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The Owosso times., 1921-06-24
FORCER GETS $500 FROM PERRY
BANK.

What is regarded as one of the
cleverest pieces of forgery to ever
come to the attention of the sheriff's
department, was revealed Monday
when Clifford M. Spaulding, cashier
of the Perry bank, swore to a war
rant for John Doe, charging him
with obtaining $500 from that bank
on Saturday, and securing a draft
for $1,000, which, however, he was
unable to cash, according to letter
received by Mr.. Spaulding Monday
from the alleged forger.
The name of L. J. Hawke, a pro-
minent farmer living near Bancroft
and customer of the Perry bank
was signed to the check When the
forger presented the check at the
bank, he represented himself to be
A. J. Peters and said that he had
bought the Payne farm near Ban
croft. He also asserted that he had
sold to Mr.. Hawke, some livestock and
that Hawke was shipping that day.
He said that he was going to Chicago
to buy more stock, and would take
$500 cash and the rest in a draft.
Members of the sherff's depart
ment have spread a dragnet for Earl
Ritter, a farmer 35 years old, liv-
ing near Bancroft. The charge is
he was the perpetrator of the for
gerry on the Perry bank of last Sat-
urday, when a forged check for
$4,000 was passed.
1t has also developed, the Off
GERS say, that the two other banks,
which Ritter said in note he wrote
to the Perry bank, that he had
defrauded "were the Citizens
Savings Bank of Owosso and the
Shiawasse County bank at Durand.
The further the officers have gone
into the matter the more complex
Rtters operations are revealed, ,
they assert. The story as told by
the officers is that Ritter borrowed
$3,500 Of the Durand bank, giving
a mortgage on 20 head of cattle.
He represented that he had 40 head
lC is alleged. Then he went to the
Owosso bank and mortgaged the
same cattle again for $4,000, and
then sold the cattle, getting $4,000
for them, and paying it to the Du-
rand bank, cutting his note TO $1,500.
On Saturday he went 20 the Perry
bank it is charged and cashed the
forged checl; for $4,000, taking $500
in cash and draft for $500. Ac-
cording 50 the letter Ne wrote to the
bank Saturday, enclosing the draft,
he had failed 10 cash it out was sat
isfied with his H"ofits FOR the day
and said that they would find him in
Toledo.
E.ttcr IS a married man and has
fou" cai.ireH. He owns . acres of
land near Bancroft, which il IS said,
are naortgaged for al lhey are worth.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-24

OF Its most helpful citizens, one of tina
few first thought of in any new under
Taking for the moral political or bust
ness welfare of the city. He was al
ways welcome attendant at gather
ings, and enjoyed the social side, par
tlcuIarly at the church and Elks lodge,
and his smile aud hearty greeting and
advice will be sadly missed
The funeral was held Monday after
noon at the home at o'clock, Rev. w.
b. Denny of the Congregational church
OF this city officiating, assisted by Rev.
Kennedy of Detroit.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-24
KILLED WHEN AUTO
TURNED OVER

Mrs. Blanche Benncr, owner of
an automobile accessory shop on
West Main street, was killed Friday
night when Andrew Donovan's au-
tomobile, which she was driving.
went into the ditch just north of
P!ttsburg and tipped over, pinning
her and Donovan under it. No one
noticed the car for long time and
the weight gradually pressed the
life out of Mrs. Benner. Finally a
car driven by Chas. King, the drug
gist, went by and the occupants,
Paul Clark, Arley Hitchcock, An
drew Green, Warren Hattie and Mr..
King, saw the car and lifted it up
in time to save Mr.. Donovan's life.
lie suffered broken rib and bruises.
Owosso has been place of
tragedy for the Benner family. Mr..
and Mrs. Benner came here nine
months ago, and he opened an au-
tomobile accessory shop. Several
weeks later he was stricken with
paralysis while working at his desk,
and 36 hours later, he was dead.
After his death, Mr.. Benner contin-
ued to conduct the business for
time and then secured Mr. Donovan
as manager.
Mrs. Benner was 46 years old
and had lived in Clare all her life
prior to coming here. Mr.. Benner
was formerly mayor of Clare and
the family was held in high esteem
by everyone. They made many
warm friends during their residence
here. The Benner home was on
west Williams street.
Mrs. Benner is survived by her
mother and two sisters living at
Clare.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-24
OWOSSO SECURES NEW
INDUSTRY.

