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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02
SAD TRAGEDY AT
WINONA LAKE OF
LOCAL INTEREST
O. Homer Rodeheaver Killed
In Plane Fall

Lakeland friends cf Homer Rode
HEAVIER, the WcH-knOWn song leader
ana assistant to Billy Sunday, famous
evangelist. received Il few days 40
indirect news thdt Il brother or
nephew of Mr.. Rodeheaver had been
Filled in an airplanc accident at Wi.
mona Lake, indiana. It appears that
while IN DaytOna last winter Homer
became we'll acquainted with Lieutoni
ant Lynn d. Merrill. an aviator who
was giving daily flights at Daytona
Beach. Later Merrill was inducad tc
spend the summer ut Winona Luke.
tEe flight from Chicago to Wnona
.boing accomplished by I.ieutenan;
Mnrtill who had as mis- passenger lis
MEND Rodeheaver. Tho summer had
hr"n a successful one, daily nights be
INK made and hundreds Of people On
JuEin, the eXperioG-e. News Of the
death Ct Merrill and his companion
did not gat on the Associated Pres
wires for some reason or other 'nd
Ia" list attamp! at details is mad
BY lhG Nd}tCnd Daily News which
prints a story Of the tragedy but
makes an error in stating that lie hoy
allied WIS Il brother of Homer Rode
beaver. lie WAS a nephew Tho News
says:
"Tha s.,d pows that I.iorf LINN n
lIArrin navlona HSach a,.;.,.o,. 1a.i
,..inf.r ami fo,I. R,.Jnhd,,.e,. h,.,thn,.
of Homer Eo,ahnayar Of thn AIN.
Sunday alangnli4i romnaj,n n'1ty
we're ine:,nllv Killed When ,,.rriIl'.
.nl,no fell, > ono fnrt at Lie W.innn,
t,,d Tlnrsdar bi.s haan ,nc.i,.,d Nv,
.Ri' findlcv faIlnv, aviafor viii, un,..
riu here lasf winter
"'rbe disn.i,h slated. maj Merrill
With Radnhe.,yr,.. ~. - r.,...,an....,. ven.
maxim. :. ,Ii..lt ~ I.at,r Winnn, whom I
mo Alan, wa. Soon "a tn,n nn.idn I
dn;yn. t,o two mon brino killed in
tartlv Air. }Inrr;lI wife nr fine
a, iator. and Mrs podcbenycr nnth (
or 81 jack. we're eyc-yitncsse. tc the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

if everyone in Lakeland had decided
to buy new pair. The sidewalk in
front of the Ford Shoe Store was
thronged with people long before the
opening hour and the place was
crowded all day 7. f. Rogers, man
ager for the G. w. Persons Co., WHO
have purchased the store. states that
business was better than he had hoped
fer, hundreds of pairs of shoes being
sold in short time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02
Mrs. Blake Entertains
At a 6ridue Luncheon

Mrs d. w. Blake, Of Pass Chris
tian, Miss, who is the guest of her
sister. Mrs. c. w. Hinsdale, of Park;
Hill, gave a delightful bridge lunch.
go thins morning assisted by Mr.
con this morning, assisted by Mrs.
Hinsdale.
Cut flowers of the season We're
charmingiy used in Il simple decor
atiye effect and tables were arranged
for bridge, in which the time passed
by pleasantly.
The first prize was a dainty piece
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02
LAkELAND,s WEATHER

Generally fair weather prevails
throughout this section of Florida
with the wind still from the east.
The temperature today mas ranged
from 73 tow degrees. According
to the weather forecast the dry
spell will persist for day or two
longer unless it be for an occasion
al stray shower.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02
FORFEITED BONDS

Thomas Poole ana Mrs. c. Folks
who were arrested for Il statutory Of
fence near Lake Ilollings worth, on
southern College property have left
town for parts unknown, having for
ta,ted bonds for $50 and $25 respec-
t.yoly. They were arrested by Of
iiueI Miller
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02
Enjoyable Picnic
ct Eanle Lake

