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. SHOT II WEST Va. FEID.
one brother KILLED. Another Wounded
In Fight.

BY Associated itcss 60 Every Evening.
Strubeuv.Ue. .. Dee - Roy
I.edson -. is dead his brother Wi
lam. 3@. severely wounded and James
Pearson. 90 is being hunted by
deputy sherfis and West Virginia
state police % face a murder charge
as 'he rtsul; ~ a nght which came
as the climax Of a feud between the
two families existing for many weeks
The battle was staged near the Led
son farm az 8 o'clock this morning ou
the hill east 81 Weirton. ". Va. across
the river from Steubenville.
Roy l~dson was to have been mar
red tomorrow afternoon 10 a young
.ady 81 Neirton. 90 was stated by
members ~ the family. The cause ot
The fgh; this morning is unknown,
however. members Of the two families
declining to make any statement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
End Came Suddenly in Della
ware Hospital Late Yes
terday Afternoon.
HAD ESTABLISHED
NEW PRISON METHOD
As Result Death is Mourned by
His Wards as Well as
Other Friends.
WAS HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM

Warden Nordecai \ rlummer Of
che New castle County workhouse is
dead
\ p,U ~ gloom has heen thrown
over the inmates az the workhouse
because of the warden's death. hut
htni assurance that his years Of labor
In the establishment of the nationally
known Honor system will not he in
Ns.u has heen given. Ills work will
o." carried on by capable successor
90 bs selected whom such a man can
boo oh'a ned according to the trustees.
Death came late Yesterday. tho
wardcns nfty-nfih birthday ami
NcrSar, while ha lay suffering In tho
delaware Hospital from pneumonia
and two other diseases which attacked
hts reserve 81 strength. lowering his
Resistance To- tho dread disease
ill hut few days. his death was
wholly unexpected Ivy friends and
physicians alike Although he had a
snking spell Thursday no rallied yes
terdaN morning and hopes were held
cut Tor hts speedy recovery. Bu;
shortly after 53e o'clock he was found
.. a DIVING condition by his nurse. who
had eft the room for some milk
vh.,h he had requested.
last FRIDAY the warden was
stricken with slirht cold. which de-
Nelcped into grip. lie WAS then ad
sed O. 60 10 the hospital FOR treat
ment. Monday his illness developed
info pneumonia
Funeral services Will hc held sun.
daN afternoon az the workhouse. sc-
Vordins to tentative arrangements.
Warden Piummcr was attended
hv Father Qulsl.y and Father Grant
~ 81 patricks Catholic Church. n,
received all the rites ~ the CatholiC
church iils dying request. aCcordinI
to Father Quisiey. wss TO be buried
from -. pstrick's Church
Continued on page 6
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SIG. $4,000 POSTOFF|CE DEFICIT SHOWN FOR
THREE MONTHS BY MISSING BALANCE SHEET
GBy Associated Press to Every Evening

Chicago. Dec. 22.-General Charles
g. Dawes. former director Of the Ma
tional Budget, today made public
what he termed the submerged" BAL
ance sheet Of the post office depart
ment II showed a deficit of SIC 6lss. .OOo
for the first three months operation
Of the postal service this year
The Chicago Tribune printed what
II said was a reproduction OF the bal
ance sheet. accompa MED by a letter
from j. &. Knapp. vice president OF
the Otis Elevator Company, who as 70
sisted i'm making out the report.
Liabilities Of the post office depart
ment, according 10 the reproduced re-
port. were s140,s46. $50 for the first
three months OF the year and assets
We're s124 .64s $50.
II have endeavored To produce a
true picture Of the postOfiice operations
by taking the regular post office ac-
counts alone (Which alone do not give
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
DEADLOCK PROBABLE.
When the Levy Court Meets to
Organize Next
Tuesday.

