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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
SHELTER BATTLES
TO CLEAR HIMSELF
Mystery Man" Denies Firing
Shot Which Resulted in
Brothers Death.

ANGOLA. Ind. Dec. I5.-Nie
Shelter. the mystery man OF Au-
5urn' late yes.a,.Iay took the stand
IN an effort to clear himself OF the
charge 9f numbering his tro.her.
James ". ChsT,r. and his wife.
Mes aprearar on tho stand
brought the trial 20 n grand climax.
Me. no Innrer the cowcd tent
dweller. raissI HIS voice Win feel
ing as he a1,wered the questions
propounds ed 20 him.
He betrayed no fear: his attitude
was that Of a man who had been
injured
Mr. Shelf r.. did you Hre the shot
that killed your brother. James -
asked Atty. Gleason.
"Afost positively no." was the an
swer.
Mr. Shelter do YOU know who
did the shooting" again asked
Gleason.
Most positively no."
Me went further than 20 deny
that he had nothing 20 do with the
murder lie declared that he did not
know IL took place in the Shelter
garage until a few weeks ago.
Denies Charge.
Me declared that the statement
or his divorced wife. Irma, was abb
solutely false when she said he had
threatened his brother.
Il never said that I don't know
why she wanted 10 say that" he
said
Confronted with the gun, which
- is claimed he owned at the time
OF the explosion. he declared that II
did not belong 10 HIM. The deposit
ton or John Shelter. father Of jim
and Me. was read 90 the court. IL
was filled with rare comment Of an
old man who waHders back to other
DAYS. Like Me anG MS wife. the
father defended the family love Of
the Shelters and said he might have
been TO blanc for his trouble with
Me over the old home farm.
Case Ncars Jury.
One OF the questions and answers
contained in the deposition was
were Jim and Me friendly"
''Friendly-passed jokes to each
other-probably kind OF tapr ed
each other a little blt-you know. !
can't explain that. Friendly as any
body could be-"
The case will probably go to the
jury tomorrow attorneys predict.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
DUAL AK MURDER
PUZZLES POLICE
BroOkshire Denies He Had
Part in Brutal Killing of
Couple on Farm.

NEW CASTLE. Ind. Dec. IS. -
Three days after finding OF the
bodies. the mystery Ratchet killing OF
Billy Shaffer q nd his wife. Susie. at
their farm, u miles north OF here,
was no nearer solution.
Benny Brookshire. intimate
friend and former employee held in
Jail here for the converting OF the
grand jury and its investigation next
week. steadfastly declares hts in.
nocence OF any knowledge OF the
crime.
1.-THE Skaters were like a father
and mother 10 me for four years,
he said. Il wouldn't have touched a
hair on their heads.
THE baby. Billy stayed out there
as much as l did / played with
him sometimes. Any one who knows
me viii tell you that 1 wouldn't leave
little fellow like that without
water or food six days.
Il have nothing else 10 say. l
have said that I am innocent"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
DETECTIVE TELLS
OF WOMAN'S PLOT
Testifies on Mrs. Ney Ford's
Careful Plans to Get Rid
of Husband.

DETROIT. Mich, Dec. 15.-How
Mrs. May Blemm Hallett Ford ex-
planned in detail TO Edward Ku-
nath, detective lieutenant posing as
a Kansas City gunman. her alleged
plan 70 kill her husband Ney j. Ford,
was told by Kunath. first witness
called when Mrs. Ford appeared for
examination.
Mrs. Ford appeared very compos-
ed IN court.
Mrs. Ford told me-" Kunath tes-
titled. that she had implicit con-
f!dence IN Burton, whom she had
asked TO find for her q criminal
character capable OF carrying on.
her designs on the life OF her hus-
band.
Just rap him on the Jaw, wrap
him in hay and take him away.
When you get him 20 or 90 miles
from the farm burn him up. You
will have gasoline and II Will be
easy. 1t went do TO bury him be-
cause there will be fresh turned 500
and ii won't DO to drown him be-
cause his damned neck might get
disiointed and his head would come
up Then, good night" she wss
quoted as saying.
While Mrs. Ford outlined the
plans. an officer listened through a
hole In the wall. Kunath swore.
a day or two before you do the
job" she said according TO the wit
ness. Il Will throw another fit. III
be looney as hell and they'll have
to take me to the hospital"
The witness told how Mrs. Ford
described her wedding night.
"She told me" said k-nath "sEe
bought night gown and night cap
for S17. Ford sa!d when he saw
her in it, according TO her story:
My God. I mover saw anything like
il outside a show.
The hearing was adjourned until
Saturday when the court viii pass on
motion TO dismiss the case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
Tennessee Road Body May
Adopt mdiUd'S System