A new industry was assured Ow-
osso Friday when the board of direc-
tors of the Chamber of Commerce au-
thorized the expenditure of $4,000
to secure the coming of the Stokes
Manufacturing Co. now located in St.
Johns, to this city. The $4,000 is
to purchase site on West Main
street and to finance the construc-
tion of the plant.
The site cost $3.50. The balance
of the money to be advanced by the
Chamber of Commerce will be paid
back by the company, with interest,
out of it's earnings.
Money for the purchase of the site
will be borrowed from Fred B. Wood
ard, the president and secretary of
the Chamber being authorized to sign
note to Mr.. Woodard for that
amount. The three banks in Owosso
will loan the rest of the money, each
advancing one-third. One of the
banks will assume the capacity of
trustee and a mortgage, signed by
20 members of the Chamber of Com
merce will be given to this trustee
bank.
The site obtained is just east Of
the Ann Arbor tracks and north of
Main street. The Stokes company
will utilize one acre, leaving sites for
two smaller plants. The factory to
be erected will be 4Sx100 feet in
dimensions, one story high with base
ment. 1t will be of brick, steel and
glass construction.
The Stokes company will manu-
facture manifolds for motors as we'll
as other automobile parts. Mr..
Stokes, head of the company has a
new method of bending metal tub
ing that does not change the interior
diameter of the tube, and uses steel
and aluminium instead of cast iron,
making q manifold weighing only
two pounds instead of IL pounds as
the cast iron manifolds weigh. He
already has an order for 5000 of them
from the REQ company and has as
surance of sufficient orders to keep
the plant going, when he gets his fac
tory done.
The company will give employment
to about ID men at first, but expects
to employ 125 within year or so.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-24
ROBBERY OF OwOSSO BANKS
FOILED.

How narrowly Owosso escaped a
bank robbery, in which, because of
the desperate nature of the men
! involved, there wound probably have
been b!oodshed was revealed by
WAYNE Taylor, deputy sheriff, who
returned from Detroit, where he
learned Of the details from John Ma
varre and James Foley, who captur-
cd tho gang that was ready to come
20 Owosso last Friday morning and
loot two Of the banks.
The men, eight in all, including
the notorious John Hclpin, and the
three Albright hoys, nationally known
gunmen and croo1s were captured in
Toledo early FMdt- morning. One
of the men "squaWl.od."
Folov and Navarro. who are
known baro through their activities
- vaar aoo in aiding sheriff Suyoule
ard rndnr sheriff pardoe in round
mo ,,n tba ganp that was stealing
o,,tor,ohilos in Detroit and selling
tbon, !, this county. and who also
"uorLodn the fair last wear. here.
wont 70 Toledo last Thursday night
IN so,rcb of q Cadillac car that had
boan stolen in Detroit. While they
we've at nolice Headquarters in To-
Iodo GARAGE owner called IN and
said that there was a Cadillac car in
his place that he believed had been
stolen. The engine number had been
chiseled off. he said. The two Off
GERS hurried to the garage and found
that it was the stolen car.
Seacbinp the car thew found it
loaded with sawed-off shot guns. re-
volvers. ammunition and clothes line
rome. The man who had left it there
promised TO return for it at about
one O'Clock the next dav. The officers
hid in the garage and at / O'clock a
Young bow called for the car. He
was taken into custody and said
that anotber man had oivep him a
The Owosso times., 1921-06-24
VOL. XLIII.
Porterheld-Cook

A quiet wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Cook, of
Owosso, Sunday afternoon at four
o'clock, when their daughter, Miss
Reba B., became the bride Of Glenn
f. Porterfield, of Lansing. Rev. 5.
H. Porterfeld, of Sandusky, an uncle
Of the bridegroom, officiated.
Mr.. Porterfeld for the past two
years has been connected with the
Capital National bank. Mr.. and Mrs.
Porterfield are taking a short wedding
trip in Ohio and will be at home after
July 10. in Lansing.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-24

