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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
WINTER WHEAT AREA
100000 ACRES Less
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29-Winter
wheat was sown this fall on a smaller
area by half million acres than a
year ago, the department of agricul-
ture report today showed. The con-
dition of the crop on Dec. l was con-
siderably below what it was year
ago and below the 10 year average
condition by 10 points.
The area sown to rye is one-fifth
larger this year than year ago and
the condition of the crop is better
than on Dec. 1 last year and also bet
ter than the 10 year average.
Kansas. largest grower of winter
wheat, with one-fourth the country's
total area, has 1000 acres less than a
year ago. while the condition of the
crop in that state is only 500 of nor
nal, compared with condition of
$3.50 a year ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
Short News Of City
Pass Assessment Roll - PrimaI

Pass Assessment Roll Primary
assessment roll for z cement curb
gutter and sidewalk on Northwest Sew
enth street from the Peacock road
south $50 feet, was received and APP
proved by the board of works Thurs
day morning
Ladies' Aid Meeting - The Ladies'
Aid of the Science church of Spiritual
lists will meet at o'clock Friday after
noon at the Red Mems hall.
Legion Auxiliary Meeting-The Wo-
mans Auxiliary of the American
Legion will meet at $3.50 o'clock Fri
day afternoon in the legion rooms.
Clara CottereIl Ill - Miss Clara G.
Cotterell, a former resident of Rich
mond, who has many acquaintance
here, is quite ill in the Miami Valley
Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
Miller in Iowa-Dr L. S. Miller is
spending the holidays with relatives
at Wayland, Iowa. He will return
next Tuesday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
PROSECUTING
ATTORNEYS TO talk
over ENFORCEMENT

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec 29.-Prose-
semble in indianapolis, probably early
next month, on call of U. S. Lesh,
attorney-general of Indiana, to consid-
er the request of Harry NJ. Daugherty,
attorney general of the United States,
that there be "a better understand
ing between state and federal authori-
ties in the enforcement of prohibition
and food and fuel laws pertaining to
prices" The request was directed to
all states and has received prompt at
tention in the Indiana legal depart
ment
For several months Mr. Lesh has
been trying to arouse some of the To-
cal law enforcement officers to great
err activity. Information has come TO
him that in some places prosecuting
attorneys do not receive proper CO.
operation from sheriffs and police, and
more and more the spirit of 'let
George do it" has been growing-the
Georges in this case being officers OF
the United States district court in In
dianapolis. In some instances prose
cutors have reported that their raid
plans have been exposed by sheriffs
or police.
The president of the United States
governor of Indiana and officers OF
both state and federal courts Off
cially have deplorod the growing
tendency of local officials to expect
the federal courts to DO what should
be done by local officials and courts
The result was the request of the fed
eral legal department Wednesday
that the states begin campaign OF
home law enforcement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
.EkRLHhM GRADUATE
GOES TO JERUSALEM

2 Mildred f. White. OF Straughns, will
sail for Ram Allah on Saturday, Jan.
+. where she will teach in the girls
school of that place. Miss White viii
Join Mr. and Mrs. John Haramy who
are graduates of EarlAam college and
who have been in Ram Allah for sew
.eral months She is a graduate OF
Earlham college, spent one year in
,Haverford school and one year in Col
umbia Teachers college During HE
period from September to Thanksgiv-
ing time. Miss White was principal at
the high school in Selma. Ohio, and
only recently was obtained for the
position abroad.
Ram Allah is 10 miles north of Jeru-
salem ana is a fair sized village.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
EXPRESS
TRIBUTE FOR WORK
OF JAMES MOONEY