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 15.-(By
y. experimentation OF the sys-
tenn Of auditing used by the Indiana
state highway commission. is con-
tanned in a letter received by the
commission from the auditor OF the
Tennessee highway department, w.
II. Puryear. who recently visited
here.
In his letter, referring TO the ac-
counting system, Mr.. Puryear said.
lit gives me much pleasure to say
1 found one of the best organized de-
partments in that line I ever have
had the pleasure Of visiting A good
many features of accounting which
you have in effect, 1 shall be pleased
to recommend TO the Tennessee
highway commission to use in oper-
ating this department"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
COPS THINK MURDER
CAR HAS BEEN FOUND

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Dec. 15.-(By
I. y. S)-Pouce are seeking the oc-
cupants Of an automobile abandoned
in the western Part Of the city and
which it is believed may figure in
the murder of w. J. Schaffer and his
wife. Susan, on a farm Il miles
north Of New Castle. Ind. last Tues
day. A hatchet that bore what SEEM
ed to be bloojstains was found in
the car.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
CAPTAIN IN ARMY
HELD FOR BIGAMY
Pike Placed in Lake County
Jail After Being Taken
From Arms of Bride.

CROWN POINT. Ind. Dec. Is
(By I. y. S)-Capt. Charles Pike,
assistant surgeon in the Chicago
Marine hospital, who was "'kidnap-
ed by Indiana authorities from
the arms Of his bride of a month in
Chicago last night, was lodged in
the Lake county Jail here today,
preparatory TO his arraignment on
a charge Of bigamy.
Capt. Pike is charged with hav-
ing had a common law" wife IN
Pennsylvania before he married the
daughter Of Atty. Louis A. Heile, or
Chicago, here a month ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16

May Use Garbage
AS Fuel in City
Electric Plant

DETROIT. Dec. 15.---A plant To-
the reduction Of city garbage, which
will produce gas with which electrl-
city may be generated at a very low
cost, will be built in Detroit II the
city council approves the recon-
mendation OF Joseph a. Martin,
commissioner OF public works. The
plant is 10 be built for experimental
purposes by the National Gas and
Power Co., OF Indianapolis. accord
ing 10 a proposal submitted Thurs
day by the president OF the COM
pany to Commissioner Martin.
John L. Mcdonald. president OF
the company and inventor OF the
Mcdonald process OF making arti-
fetal gas, has been comforting with
the commissioner for some weeks.
Sen. CoUzens. when mayor OF the
city. also gave the matter consideTa-
ton ard recommended that the ID.
I. w. chief make a thorough In
vest!gatlon.
Would Build own Plant.
The inventor convinced Martin
that the new process was worthy Of
a trial but as IL was an experiment
the commissioner refused 10 use
public money TO construct n plant.
The company IS now willing to
build this experimental plant at its
own cost and asks the council to
assure it OF some city garbage for
reduction in the event 1t can be
PROVEN that the new process IS more
economical than the system now in
use
BY the new process garbage col
lected is used TO generate gas. which
in turn is used TO produce steam TO
operate electric dynamos. McDon-
aid claims that gas can be produced
by his company's system for II cents
FER 100 cubic feet. Detroit domes-
tic gas consumers now pay 70 cents
per 1 900 cubic feet. while indus
trial users pay from SO to 70 cents.
According 10 Mcdonald sufficient
gas can be produced in Detroit by
the reduction of garbage to run a
large portion Of the city's street
railways. The system which he pro
poses to install calls for one ton
OF coal 10 every two tons Of garb-
age. lie said his company is will
ing 10 take all the risk, providing
that IL obtains city business in the
event il can reduce garbage and
produce gas and electricity cheaper
than any systems now in use here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
MICHIGAN GRANGE
ELECTS OFFICERS
A. b. Cook of Owosso Again
Chosen Master - Grand
Rapids Gets Meet.