Several social functions have been
held this week in honor Of Mrs w. Y
Collins. Of Detroit. Mrs. c. o. Loring
was hostess Monday for the Tuesday
Bridge Club at her home. Tuesday
Mrs. W. f. Gallagher entertained ut q
luncheon and card party at her home
IN Oliver street Mrs Collins was
hostess Wednesday at a luncheon at the
Colonial Tea Room. Thursday Mrs
Emma McCurdy gave dinner Mt
Christians followed by an afternoon NJ
cards ~ guests of Mrs. Harry Osburn
and today Mrs. q. NJ. Dewey gave a
luncheon and card party at her home.
The Owosso times., 1921-06-24


chased a small grocery business. A
year later, poor health forced him
to abandon his business and selling
out he went to Sherman. Wexford
county. a little later he was elect
ed to the Offices OF county clerk and
register OF deeds and he administered
the affairs OF TIE offices in most
capao!e inanneH, Tor Six years, beng
reelected twice.
On rttlr1ng from county otiice,
he engaged IN the general merchan-
disc ana lumber business and was
very successful. lie remained IN
sherman Tor 81 yeas, during that
time holding erouI town.
ship oGicca. Two heavy losses bv fire.
willie at Sherman did 10, daunt him,
and it was while in Sherman that ne
laid the basis for the .uro ;uerity that
WAS his =. the time Of his death.
II 1897. Mr. S.urlerant came to
Owoeso cnd opened a 1v-aberyard.
The 0.sincss cryw rapidly and five
,cars laar. he took up his Derma-
merit residence here. In 1907. he
took ". !. Blood into partnership
with him and that na..nershio sill
was in force Qt his death. In the
later years or NY. Sturteyant's life,
he devoted considerable time to lis
fine farms, where he bred pure-brcd
cattle.
a business leader whose efforts
were always given TO PROMOTING the
best interests of the community.
Mr.. Sturtevant rendered invaluable
service as a member of the Chamber
of Commerce, serving on MANY i'm
portant committees, including the in
dustrial committee, and also as presi-
dent of the organization. His iudp-
ment and advice was ALWAYS sound
and was valued highly. He also serv-
ed several terms as alderman from
the first ward, in the days when pol
itical expediency was frequently
placed above the best interests of the
puDiic, but ne always was found
stahding 1lrmly Tor what he believed
was right. Mr.. Sturtevant was also
d director OF the state SAVINGS bank.
ne was member OF the G.r A. H.,
the MaSons ana the Elk lodges. he
~ In Cn.. al a.'ls. par, Il, % vi. affairs VI
The Owosso times., 1921-06-24

part in THE Mikado," Gilbert and Sui.
livan's great classic, which will be
given at Chautauqua here. Anne Lyons
is a Boston soprano who has been sing.
ing an important role In Monsieur
The Owosso times., 1921-06-24

Beaucaire" the past season. Jean Ire.
land has appeared in The Mikado" in
New York for the past two years. Tom
McGranahan will be in the great I'm
presario" Company to tour lyceum
next winter. Francis Tyler has had
years of stage experience in opera.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
Big Land Deal

J. B. Dalton, of Muldon, Miss,
one of Monroe county's largest
planters, sold to William E. Mas
sey, of Louisville, KY, 500 acres of
his best black land for 5000 per
acre, making a total of 500. 400.
This is one of the largest land deals
ever closed in Monroe county. u.
s. Wyatt, real estate dealer of
Aberdeen, made the sale. Mr..
Massey is wealthy citizen of Lou
isville and Monroa county is for
tunate to have men like Massey in
vest in her lands.
The cost of living is coming
down, but the price of Monroe
county lands still hold their own.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
600 cures Bilious Fever.
A Glorious Fourth

Editor Aberdeen Weekly.
Dear Sir: We motored over to
Ervin's bridge, about 20 miles
northeast of Aberdeen, on Sipsey
Creek. July 4th, where Mr.. Roland
Harris and his children and a few
neighbors had gathered to enjoy a
fish fry. We arrived about 10
O'Clock, and by a pleasant surprise
we found about forty pounds
of the finest fish that swim Sipsey
creek, caught and ready to fry.
The good ladies had the fish fried
and table ready by II O'Clock. Ia
bic it was-eyerything good for
a picnic, from meats to sweets. OF
course nothing was eaten much but
fish. | must have taken on five
pounds. Mr.. Harris and Mr.. Green
did equally as we'll.
After dinner cigars were passed
around by Mr.. Green. | took one,
drank bottle of coca cola. lit my
cigar. sat down on a chunk to fight
mosquitoes and smoke. / wished
that everybody enjoyed the 4. 1921.
Truman Roberts.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
An Appeal to Mothers