Relatives of the late James Mooney,
noted ethnologist, who died recently
in Washington, have received a copy
of resolutions passed by the Bureau
of American Ethnology, the depart
ment of anthropology of the United
States National museum and the Of
ficers of the Smithsonian institute.
Mr.. Mooney was a native of Richmond.
The resolutions follow:
"The scientific staff and the other
co-workers of the bureau of American
ethnology and of the department of
anthropology of the United States
National museum and the officers of
the Smithsonian institution have re-
ceived the sad intelligence of the
death of Mr.. James Mooney on the
22nd day of December, 1921. who was
for SO years an ethnologist in the
bureau of American ethnology.
Therefore be it resolved, that we
do here and now record our profound
sorrow in the severing of the many
ties that have bound US to him during
the long period of his official service
! that we keenly feel the loss of pains
/ taking and sympathetic co-worker and
/ tireless student, whose knowledge OF
those ethnic activities of the Amer
/ lean Indian, to which he gave especial
attention, was unsurpassed, if indeed
/ equalled, by that of any other scholar
and was of infinite value not only tC
the work of the bureau of American
! n h,J+ ole ~, IND y,
/ thropological study wherever it may
be pursued in the world at large, anC
whose devoted interest in his chosen
study and research has been a source
of inspiration to his colleagues ant
associates.
Share in Grief
Resolved, that we share deeply il
the grief of all anthropologists at thu
untimely passing away of one who wa!
at once a noted student and worke
in the field Of ethnology, a patriotic
citizen. tolerant of all spiritual faiths
a fine example of Christian gentle
ness, and who possessed a marked in
dependence of character and a charm
ing personality as man and as
? friend
Resolved, that We respectfully ten
Ger 10 the members or the FAMILY o
our late associate our sincerest sym
pathy in their great bereavement"
Mr.. Mooney was born at Richmond
Feb. 10, 1861. In 1869 he entered tn,
office of a daily newspaper learnins
the printing trade and the edtoria
profession. In 1897 he married Ion,
Lee Gaut, of Tennessee, by whom h.
is survived, with six children.
Worked Among indians.
He removed to Washington in 1873
and became member of the Bureau
of American Ethnology. For years h
conducted field investigations anon;
the southern and western Indian
tribes, particularly the Cherokees an,
the tribes Of the great plains.
Mr.. Mooney was the author of Eft
neral Customs of Ireland" "Sacre
, FOrmulaes of the Cherokee" "Siou
Tribes of the East" THE MESSIAH
Religion" THE Ghost Dance" Ca
endar History of the Kiowa Indian,
, Indiana articles in the New Interns
. tional and Catholic encyclopedias, an
shorter magazine sketches.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
believe ROBBERS
FRIGHTENED AWAY

Thieves who are thought to have
tried TO enter the When store late
last night or early this morning were
frightened away, according to the
theory of the police and officials of
the store.
It is not believed that the thieves
entered the store although this fact
cannot be determined as an inventory
of merchandise has not been taken.
No money was missing. however.
The window was found this morning
pried open about six inches with the
lock twisted
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
Woman's Benefit Body
to Giue Entertainment

The Woman's Benefit association of
the ]. Q. Q. F. will give an entertain
ment in the 1. o. o. F. hall Friday
night at o'clock. The entertainment
will be in charge of Mrs. Edith Sum
merfruit. In the entertainment will be
included fairy dance by several chill
dren; drama entitled Capital and
Labor" recitations and musical num-
bers, and spirited dance by three
young ladies. Half of the proceeds of
the entertainment will be given to
some creditable charity organization.
The price of admission will be 10 cents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
SARAH r, HAWIEY

Sarah R. Hawley, 50 years old, died
Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, at
her home, 81 South Fifth street She
mad been resident of Richmond most
of her life. She is survived by tive
daughters ard ore son.
Funeral services win be held Friday
afternoon at 1890 o'clock from the
home, "a South Fifth street Burial
will be at Oxford, Ohio. Rev Mclean
Work will officiate Friends may call
at any time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
Beckett, Richardson
Engage in Verbal Tilt

Cornelius Richardson. cOlored at
torney and Prosecutor Paul a. Beck
EFT engaged in verbal battle in po-
lice court Thursday morning. The
encounter took place following the
trial of Lee Fox, negro, for carrying
concealed weapons.
IN closing his case, Prosecutor
Beckett said he had not talked as
much as some persons but had prob
ably said more. Attorney Richardson
said there was little need for talk on
his side when the court was fixed.
Prosecutor Beckett objected.
Richardson was ordered to sit down
by Justice Frank NJ. Conner who was
on the bench.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
Woman Who Shot Husband
Worries Over Fafher' S Death
(By Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 20. Mrs.
Florence Simmons. who yesterday
morning shot and killed her husband,
James, following a quarrel was more
concerned today about her chances of
getting TO go to Louisville, TO attend
the funeral of her father, than about
the outcome of the murder charges
against her.
A telephone operator trying to COM
rlete a connection with the Simmons
home yesterday, heard part of The
quarrel that ended with the shooting
of the man. The telephone receiver
had been knocked from its hook. The
telephone message was 10 tell Mrs.
Simmons of her fathers illness.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
ASTRONOMERS CONVENE

