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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
MOTHER OF doll"
TWINS UNPERTURBED
BY court PROCEEDING
Rv Associated Pressl

HAMMOND, Ind, Oct. 19.-Appar-
emily enjoying humorous aspects of
the proceedings as much as the spec
tators who crowded the courtroom,
Mrs. Hazel McNally on trial charged
with infanticide, waited today for the
prosecution to present it's star witness,
her husband and accuser, who says
the twins she disposed of last spring
were actual babies and not dolls as
she claims.
Eleven witnesses testified yesterday
10 that the twins were dolls, and one
that they lived and breathed. Mrs.
McNaly listened with seeming levity
and unconcern to their testimony as
to how she carefully guarded the
twins" from the prying eyes of curl
Gus relatives and neighbors. She fire.
quently joined in the laughter which
the testimony brought from the crowd
ed courtroom.
The defense indicated it's intention
to put Mrs. McNally on the stand to
repeat her veTsion-a story of con
spiracy between herself and her hus
band to work a maternity hoax sc
McNaIIy's ambition to be known as q
father might be appeased.
Maternity impossible.
According to Mrs. McNally, an op
Grafton two years prior to her mar
riage rendered her incapable of ma
! ternity.
All witnesses yesterday said Mrs
| MeNalIy kept the faces of the twin;
covered constantly, claiming theil
eyes were weak.
One witness, Mrs. Mary Griffiths
nurse who was with Mrs. McNall,
during nine days after alleged brit
testified she was not permitted to car
for the twins, but that once she say
the face of one, which she declare,
had a nose bleed.
j No trace of the missing twins wheth
er dolls or babies has been found
Mrs. McNally said she destroyed ther
last April, telling the inquisitive tina
she had sent them to Chicago,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
IMACDOWELL CLUB TO
BE FORMED IN CITY
FRIDAY AFTERNOOE |

A Mcdowell club for Richmond a
to become a reality Friday Afternoon
when a meeting for organization is To
be held at the home of Mrs. William
Dudley Foulke at o'clock Persons
who have signed for membership in
the club, and those interested in be-
coming members, are invited to the
organization meeting.
Mrs. Lloyd E. Harter, secretary pro
| tenn of the local club, says: when
Mrs. Mcdowell was here last April
| a Mcdowell club was started with
about so members. Mrs. Mcdowell
said that if we obtained 100 members
she would return this winter and give
a recital free of charge We now have
about so members, so there are few
lacking yet.
"a meeting of the club will be held
at Mrs. William Dudley Foulke's resi-
dence Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
1t is a meeting for organization, and
we are anxious to obtain the 20 mem
bers needed, so we urge everyone in
terested in the club to attend this
meeting. The dues are one dollar a
year, and it is in the interest of a
great cause"
National Institution.
The Mcdowell clubs have become
nationwide institution in the past
few years and through them the Mac
Doweu colony at Peterborough, n. H.
receives some financial encourag cement
from the dues paid for membership
The Mcdowell colony at Peters.
borough, n. H, is unique. It's germ
was the old farm at Peterborough
New Hampshire, that Edward Mac
Dowell, the composer purchased IN
1895. There, in the woods, he built
for himself a low cabin, and in that
cabin, which still stands, shutting Out
the whole world, he did the larger
part of his ablest work. 1t was his
hope that other workers in the arts
not necessarily musical composers
might enjoy the same privileges OF
cuietude and peace, and it is the re
alization of that hope that meets tbs
eye of the visitor today.
Score of Studios.
A score of studios, beautifully built
each one with its fireplace for chill!
days. are scattered over a tract o
land that is much larger now than thu
original farm Each studio is an oasi:
masked by green woodland iron
: neiehbors. The worker sees nothln;
but the sky overhead and the vary1n:
emerald trees on all sides.
4 There is a central building KNOW
as Colony hall from which the work
E ers depart each morning for them re
S spective studios. All the day they re
+ main secluded, wrapped in their en-
beavers. Lunch is left for them OF
their doorsteps. No one calls upol
them except by special invitation. Tn
: whole long day is theirs to paint thei
e pictures, to write their drama and pc
/ ems and novels or to compose thei
i music. Shortly after 4 o'clock tn
e studios are left and everyone gather
e at Colony hall for there must be d
q version as no one could stand the pac
6 of continuous work without chang
and recreation. There is dinner a
Colony hall and general talk. 1t
in the atmosphere of such colon
that the creative artist may develo
y the best that is in him, and it is TO
; this purpose that Mrs. Edward MAJ
!, Dowell first of all and the MacDowe
associations have dedicated their e.
: istences.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
OXFORD CLUB WOMEN
VISIT ART GALLERY