The following appeal to moth ers
WAS written to the editor of valued
exchange and published in his pa
per. 1t abounds with logical rea-
sons why every woman should re 2
lister and vote. We have garbled it,
using only such parts of the letter
as bear particularly on the subject
we desire to stress. 1t Was write n
by young mother and follows be-
low:
/ have tried to get up the cour-
age all the spring to write few
words in regard to the careIessness
of our country women registering
1t seems that we cannot get them
aroused to their sense of duty.
Let US awaken. lest We sleep too
long"
Arouse yourselves. Think of
your country and duty. Surely no
mother with children can continue
longer to disregard this sense of
duty
| don't know of one woman in
our community who has registered
What will we awake to find on the
morning after our elections if we
leave it up to our town and city
women to say by whom our chill
dren shall be bossed." Surely
there will be lots of them that will
vote for honest, upright men. Still
they cannot attend to our duty.
Let's all 60 to the polls as we should
60 TO church to vote iog our pastor,
read, study and pray for the right
convictions, and I am sure they
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
Distinguished Quests

L. s. Commissioner of Educa.
ton. John ]. Tigert, addressed 9
large and appreciative audience OF
citizens and teachers at the Temple
Opera House Monday night. He
was introduced by State Superin-
tendent of Education w. F. Bond
Mr.. Tigert entertained his hear
ers in speech of an hour
that abounded in things worth
hearing. remembering and heed
ing.
The two distinguished guests of
the city, Honorables Tigert and
Bond, were here in the interest of
the normal and contributed ma
terially to the value of its program
as we'll as their presence in this
city being gratifying to all our citi-
zens.
Mr.. Tigert is practical, educated
and graces the responsible
position which he fills.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
will come

will come.
OH l hear so many say that the
polls is no decent place for women.
L4stenl l consider no place decent
for my husband where 1 cannot at
tead. and if it is no decent place it
is high time it should be made one.
. Really! We women cannot find
any excuse to neglect this duty
longer except from lack of interest.
l was opposed to women voting
until | saw and realized what itput
upon US. Then / began to realize We
could not afford to hold back long
er. 1t is a great esponsibility,
one that l undertake with dread a.
[ feel so ignorant and unfit, bat
intend to read, study and prepare
myself the best / can, then if things
are not as they should be / can feel
( have done my best. Surely It Is
better to try and fall than to never
try at ak
Wake gp mothers and get busy,
lest you Wait to your sorroW
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
Rub My-Tism kills pain.
Dan Bird Coming Home

The remains of Daniel w. Bird,
son of Early Bird, the first Monroe
county boy to die in action on the
western front, will arrive from New
York City July Is. When the body
arrives at his country home, fun
eral services will be conducted at
the New Hope church and inter
ment made in the family burying
ground. The local post of the
American Legion was named for
Daniel w. Bird and the post will
attend the funeral in body.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
The Union Services.

Splendid cor gregations are at
tending the union services at the
churches of the town that have ar
ranged to worship together on Sun
day evenings. They will meet at
the Methodist church next Sunday
night. The Rev. Mr.. Harmon will
do the preaching. There will be
special musical features. Eight
o 'clock is the hour.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
NORMAL IS IN SESSION
Met In Our City on Monday and
Teachers Assigned Homes

The Northeast Mississippi Five
County Normal met in this city
Monday. Local Director f. S
Bowlus and superintendent of Ed
ucation II. @. Howell had made
every arrangement to secure homes
for the teachers who began to ar
rive as early as Saturday and were
assigned TO the various places that
had been provided.
Director l.. B. Reid and his
: competent corps of instructors,
which cover varied course of in
struction, were here promptly. and
after organization. the teaching
work went steadily forward.
A feature of the program was the
address of U. s. Commissioner of
Education John J Tigert, who ad-
dressed teachers and citizens at the
Opera House Monday night.
Tuesday morning State Superin-
tendent of Education W. +. Bond
made an interesting talk to the
teachers and stressed the material
advancement which educational
work has taken on in recent wears
and pointed out the ideals vet to
be attained,
Hon. Geo. R James of the Mem
phis Farm Bureau addressed the
teachers Wednesday forenoon. His
address was instructive and enter
tanning.
The enrolment up to this time,
Thursday afternoon, had reached
near to the two hundred mark.
The teachars are very much inter
ested in the courses of instruction
and are pursuing them in a way
that means much for better service
in the forthcoming sessions of the
public schools.
Teachers are here from numerous
Counties of the state, and no coun-
ty shows a better record of attend
ance than Monroe.
The homes of the city have been
thrown open to accommodate the
visiting teachers and hospital citi-
zens are doing everything in their
power to make the stay of the
teachers in Aberdeen pleasant as
we'll as profitable to them.
The Normal will continue for FIVE
weeks and the enrolment is ex-
pected to be considerably augment
ed as the session progresses.
The Committee on Entertain
ment, it is said, are arranging to
provide attractions that will oper-
ate as diversions in the tedious ed
vocational work in hand, and will
serve as pleasing recreations that
viii temper the hours of arduous
toll during these hot july DAYS.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
I'm Town and Out.