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Dec. Is
a. Il. Cook Of Owosso, was reelected
master OF the state Grange here
Thursday and Muskegon was chosen
over Grand Rapids, and a number
OF other cities. for the 1928 meet
ing place of the organization.
Other officers elected, announced
by the canvassers early in the eve
ming were: Overseer. G. II. Bram-
BILE. Lansing; lecturer. Mrs. Dora
Stockman Lansing: chaplain, Mrs
u. ]. C.. Woodman. Paw Paw; treas
urer. Frank Coward. Bronson: sec
rotary. 0Irs. Jennie Buell., Ann
ArbOr
study Homo Marketing.
While the granEers at their gold
en- jubilee convention were balloting
on new officers. they had before
them plan for a state marketing
system advanced by President
David Friday of Michigan Agricul-
tural college.
Under the Friday plan. as eX-
planned at a banquet OF the grang-
ers Michigan would consume only
food grown within the state. saving
ihc cost OF long hauls from other
states and thereby enabling Michi-
San farmers tO get an Increased
price for their produce without any
additional expense 20 Michigan con
SINNERS. Announcement OF the re-
~u't Of tAe election. held under the
Australian ballot system. was not
expected until late Thursday night.
removal of Michigan farm prod
ucts from the international market
reservinS them FOX home cOnsump-
tIor. was advocated by Or. Friday
as means OF increasing returns
TO the farmers OF this state without
increasing the cost of toodstuns TO
consumer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
HUNTERS ACTIVE.

WARSAW, Ind. Dec. 16.-Coun-
- Clerk r. II. Butler Friday esti-
mated that 500 to SOC rabbit hunt-
ers took TO the fields and woods
Of Kosciusko county Thursday am
Friday in search OF the cottontaiis.
the snow OF wednesday night and
Thursday providing the first oppor-
tunity to track the animals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
Miami County Farmers to
Var on There's, Road Hogs

PERU, Dec. 15-(By l. y. 81
Road hogs. thieves and barn burn
ers, who have asserted themselves
in Miami county during the past few
months, have become the targets Of
the Miami County Detective asso-
citation, which claims nearly every
farmer for a member and which
met here recently to draft a plan
OF action.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
JURY ACQUITS WOMAN
IN WET CASE APPEAL

WARSAW, Dee. l5.-AFpeahng
her case 10 the kosciUsko Circuit
court after having been found gull
~ OF violating the liquor laws by
Mayor J. a sloane IN the Warsaw
city court. sadie Murphy OF syria
cuse was acquitted Friday by a jury
OF farmers
Taking the stand in her own de-
Tense. Mrs. Murphy testified that
she did not know that peach cider
a. any age would be Intoxicating.
despite the fact that south Bend
man and his son, wrom she treat
ed 20 the ~jelly". as she termed H.
became inebriated
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
Radio Wire Summons Fire
Fighters on False Harm

PERU, Dec. 15-(By 1. y. So
The entire equipment Of the Peru
fire department dashed forth here
with sirens screaming and firemen
hanging over the sides Of the
trucks. only to find that a wire on
a radio aerial had fallen across the
apparatus Of fire alarm box, and
set off the signal.
Now the fire chief declares that
IL the radio craze continues aerial
offenders will be prosecuted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
USES LARGE
SUPPLY OF GASOLINE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. 10
\ 10 cent tax on every gallon of
gasoline used in motor vehicles a
year would bring nearly $4,000. 600
into the state treasury according 10
J. J.. Miller state chemist. today.
He based his assertion on the
number OF gallons used the first
nine months of this year. There
were l027lT2S0 gallons used in mo-
tor vehicles during that time. Miller
said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
HEAVY SNOW FALLS.

CLAYPOOL. Dec. 10. - Ten in
ches of snow fell over Claypool and
Clay township Thursday and Fri
day. The snow here is twice as deep
as that experienced at Warsaw and
in the north part of Kosciusko coun-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
sPEEDER FINED.

WARSAW, Dec. 16. - Charged
the streets Of Warsaw. Fred Sny-
der. 10. was fined 81 and costs Fri
day by Mayor J. 4. Sloane.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
FORMER RESIDENT DIES.