Twenty women from the Woman's
club of Oxford spent the day in this
city Wednesday visiting the public art
gallery and other places of interest.
A talk on the exhibition by Richmond
painters and on the gallery's perma-
nent collection was given by Mrs. Mel
willie F. Johnston, director of exhibits
The visitors had luncheon at the high
school and in the afternoon went to
Centerville to see the collection oil
pictures owned by ]. B. Nixon.
Miss Annette Covington, a painter
OF some distinction, was among the
visiting delegation. Miss Covingtor
was at one time pupil of William
Chase, famous New York painter. now
deceased. who at one time resided
here, and whose portrait of himself is
one of the most treasured canvases IL
the local gallery's permanent collec
ton
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
Ornis MeIas Minstrels
AT Washington Oct. 25-26

The Ornis MeIas club will present
a special minstrel and ballet in two
performances next Wednesday and
Thursday evenings at the Washington
theatre. A minstrel, "The Merry
Minstrel Maids" viii constitute the
first part of the performances. 1t will
be followed by a ballet by pupils of
Elizabeth Kolp entitled 1.-THE Powder
Puff Ballet" The finale is to be an
operetta, with Rhea Crandall in the
title role. A special orchestra con-
Quoted by Mrs. w. E. Morrey will play
the incidental music for the show.
Tickets are now on sale The plat for
reservations of seats opens Oct % at
the Washington.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
Short News Of City

Examination for Waiter-An open
competitive examination for the posi-
ton of waiter in the United States
veterans bureau vocational school, No
1, at Chillicothe, Ohio, is announced
by the Richmond postoffice officials.
Receipt of applications will close Oct.
IS. Auulicants must be at least 20,
but not yet 20 years old. Physical
ability and training and experience
will determine the successful candi-
dates. Superintendent of Mails Clar
ence Foreman, at the local postoffice
should be seen for additional informa.
ton.
Liquor Violation Charoed-William
CLEARING and Nan Coulter were arrest
ed by Officers Vogelsong, Longman
Hennigar and Kendall at the corner OF
Fifth and Center streets, Thursday aft
ernoon, on a charge of violation of the
liquor law. Police charge that they
were making liquor at the time of the
arrest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19

AAt the present time Cuba is provid
ing approximately one-fourth of the
worlds supply of sugar, and so PEI
cent of the sugar consumed in thu
United States.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
Public Art Gallery
Closed Rest Of Week

The public art gallery is to be
closed for the rest of the week, it is
announced, because of the closing of
school during the state teachers con-
vention. 1t will reopen on Sunday
afternoon. The collection of paint
ings by Richmond artists will still be
on view then. The educational COM
mittee of the Richmond Art associa-
ton has formulated plans to make the
exhibits of vital Importance to the
school children, and has arranged
plans so that children may participate
in activities at the gallery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
Suit On Account Brought
Here From Randolph Court

Suit on account, filed by the City
Engineering company, against the jail
CO company, the ]. A. Long company
and the Joseph A. Long company, was
brought to the Wayne circuit court
Thursday on a change of venue from
Randolph county The amount in
volved is $2,650 The money is al
legged to be due the company for dies
manufactured by the plaintiff. "Odium
and local prejudice" which attaches
to the defendant, and the fact that the
| plaintiff has undue influence" in
Randolph county, are cited as reasons
| for the change to Wayne county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
REPORT ON WAR AREA

MUDANIA, Oct. 19.-The American
committee appointed by Admiral Bris-
tol several days ago to visit the Ana
tolian war area returned here yester-
day after a weeks tour of investiga-
ton and will make a formal report to
the admiral in Constantinople today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
Public Inpited To Attend
Orqnn Recital Next Week

An organ recital by DR.. Baldwin, of
New York City, will be held next
Thursday evening at o'clock in the
Church of ST. Mary. The public is
invited to attend. DR.. Baldwin ap-
reared in recital here two years ago
and received a sincere and enthuSias-
tic ovation from music lovers of the
city. Tickets for his recital next
week need not be procured, it is said,
as admission may be paid at the door,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-10-19
Spanish War Veterans,
Ladies Auxiliary Meet