Politicians believe the Levy Court
will deadlock when il mee.s on Janu-
airy 90 elect president and at
torney FOR mex, year. u VIII be com
posed Of four Republicans and three
Democrats.
Because Of fact.ona! differences. b,
Is sad, Commissioners Jones and Stew
art. organization Republicans. and
Commissioners Ball and Wright. anti
organization Republicans are not like
J., 10 unite.
The organization Republicans and
the Democrats formed a combination
for the year now ending. but 81 Is
stated that II there Is 10 he a Repub-
lican-DemOcratc combine for next
year the anti-Organzation Republicans
must make the overtures.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
CHRISTMAS SPENDING
BREAkS ALL RECORDS

Chicago. Dec. 22.-More mill
Hons have been spent by the
Christmas buying public in the
ptesent pre-holiday season than
ever before In Chicago. mana
gers OF the big stores agreed
today. The figures on their
business were not made public.
The explanation offered by all
stores managers was that there
IL plenty of work fcr all at good
wages.
Although the December
Christmas buying In 1920 was
the banner shopping season In
the record OF local stores. the
managers declared Il would be
eclipscd this year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
MINERS STRIkE AGAIN.
Men Earning slOO a Week But object
10 New Working Rule.

PottSvil,e, Pa. Dec. "a strike
occurred So the Pine Knot colNcry %
the PHILADELPHIA X Reading Coal and
Iron Co. one OF the biggest operations
IN this sect.on. Yesterday. because of a
dispute with employees about startins
work half an hour later in The morn
ing The officials dec.ded 10 start later
owing 20 sal freezing IN the mine cars
causing great loss Of tine when the
working hours were early and the cars
not ready.
Record breaking shipments Of Goa
are going forward and. with mild
weather. operators predict that an who
wish 20 buy coal for Christmas Use
will be accommodated
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
SALVATION ARMY WILL
nI>TuiBtTI CHRISTMAS CHEER

Th, salvation Army .s preparing "a
...I oar baskets of Christmas cheer
morrow afternoon. % something over
..N families who are or their list as
needing such help.
De- uded IN the number are such
Distressing cases as WIDOW of a
.Dar Nth seven children 20 provide
COG and another with two children
Whose troubles are complicated 5y
OIL. kuess
a chicken goes bon each basket. with
49,, ables. fruit. nuts and candy.
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HELP THE SALVATION
ARMY TODAY

The Advisory Committee Of
the Salvation Army has made
public appeal for funds 10 per
NIT that organization TO con-
tinue its work in Wilmington.
At this Christmas time II would
seem "a small task 10 raise the
money which the committee
asks for. Send your check 10
some member Of the committee.
II Will mean helping some fam
lily I'm want now and during the
months ahead. and will add 20
your own enjoyment OF the
Christmas season.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
No Ash Collections Monday.

The Street and Sewer Department
announced this morning that no ash
collections Will be made on Monday.
Mondays collections will be made on
Tuesday. and collections for the re
naming days Of the week will be one
day later than usual.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
Congress 10 Quit TN wednesda,

By Associated Press 90 Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 22.-The House
agreed today to adjourn after tomor-
rows session until next Wednesday
The Senate has virtually reached an
agreement To take "A similar over
Christmas recess.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
STORM COMING Up COAST.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Even.ns
Washington. Dee ee-Tae Wea-aer
Bureau today ss4ed ne so.oa-ng
storm warD.us
sdv Sory northwest s.orm Ns-..rg
displayed $50 a. 3D. rom Virgin .
CAoes 90 Atiantc CIV. y.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
REPUBLICANs TO BE FREED.
Many Irish Prisoners WIN be Re-
leased For Christmas.
By Associated Press 20 Every rv.nfnx

Dublin. Dec ga large 1umber
NJ ,he Irish Republicans held 7riso'-
ers In Mount1oy iau Will. % IS UNDER
stood be released ~ Christmas. rs.-
ing signed a declaration of aiiesiar-.
Co The Free state.
For the remainder no holiday ns-r.-
Wi b sranted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
Liberty Bond Quotations.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York. Dc % Liberty bond
quotations al ] p. m: 3ls's. 10000:
hrst as. 9S9S; second as. $3.50:
third as $3.50; fourth 4l.'s. 9S6S:
Victory 4A's. uncalled. 1OO.3S; L. S
Treasury AS. 1882
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
MINERS LOSE PLEA
TO HAVE EVIDENCE
OF STATE EXCLUDED
Herrin Trial Judge Also Refuses
to Direct a Verdict Of
mot Guilty"
RIOTS BLAMED ON GUARDS
sy Associated Press to- ,1vcry Evening