WINONA LAKE, Dec. l6.-MTs.
Charles Nelson. former resident Of
W.nona Lake. is dead at Logan
sport. according TO a message re.
ceiyed here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16

Buy now. pay In 1928. Block
Bros. South Bends Finest jewelers..
go 5. Michigan ST. Adv.-342-S5 I
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
MOOSuP

There was large attendance at the
dancing class reception in Miners hall
Friday evening given by N. H. Levy Of
Norwich. The grand march, Semper
Fidelis, played by Ellison's orchestra of
seven pieces from Goodyear, for the chill
dren's class only. was led by Master
Warren Johnson and Miss jeanette Gold
berg in dress of white silk wolfe. Misses
Mabel and Marion Richardson, both in
blue silk dresses, followed; also Master
Warren Johnson and Miss Jeanette Cold
berg, each carrying a basket of flowers.
Exhibition numbers were as follows ::
The Orlando, class dance, by Master
William Richardson and Miss Rosamond
Danielson. the latter in peach color
voile. Interpretive dance, The Dove, Miss
Ruth Wilson. in pink, with ribbon crown.
Parisien dance Master Herbert Goblin
and Miss Ruth Goldberg. in pink wolfe.
Spanish dance, Master Lionel Marcure
and Miss Charlotte Kitchin, both in
Spanish costume, with tambourines
Minuet recitation, by Miss Mildred Gold
berg, in costume followed by Minuet
dance by Master Carl Stevens and Miss
Mildred Goldberg. both in costume. Ballet
dance. The Secret, by Miss Gala Berg.
gren, in blue.
The evening class presented Mr.. Levy
a beautiful handbag. Miss Mae Kennedy
class pianist, was presented a bouquet Of
roses. The hall was attractively decorat,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
PL.AINFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Derosier of Gem
trail avenue, Norwich, spent Sunday az
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Stanislaus Char
ron.
Misses May and Irene Evans have re-
turned to the Academy of the Holy Fam
lily at Baltic after few days at their
home in Piadnfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wheeler and J..
Blanchard of Jewett City motored to
Plainfield Sunday, visiting friends.
Business callers in Plainfield Monday
included E. ]. Nelson of New York,
Harry Tracy of Providence, v. B. John
son of Boston, L. N Fiddler of Providence,
P. Dubuc of Danielson and ]. II. Nc
Carthy OF Jewett City
Mrs. NJ. MERCER of Pleasant street
spent Sunday visiting in Hartford
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lavoi upon return
ing from their honeymoon trip Saturday
evening were given q reception at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Grenier, of Pleasant street. Sup
per was served by the hostess to the
newlyweds and guests. A reception fol
lowed and was continued Sunday. Voca
| selections were given by Miss Ida Greniel
| Wilfred Grenier of Pawtucket, JOSEPH
| Grenier, also by the bride. The bride
received many beautiful gifts, including
silver, cut glass. linen and beautiful
pieces of handwork, also checks from
| friends. Among those who attended tn
reception were Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfret
| Grenier and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Roge
| Grenier Mr.. and Mrs. Ephriam CREME
| and Fred Cote of Pawtucket, R. L, Mr.
| and Mrs, Leo Valiquette of Boston ant
1 John Tardin of Lawrence, Mass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
WESTERLY

tied. Along the river front on the
banks Of Mechanic street the residents
have thrown cans and rubbish durlag
the winter and now the snow is gone IT
makes a bad appearance from the road
way also when one goes up and do'Sn
the river.
The Seventh Day Baptist church here
has raised $3.50 among it's members for
funds for Salem college, Salem, w. Va.
This wednesday, evening the Sons
and Daughters Of Liberty will go to
Providence to attend a meeting.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Murphy was
held Tuesday morning at $50 with re-
QUEEN high mass at st. Michaers church
at o'clock. Burial was in st. Mi
chaeFs new cemetery.
Frank C. Cooper of Brockton, Mass,
was the guest Tuesday of his grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Parker Of
School street.
George Stone of North Stoningtoa was
a business caller here Tuesday.
The playlet Patsy which was Civ
en- by the Girls club of the Baptist
church for the Y NJ. C. A. and present
ed at the Methodist church here Tues
day night drew a large crowd. The
girls did unusually well.
Eugene Pendleton has an umbrella
which he has owned for the past so
years. He paid 45c for 1t and it is al
ways returned by his friends whenever
borrowed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
sTONINGTON