4 Spanish-American war veterans held
a combined meeting with the Ladies'
auxiliary Of the organization Wednes-
day night in the G. A. R rooms in the
Wayne county courthouse. Tit two
organizations held their business sess-
ions and then took part in a big oyster
supper. Music was furnished by var
ious persons throughout the evening.
The Ladies' auxiliary took in three new
candidates.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
Name Three Deputy
Sheriffs for Finch

NJ y. Finch. sheriff-elect. satur-
day night verified reports OF HIS Sc
lection OF John Gabhart, Frank Ham
and Il. Forest Prater as his depu-
ties. They will assume their duties
when Mr.. Finch takes office. Janu-
airy 2.
Mr.. Gabhart a a farmer living two
and one-half miles east Of the city.
Mr.. Ham resides IN Twin Falls and
was a member OF the city police
force for five years previous 10 1920.
r. Forest prater, who will be Of
flee deputy. a Twin Falls grocer. was
a candidate for county assessor on
the democratic ticket and was for
merly a second lieutenant IA the ma
tional guard here.
Mr.. Finch said be had not select
ed deputy for the position at Bull,
and was not sure whether he would
have a man there or not."--Newn.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
Grade School Notes

The Filler grade school basket ball
team viii go after its first honors
Friday evening when Filler and Ma
roa mix IN the local high school gym.
A large squad OF boys Is working
bard 70 make the team The probable
lineup for Friday night will be Til
den. center. Weethsrby. right for
ward: wertz. len forward: Hahn
line. right guard; Macaw, left guard
A small charge viii be made n the
door. Game begins AZ o'clock.
The primary grades Christmas
0peretfa. The End Of Santa Claus
Trail" has had IT, last rehearsal and
every detail ls complete for the per-
Torrance tomorrow evening. Miss
Downs has had entire charge Of this
entertainment and no one should
miss this splendid program OF chill
dren's voices.
II was decided At the meeting OF
the trustees Monday night that the
grade schools will be dismissed De-
cember ~ for a vacation OF 10 days
school will reopen Tuesday. Janu-
Try 2.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
BUSINESS HOUSE
TO OCCUPY NEW
HOME SHORTLY
Craig's VIII lie Located After Jan
uary 10 In building Owned
by. l.. A. Small.

Craig's clothing store Will be To-
Gated In new quarters about Janu-
airy is.
Negotiations were completed last
week whereby this popular clothing
store will occupy the building that
has housed the billiard room former
ly operated by Bert Francis.
The stock and fixtures OF the bill
Hard hall have been moved out and
a new front Is now being installed In
the brick block. which is owned by
l.. A. Small
The building Is being remodeled
especially for Mr.. Craig. with a mod
ern. front enc OF the chief improve
ments 10 be added. The new quar-
ters will afford much more room
for the clothing store. and according
to Mr.. Craig. will permit OF proposed
expansion.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
Camp Fire Girls
Honor Members
shoshone Group Hears Talks on
Ideal Camp Fire Girl.

A ceremonial meeting OF the Sho-
shone Camp Fire Girls was held at
the home OF Hope Mckinley Thurs
day evening.
At this meeting Erma Allen, CHA
Miller. Christina Johnson and
Thelma Moore were initiated as
Wood Gatherers." After the militia
ton a talk on An Ideal Camp Fire
Girl" was given by Edna Allen. II
expressed many points this group
wishes TO know and follow.
The next meeting. January 4. will
be held at the home OF Erma and
Edna Allen. Members are asked 20
bring some sewing. the honors they
are going 10 work for, their man
uals and dues.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
PICK Filler BOY
ON ALL-STATE
FOOTBALL TEAM
Filler Fnliback Choice OF Twin Falls
News Sport Writer for His
Mythical Eleven.