sy Associated Press &" Ever Evening
Marion. lU. Dec - Motions nlcd
10y tho defense asking that an evi-
dencc introduced by the state ho OK
GUIDED and that tho court direct q
verdict NJ mot guilty" wcrc denied
today at the trial ~ Hvo mon "n
charges 81 murder IN connection with
'he llcrr.n riots.
The motions of tho defense. twenty
in number. specifically named twenty
three az the states Witnesses and ask
cd that all of their evidence be stricken
from the record.
Judge - T Hartwell. after over
ruling the motions Instructed the
fury that conversation with Bert
Grace related by -. !. NJ Balance
In which the witness had quoted Grace
a. having boasted that he he'd prevent
ed one ~ tho men shot down az the
Herrin cemetery from getting a drink
was admitted only ~ lt applied O.
Grace.
Tho cour, also ruled hat testimony
/ in which Mrs. Otis Clark. wife 20 q de.
fendant was identified hy witness
as having been seen in the crowd
shortly before g. X. Mcdowell super
/ intendent 81 the mine, was slain
should be- considered only in relation
20 the defendants other than Ciarl,
as ~ife's testimony could not b. use.
against her husband.
As 90 the testimony OF Ware
Travillion. who said Ous clark ha,
shown him a bullet and said: "ThU
ls the bullet that killed Old Peg Leg
/ the nickname of Mcdowell. the cour
ruled that this evidence could be con
sidered only against Clark and no
against ary other defendants.
George Uncle Flint" Dun.hoo.
bearded. g year-old farmer. today
[ first witness. testified THAI he hn,
! lived near the Lester mine and ,ha
/ between April and June 70. every
thing was quiet except this strip min.
/ business"
lie said road near tho mine ha,
been used as public highway fo
thirty years.
John Cox. farmer and miner. sad ~
lived close % the Lester mine. an.
that there was no trouble IN ,h
/ vicinity until some union men We
discharged from Tho mine. and non
union workers and armed guards wer
brought IN. He sad he had been he'll
up ON the road by an armed guar,
who gave him orders not o. use IN
road after sundoWu.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Pratt. Kansas. Dec. 22-Au De
.oember heat records were broken here
yesterday when the Thermometer
registered G. degrees above zero.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
Amnsements Tonight

Playhouse Virginia
Aldine audeyille and pictures
Queen Above AT law
Majestic Honor FIRST.
Arcadia -' Human Hearts"
savoy The NeilOv ryphOon
Garrick-NO attraction
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
I hrlsimas Dance

Afternoon and evening. the Audi
torium. Philadelphia Orchestra-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
Weather Forecast

By Associated Press 10 Every EvenlnS.
Washington. nec p weather 'or--
cast FOR Delaware.
Unsettled tonight saturday falr noe
much change In temperature StruuS
north and nOrthWcstcriy winds vifh
possible gales ON coast.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22

For Glover Dairy safe Muk phone
l5io-l54l.--Ady. q.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-22
FIND BODIES OF MEN
WHO WERE ABDUCTED
BY XII KLUX KLAN
Discharge Of Dynamite Brings
Them 20 the Surface
of Lake.
ARMS BOUND WITH WIRE
81 Assoc'a'ef Press 20 if~ery Eyen'ns