IBV ASSOClated PreSSI
SWARTHMORE. Pa, Dec. 29-As-
tronomers from all sections of the
United States We're here today for
the convention of the American as
Economical society. A feature of the
meetings, which will continue until
Saturday, is expected to be the presen,
tation of several new discoveries in
the action of planets and stars.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
INVESTIGATE DEATHS.

pITTSBURG, Dec. 29.-Four deaths,
achieved by the authorities to be trace
able to poisonous liquor, were pelng m
yestigated today by Coroner D {.
Jamison The victims. all men. met
death after drinking quantities Oh
what the deputy coroner sald was
Green moonshine. a liquor Improperly
rua,lc by amateurs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
Suburban

MOORELAND, Ind.-Mr. and Mrs.
Seth Lamb and Grandma Lamb enter
tanned to Christmas dinner the fol-
lowing: Mr.. and Mrs. Gordan Lamb of
indianapolis, Mrs. Hazel Moisner and
four sons. Robert, Wilbur, Kenneth
and Harold, Mr.. and Mrs. Arch john
son and three children, Dorothy, Ches-
ter and Emerson, Mr.. and Mrs. West
Die and daughter Wilma. -. Clark and
Fri Bird of Brownsville, visited their
sister, Mrs. Rachel Swearingan. -.
Harry Cain and family of Economy,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Gunnegill Sunday. 80. Mrs. Marcus
Pool has been sick the last few days,
but is improving. Mrs. Martha Brown
of Losantsville, visited friends here
Monday George Brown and family
visited friends at Muncie Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Williams were at
Muncie Monday.
CENTERVILLE, Ind-Miss Thelma
Wilson, who has been seriously sick
for several days. is improving Misses
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
ELLEN CONLE

Ellen Coyle, 81 years old. died
Thursday morning at $3.50 o'clock at
her home. TAI South Seventh street.
She had been i'll for some time and
had fallen and broken her hip eight
months ago. She was born in Ireland
in 1910 and had been a resident of
Richmond over so years. She is sur
vived by three sons. William COyle of
Chicago, James and John Coyle of this
city; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Klues-
ener, at whose home she died, and
Mrs. Anna Roser of this city; one
sister, Annie Calvin, of this city, and
10 grandchildren. She was a mem.
Der of st. Mary's church.
Funeral services win be held Satur-
day morning at 8 o'clock from ST.
Mary's church. Burial will be in st.
Mary's cemetery. Rev. W. ]. Cronin
will have charge. Friends may call
any time
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
Deaths and Funerals
HENRY j. EPPING

Funeral services for Henry J. Epp-
ing. will be held Friday morning at
O'Clock from ST. Andrews church.
Burial will be in St Andrews GENE
terry.
MARY CHARLOTTE INGERsoLL
Miss Mary Charlotte Ingersoll. 81
years old, died Thursday morning at
12:45 o'clock at her home, 227 South
Eleventh street. She is survived by
her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ingersoll;
one brother, Edward d. .Ingersoll.
Funeral services will be held Satur.
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
parlors of Pohlmeyer Downing, Steg.
all and company. Burial will be in
Earlham cemetery. Friends may call
Friday afternoon and evening at the
parlors Of the und lrtakers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29
Wayne Dairy Stockholders
to Meet Saturday Night

Stockholders of the Wayne Dairy
Products company are to consider mat
tiers OF business importance at a meet
ing to be held Saturday night, Dec.
81. it is announced
The meeting will be called at s
O'Clock in the company's office on
South Sixth street. All stockholders
are urged TO attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-12-29

Motion for change of judge was
filed by Sheriff Wadman in answer
to the accusation of carelessness in
office recently preferred against him
by the grand jury. The motion was
filed Thursday afternoon
In filing the motion, the attorneys
stated that, in view of the official re-
lationship of Sheriff Wadman to the
present occupant of the bench, they
felt the case should be tried by a non
resident judge.
The special judge will be named by
agreement of the prosecutor and the
attorneys for the defense
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-29
NEW LIBERTY.

