster -Milburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
THE CANDY OF THE SOUTH

"a fresh Shipment Of Nunnally's S
high grade candy just received by ex-
press Nunnally candies are the best
sof the South, made near your home
sand received fresh by Express. The
prices have been reduced and the
quality made better, if it's possible to
make better candy. We have all size
packages.
HARMON DRUG CO.,
.1W Lexington, S. G..
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
Good Health

you would Ienjoy good health,
SSx vours bowels regular. No one
8 reasonably hope to feel well,
!Snansconstipated T. When needed, take
eSamberIain,s Tablets. They are mild
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
IIINEsToNE AND
FRUIT TREE SPRAY

Pure Bluestone, clear crystals
takes care of your wheat" B. T.
sS. fruit tree spray, "saves your
strees I. a full line Of Insecticides
sAaavH chemicals, etc.
save your crops, plants and trees.
:xyKH Sor free booklet on Spraying.
HARMON DRUG CO.,
a9lrs Lexington, S. c.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
3; ,eriAiHs Tablets Have Done Her
"a World of Good.

Eamberlain's Tablets have done
i6es world Of good writes Mrs. Ella
Sffo, Kirkville, N. Y. "I have
them to a number of
IN friends and all who have used
lem praise them highly" When
f6nbied with indigestion or constipa-
a0n give, them a trial and realize for
f5arself what an excellent medicine
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16

{ Flowing under cotton stalks now is
said to be the best way to combat the
boil weevil Everybody ought at
least to try it.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
FOR SALE

Visible Oliver Type
4 ster III good condition and will
S. a1sf heavy work, for sale at bar
HARMON DRUG co.,
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-16
NEW MARKET FOR LEXINGTON

The Lexington Meat Market has
opened for business next door to Win
gard-Roberts store, and is prepared
to fill the wants of this community
I'M the fresh meat line. Mr.. H. E.
Wingard is in charge Of the market
and guarantees to the public first
class meat at all times. Give the new
market a trial.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
MOVIE ACTRESS
 BODY SHOWS BRUISES
By Associated Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 2&. In the police court preliminary hearing of Roscoe C"Fatty'D Arbuckle. yesterday afternoon, 1t was revealed in the tes. timony of three witnesses. including tow physicians, that Virginia Rappe's body showed three bruises Both phy- sicians were of the opinion that death resulted from ruptured bladder caused, they believed, by external force. Dr. Shelby Strange said that he found Miss Rappes upper right arm bruised. apparently by finger marks; two bruises on the lower abdomen and others on the thighs and shins. The defense failed to cross. examine the doctors.
 Witnesses and women jammed the corridors of the hall of justice in an effort to attend the hearing. A dele gation from the women's organization was in court, but men were not ad' mtted
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
MAHONEY NOW ON TRIAL FOR
 WIFE MURDER
Ry Associated Press)

SEATTLE. Sept 23.-A jury con sisting of four women and eight men was completed yesterday in the mur- Yer trial of James E. Mahoney, charged with the killing of his wife, Kate Mahoney. and disposing of her body in trunk in Lake Union.
 Prosecuting Attorney Douglas, out lining the states case. said it would be shown that Mahoney beat his wife to death after drugging her, and that he packed t&c body iE a trunk and cast it into the lake. He charged that the motive was to se- cure his wife's property, valued at S2OO,oOO.
 Mahoney was apparently unmoved by the opening statement, but dur ing its recital yawned nervousIy at Imes.
 safe deposit box April 15 saying she and her husband were going to St Paul. According to statements and the testimony this was the day be fore she disappeared. The defense in cross examination. sought to show one of the states witnesses claimed Mrs. Mahoney was alive and an hour after another related the carrying of a trunk supposed to have contained her body.
 Alvin A. Jorgenson. an express driver, identified Mahoney as the man who directed him to drive with a trunk taken from Mahoney's apart ment to Lake Union on the night of April Is. He also identified the trunk found in the lake as that he : had taken from Mahoneys apart ment. He said Mahoney told him > to place the trunk in a skiff.
 On oss-examination, Jorgenson admitted that while he delivered several trunks that night. he could not describe any others.
 E. K. Boyd, a local hardware dealer identified Mahoney as the man who on April r bought rope and unslacked lime. charging the purchase to Mrs Moores," which was the maiden name of Mrs. Mahoney. According to the coroner the woman's body was packed with quicklme in trunk so that the features were unrecognizable. Other state witnesses Gaid that Mrs. Ma honey on April l5, announced she was going to St Paul with her husband ~who had $45O in travellers cheeks and more than Sl,OOO in cash When asked why she had not gotten it ali in checks she replied: Jim didn't want me to as he said We would have ..ag. ..r cashing them"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
WINDING WEB AROUND JAMES MAHONEY