81 hrsoc'a'ef Press 90 B~erv Evenfrs
Shreveport. H.. De-. % Tho badly
bodies ~ f,r0 moo boz
eved to 30 Wat Daniels and Thour-
Richards. missing victims ~ fnr More
houge mob ~ las' AuRuat. vrra frIrf
this morning near fhe Eas'iani frr.v
on Lake Ia Fourcne which arp1-
rates Moreh0use and fcrhiarf
Parishes. according 20 'he eper.si .rr-
~ 'nc Shrevrpo~. frurrf'
The limbs ~ frc dead men were =
with wire They came 'o tho rsrf7
as rho result ~ q h.g rh7rZa ~ fr~F-
mite exploded iaT' night hy Ir .d"r .i-
fed persons.
Tho l1d.eu were nude except -
polfs and % portion 30 che '~rIer-r D0s
mans mead wa7 gone I' .4 trrugfT
'na- those mo reed enc explosive PC
without knowing 'he b0d'eE had cor.
90 t1n surface
owing 90 t0e condition ~ tho t,0fi--
t q believed Identification g-01 -
Ti.ult unless fne-e s~e marks N
t1- ne't
Tho rIacc o- .-e na-k rsa- --- II
'h" fe-rvh0s' vas a~~1s'on'sf .o .1-f-
ing wae badly fo-r 40 ~ .-~ errfo-
sion. Many dead fsr wore ~ 'r~ s---
fa~o ~ 'he water
NnfwifhrtandirE -ra s-u~7-~r~ =
Captain Cooper tna- mo o-1e~ -o~
addif'on7l 'roops Has merely .o %
Neve some ~ tho men nor m du-v.
fo~ Christmas. mo Impression eee-rs
-D no growing 'hat a serious outbreak
IN Mer Rouge is probable
Monroe. "a. Dac. Lieufersrs
Louis Hayden this morning received a
message from captain " W cooper
a Mer Rouge. to rnobilize defacn-
ment ~ forty men and rush fh@n .
Morenouee Parish % reinf0~~~ -
nembers ~ Company O. louisiana
National Guard. now on duty fnere
Lieut. HAYDEN said 10 vas w''hou-
Information - % the probable gsa p
the troops
The troops r,ished n Cooper i.asr
eariv this morning t0 inves'iga-e ~r-
ports - The presence of mon rad n <
In me water that was being expiorei
for the bodies Of tW0 missing r1en -e-
turned here several hours later
Captain ". " Cooper annourced
that ne mon fred on oy he guards
( had disappeared and inresf igatioa
after daylight failed 20 throw frrher
light on the purpose ~ their .~t D
the lake.
The theory vas advanced that ~
men we're attempting % remove 80
bodies - Watt Daniels and Thomas
Richards believed % have been &C.
tins % hooded men
Mer Rouge. La Dec 22-Stat-
E'.ardsmen early .0day shot A. -7en
they saw moving about ~ Cooper
Lake. near here which wss searched
yesterday s0r he BODIES 90 Vac
Daniels and Thomas Richards vho
we're believed 20 have oeeu victims q
masked and white robed men Whn q D.
ducted them with three companion-
last August. Two ~ ne detail - eir
soldiers 10 The axe hurried % Ne~
Rouge and Department % Tusti~.
agents and .he entire -ompanv 4
niiitiamen stationed here went % -
axe ~ automobiles.
WITH arearms N evldenoe through
ou- Mer Rouge and rifles and shot guns
loaded c'r immediate Gse reporred .
stores a1d r-s4dences a. q result -
The feeling that has divided many ~
me c.-.zens into hostile camps sin--
ne events ~ August machine z-l-s
were ordered mounted a. he axes yes
'erday -o 10 Used ,o repei any attack.
oy opponents 90 the present efforts n
-he nart II the state.
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Mundy Bros. sell furniture. Phone
1290.-Adv.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-27
SECOND FIRE BREAKS
OUT IN PERU MINE

Peru, Feb u SpecialD Fire that
had beer virtually overcome after il
broke out in the Union Coal Mine
here, January 25th hared up anew
early Sunday while a foreman and
eight workman employed at retimber-
ing, were at work in the shaft.
They reported that the flames We're
roaring with an intensity exceeding
that Of the first confiagration when Il
score or more of mules were killed
and a couple of miners had narrow
escapes from suffoCatiOn while fleeing
from the bowels of the earth to safety
above.
The foreman and his crew, seeming
smoke in the level, inaugurated an in.
vestigation with the result that in one
OF the rooms, they found flames eating
their way thru that portion OF the
mine.
The mine men had no trouble reach.
ing the top and informing officers Of
The company of their discovery. The
order was given to seal the shaft with
Instructions that the seals be not re-
moved for thirty days.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-27
MOVIE promoter
HERE, BUT EYADES
PURSUING SCR|BES
AUTHOR OF CiTYS MILLION DOL.
LAR DREAM" APPEARS BACK IN
OTTAWA BUT KEEPS JUST BE.
YoNp THE REACH OF INTER.
VIEWERS.