The all-day singing at this place was enjoyed by a large crowd, ever though it did rain.
 Mrs. Cleve Naylor is very low with typhoid fever,
 Miss Clara Shelby spent the latter part of the week with her cousin, Miss Georgia Hopkins.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. Lowell Full Ter, June p, boy.
 G. H. Weir and family of McRae at tended the singing at this place Sun- day.
 Some were here from Ward and Cabot Sunday.
 Rev. Navy of the Baptist Univer- sity at Philadelphia preached here Sat urday.
 There will be preaching and ordina- tion of four deacons at this place the second Sunday in July at 3 o'clock p m.
 Rev. Thompson's brother is visiting him this week, also his brother-in-law Whit Fulks.
 Ray Wilson and family from the up per part of the county were visitors Sunday at R. A. News.
 Miss Flora Gavin is at Little Rocl visiting her sister, Mrs. Alice Mccall who is sick.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-29
HOLLAND.

Rev. Griever filled his regular ap- pointment at the Baptist Church | Sunday.
 The continued rains are keeping the farmers cut of their crops. Some of the crops are getting grassy.
 With impressive ceremonies con ducted by the Theodore Campbell ,, Post of the American Legion, the remains of Corp. Jesse M. Grishem, hero of the late war, were laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery Sunday af- ternoon. A large crowd attended the services. Also many beautiful floral offerings were made, showing how we'll Corporal Grisham is honored and respected.
 L. P. Lewelling and family of i Greenbrier visited here Sunday.
 Holland defeated Mt. Olive in the ball game played Saturday. c. V. Hinkle of Conway was here Sunday. MT. and Mrs. Richard Fenner of Little Rock are visiting Mrs. Fenner's parents, MT. and Mrs. s. H. Mo- Carty. Carol Duran, who is spending a few days with homefolks, will leave this week to begin his school at May flower.
 Acklin Gap ball team came up Mon- day and played the Holland team, the local boys winning by close score. Bob" Garrett of Vilonia was in our midst Sunday.
 Mrs. Mona Padgett and children spent the past week visiting at Ack- lin Gap. The meeting at the Methodist church will begin the second Sunday in Au- gust
 June. 29.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-29
United Motor Co, Conway, Arkansas.
FOR TORPID LIVER
Tennessee Lumberman Talks of Hie Successful Use of Black -Draught
 for Colds and Headaches.

Jamestown. Tenn.-T have used Thedford's Black-Draught for years, in fact 1t is the only liver medicine that does me any good," says MT. l.. A. Ragan, a well-known lumberman of this place. When l was single, I used 1t for. headaches, and especially if | get cold and feel feverish, l take good dose of BlackDraught, and it sets me right
 Since I have been married, I have used 1t in my family. and never have found Its equal for torpid liver or dis arranged stomach, especially with children. can recommend Black 1vaught, and gladly do so."
 Every member of the family occar sionalfy needs the assistance that Black-Draught can give, in helping to cleanse the system and relieve or pre- vent the troubles that come from . lazy. torpid liver.
 If your liver is not doing it's duty. you may suffer with headache, consti- patton, biliousness, indigestion, etc. Unless relief is obtained. serious sick ness may result. In it's long and sue, cessful use, Thedford's Black-Draught has been found in thousands of caa1&t to relieve such disorders, by stimulat- ing the liver to do it's important work.
 Ask for Thedfords Black -Draught and insist on the genuine. NC-131
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-29
PICKLES GAP.

Mrs. Alex Dunn is improving. She is visiting her children. Mrs. Florence Deering of Ola is on her way home to visit her father, Squire Dunn, and other relatives.
 ''The Arizona Cow Boy" play will be played at Spring Hill next Friday night at ' p. m. Everyone that wants to see real play, come, and you will go away well pleased.
 Mrs. Alice Hilard of Keo is visiting at the home of Herby Southerland this week.
 We are having lots of rain at pres ent.
 MT. Williams had his picture show at the Gap Saturday night and MT. Parker, editor of the News, made a fine talk, which was appreciated by all. We will be glad to have them come again. The club members are doing fine.
 Several from here went to the burial of Jesse Grisham at Oakland Sunday. 1.-The club members will have d pie nic here July '. They will sell ice cream and soda pop for the benefit of their club. Other clubs are cordially invited There will be dinner on the ground.
 June %.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-29
QUITMAN.