a party Of Lakeland youn" people
motored to Eagle Lake Thursday al
ternoon and spent several hours in
the usual diversions Of this popular
resort, delightful picnic supper be-
ing the chief feature " the secession.
Those in the party wern Miss Lucille
Clough, Miss Glenn McRap, Miss Mil
dred Hampton. Miss Frances Straw,
Miss Doris Maycs, Henry Con hear. H.
B. Mccall, Jr., WIZ Horn, Harry Lo
gan and Newman Moran
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Hardin Peterson,
Mrs. \. 2. Peterson, I'D Mt6. G. i.
Murrell returned Thursday evening
ty auto from delightful stay a.
Jacksonville and Pablo Beach.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Ballard Bradley, who spent Il week
pleasantly in Triton, Ga, as the guest
of Miss Martha O'Neal and her sister,
Mrs. [. ID. Morgan, has returned to
Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Mrs. j. S. Jewett and Mrs. w. 70.
Speight left at noon today for VIII
mington, N. c., where Mrs. Jewett
will visit her mother and sister, Mrs.
Ansley and Miss Margaret Ansley,
and Mrs. Speight will visit her mother,
Mrs. J. Hargraves.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Mrs. l.. C. Porter of Dade City is in
Lakeland on business and pleasure
and is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Brad
ford G.. Williams.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Curtis Reynolds will rejoice with
them in the advent of their fine son,
who was born Thursday night at Nor
rell Memorial Hospital
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Miss Mary Jim Crump, Of Winter
Haven and her house guest, Miss Beu-
lah Leach of Lakeland are spending
the day in Tampa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

The many friends of Mrs. John
O'Donald of S. Missouri Ave. will re
gret to learn that she is confined to
her home by illness.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Miss Martha O'Neal has returned
from six-weeks' visit with her sister,
Mrs |. ID. Morgan at Triton, Ga.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02
Social and Personal

NJ. NJ. Parrish of Gainesville, a we'll
known insurance man, is business
visitor to Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

C. A. Hardwicll and family have re-
turned to Lakeland after a pleasant
auto trip to points in Virginia, and
state that Lakeland locks good to
them
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Watson Conner will leave Saturday
to spend the next two weeks in At
lanta, Ga.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Hon. ID o. Rogers, prosecuting at
torney, has returned from a weeks
trip to Washington, ID. c., and Phila-
delphia, Pa, on combined business
and pleasure.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

q. H. Dennison is leaving for 9
short business trip to Jacksonville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

manager for the Success CO. IA Fort
Meade, and was transferred to Lake
land.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02
CLEARANCE SALE OF
SHOES DRAWS THRONC
OF EAGER SHOPPERS

Everybody that is anybody wears
shoes. and it seemed this morning as
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

The many friends of Mrs. Eugene
Conway, of Sparkling will be pleased
to kndsY that she is recovering from
a serious Separation which she under
went at the Morrell Memorial Hes
pital on Thursday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

has kept the Barlow district in the
( forefront OF all efforts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Miss Ollie Hart of indianapolis.
Ind, who spent last winter in and
near Lakeland, is a guest at the home
OF her nephew, Bradford G.. WiIliams
on West Lemon ST Miss Hart will be
an instructor this winter in the
Brooks school; near Barlow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

Harris Tennille, who came 10 Lake
land with his brother and sister-in~
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Cline Tennillc,
who have located here permanently,
returned today to his home in Mill
edgeville, Ga, after pleasant stay
in Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-02

The many friends of Mrs. L II.
Dennison, who with Mr.. Dennison and
their charming little daughter, has
been visiting at the home Of her
mother, Mrs. j. F. Council. will be
pleased to know that she is recover
ing from her recent illness.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
WEST BRATTLEBORO

L. II. Knapp, who has been i'll several
months, is not as we'll and his condition
is critical.
Mrs l.. W. Jackman, who had been
i'll several days and confined to her
home, is out again.
Eeslie Ormsbee of AIillers Falls, Mass,
IS spending his vacation with his grand
. 4las Hdlbrook. who il boarding for
tfel present with Mr.. and Mrs J. s.
Morse. is spending the week in GuilfOrd.
Gertrude, 4, Youngest child of Mr.. and
Mrs Puzzle Stockweu, who was operated
upon Wednesday by DR.. f. r. Lynch for
appendicitis, is comfortable and her con
dition is good. Miss Alice A. MacLam,
who had been a teacher in the Austne
Institution, was operated upon yester-
day in the Melrose hospital for append
citis. Miss Dorothy Mcneil. nurse from
Boston. is caring for her. Mrs. r. B.
Campbell of Vernon was operated upon
yesterday by DIR. Lynch for the removal
of tOnsils. She returned to her home
i'm the afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
IS NOW ABLE TO
WORK EVERY DAY
Vermont Farmer, Aged 70,
Gets Wonderful Results
from Tanlac