Plans have not been abandoned for
erection OF the mii,7n Collar theatre
and hotel building on Madison street,
II is said although ut the present an
apparent stand still has been reached
in the developments, II. IL, McDor.
man who secured the options on the
property on Madison street, from
Court to Columbus arrived in Ottawa
Saturday, and it was rumored that the
deal for the sale of the propert, was
to be closed ut once All attempts of
reporters to "Catch up with the
mystery man" were fruitless. He
successfully cvaded all pursuits.
However late this afternoon it was
stated that the closing OF the deal
stood just where it had since Deem.
Der 6, when The last option was secured
and that no edOrts were to be made to
close at the present time. Mr.. Nc
DOrman's visit to Ottawa was said to
be in regard to other business mat.
ters, although ii is said he has not
stopped preparations for the erection
Of the theatre.
1t has been unauthoratively stated
that the Balaban & Eatz theatre syn
dictate are to erect the proposed play
house at an expenditure Of a total
sum that will run into seven digits
Present building and business condi-
tons are said to be holding the mat.
ter up.
A report once drifted into Ottawa
from sources said to be close to the
Balaban & Katz Office, which haG it
that the erection OF the theatre here
had been permanently abandoned.
Up to an early hour this afternoon
Mr., McDorman it is said had made no
effort to get in touch with the owners
of the building, which it is said must
be raised to make way for the new
structure.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-27
BISHOP ANDERSON
TO CONFIRM CLASS
AT CHRIST CHURCH

Bishop Anderson of the Episcopal
church will be in Ottawa to admins,
ter the rites of confirmation to a
class OF children on May 7. Special
confirmation exercises will be held
at Christ Episcopal church at 7:30
o'clock in the evening.
s7The instruction classes for the
children will be held on Sundays at
the close of the morning prayer serv-
ices at the church
g-AnOther meeting of great interest
which will be held at Christ church
will occur on the evening of March
10, when a special service will be
held by the choirs and rectors of the
churches of La Sale, Streator and
Ottawa. The general public is invit.
ed to attend this services. The pro
gram of the evening will be AMI
nounced later.
Special Lenten services will start
on Ash "Wednesday, March /, and will
close on Easter Sunday On We'd
nesday there will be a communion
service at 1880 a. m, morning pray
er and communion service at 10:45
and an evening prayer with the lit.
any, penitential Office and address at
1880 p. m.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-27
OPERATION FATAL TO
ENGELBERT ZELLERS,
A FORMER OTTAWAM

EnElebert Zellers, 81, OF Joliet, for
merly a well known resident Of this
city, passed away Saturday evening
at ST. Luke's hospital IN Chicago fJ,-
lowing an operation. Mr. Iellers been
i'll lCf about Eve weeks before his de-
mise He underwent an operation
about a week ago at the Chicago IN.
stiutiOn,
Mr. Hellers was Well known IN this
vicini.y For more than twenty years
he mace his home here Eight years
ago he moved to Joliet and settled on
a farm about halfway between Joliet
and Lockport After six years Of res
idenco on the farm he retired and
took mp his residence IN Joliet.
Surviving lie leaves q widow, Mrs.
Ellen Hellega oi Joliet; two sons,
John Of Joliet and .harlcs Of San An
tonic, Texas; and the following sic.
ters and brothers, Mrs. Felix Dolder
q Highland Park Mrs, Edward De
vine and Mrs win Kenny Of Aurora,
Joseph Zellcrs Of Valparaiso, Ind, Ed
ward OF Ottawa. Charles Of Sugar
Grove, H., and Richard of Notre
Dame, Ind
Funeral services will be held Tues
day morning at Joliet. The remains
win be brought to this city, wher
they will be buried in St COLUMBIA
cemetery.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-27
FORMER OTTAWA
FIREMAN DEAD AT
HOME IN VIMTON, IA.