Mrs. Hattie Johnson has returned
from Mobile, she was accompanied
home by her neice, Mrs. John Nc
Alpine. who will make a visit of
several weeks
Miss Miriam Johnson is at home
for her summer vacation.
Rev. and Mrs. Lipscomb and fam
lily, of Columbus, motored to Aber-
deem Saturday.
Mrs. Stella Carothers. of Birming-
ham, Is visiting Misses Hattie and
Sallie Johnson.
Mr.. Whitfield Hatch is in Mem
phis for the summer.
Mrs. Eugene L. Sykes visited her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Hall, the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Paine, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Franklin. Mrs. B. l..
Trippett. of Columbus. Miss jamie
Maier and George Hamilton enjoy
ed camping trip to Dead River
last week.
Mrs. Henry Dugan visited Mrs.
Reese Dugan at West Point this
week.
Misses Julia and Marguerite Eek
ford left Tuesday to spend the re-
naming summer months at SUI
vance, Tenn.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Mrs. Robert McWilliams was the
delightful hostess Friday afternoon
when she entertained with an inter
esting drawing contest, the mem
bers of the Major Jonas Chapter OF
the L. d. C.'s and the expression
class. Miss Fannie May Houston
drew the best picture and received
an attractive prize. Delicious ices
and cakes were served after a most
enjoyable afternoon spent with Mrs.
McWilliams.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

improvements on residences and
the construction of new residences
are substantial additions TO various
sections of the city. The handsome
new dwelling of Mrs. Adam Car
lisle. on Long street, Just recently
completed. the modern residence
for Mr.. Brooks Ellison now being
built, the erection of the S125 600
hotel on the corner of Commerce
and Maple streets aud other i'm
PCOvements on various residential
properties show building activity
that indicates the healthy growth
of the city.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
The Christian Church.

Services as usual Sunday, eleven
o'clock. No night services, as the
pastor, Bro. Harmon will preach
the union sermon in the Methodist
church. Everybody invited.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. L, L. Dortch and
family left SUNDAY to spend July
and August in Memphis.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Miss Bessie Dortch entertained
Saturday afternoon with a matinee
party. complimenting Misses Sallie
and Lily Dortch, who left Sunday
to spend six weeks in Memphis.
After the pictures the guests were
invited to Miss Dortchs' home where
delicious pineapple ice, cake and
candy we're served
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Mrs. Sadie Sykes Staicos is with
Mrs. Oliver Eckford on Franklin
St. for the summer.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Hal Parchman and
family have returned to Clarksdale
after a visit here to relatives.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

DR.. and Mrs. f. S. FUR are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the
arrival of son on Jnly 10th.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Miss Frances Griffin is visiting
friends at Durant, and is the recip-
lent of many delightful attentions
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen Sykes
and children are expected In Au-
gust to visit Mrs. Sykes mother.
Mrs. Adam Carlisle.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

FOR RENT-Very desirable
apartment for light housekeep-
ing. Call sos Independent phone.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

A happy party of campers are en-
joying a few days at Sims club
house, chaperoned by Mrs. Joe
Houston and Mrs. Addison Brannin.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

The first load of home raised water
melons was on the streets last Sat
urday.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15
Tan Pongee Shirts,
buttoned down collar
best quality, $500.
Minis Style Shop.

Mr.. j. X. Bransford. from the old
soldiers home, who has been to the
Tupelo reunion. is visiting friends
and relatives here.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Get you a bathing suit and get in
the swim. 4"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. McAlister Yeates
are being congratulated upon the
arriual of lovely daughter.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-07-15

Richard Hines, Jr., of Macon,
Ga, has joined his mother here for
a visit to Mr.. B. II. Mcfarland.