I'm now Seventy-three years of age
but am working every day here on the
farm" said Charles BeedleSOn. 139 Xii
lington Ave, Rutland, VT. we'll known
farmer. in relating his experience with
Tanlac. recently.
Il came to this country from Eng
land SiXty-seven years ago. when a
shaver only six years old. Most of my
life I've spent at hard work. on the
farm. AMI up until about a year ago |
had the best of health. Along then.
however. | began to see my usual good
health and strength slipping away from
me. | had no appetite, was badly con-
the time. As time went by | got to
where | could hardly walk across the
road to the farm buildings was also
suffering from an accident to my right
shoulder. Last spring | caught cold in
this shoulder and all the summer it was
perfectly useless, and mornings it hurt
me worse than tOOthache. My nerves
also gave way, and the least little thing
would upset me completely.
But Tanlac has put an end to all this
misery. / have fine appetite now. am
hungry nearly all the time. and my food
makes me feel we'll and strong. These
aches and pains have left me, | can use
my right arm and shoulder with ease
now, and my general health * fine. Ny
wife tells me | look wonderfully i'm
proved, and she has now started taking
Tanlac, too. I'm glad to recommend
Tanlac To anyone needing medicine
Tanlac is sold in Brattlcboro by the
BrattlebOro Drug Co.-Ad"-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
OSBORNE JAILER
AND PROPRIETOR
TOWnskend Man Succeeds Late H. VI
Burke at County House at Newfane
Boyd Faithful as Trusty

Editor of The Reformer:
A short time since letter written by
an inmate OF .Newfane. Jail under the
caption "Newfanels Prisoner Acts as
JaIler,' was printed in your paper
III 1t was intended as a loke upon the
county sheriff or upon one Of our lead
ing industries, well and good. Only for
the enlightenment of the general public
we suggest that 1t should have been
properly labeled or run i'll your funny
column.
Doubtless much copy that comes to
l lie Hetormer Is not printed for various
reasons. One reason, that it might not
he true and land Il tat libel case, Is
doubtless the foremost factor in the non
acceptance OF most copy. that is turned
down. "a
The letter in question is misleading to
say the least. During the illness of the
late II. NJ. Burke, who was turnkey,
Noble Pratt was appointed turnkey
Sam Boyd Is a trusty and has assisted
Pratt in his work i'll attending to the'
jail and other duties about the Wmdham
County hotel and this ne has faithfully
done. 1t might as well be said that be
cause some OF the inmates of Brattle-
boro Retreat helped the cook that the
inmates had charge Of that institution.
Incidentally we would It out the
fact that many of the inmates of the
Newfane Jail are there against their will
and therefore are 'ReeVed, venting
their spite where they can and are al
ways trying a play for sympathy when
ever anyone will listen.
The late II. NJ. Burke during his rule
at the county Jail as turnkey conducted
the affairs in excellent shape and that
il will be so conducted in the future is
assured b. the appointment of II. 3D.
Osborne OF 1ownshcnd. Vt. as jailcr and
proprietor of the Windham County
Yours truly.
VIC BATLOU.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
BRATTLEBORO PERSONAL

Glenn Russ is i'll in his home on Central
street with grip.
Frank c. Williams of Newport. for.
merly state bank commissioner. was i
visitor in town today on business.
Mrs Cora Churchill and granddaugh-
ter. L0viSa. went yesterday to South Lon
donderry to spend several days with rela-
tives.
Phillip f. Franklin of Guilford was
operated upon yesterday in the Memorial
hospital for double hernia. DR.. q. II.
Anderson was the surgeon.
The l. O. o. +. will hold an Old-Fash-
Toned Dance Friday evening. Feb. Is.
Every other dance Il contra figure.-Adv.
297- 29S
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
GUNNER STON.