Word was received in ottawa OF the
death OF James A, Wilson, former
member of the police force and of the
ire department Of this city who pass
ed away at an early hour Sunday
morning at his home in Vinton, Ia
Mr.. Wilson was for long time a
resident Of this city and moved to
Iowa sixteen years ago TO engage in
farming During his residence in OF
tawa he served as a member Of the
fire department. and was also . city
patrol man for four years Mr., Wilson
had been patient at the University
hospital in Iowa city for long time.
He leaves n vast circle Of friends
both in this city and his home town
who will he gricyed to learn OF his
passing. He Is survived by his widow
and the following children:
Mrs. j. S f. Kari, Arthur and Miss
Anna OF Chicago Robert and Eurt Of
Garrison, H., and Mrs. Frank l.
Dwyor Of this tty, besidosI seven
grand children,
Funeral services will be held next
Wednesday morning from the family
home in VintOn, Ia.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-27
MOTHER OF REP. w. M.
SCANLAM PASSES AWAY

Peru. Feb. Ell Special. Mrs.
Catherine Seaman, aged 20, mother
of Representative William N. Sean.
Ian, passed away at the family resi-
dencc at $50 Lincoln avenue, at ll:55
Saturday night, Death was caused
by anaemia and followed an illness
Of months. Taken i'll a year ago,
which had extended over a number
Mrs, Seaman at times appeared to
regaining her health. Slowly, but
steadily, her condition became Sc.
rious, however
At o'clock Saturday afternoon
her condition took turn for the
worse and the family was advised
that the end was near Although
sinking rapidly, Mrs Seaman retain
cd consciousness and conyorsed wI-h
taose at her b a@ de up to within iNe
minutes borFe her passing,
While frien's f ;he family were
aware q Ms. 'canlan's serious IL
ness, announcement Of her doah
came as a ahoc6 C many Me,}t.fs
Of sympathy Gad coincidence receiy, 4
by IT," f,'u ''fay were uumerDI,.
FL ~ NV York.
Ne Scanlat, zee Foley, was born
in Hayc,strnw. ~ y Feb. 2S, 1852.
At the axe OF three she was brought
Yves, b. her parents, who located in
THIS civ
In 1873 Mr. and Mrs, Seaman were
married IL this city and later made
their rome on farm in this viniCitG
Mr.. Scanlar passed away in 1882, the
family then residing in Hal town
ship.
A short time later Mrs Seaman
and Ter children removed to thic
city.
-Four children survive. They are
Representative William NJ. Seaman,
Of this city; Mrs, Joseph Coleman,
OF Millbrook, ILL.,; Anna, Of Peru,
and Belle, of Chicago
One sister, Mrs Daniel Daley, OF
Bloomington. also survives.
Funeral Tuesday.
The funeral will be held at 9
O'Clock Tuesday morning. There
will be a requiem high mass at st.
Marys church, followed by interment
at st. Vincents.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-27
STILL OWNER DRAWS
80 DAYS IN co. JAIL

William Littlefair of Marseiles,
who was arrested late Saturday af-
ternoon, after Sheriff Ayers raided
his home and found two stills located
there, pleaded guilty to a charge OF
maintaining still in the county
court this afternoon and was sentenc-
ed to serve thirty days in the coun.
ty Jail.
John Littlefair, a brother of vii.
liam. who vas arrested when the
home was raided, and held in the
county Jail over the week end was
released today when Sheriff Ayers
was convinced that he had not been
violating the search and seizure laws.
Both John and William claimed that
the stills were owned by the latter,
and that they were only used for his
use.
John DehasQue, Of Ticona. who was
arrested on Friday when his home
was raided and a still unearthed
pleaded guilt to charge CT main
tanning 4 still in the county court
this afternoon and was fined 800 and
costs by Judge B. Harry Reck. 10