There is to be union service at the
Second Congregational church Sunday
evening, May 81, in aid of Bundle Day
for the Near East Relief Fund, Friday
and Saturday clothing is asked for and
will be taken away. It will be shipped
in care of the U. S. Army Base. Brook
Ign, n. Y. Major George K. Weston will
speak, he having been chief clerk at the
national headquarters, Washington, D.
c., and was in the district abroad dur
ing the war. He will give a talk on the
work there
Members of Nina Circle, D. Of L., met
in borough hall Monday evening where
they celebrated their first anniversary
fthe order. There was supper and
fine musical and literary program.
Calvary church is planning for the
celebration of their 18th anniversary of
the church, May g. A meeting will be
held Friday evening at the rectory to
further plans. The meeting Sunday,
May 81. will be omitted and the church
will join in the union service at the Sec
ond Congregational church in aid of
Bundle Day
Mrs. George Bradley will entertain
the Social Chain of the First Baptist
church at her home, Friday afternoon.
A dime social was held Monday even
ing in the parlors of the First Baptist
church. The young people had a delight
full program and refreshments were
served.
The Daughters of the Covenant win
meet Thursday evening in the Congre-
gat'onal church parlors.
To-Day wednesday, the Second Con
gregotional church Woman's oBard OF
Missions is to meet in the chapel at 8 o.
clock
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
SOUTH WINDHAM

James Stedman has returned from a
visit with his son, Joseph Stedman, Of
Westerly.
Sunday was observed as Mothers day,
with the display of carnations.
Bernard Potter of Bristol called on
friends here recently.
Mrs. Jacob Budd and daughters, Bea-
trice and Florence Budd of Danbury,
spent a few days at the home of Mrs.
Mary Crane recently.
Miss Susan Paine. who has been i'll at
her home, is recovering.
Mrs. Gertrude Young has returned
from visit in Irvington, N. ].
Everett Clark has purchased of George
Hatch a valuable piece of property, a
house and a parcel of land, part Of the
Holmes property.
William Bell of Windham has sold his
farm near the Frog pond to Mr.. Coleman
of South Coventry. Mr.. and Mrs. Bell
have taken rooms in the South Windham
hotel.
Mrs. Lois Larkin Of willimantic, who
! has been spending the winter in Hartford
with her son, Clifford Larkin, called re-
Gently on Mrs. George Chamberlin.
Fred Tabor is breaking up housekeep-
ing and will make his home with hi:
brother, John Tabor. Of Willimantic
Miss Myrtle Clark motored to Worces
! ter recently as the guest of her aunt
Mrs. William Buteau, Of Moosup.
South Windham is on standard time
with no prospect of changing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17

ed with apple blossoms and May baskets.
The classes were formed under the SUI
pervision of Mr. and Mrs Harry Richard
son Between the exhibition numbers
there was dancing for the evening class
and the guests present. There were out
Of town visitors from Sterling, Wauregan.
Plainfeld. Central Village and Danielson.
All enjoyed the "a numbers well rendered
by the orchestra.
Edwin Lyon and Mrs. Sasie Wyatt re-
turned to the formers home here Monday
afternoon after spending a few weeks in
Massachusetts,.
Arthur Hall has returned to Brockton
after spending a week with his sister,
Mrs. o. E. Kenyon
A good number attended the Ladies
night given by the Mems CLUB at the
Methodist church Monday evening. The
lecture by Rev. John L. Davis of New
Britain was enjoyed by ALL
John German has secured employment
in New York state and expects to leave
here at once.
Mr. and Mrs. John Gallup attended the
Eastern Star installation at Danielsor
| Monday night.
There was installation at the Eastern
Star here Tuesday night.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
MANSFIELD DEPOT

Mrs. F. W. Klein and Miss E. L. Klein
were in Hartford Tuesday Of last week.
Mrs. Fenelon McCollum and Mrs. Al
bert Botham attended the meeting of the
Social Corner in Willimantic Wednesday
May 1.
The Mansfield Depot Dramatic club re-
peated The Minister'S Wife at the last
meeting Of the Social Corner in Wilt
mantle.
Wayne Gerg1er, infant son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Gergler. is recovering from
pneumonia.
Merritt THOMPSON was Ill recently.
Mrs. Alma Sholes of Putnam visited
Mrs. Fenelon McCollum last week.
Miss AugustS and Mary Tilden spent
the week end at the home of their
cousin. DR.. Brigham, of South Framing
ham, Mass.
Mrs X. L. Dimock visited relatives in
Willimantic Sunday.
Postmaster and Mrs Martin NJ Hansen
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Fernando
Wheeler of Center farm, North Stoning-
| ton, Sunday.
Devotional meeting Thursday afternoon
at 2.S o'clock in the chapel.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. McCollum and Mrs