The dance Feb. 10 was we'll attended
Hiss Helen Evans is improving slowly
Mrs Mary Ray went to the Memorial
hospital Saturday for treatment.
w. \ Miller is busy saving wood foI
people in the community.
c. \, Worden. Mrs. Augusta Bennett
and Mrs Abbie Patch attended the
Squire~ wedding anniversary at West
Brattleboro Sunday.
Mrs. Eunjce Whitney. who broke hcr
hip two weeks ago. Is more comfortable
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Crosier have
moved into the house opposite MIR
Whitney and are helping care for her.
The next Grange meeting will be held
Tuesday evening. Feb -
Maids-of-honor to Queen Mary receive
the rank OF Honorable" with the social
standing of baron's daughter. unless by
birth they already rank as such or higher
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
DR.. Harrigan's Advice to
Nerve Exhausted People

It's worth your while to read what
New York specialist has to say about the
nerve and brain cell builders that the
BrattlebOro Drug Co. sells so much of
these days. He writes:
Let those who are weak, thin. nervous.
anaemic or rundown, take natural I'M
adulterated substances such a. Bitro-
Phosphate and YOU win soon see some as
tonishing results in the Increase of nerve
energy and strength Of body and mind.
Bitro- Phosphate is pure organic phos-
phate such as good physicians prescribe
10 create abundant nerve fOrce.--Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
CARRIES BABY IN SUITCASE.
Child's Cries Attract Montreal Police
To Kidnapper.

MONTREAL. Feb Is. Mewling
which came from a suit case being car
ried along st. James street yesterday by
we'll dressed young man attracted the
attention of the police, who found in the
baggage a six-months-old baby. which
Immediately supplemented its cries with
kicks.
Investigation showed that the man
had appropriated his Iandlady's son and
heir. He was taken to a hospital,
where psychologists concentrated their
attention on his brain cells.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE.
Salem Young Woman Run Down Early
This Morning

SALEM, Mass Feb. Is. - Marion !.
Ha~SeIl died in the hospital of injuries
received when she was struck by an
automobile early today Her companion,
Willis Blinn of Stoneham. is on the dam
ger list with a fractured hip and lacera-
tionS. Miss HaSSell and Blinn with two
others were walking home from a dance
when they We're run down by a car
owned by Mrs. y. G. Cove and operated
by her chauffeur. Edward Todd. Miss
IIassel's skull was fractured
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18


Styles and Colors
These dresses have just arrived from the
best house-dress manufacturers in the country
which means prettiest styles, best workmanship
and finest qualities, and they priced on the
basis of the lowered prices in piece goods
Dresses of Blue and White and Gray and White
Striped Ginghams, with square necks and
three-quarter length sleeves, At $1.9S
Dresses of Plain Chambrays, neat striped per-
Gales and small checked ginghams, piped
with contrasting colors on the new-shaped
collars cuffs and pockets, At $2.4S
Large Assortment of Unusually Attractive
Dresses of pretty percales, ginghanls and
chambrays, with novelty pockets collars
and cuffs of white contrasting colors
."~tr- Special Values at S2.9S
Pretty Porch Dresses of plaids and striped
ginghams, with long or short sleeves, attrac-
tive collars and many novelty effects,
Special Values at So. SO Z
Amazingly Pretty Are the New Dresses of Beau .
tiful Plaid Gnghams, suitable either for
porch, street school wear Made in fash
ions most charming and desirable styles.
There crisp organdie collars and cuffs
edged with fine lace or tiny ruffes, youthful
tie-back models, novelty pockets, fresh
white pique trimmings and pretty pipings.
An array of wonderful colOrings and styles
that are different"
90 . @ no GO .
Extra Size House Dresses of neat striped per-
Gales in light dark eoors' At $29S
Big New Assortment of House Aprons in
pretty stripes, checks and floral patterns. Best
quality percales and ginghams.
Skirt and Bib Aprons, -.
At soc, 59c, $50 and $1.4s
Bungalow Aprons, regular size ..... $1.39
Bungalow Aprons, extra size .......... $1.9S
Other House Aprons with al-around belts, peck
ets collars etc., of contrasting colors,
At $1.49
New Polly Prim or Garden Aprons Four models,
very chic and youthful. Made with fitted
bib in tie-back effects with splashy bows
Two big pockets. Materials of Chambray
checked bingham and pretty cretonne in
rich floral patterns: all rick-rack trimmed
One style has cap to match
Prices S9c, CSC, $1.25, $50
Store Closed All Day February Y
Next Observation-Disclosures Birthday
IY n n % 90
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18

Food sale Saturday afternoon beginning
at go at the Episcopal parish house con-
Quoted by Canal and Main street Parent
Teacher Associations. Proceeds to be
used by school nurse for work among
school children. Tea will be served in
connection with sale. 296-29S*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18