Owing to the rain the past two weeks farmers are little behind with their work
 Corn and cotton are late and small but look fine and it looks at present as though there would be a good crop.
 J. B. Tarver's horse became fright ened at car Sunday and ran away with the buggy. It did but little dam age to the buggy, but bruised Mir. Tarver's face some.
 Miss Molding of Kensett visited at the home of J. H. Wards last week.
 Mrs. W. c. Jones is suffering much pain from a sore hand.
 W. K. Elliott and son have bought Ford car and they motored to Rose bud Sunday.
 The ball boys served ice cream Sat urday afternoon and night, taking in nice little sum.
 Mrs. o. D. Gum and daughter, Corine, returned last week from a two weeks visit to relatives in Texas.
 June 29.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-29
PUMPKIN CENTER.

Health is good in this community at t'is writing
 Rev. McGhee preached at New Home Sunday
 Some few from here attended the all-day singing at Guy Sunday and re- ported nice time.
 Cecil Rowlett is sick with typhoid fever.
 The town is still doing a good bus mess, as our merchant is selling flour at Conway prices and many other things are very cheap here.
 W. R. Bearden had his we'll cleaned out Saturday.
 w. A. New was a business visitor in town Saturday.
 Guess the weevils have got the most of our cotton, as several farmers have already reported them to be in their cotton.
 Mr. Tarkington of Sand Springs passed through this community last week.
 Three cheers for the Log Cabin Democrat for winning the prize on being the best country newspaper in the state.
 June 29s
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-29
REEVES SCHOOLHOUSE.

The farmers of this place would be glad to see few days of fair weath- CT.
 Sunday was regular election day for both Sunday school and B. Y. ?. U, The officers elected for Sunday school are as follows: R. F. Adams, superin- tendent; Miss Katie Tyler, secretary R. L. Turner, Mrs. R. F. Adams, Miss Czerda Turner, Elmer Turner anc Miss Merle Irby, teachers. B. Y. P U. officers are as follows: G. c Turner, president; Theo Irby, vice president; Miss Ellen Irby, secretary Misses Lois Turner and Merle Irby groug captains. Junior B. Y. P. U.: Mrs. G. C. Turner, president; Viviar Tyler, Secretary; Lilas Turned ant Guy Webb, group captains.
 Everybody remember the Sunday school convention which will be helt at Pleasant Grove next Saturday anc Sunday, beginning at 10 o'clock Sat urday morning. Dinner on the ground Sunday.
 The B. Y. P. U social Friday night was enjoyed by large crowd.
 Several from this place attended tho all-day singing at New Liberty Sun. day and reported a nice time. The delegates elected to the conven tion are as follows: Misses Buel Ken. nedy, Merle Irby and Theo Irby.
 Quite crowd of young folks went to the tunnel kodaking Sunday after. noon
 June 29.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-29
NEED sCREEK.

Health is good in this community
 Farming is getting along nicely. Lots of corn has been laid by. In about two more weeks all the cotton will be hood out The boil weevil is reported to be visiting this vicinity some. Officers were elected again for Sun- day School Sunday.
 Emory Wilson and family visited at J. H. Glover's Sunday.
 Mrs. Minnie Woodruff left Saturday morning for Bochito, Okla, where she will visit her brother, Fay Sane.
 Coy Glover attended the ice cream supper Saturday night at Greenbrier.
 Willie Mills and family of Spring Hill visited at this place Sunday.
 The singing given at J. H. Glover's Saturday night was enjoyed by those who attended.
 Jack Hightower's little boy was bitten by a snake last week. He is getting along nicely.
 Oscar Mathews and family have moved to Greenbrier.
 Cecil Carr left Monday for Oklaho- ma.
 June 28.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-29
ACKLIN GAP.
June 29,

Farmers are very busy getting their crops in condition after the showers.
 Mrs. Mona Padgett and mother wis., tied Mrs Lanie Durham the past week.
 Several from this place attended the funeral of Corp. Jesse M. Gri sham at Oakland Sunday afternoon.
 The Holland ball team surprised US last Friday afternoon when they came to play a game of ball. But were de- feated. The score was to in favor of Acklin Gap.
 Lawton Lowery of Needs Creek was in our midst Sunday.
 Earl Dunn of Round Mountain at tended prayer meeting here Saturday night.
 School will begin here soon under the management of Prof. c. [. Goode. We are expecting a good school this summer.
 Clarence Dunn and wife were guests of the latters parents, Mir. and Mrs. Tom Johnston of Needs Creek, Sun day.
 We were sorry to learn of the death of little Arlie Elizabeth Sellers The bereaved have our deepest sympathy
 June 29.