Charles Diehl. member OF the Filler
Rural high school 1922 football
eleven. has been named on the ALL
Idaho mythical gridiron team. by
Phil Coldwater. sport writer for the
Twin Falls News.
Louie Ennis OF the Filler team. also
was considered for an end position.
Mr. Goldwater saying that his speed
and deadly tackling made him look
good for that position.
Il suppose my choice for fullback
will set the tongues a-wagging." says
Goldwater, for I picked Charles
Diehl OF Filler. on account OF his
size and power. Diehl hit the line
hard and was a sure man at tackling.
There was also Moore OF Bull, and
seick. the l25-pound Twin Falls star.
Moore looked awful good. being a
puntor OF no mean ability. and being
a star on both defensive and often
sive. His playing was responsible in
measure for Bulbs wonderful show
ing this year. selck looked good 70
me for his ability 10 make yardage
on cross bucks. The proyerbial flea
had nothing on Selck
In summing up the lineup Il IS
found that Twin Falls has six men
on the sll-state team. which r. no
more than natural with the state /
dangling from lts belt. /
Boise has two. Caldwell one. Buriey /
one and Filler one.
My choice for captain would be
John Lesser OF the Twin Falls team.
Dn the strength Of his record the
past season.
80 there we are. and II have
overlooked some OF the Eridlron
.tars OF the state Il has not been in
entionsi. and each man was picked
'or each position on bis merits as
hey looked 10 me.
Following Is how the all-state
mythical high school team would
ook ia a lineup.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21

MUSSERS LIKE
FISH RANCH
Express Appreciation OF Record In
Letter Accompanying Remit
ance for Renewal

In RENTING his renewal subscrip-
tion 10 The Record. John y. Musser.
son 81 Jacob y. Mnsser, Who now
lives AZ Mentone. Cal. has the fol-
lowing 10 say OF interest 10 the many
friends here OF himself and wife. who
was Miss Mabel Banks. previous 10
her marriage:
We are doing fine here. ] an
assistant manager OF Rainbow ranch.
which h IN reality trout hatchery
The futrrs looks good. although We
are working on something entirely
different and new. You win notice
from the letterhead that Il Il fish
We haien our own fish and stock our
own stream All our fish are caught
by fishermen with tackle. To give
you an idea OF what VIC do. We are
Matching $4,000 trout this year.
last year s73.0oo. 80 you see that
means quite a few limits hooked
Mr.. Ausser stated he enclosed his
y2.e0 fer a renewal subscription with
he feeling that IL was we'll spent.
Iddine that he and Mrs. Musser en-
Dyed reading The Record very much.
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Deaths

Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday afternoon OF this week from
Grossman's undertaking parlors in
Twin Falls for Mrs. Erman Lotspeich,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs c. ID.
Leohner. residing north of here. who
died at the county general hospital
Saturday following a serious opera
ton.
Burial was made Tuesday after
noon in the l. o. o. r. cemetery
here and was attended by a number
OF Twin Falls friends. as well as
Maroa residents. Mrs Lotspeich
having formerly lived north Of here.
She is survived by her husband.
H. ID. Lostpeich. and four children.
her parents and brother. Homer
Leohner-
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
HONORS IN HOOP
GAMES DIVIDED
BETWEEN. TOWNS
Filler Boys Win From Jcrome-Girls
Lose-Return Games WIN
be Played Friday Night

Both the girls aud boys basket
ball teams from the local high school
viii go to Jerome Friday night OF
this week In company with Coach
Pearson and group OF fans to play
return games for those played here
Friday evening OF last week, when
the Filler hoopsters romped away
with the long end OF a s0-to-s score.
The girls were less fortunate. per-
hitting the Northside invaders TO de-
feat them by a score OF is TO IL.
Although the local boys won tholr
game. fans are puzzled 10 know
what the results would have been
had Filters adversarles displayed
more than ordinary ability. The
locals, while displaying better team
work aud used better Judgment in
handling the ball. az times showed
an almost complete loss OF memory
as TO the location OF the basket.
Filler offended In the way OF fouls
more times than did their adyer-
saries, being charged with seven as
against Jeromes two. The latter
turned four OF these into scores. their
other counts being field goals made
by Morris and o'Rourke.
Maurice Cole made most OF Fiier'a
baskets, being credited with seven.
two OF which we're very pretty
throws. Love ran second In the mat
ter OF field goals. chalking up five
fer total OF 10 points. Marvin Cole
completed Pliers total with three
field goals.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21

Only a desperate rally In the sees
ond half saved the Filler girls from
an almost complete shut-out Ia the
curtain raiser. The Jerome misses
started off 10 cinch the game from
the start, but the latter half proved
that they needed all their points.
Elizabeth GIN starred for the Wis
ltors, making IA of their points. Her
work ia tossing baskets ELECTED
much praise from the fans. Fer
Filler Bess Jennings, although not
showing up ia the score column.
played the headiest game. being cool
and collected az all times. Grace Det-
weller starred IN the scoring. maxi
Ing three field throws and hopping
the ball from difficult angles, Edith
Knypatra excelled At free shooting
and nearly every one 81 the Jerome
lagsies' misdemeanors were counted
as scores for the Filler girls. She
also shot one basket from the field.
Jerome's other four points were
made by Ruth Wilcox. who scored
two field baskets.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
CALL ELECTION
FOR AMERICAN
FALLS DISTRICT
Seven Precincts and Polling Places
Designated by Commissioners
of Twin Falls County.