Draw from one to two and so on to
the end.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
DEATHS

In Brattleboro, Feb. is, Miss Julia
Ormsbv, rs.
In West Brattleboro GIelrose hospi-
tab. Feb. Is, Charles William Paige,
4. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Paige of
Winchester, y. II.
In Wardsboro, Feb. 10, Miss Isabel a.
Peirce, Il. ..-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18

See the Benefit Store win
dows and profit by the Ben
eft Prices. The Best of Ev-
erythirg at a Saving is the
Policy Of Benefit Store
building.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18

An enterprising firm of motion-pic-
ture producers has bought the island of
Monte Christie. immortalized by Dumas's
novel. and propose using it for filming
purposes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
MARRIAGES.

In Springfield, Mass, Feb. 3, Ser
geant John Pigott of Camp Devens,
Aver. Mass. and Miss Mary Mack of
Springfield, both formerly of Mortified.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-18
Don't Be Bald

Thin-haired readers Of this paper should
begin using Partisan Sage at once and es
cape being hairless. sWilfred f. Root
sells it with guarantee TO stop falling hair
and itching scalp, and Danish all dand-
ruff, or money refunded.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
To Cut Number
Patent Medicines
Containing Alcohol

Washington, Jan. 25-Active steps
are to be taken soon by the authori-
ties to block distribution of intoxicat-
ing beverages masquerading as patent
medicines. ...r. 80.
Prohibition officials said tonight
that permits for the manufacture Of
medicinal preparations in which alco-
hol is used would be few in the flu
ture. The bureau of internal revenue,
one official stated, Is determined to
curb 1.-The well known abuse of the
patent medicine permits"
Literally thousands and thousands
of applications. officials said, are COM
ing in for permits and renewals of
permits to manufacture patent medi-
cines containing alcohol. Every ap-
plication will be scrutinized with the
utmost care and it is the intention
of the prohibition enforcement forces
to weed out all except strictly medi-
cinal preparations.
Medicines prepared for legitimate
use will not be interfered with, OFF,
Gals declared, but where an evident
effort is being made to avoid the pro-
hibition laws under theguise of rem
edy the right to manufacture will be
cut off.
Retailers disposing of patent medi-
cines will not be disturbed by the
prohibition agents, it was asserted,
unless it should be found that pre-
paration was sold with knowledge
that it was to be used for an unlaw-
full purpose. Instructions have gone
out to agents to. make arrests as they
would for the illegal sale of liquor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
WINTHROP

There will be an entertainment,
followed by barn dance, at hhe
Grange hall. West Winthrop. Satur-
day evening, JAM 20. Refreshments
will be served. This is to be a cos
tune party as well. and it is hoped
everyone will dress in costume ap-
propriate for the occasion, as prizes
will be offered for the best costumes.
The affair is for the purpose of rails
ing money to single the hail.
The Women's Farm Bureau will
hold a Nursing meeting at the Grange
hall, West Winthrop, Friday. January
%. There will be a picnic dinner at
noon. Coffee will be served. Meeting
will open promptly at P. NJ, con-
Quoted by Miss Pauline Doe, the dis
trict nurse, assisted by Mrs. Mary
Alden. A full attendance is desired.
All ladies are welcome.
Carroll Perry has returned from
Lewiston. where he underwent an
operation on his throat last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-26
Two Dead, Several
Sick from Eating
Preserved Spinach

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. 25-With
two attaches of the Blodgett hospital
here dead, three others reported in a
critical condition and a dozen others
i'll, DIR. C. c. Slemons, city health Of
ficer, late today, began an investiga-
ton of food served to the hospital
staff last Saturday. A cursory anal
ysis by hospital physicians, 1t was
announced, indicated that the fatal
poison was bacillus botuline from
preserved spinach. II
+ A special serum from the Univer-
sity of Illinois arrived tonight and
physicians were hopeful this treat
ment would avert further fatalities.
The dead are: Miss Gertrude L.
Coyle, a nurse, and John Smith, an
orderly.
Lawrence Hill. an orderly: Joseph
p. Allen, an elevator operator, and a
laundry worker whose name was not
given out, are reported to, be serious
ly i'll. About twenty members of the
staff partook of the spinach, 1t is
said, and all have shown symptoms
of poisoning.
Hospital authorities had not made