CTS announced. identified Mahoney as the man who had directed him to take the trunk to the lake. The proprietor of a boathouse pointed out Mahoney as the man who had rented small skin April l5, and had failed to return 1t.
 Mahoney first came under suspic- ion in connection with his wife's disappearance when Mrs. Kate Stew art. of Vancouver, B, C.. niece of the missing woman, received a number of letters. purporting to have been written by her amt and dated from towns in Idaho and Montana. Her investigation resulted in the arrest of Mahoney May 3 on a charge of forgery in connection with an alleged order on a safe deposit box maintained by his wife. Two additional forgery charges followed, both arising from an alleged fraud ulcnt attempt by Mahoney to gain control of his wifes property.
 Following his arrest, MahOney maintained that he and his wife had left Seattle for St Paul the night of April 16 and that he had left her there, returning to Seatti" while she continued east with the expectation of visiting Cuba. A nationwide search was instituted, but she could not be located. Man while, police ac'ng Q" clues o).air- ed from JorgcrgCl and the boa - house proprietor. placed divers at
 work to drag the bottom Of Lake Union in the hope of finding the trunk which Jorgensen had describ- ed The trunk, with the body
 partly decomposed by quicklime and
 bearing the marks of blows from some blunt instrument was brought
 to the surface August 8.
 Examination of the stomach con tents revealed enough norcotics to kill ten or fifteen men" according to department of the University of Dr. William Dehn. of the chemistry ! Washington. who conducted the an alysis. After Mahoney had been charged with murder. jailers report ed he had been acting queerly.
 Mrs. Nora Mahoney his mother
 swore out an insanity complaint and
 the court appointed a commission of physicians and alienists to exam inc into his mental status.
 The commission found Mahoney
 sane and he was required to plead to the murder charge over the ob- jections of defense counsel who ar gued he should be tried before a jury on the insanity complaint The prisoner stood mute when ar raigned and the court entered a
 plea of mot guilty" in his behalf
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
Crime With Which Mahoney Is Charged
CBy Assaciated Press)

SEATTLE, Sept. 23,-James E. Mahoney former railroad brakeman on parole from the Washington State Penitcntiary where he had been serving sentence for robbery, was charged with first degree murd CT August II. 1921, three days after the body of woman identified as that of his wealthy bride. Kate NJ. AMahoney. had been found in trunk in Lake Union here.
 Mahoney was 3S years old at the time of his arrest. His bride, to whom he had been married since February 1O 1921, was e. She was reputed to own property in Seattle and elsewhere valued at more than S2O0,O00.
 Mrs. Mahoney was last seen alive April 16, as far as the police could determine. On that day, in company with her husband. she had visited Dr. Frank F. Wood, a Seattle dent ist Dr. Wood later identified the body found in Lake Union as that of Mrs. Mahoney through dental work he had performed for her.
 On the night of April 16. police alleged Alvin A. Jorgensen, an ex- pressman. was called to Mahoney's apartment at 4O9 Denny Wy to take a trunk to Lake Union. After finding of the body, Jorgensen. offic-
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-23
CHICAGO PAPER SUING CITY FOR
 TEN MILLIONS
CBy Associated Press)

CHICAGO. Sept 23.-The city of Cn,cago has a ten million dollar li- bel suit against the Chicago Trib- une for alleged statements in the newspapers criticizing the handling of municipal finances. The case opened with the Tribunes counsel asking the court to uphold general demurrer. The city contends the articles in the papers damaged the city's credit in disposng of munic- ipal bonds.