Notice OF the election January 6,
for the creation of the American
Falls reservoir district began last
week. the notice appearing in some
10 or Is papers within the district.
Several precinct and a like number
of polling place are designated In the
notice which states that the polls
shall be open from s in the morning
10 Z in the evening. local time.
Al the election the electors will
be required 10 cast ballots which
shall contain the words Irrigation
District. Yes" or Irrigation Dis
trict. No" The name OF one person
in each district will also appear on
the ballot as a prospective member
OF the board OF directors.
Precinct No. / comprises all the
land within the district lying with
in Bonneville. Bingham and Power
counties and the polling place is
designated as the school house at
Springfield. Idaho.
Filler Polling Place Named.
The polling place for precinct No. |
2 will be at the North Side Canal /
company's office at Jerome, the poll
ing place for precinct No. 3 at the
office OF Jackson g. Jones, Gooding. |
For No. at the drug store in Bliss;
FOR No. 5 at the courthouse in Twin
Falls: for No. at the city offices
in Filler. and for No. at the city hall
az Bull.
Plans for organizing the district
for the election are now being pre-
pared and will probably be announc-
ed next week. The Twin Falls coun-
~ commissioners have issued the call
for election.
II. W. Graves, b. F. Philby and l..
). Otto have been designated as the
election officials for precinct No. s.
which is Filler precinct.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
Real Estate Transfers
Will Be Printed in
Record After Jan. /

Another new departure will be
made with the issue OF The
Record appearing in 1928.
Thereafter this paper will
print the real estate transfers
of the county for the previous
week supplied by the Twin
Falls Title and Abstract COM
pany.
This has never been done
previously by a newspaper here
and il is thought this informal
ton will be valuable and in
teresting 10 the constantly
growing Record family OF read
ers..
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
Little Folks VIII
Perform This Eve
AT the End OF the Santa Claus
Trail Operetta nj Reybroco
VIII Attract Admirers.

A Christmas operetta. to which a
small admission fee will be charged.
viii be presented tonight at Rey-
broco roof garden by the children Of
the primary departments OF the grade
school
There are 80 characters in the cast
OF the performance which is being
directed by Miss Beryl Downs. in
structor OF music in the grade
schools.
A matinee performance will be
given also commencing at $3.50
O'Clock. AT the End OF the Santa
Claus Trail" is the name OF the
operetta-
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
CORN sHELLER IL NOVEL
EXHIBIT AT BULL FARM

Bull claims TO have the first corn
shelter in three states. Messrs sayer
& Sayer are the owners OF the i'm
plement and the first demonstration
Of the device attracted a large crowd
of spectators.
Southern Idaho is making a repu-
tation as a e0rn-producing section.
and il is predicted that before many
years corn shelters will be no more
of novelty here than they are In the
east
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

AZ the parsonage Of the Rev. =. l..
White Of the Methodist church IN
Twin Falls Saturday afternoon. Miss
Freda Hilficker. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. n. Hilficker. residing near
Glover. was united IN marriage 20
Howard Johnson. pioneer Filler
ranchman. The ceremony took
place az , o'clock and was Witnessed
by the brides parents.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
:. q. DAVIS LOCATES IN
SORTHsIDE COUNTysEAT

8 G. Davis. former Filler ieweiry-
man. has decided 10 locate perma-
nentiy IN Jerome. on the northside.
and will move his family there the
latter part Of this month.
Mr. Davis was here Friday night
aud again Sunday. and stated be had
purchased the r. J. Goats stock Of
jewelry. He il enthusiastic over
the future In Jerome. but has not
forgotten Filler and her people.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-12-21
LEGISLATORS MEET
WITH CONSTITUENTS

Fiiers legisistors-eiect, J. N. Mar
kel. ID. L. Beamer and W. D. ellis.
we're guests al a dinner In Twin
Falls Monday evening held BY the
automobile dealers. az which time
proposed legislation was discussed.
Following this dinner the legislators
were addressed by a small group AZ
the chamber Of commerce rooms. ~
which time agricultural policies were
the chief topic Of concern.